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Omtatah condemns NIS, KDF for interference over 'RutoMustGo' campaign

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah condemns NIS and KDF involvement in politics, says it violates the Constitution, calls for their neutrality.

By Esther Nyambura 2025-03-28 20:39:00

Omtatah condemns NIS, KDF for interference over 'RutoMustGo' campaign

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Ruto reshuffle: Shifting blame or taking responsibility?

By Ndung’u Gachane 2025-03-28 17:29:28

Kindiki welcomes Ruto's development tour of Mt Kenya

Kindiki stated that the tour is not a political engagement but a commitment to improving livelihoods.

By Mate Tongola 2025-03-27 17:39:59

We are ready! Sabina says ahead of Ruto's Mt. Kenya visit

Nominated Member of Parliament Sabina Chege expressed optimism stating that the region stands to gain significantly from the president's visit.

By Ronald Kipruto 2025-03-27 11:43:18

We are ready! Sabina says ahead of Ruto's Mt. Kenya visit

Raila, Karua clash over broad-based government reviving political rifts

The uneasy political alliance between Raila Odinga and Martha Karua was laid bare on Thursday as the two former running mates publicly disagreed over the broad-based government.

By Mike Kihaki 2025-03-27 11:31:43

Raila, Karua clash over broad-based government reviving political rifts

"Never bite the hand that feeds you": Sabina tells Muturi

Chege, speaking to The Standard, urged Muturi to take time off and reflect on his actions.

By Raymond Muthee 2025-03-27 11:03:45

"Never bite the hand that feeds you": Sabina tells Muturi

Political tensions rise as Ruto plans first Mt Kenya visit since Gachagua exit

While some doubt the visit will bring meaningful change, others see it as a chance to showcase progress in various sectors and engage directly with the President.

By Muriithi Mugo 2025-03-26 10:53:00

Political tensions rise as Ruto plans first Mt Kenya visit since Gachagua exit

CS Muturi was an 'incompetent' AG, says Ruto

President William Ruto has hit out at Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Justin Muturi, saying he proved to be incompetent as Attorney General.

By Mate Tongola 2025-03-26 08:30:00

CS Muturi was an 'incompetent' AG, says Ruto

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Of horses and donkeys: Will a third candidate benefit from Ruto-Raila resentment?

Many Kenyans have voiced their discontent with the political alliance between President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

By Winfrey Owino 2025-03-26 06:10:00

Of horses and donkeys: Will a third candidate benefit from Ruto-Raila resentment?

Ruto-Raila pact fuels uncertainty ahead of 2027 General Election

Political uncertainty is mounting ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Election, with concerns growing over the alliance between President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

By Winfrey Owino 2025-03-25 19:52:23

Ruto-Raila pact fuels uncertainty ahead of 2027 General Election

Wrangles erupt over ODM grassroots election delegates list in Ndhiwa Constituency

The Raila Odinga-led party is set to conduct the second phase of its officials' elections in the constituency on April 7 and 9.

By James Omoro 2025-03-25 13:08:06

Wrangles erupt over ODM grassroots election delegates list in Ndhiwa Constituency

Questions raised over Raila's connection to Treasury briefing

When the Treasury Ministry announced that CS John Mbadi and Raila Odinga would hold a press briefing at Capitol Hill Square in Nairobi on Monday evening, confusion rippled across the country.

By Esther Nyambura 2025-03-25 12:38:23

Questions raised over Raila's connection to Treasury briefing

Ruto's mind games and his 'chameleonic' government

Ruto’s reshuffles have been interpreted as mind games, as he fires officials to quell public outrage only to reassign them to the Council of Economic Advisors (CEA), chaired by Dr David Ndii.

By Ndungu Gachane 2025-03-25 11:25:45