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Weight of Kithure Kindiki's job description
Kindiki will chair Cabinet committees, oversee implementation of State decisions across ministries while uniting the country, including winning back Mt Kenya region.
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Weight of Kithure Kindiki's job description
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William Ruto's ruthless efficiency after Gen Z tremors
The President seems to have resolved to be firm and fast in whatever he chooses to do having borrowed a leaf from Uhuru Kenyatta in forming government with Raila Odinga.
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William Ruto's ruthless efficiency after Gen Z tremors
I'll be loyal and won't let you down, Kindiki tells Ruto
Kindiki promises not to repeat his predecessor’s pitfalls that saw him hounded out of office, says he will work hard to lighten the burden that his boss carries on his shoulders.
By 12 days ago
I'll be loyal and won't let you down, Kindiki tells Ruto
Ruto to Kindiki: I've been lonely, I need your voice and intellect
Ruto listed some programmes that have been running, suggesting that they were never explained to Kenyans, with lamentations mirroring frustrations by former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
By 11 days ago
Ruto to Kindiki: I've been lonely, I need your voice and intellect
Flurry of night notices, hurried police drills and podium set-up
Swearing-in preparations started immediately after High Court judges lifted conservatory orders. In a span of less than 30 minutes, four Kenya Gazette notices had been published.
By 12 days ago
Flurry of night notices, hurried police drills and podium set-up
Omar: We're set to replace Gachagua as UDA number two
As he fights in court to defend his position, President William Ruto's party is ready to fire impeached DP Gachagua as the deputy party leader.
By 14 days ago
Omar: We're set to replace Gachagua as UDA number two
Uhuru Kenyatta: I hold no grudges and ill will against anybody
At the same time, Uhuru said he was praying for peace and unity in the country adding that would be the only way the country would prosper.
By 17 days ago
Uhuru Kenyatta: I hold no grudges and ill will against anybody
Raila not out of local politics yet, analysts say of former premier
Despite quitting the ODM leader post, the former PM’s handwriting is all over the political book from donating MPs to impeach Gachagua to defending Adani deals.
By 17 days ago
Raila not out of local politics yet, analysts say of former premier
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Gachagua's ouster bid to shape Mt Kenya's 2027 political choices
Whether his impeachment is upheld by the courts or not, Gachagua’s fortunes are bound to change. He might be wooed by 2027 candidates or contest for the presidency himself.
By 18 days ago
Gachagua's ouster bid to shape Mt Kenya's 2027 political choices
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How MPs have become 'prisoners of fear' after DP impeachment
Some leaders who voted to impeach Gachagua now say they are not able to face their electorate and hope the emotions will cool down.
By 21 days ago
How MPs have become 'prisoners of fear' after DP impeachment
Police officers order junior staff at Gachagua offices to keep off
Junior staff at the Office of the Deputy President have been denied access into the Harambee House Annex and Karen offices.
By 21 days ago
Police officers order junior staff at Gachagua offices to keep off
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William Ruto: Political schemer who wins allies, subdues enemies skillfully
His 32 years in politics give him the ability to make friends and maintain them in the hour of need with those around him expected to offer utmost loyalty.
By 24 days ago
William Ruto: Political schemer who wins allies, subdues enemies skillfully
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How Gachagua's strength became his weakness
After a swift political ascent, Gachagua’s career now hangs in the balance after impeachment. Once a fiery defender of the Kenya Kwanza agenda, he now faces an uncertain future.
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How Gachagua's strength became his weakness
Prayed for into office, hounded out by betrayal; this man Gachagua
Gachagua well known as Riggy G, was a scandal-tainted political beginner when he rode an anti-establishment wave to become the deputy president.
By 26 days ago
Prayed for into office, hounded out by betrayal; this man Gachagua
Gachagua's verdict: How senators engaged in a heated debate before voting
There was heated debate in parliament last night as Senators engaged before they voted for the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
By 26 days ago
Gachagua's verdict: How senators engaged in a heated debate before voting
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President Ruto cancels Embu visit as fingers point at hostile ground
President Ruto was expected to preside over a function at St Mark’s Teachers College. MPs who supported Gachagua’s impeachment were greeted with hostility in Nakuru.
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President Ruto cancels Embu visit as fingers point at hostile ground
Messy divorce: Billions at centre of Gachagua-Ruto fallout
Politicians close to the centre of the dispute say the DP demanded Sh10 billion to resign, a figure function of investment in campaigns and what would have been made working with the State.
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Messy divorce: Billions at centre of Gachagua-Ruto fallout
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Inside Gachagua's twin fight to save career, businesses
Close allies say the DP will keep off public events as he concentrates on preparing for a Senate appearance as lawyers disclosed a two-front approach to his salvation.
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Inside Gachagua's twin fight to save career, businesses
Summary of Gachagua's defense at impeachment hearing
DP Rigathi Gachagua denied involvement in the Sh3.7 billion mosquito net tender from KEMSA through a proxy firm.
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Summary of Gachagua's defense at impeachment hearing
Results of public participation show disparities, low turnout in Mt Kenya
Gachagua’s supporters termed the impeachment as misguided as they accused their leaders of abandoning the hard pressing matters such as the high cost of living.
By 1 month ago
Results of public participation show disparities, low turnout in Mt Kenya
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How Ruto has singlehandedly dismantled Mt Kenya region politically
With the help of his loyalists, Ruto managed to snatch Mt Kenya region from Uhuru’s grip and defeated Raila, Uhuru’s preferred Presidential candidate.
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How Ruto has singlehandedly dismantled Mt Kenya region politically
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Anti-Gachagua Mt Kenya MPs develop cold feet on ouster bid
Apart from Murang’a Woman MP Betty Maina and her husband Eric Wamumbi, all MPs from the region have gone mute with vocal impeachment voices coming from other parts of the country.
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Anti-Gachagua Mt Kenya MPs develop cold feet on ouster bid
Ruling UDA torn by internal war, uneasy alliances
The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is torn by internal strife and its leaders are embroiled in multifaceted battles that could kill the party.
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Ruling UDA torn by internal war, uneasy alliances
The last straw that broke Ruto, Gachagua unstable relationship
In a TV interview on Friday, the DP hinted at an incident where a senior person called him stupid at JKIA. Since the airport encounter, the President and DP have not met each other.
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The last straw that broke Ruto, Gachagua unstable relationship
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Night meetings as Ruto, Gachagua allies face off
Gachagua’s allies on Monday night held a secret meeting attended by 52 MPs from the ruling UDA, ODM, Wiper party and others viewed as independent candidates.
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Night meetings as Ruto, Gachagua allies face off
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Ruto and Gachagua two years of 'unanswered prayers'
Whereas President Ruto had promised to shield Gachagua from humiliation, a curse of Deputy Presidents, it was never to be as their wars escalate.
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Ruto and Gachagua two years of 'unanswered prayers'
Campaign pledges prove a tall order for Kenya Kwanza
Ruto sauntered to the state house on the back of many pledges as a fellow hustler, but two years later, some are stillborn while others are slowly becoming a mirage.
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Campaign pledges prove a tall order for Kenya Kwanza
Irony of elected MPs surrendering their role to Kindiki an appointee
Mt Kenya East leaders claimed there was a need for a strong linkage between Mt Kenya East and the Executive to fast-track their region's priorities.
By 2 months ago
Irony of elected MPs surrendering their role to Kindiki an appointee
Endarasha Fire: Parents to wait for one month to receive bodies
Parents of children who perished in a night inferno at Hillside Endarasha Academy last week will wait for one month before collecting the bodies of their children. 
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Endarasha Fire: Parents to wait for one month to receive bodies
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Ruto, Gachagua unleash their 'attack dogs' in proxy wars
Ruto’s camp seems to have received a boost after his unity deal with Raila Odinga as anti-Gachagua crusaders advance a narrative that the DP had a hand in the Gen Z protests.
By 2 months ago
Ruto, Gachagua unleash their 'attack dogs' in proxy wars
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Raila's bid for AUC post exposes Kenya's complex political matrix
Political analysts believe the political developments explain the complexities of Kenya's political hygiene, where politics is transactional and not informed by philosophies or causes.
By 2 months ago
Raila's bid for AUC post exposes Kenya's complex political matrix
Two and half years later, country still gripped in campaign mood
The campaign mood that grips the country during elections has refused to fade away two and half years after Kenyans voted for Kenya Kwanza and its leader, William Ruto.
By 2 months ago
Two and half years later, country still gripped in campaign mood
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With the looming Ruto-Raila party, focus shifts from Mt Kenya region
Political analysts believe Raila’s entry into Ruto’s government will culminate into a political union given the past history.
By 2 months ago
With the looming Ruto-Raila party, focus shifts from Mt Kenya region
Museveni warns on trade barriers, tells Raila men to keep off
Museveni used ODM leader Raila Odinga’s African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship bid to express his reservations over Kenya’s move to block sugar from his country.
By 2 months ago
Museveni warns on trade barriers, tells Raila men to keep off
You lead, we follow Mt Kenya senators turn around, embrace DP
Eleven Senators from the Mt Kenya region have pledged their loyalty to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
By 2 months ago
You lead, we follow Mt Kenya senators turn around, embrace DP
Ruto's missteps, broken promises cause untold suffering to Kenyans
Ruto promised to reduce the number of advisors but has since appointed more while parastatals are yet to be trimmed with the current police IG being hired above retirement age.
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Ruto's missteps, broken promises cause untold suffering to Kenyans
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Political ground to shift as Raila exits to focus on AUC campaigns
Raila's remarks that he was taking a break from local politics to focus on his African continental politics, though anticipated, have caused some ripples.
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Political ground to shift as Raila exits to focus on AUC campaigns
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Labour crisis to hit government as thousands set to retire service
The country’s public service currently employs 968,425 workers, who gobbled up Sh1.17 trillion in salaries and allowances in the year ending June 2024.
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Labour crisis to hit government as thousands set to retire service
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Why diesel plants drive up cost of electricity
The electricity Consumers Society of Kenya cited lack of transparency and consumer involvement on contracted capacity on diesel plants as reasons for the high cost of power.
By 2 months ago
Why diesel plants drive up cost of electricity
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Ruto hires bloggers to sway public opinion on govt projects
Bloggers have been hired to advocate for the affordable housing project, which has been criticised as a scam as DP Rigathi instructed all administrators to provide timely reports on the progress.
By 2 months ago
Ruto hires bloggers to sway public opinion on govt projects
How woman lost Sh800k in herbicide trade scam
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