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School fire: Emergency doors were closed from outside, watchman was missing

The school had delayed opening by a week and the learners had only been in the ill-fated dormitory for two days before fire broke out

By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago

School fire: Emergency doors were closed from outside, watchman was missing

Anguish as parents attend prayers for Endarasha Academy fire victims

Anguish as parents attend prayers for Endarasha Academy fire victims

By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago

Parents agony as whereabouts of children unknown after school fire tragedy

Parents agony as whereabouts of children unknown after school fire tragedy

By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago

Security lapses expose government's soft underbelly

Security lapses expose government's soft underbelly

By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago

24 counties to lose billions in new revenue sharing formula

A fresh row is brewing over a new formula for sharing revenue that will see 24 counties lose Sh12.2 billion.

By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago

24 counties to lose billions in new revenue sharing formula

Raila's tough task in clinching the AUC chairmanship seat

While his launch was all smiles, road to Addis Ababa is paved with geopolitical issues. Raila faces three other candidates from Djibouti, Mauritania and Madagascar.

By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago

Raila's tough task in clinching the AUC chairmanship seat

Raila goes global as Ruto sets up shop on his turf

Former PM leaves to woo African countries for AU seat. President to camp in Raila's 'bedroom' for four days.

By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago

Raila goes global as Ruto sets up shop on his turf

Why Kalonzo won't follow Munya, Karua to bolt out of Azimio

Kalonzo has no plans to bolt out.

By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago

Why Kalonzo won't follow Munya, Karua to bolt out of Azimio

Azimio summit grills Raila over his dalliance with the President

ODM leader put to task after his four top allies were nominated to Cabinet last week.

By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago

Azimio summit grills Raila over his dalliance with the President

The planned impeachment bid against DP splits Mt Kenya

UDA's secretary general Cleophas Malala, an ally of the DP, is also under siege.

By Ndungu Gachane and Cliff Oloo 3 months ago

The planned impeachment bid against DP splits Mt Kenya

How Raila's entry into government could spell doom for DP Gachagua

Lawyer Ahmednasir claims Gachagua will be the biggest casualty in the new Cabinet.

By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago

How Raila's entry into government could spell doom for DP Gachagua

Raila proves yet again why he is ultimate broker of political power

This is the fourth government he has managed to join despite losing the election.

By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago

Raila proves yet again why he is ultimate broker of political power

Recycled, replaced and still room for more in Ruto's new Cabinet

The President returned four CS to their former positions and moved two.

By Ndungu Gachane 4 months ago

Recycled, replaced and still room for more in Ruto's new Cabinet

Scramble for Cabinet gathers pace as Azimio leaders disagree

Raila says it is prudent to stand with the president during these tough times. Other Azimio leaders, however, think the move is unpopular and should be shunned.

By Ndungu Gachane 4 months ago

Scramble for Cabinet gathers pace as Azimio leaders disagree

Ruto, Mt Kenya MPs meeting that laid the ground for Raila's entry

Talks between the President and Raila are said to be at an advanced stage.

By Ndungu Gachane 4 months ago

Ruto, Mt Kenya MPs meeting that laid the ground for Raila's entry

President Ruto signs historic IEBC bill at KICC, first outside State House

Kenya made history on Tuesday, July 9, after President William Ruto assented to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Amendment Bill, 2024 at KICC in Nairobi.

By David Njaaga, Ndungu Gachane 4 months ago

President Ruto signs historic IEBC bill at KICC, first outside State House

Political leaders reject SRC salary increase to avert public outrage

The pay rise comes few days after the President announced austerity measures to reduce expenditure by Sh346 billion.

By Ndungu Gachane and Okumu Modachi 4 months ago

Political leaders reject SRC salary increase to avert public outrage

MPs speak from their hideouts fearing wrath of irate protesters

More than 20 homes or businesses of MPs have been attacked by angry mobs.

By Ndungu Gachane 4 months ago

MPs speak from their hideouts fearing wrath of irate protesters

500 goons were hired to cause violence during Gen Z demos, leaders claim

Looters broke into Uganda House on Kenyatta Avenue and made away with goods of unknown value before setting it alight.

By Ndungu Gachane 4 months ago

500 goons were hired to cause violence during Gen Z demos, leaders claim

From DPP to NIS; How Hajji has been a man under siege

From DPP to NIS; How Hajji has been a man under siege

By Ndungu Gachane 4 months ago

From DPP to NIS; How Hajji has been a man under siege

MPs backing tax bill pay heavy price of Tuesday's protests

NGCDF offices of some targeted MPs were razed down as demonstrators, who were mainly the youth, protested the passage of the Bill

By Ndungu Gachane 4 months ago

MPs backing tax bill pay heavy price of Tuesday's protests

Ruto turns up heat on Gachagua rivals, sends him to South Africa

The DP has been the butt of jokes in recent days over his political stand.

By Ndungu Gachane 5 months ago

Ruto turns up heat on Gachagua rivals, sends him to South Africa

Ruto allies accuse Gachagua of sabotaging the government

The rift in UDA has deepened after key allies of President William Ruto's branded DP Rigathi Gachagua an enemy of the people and accused him of sabotaging the government.

By Ndungu Gachane and Fiddelis Mogaka 5 months ago

Ruto allies accuse Gachagua of sabotaging the government

Gachagua allies: There's a scheme to deny DP funds, unsettle Mt Kenya

Lawmaker claims there's a ploy to cut Agriculture budget for Mt Kenya region.

By Ndungu Gachane 5 months ago

Gachagua allies: There's a scheme to deny DP funds, unsettle Mt Kenya

Gloves off as Gachagua allied MPs plot to shoot down Finance Bill

MPs say they will begin the plan by speaking against the Bill in churches and other public forums.

By Ndungu Gachane 6 months ago

Gloves off as Gachagua allied MPs plot to shoot down Finance Bill

Gachagua: His many Damascus moments and expected end game

Deputy president declared over the weekend he would lead one-man-one-shilling-one vote revenue sharing formula.

By Ndungu Gachane 6 months ago

Gachagua: His many Damascus moments and expected end game

Karua: This is why Mt Kenya must hold key Limuru meeting

Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua says the meeting targets to come up with a 'push back strategy' over punitive taxes.

By Ndungu Gachane 6 months ago

Karua: This is why Mt Kenya must hold key Limuru meeting

Agriculture, Health woes expose Kenya Kwanza soft underbelly

CS for Agriculture Mithika Linturi runs a key function in Ruto administration's economic plan. Health's Susan Nakhumicha runs another function that is key in the life of the country.

By Ndungu Gachane 6 months ago

Agriculture, Health woes expose Kenya Kwanza soft underbelly

The politics of Kenya's health sector over the last 20 years

In all the protests called by the medics and nurses, the issues have remained the same.

By Ndungu Gachane 6 months ago

The politics of Kenya's health sector over the last 20 years

UDA polls split leaders as Gachagua wades into city politics

UDA grassroots elections in Nairobi has sucked in Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Azimio politicians.

By Ndungu Gachane 6 months ago

UDA polls split leaders as Gachagua wades into city politics

Current, former governors and family members accused of graft

The move by EACC to investigate and charge former Murang'a governor Mwangi Wa Iria and his wife Jane Waigwe reimnds of other cases involving county chiefs and their families.

By Ndungu Gachane 7 months ago

Current, former governors and family members accused of graft

Why Murang'a elected women leaders cannot see eye to eye

Political pundits from Muranga have warned that the continued rivalry between the women leaders will amount to a trust deficit on women leadership.

By Ndungu Gachane 7 months ago

Why Murang'a elected women leaders cannot see eye to eye

Wetangula under siege as political ground shifts

Political pundits believe Wetangula's woes could be stemming from his hard stance against dissolution of Ford Kenya.

By Ndungu Gachane 7 months ago

Wetangula under siege as political ground shifts

Raila silent as Kenyans suffer amid medics strike, fake fertiliser scandal

Unlike in the past when Raila would have issued several statements and addressed press conferences, lately he has delegated all these.

By Ndungu Gachane 7 months ago

Raila silent as Kenyans suffer amid medics strike, fake fertiliser scandal

Kalonzo and Karua double the effort in battle to succeed Raila

Kalonzo has organised several rallies across the country to shore up support. Karua wants to consolidate hold of Mt Kenya then roll out countrywide projects

By Ndungu Gachane 7 months ago

Kalonzo and Karua double the effort in battle to succeed Raila

Ruto gets warm reception in Raila Nyanza bastion after 'handshake'

Ruto visited Raila's bastion in Homa Bay where he cryptically addressed cheering crowds, an indication that the two have buried the hatchet.

By Ndungu Gachane 8 months ago

Ruto gets warm reception in Raila Nyanza bastion after 'handshake'

Mt Kenya's political landscape to feel the heat should Raila get AU job

Uhuru Kenyatta could not convince his people how Raila was all of a sudden the best presidential candidate. His hopes to bank on the legacy projects in the region were dashed.

By Ndungu Gachane 8 months ago

Mt Kenya's political landscape to feel the heat should Raila get AU job

Why Mt Kenya is heckling Ruto

Some believe the heckling is an indirect indictment of the president and Kenya Kwanza. Mt Kenya residents feel betrayed after Ruto failed to implement campaign promises.

By Ndungu Gachane 9 months ago

Why Mt Kenya is heckling Ruto

Raila's beneficiaries and orphans if elected AU Commission chairperson

While political leaders and analysts concur that Raila is the man for the job, many argue that the decision will make and break the political careers of many.

By Ndungu Gachane 9 months ago

Raila's beneficiaries and orphans if elected AU Commission chairperson

Intrigues that saw Nyoro and allies drop scheme to replace Gachagua

Details have emerged on how Ndindi Nyoro and his team were politically subdued to abandon their push to have him replace DP Rigathi Gachagua in 2027.

By Ndungu Gachane 9 months ago

Intrigues that saw Nyoro and allies drop scheme to replace Gachagua

Why Ruto's fight against graft is losing steam fast

Ruto's commitment to eradicate corruption seems to remain powerful in words and not deeds, according to the latest report by Transparency International (TI).

By Ndungu Gachane 9 months ago

Why Ruto's fight against graft is losing steam fast

Nyoro finally speaks on succession battle rocking Mt Kenya

Nyoro has finally spoken out on the succession battle between some Mt Kenya leaders and the Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

By Ndungu Gachane 9 months ago

Nyoro finally speaks on succession battle rocking Mt Kenya

Major dailies denied State advertisements

Media Society of Kenya Chief Executive Officer David Omwoyo said they do not regulate government decisions on the model through which it would advertise.

By Julius Chepkwony and Ndungu Gachane 9 months ago

Major dailies denied State advertisements

Ruto cautions UDA MPs over succession plot in Mt Kenya region

Ruto uncharacteristically fired a warning shot to restless youthful leaders who have been challenging the supremacy of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in Mt Kenya.

By Ndungu Gachane and Judah Ben-Hur 9 months ago

Ruto cautions UDA MPs over succession plot in Mt Kenya region

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