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Ndungu Gachane

Ruto, under siege, bows to pressure, withdraws some unpopular taxes

The turnabout follows sustained pressure, which culminated in street protests.

Ruto, under siege, bows to pressure, withdraws some unpopular taxes

Uhuru battles for retirement perks just like Kalonzo, Raila did in 2014

Uhuru battles for retirement perks just like Kalonzo, Raila did in 2014

How Ruto is reliving Uhuru's pain

How Ruto is reliving Uhuru's pain

Supremacy battle: MPs 'hijack' Gachagua event to praise Nyoro

Supremacy battle: MPs 'hijack' Gachagua event to praise Nyoro

It's a sham, UDA members and contestants say of party primaries

DP Gachagua, who is said to be supporting Gakuya for the Nairobi chairmanship, dismissed the critics who have questioned his involvement in Nairobi UDA affairs.

It's a sham, UDA members and contestants say of party primaries

Ruto, Gachagua unite to quell Mt Kenya rifts

Ndindi Nyoro is being presented as the best bet for Ruto’s running mate in 2027 and consequently as the 2032 Presidential candidate.

By 5 months ago

Ruto, Gachagua unite to quell Mt Kenya rifts

Gachagua's allies tell off Nyoro in fight for Mt Kenya kingpin mantle

Senator Wamatinga, who likened the Kiharu MP to a young restless bull, said Gachagua remained the region's leader and urged the "young turks" to go slow on their ambitions.

By 5 months ago

Gachagua's allies tell off Nyoro in fight for Mt Kenya kingpin mantle

President Ruto meets Jubilee leaders amid protests from Azimio

President Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua met Jubilee officials and 120 MCAs in a move that insiders believe is a scheme to takeover the party.

By 5 months ago

President Ruto meets Jubilee leaders amid protests from Azimio

Disgruntled MPs plot to impeach Treasury CS over NG-CDF funds

MPs have hatched a plot to impeach Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u over delay to release National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF).

By 5 months ago

Disgruntled MPs plot to impeach Treasury CS over NG-CDF funds

Uhuru's men chide Ruto over remarks on Judiciary

The leaders claimed that the President's remarks are aimed at curtailing the independence of the Judiciary.

By 5 months ago

Uhuru's men chide Ruto over remarks on Judiciary

It's a sham, UDA members and contestants say of party primaries

DP Gachagua, who is said to be supporting Gakuya for the Nairobi chairmanship, dismissed the critics who have questioned his involvement in Nairobi UDA affairs.

It's a sham, UDA members and contestants say of party primaries

Ruto, Gachagua unite to quell Mt Kenya rifts

Ndindi Nyoro is being presented as the best bet for Ruto’s running mate in 2027 and consequently as the 2032 Presidential candidate.

By 5 months ago

Ruto, Gachagua unite to quell Mt Kenya rifts

Gachagua's allies tell off Nyoro in fight for Mt Kenya kingpin mantle

Senator Wamatinga, who likened the Kiharu MP to a young restless bull, said Gachagua remained the region's leader and urged the "young turks" to go slow on their ambitions.

By 5 months ago

Gachagua's allies tell off Nyoro in fight for Mt Kenya kingpin mantle

President Ruto meets Jubilee leaders amid protests from Azimio

President Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua met Jubilee officials and 120 MCAs in a move that insiders believe is a scheme to takeover the party.

By 5 months ago

President Ruto meets Jubilee leaders amid protests from Azimio

Disgruntled MPs plot to impeach Treasury CS over NG-CDF funds

MPs have hatched a plot to impeach Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u over delay to release National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF).

By 5 months ago

Disgruntled MPs plot to impeach Treasury CS over NG-CDF funds

Uhuru's men chide Ruto over remarks on Judiciary

The leaders claimed that the President's remarks are aimed at curtailing the independence of the Judiciary.

By 5 months ago

Uhuru's men chide Ruto over remarks on Judiciary

It's a sham, UDA members and contestants say of party primaries

DP Gachagua, who is said to be supporting Gakuya for the Nairobi chairmanship, dismissed the critics who have questioned his involvement in Nairobi UDA affairs.

It's a sham, UDA members and contestants say of party primaries

Ruto, Gachagua unite to quell Mt Kenya rifts

Ndindi Nyoro is being presented as the best bet for Ruto’s running mate in 2027 and consequently as the 2032 Presidential candidate.

By 5 months ago

Ruto, Gachagua unite to quell Mt Kenya rifts

Gachagua's allies tell off Nyoro in fight for Mt Kenya kingpin mantle

Senator Wamatinga, who likened the Kiharu MP to a young restless bull, said Gachagua remained the region's leader and urged the "young turks" to go slow on their ambitions.

By 5 months ago

Gachagua's allies tell off Nyoro in fight for Mt Kenya kingpin mantle

President Ruto meets Jubilee leaders amid protests from Azimio

President Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua met Jubilee officials and 120 MCAs in a move that insiders believe is a scheme to takeover the party.

By 5 months ago

President Ruto meets Jubilee leaders amid protests from Azimio

Disgruntled MPs plot to impeach Treasury CS over NG-CDF funds

MPs have hatched a plot to impeach Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u over delay to release National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF).

By 5 months ago

Disgruntled MPs plot to impeach Treasury CS over NG-CDF funds

Uhuru's men chide Ruto over remarks on Judiciary

The leaders claimed that the President's remarks are aimed at curtailing the independence of the Judiciary.

By 5 months ago

Uhuru's men chide Ruto over remarks on Judiciary

Gachagua's allies tell off Nyoro in fight for Mt Kenya kingpin mantle

Senator Wamatinga, who likened the Kiharu MP to a young restless bull, said Gachagua remained the region's leader and urged the "young turks" to go slow on their ambitions.

By Ndung'u Gachane 5 months ago

Gachagua's allies tell off Nyoro in fight for Mt Kenya kingpin mantle

President Ruto meets Jubilee leaders amid protests from Azimio

President Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua met Jubilee officials and 120 MCAs in a move that insiders believe is a scheme to takeover the party.

By Ndung'u Gachane 5 months ago

President Ruto meets Jubilee leaders amid protests from Azimio

Disgruntled MPs plot to impeach Treasury CS over NG-CDF funds

MPs have hatched a plot to impeach Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u over delay to release National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF).

By Ndung'u Gachane 5 months ago

Disgruntled MPs plot to impeach Treasury CS over NG-CDF funds

Uhuru's men chide Ruto over remarks on Judiciary

The leaders claimed that the President's remarks are aimed at curtailing the independence of the Judiciary.

By Ndung'u Gachane 5 months ago

Uhuru's men chide Ruto over remarks on Judiciary

DP Gachagua condemns state officers' 'insensitive' remarks on high cost of fuel

DP Rigathi Gachagua warns public servants against chiding Kenyans over the recent fuel prices hike, hours after Trade CS Moses Kuria and David Ndii made controversial remarks.

By Ndung'u Gachane 9 months ago

DP Gachagua condemns state officers' 'insensitive' remarks on high cost of fuel

Ruto tours Central in bid to take the pulse of restless residents

The tour was executed like a political rally with popular Kikuyu gospel and Benga artistes led by Ngaruiya Junior, the face of UDA's rallying song 'UDA, Kazi ni Kazi', playing a prominent role.

By Ndung'u Gachane 10 months ago

Ruto tours Central in bid to take the pulse of restless residents

Mt Kenya region yet to see fruits of poll pledges to boost economy

President Ruto actively campaigned in the region, competing with his boss, Uhuru Kenyatta, who supported Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition leader Raila Odinga as his preferred candidate.

By Ndung'u Gachane 10 months ago

Mt Kenya region yet to see fruits of poll pledges to boost economy

Raila will end up in Bondo, Ruto tells Mt Kenya

President William Ruto urged the electorate not to be restless, as he has no plans to enter into any working cooperation with Opposition chief Raila Odinga.

By Ndung'u Gachane 10 months ago

Raila will end up in Bondo, Ruto tells Mt Kenya

Gachagua has his work cut out taking on powerful coffee cartels

Reviving the cooperative movement through better reforms is the way to go in revitalising the sector, according to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

By Ndung'u Gachane 1 year ago

Gachagua has his work cut out taking on powerful coffee cartels

Gachagua to spearhead key coffee talks on policy review and cartels

The policy review will include proposals to amend certain laws governing the sub-sector.

By Ndung'u Gachane 1 year ago

Gachagua to spearhead key coffee talks on policy review and cartels

Why DP Gachagua has snubbed the 'Hustler's Mansion'

The residence, sitting on 10 acres of land in the prestigious Karen neighbourhood, was completed in 2012. President William Ruto was the first occupant.

By Ndung'u Gachane 1 year ago

Why DP Gachagua has snubbed the 'Hustler's Mansion'

Isiolo leaders want more sub-counties to boost service delivery

Currently, the county has three sub-counties - Isiolo, Merti and Garbatula while three more sub-counties - Cherab, Sericho and Oldonyori- are yet to be operationalised.

By Ndung'u Gachane 1 year ago

Isiolo leaders want more sub-counties to boost service delivery

Mt Kenya bishops warn of new 'cult'

For the first time, culturists are opening up about their intensive strategy to convert the faithful to return to their god, Mwene Nyaga.

By Ndung'u Gachane 1 year ago

Mt Kenya bishops warn of new 'cult'

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