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Ndungu Gachane

ID politics: Why Northern Kenya is crucial to Ruto's 2027 re-election bid

Of the 7.1m votes Ruto received in 2022 polls, 3.5m came from Mt Kenya region, which are now at risk due to the fallout with former DP Rigathi Gachagua.

ID politics: Why Northern Kenya is crucial to Ruto's 2027 re-election bid

Gachagua lashes out at Ruto, calls for Western unity

Gachagua lashes out at Ruto, calls for Western unity

A season of briefcase parties as 220 new applications are lodged

A season of briefcase parties as 220 new applications are lodged

Kenyans snitch on fellow citizens to have them deported

Kenyans snitch on fellow citizens to have them deported

Will Kindiki reclaim Mt Kenya's trust from comfort of his home?

If Deputy President Kithure Kindiki can not go to the mountain, then the mountain must go to Karen.

Will Kindiki reclaim Mt Kenya's trust from comfort of his home?

Karen or Wamunyoro?: Which way for Mt Kenya voters

Former DP Gachagua turns village home into a nerve centre to rally Mt Kenya into a formidable political movement for 2027 but his successor is firing back with talks in Karen.

Karen or Wamunyoro?: Which way for Mt Kenya voters

UK government dismisses Mau Mau compensation payout claims

The British government says cartels are registering people and charging them with the promise that they would benefit from funds that had allegedly been released.

UK government dismisses Mau Mau compensation payout claims

Kenyans without papers in the US on the edge over Trump's threats

Donald Trump’s new policy of mass deportations of undocumented migrants creates panic among foreign nationals. Upwards of 250,000 Kenyans are known to reside in the US.

Kenyans without papers in the US on the edge over Trump's threats

Wetangula cited for being Ruto's 'youth winger'

Critics accuse Speaker Moses Wetangula of compromising the independence of Parliament by his utterances.

Wetangula cited for being Ruto's 'youth winger'

Intrigue as Muturi skips Cabinet meeting amid mounting tension

Sources and allies close to Muturi intimated that he did not receive an invite from the Secretary to the Cabinet as per the standard operating procedures.

Intrigue as Muturi skips Cabinet meeting amid mounting tension

Ruto-Raila alliance fades as dissent grows within government

By getting Raila from the streets, Ruto hoped he could finally have some peace only for opposition to emerge in his government as his allies leave the burden of the country on him.

Ruto-Raila alliance fades as dissent grows within government

'Mongrel of a government' in place as Uhuru men slide into Cabinet

Ruto once associated Uhuru-Raila's handshake with the collapse of flagship projects, claiming that Uhuru then president had become a “squatter” in the opposition.

'Mongrel of a government' in place as Uhuru men slide into Cabinet

Mudavadi's ANC merges with UDA

Issa Timamy is new deputy party leader and Kelvin Lunani the vice-chairperson as former Secretary General Cleophas Malala dismissed the new move.

Mudavadi's ANC merges with UDA

The abductions fallout

CS Justin Muturi being the latest to launch a scathing attack against the government her serves for failing to stop abductions.

The abductions fallout

Abductions show Kenya Kwanza's lack of consensus on critical issues

The assertion by Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen that no Kenyan had been kidnapped exposes the disjointed approach to issues.

Abductions show Kenya Kwanza's lack of consensus on critical issues

William Ruto: The dream maker and breaker

The President claimed he had put his trust and hope on the wrong people. PSC has shortlisted 109 candidates for PS positions, signalling a looming purge.

William Ruto: The dream maker and breaker

Great harvest time for Raila, Uhuru as scores of PSs set to go

A shortlist published by the Public Service Commission has allies of the two dominating. The Saturday Standard has established that Ruto is set to fire close to 31 PSs.

Great harvest time for Raila, Uhuru as scores of PSs set to go

Watchdog bodies quiet as sharp tongued leaders break law at will

A section of politicians, especially the Kenya Kwanza apologists, have been making reckless statements that risk inciting Kenyans.

Watchdog bodies quiet as sharp tongued leaders break law at will

Who are the powerful figures abducting state critics?

As politicians trade barbs over the current wave of kidnapping of state critics, questions now emerge whether the abductors can outwit the President, police boss and entire security apparatus.

Who are the powerful figures abducting state critics?

Gachagua: From deputy to enigma, will impeachment define him?

According to Vihiga Governor Ken Lusaka, Gachagua's public career has been marked by an unusual pattern: he has never fully completed a term in any public office.

Gachagua: From deputy to enigma, will impeachment define him?

Kenyattas back in political realm as Ruto rouses Uhuru from retirement

The Kenyatta name has enjoyed myths that surround it. As observed by political pundits, such mysteries told about an individual or a family politically boosts its image.

Kenyattas back in political realm as Ruto rouses Uhuru from retirement

Ole Sapit says No to donations from politicians, will ACK back him?

The Archbishop directly associated the donations with stolen taxes reiterating politicians should not address congregations inside the church.

Ole Sapit says No to donations from politicians, will ACK back him?

Justice Isaac Lenaola raises eyebrows on Judiciary e-filing system, IEBC

Justice Lenaola questioned why the online platform collapsed during the former DP’s impeachment case. He also blamed the government and Parliament for the failure on IEBC reconstitution.

Justice Isaac Lenaola raises eyebrows on Judiciary e-filing system, IEBC

Ruto's strategy to regain Mt Kenya backing

The strategy, which involves using celebrated secular and gospel artists, will see peace caravans being conducted in all 11 counties from the Mt Kenya region.

By 2 months ago

Ruto's strategy to regain Mt Kenya backing

Controversial Adani deals expose impotence of MPs

Parliamentarians have come out as puppets and President William Ruto’s cheerleaders. They failed on Finance Bill 2024 and with Adani deals, they have failed the second time.

By 2 months ago

Controversial Adani deals expose impotence of MPs

President Omtatah?: Senator forms team of six to explore 2027 State House bid

The six-member team will conduct surveys, to assess the electability of the first-time senator and a public interest activist.

By 2 months ago

President Omtatah?: Senator forms team of six to explore 2027 State House bid

A listening president? Ruto's new statements signal change of tack

President Ruto appeared to condemn extrajudicial killings perpetrated by police officers after having in June brushed off any reports of wrongdoing by security agents.

By 2 months ago

A listening president? Ruto's new statements signal change of tack

Purge against Rigathi Gachagua starts in earnest as 300 workers fired

The political fallout from the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua continues to unfold, with approximately 300 workers dismissed.

By 2 months ago

Purge against Rigathi Gachagua starts in earnest as 300 workers fired

You will be put to shame, Ruto tells critics

Ruto cautions CSs that failure or delay to meet agreed targets would be punished as he dismisses critics of his governance as “enemies of Kenya” who would be “put to shame”.

By 2 months ago

You will be put to shame, Ruto tells critics

Raila wades into county cash fray, warns of plan to 'kill devolution'

Azimio leader Raila Odinga Friday roared back into local politics with a scathing attack on lawmakers and government functionaries whom he accused of working to kill devolution.

By 2 months ago

Raila wades into county cash fray, warns of plan to 'kill devolution'

Cabinet: Future looks bright with strong economy, steady growth

Cabinet notes the economy is rebounding with inflation rates at an all-time low. The Executive also pointed out there is abundant food and foreign exchange reserves.

By 2 months ago

Cabinet: Future looks bright with strong economy, steady growth

Mt Kenya elders, lawyers to raise funds to contest Gachagua ouster

Gema Watho group leads fundraiser for public interest litigation amid plans to train and build capacity among aspiring leaders.

By 2 months ago

Mt Kenya elders, lawyers to raise funds to contest Gachagua ouster

Ruto meets divided Nairobi leaders, Gachagua allies

President William Ruto has stepped in to bridge divisions among Nairobi's political leaders, who have been embroiled in long-standing disputes.

By 2 months ago

Ruto meets divided Nairobi leaders, Gachagua allies

Once a Rising Star, Now Silent: Where is Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro?

Nyoro has been missing in action since the onslaught on Gachagua with his allies saying he refrained from taking part in the ouster debate as it may come back to haunt him.

By 2 months ago

Once a Rising Star, Now Silent: Where is Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro?

Will Kithure Kindiki's triumph over politics?

His seat has seen fellow professors, teachers and others thrown out unceremoniously. But the law professor has attributes his predecessors did not, hence his chances look brighter.

By 2 months ago

Will Kithure Kindiki's triumph over politics?

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.

By 3 months ago

Weight of Kithure Kindiki's job description

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.

By 3 months ago

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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months ago

Raila not out of local politics yet, analysts say of former premier

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 3 months ago

Gachagua's ouster bid to shape Mt Kenya's 2027 political choices

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