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Ndungu Gachane

Ruto-Uhuru war of words revives talk about their Ichaweri meeting

Ruto-Uhuru meeting sparked alliance speculation, contradicted by statements, appointments.Uhuru urges Ruto to respect rule of law, democracy, and address Kenya's issues.

By Ndungu Gachane 16 days ago

Ruto-Uhuru war of words revives talk about their Ichaweri meeting

Abductions threaten to water down Maraga police reforms

Abductions threaten to water down Maraga police reforms

By Ndungu Gachane 19 days ago

How Ruto cheerleaders are fuelling anger, public disaffection

How Ruto cheerleaders are fuelling anger, public disaffection

By Ndungu Gachane 23 days ago

Battle lines as Ruto and Gachagua allies fight for the soul of Mt Kenya

Battle lines as Ruto and Gachagua allies fight for the soul of Mt Kenya

By Ndungu Gachane 29 days ago

Ruto faces challenges in bid to rebuild image

President William Ruto faces a monumental task this year, starting with rebuilding his image, which has suffered due to the abduction of government critics and unfulfilled promises

By Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago

Ruto faces challenges in bid to rebuild image

Ruto shifts focus to Western and gives restless Mt Kenya wide berth

The President's charm offensive to the region began a week before Gachagua's impeachment started.

By Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago

Ruto shifts focus to Western and gives restless Mt Kenya wide berth

'Missing' Kindiki resurfaces with New Year posts

The mystery of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki whereabouts has deepened following a flurry of New Year messages unleashed hours after the world ushered in 2025.

By Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago

'Missing' Kindiki resurfaces with New Year posts

Kindiki ghosts after 2 payslips leaving his boss to hold court

After about 60 days in office, Deputy President, Prof Kithure Kindiki is on the spotlight over been conspicuously missing from public events.

By Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago

Kindiki ghosts after 2 payslips leaving his boss to hold court

Here are the ten most influential Kenyans to watch in the new year 2025

Ruto only has this year to consolidate his legacy projects that he may use for relection.He has already announced plans of a dual carriageway of the Nairobi-Malaba road.

By Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago

Here are the ten most influential Kenyans to watch in the new year 2025

Teargas, batons as Kenyans pour into the streets in 'day of rage'

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka accused Ruto's administration of overseeing mass abductions of government critics on social media.

By Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago

Teargas, batons as Kenyans pour into the streets in 'day of rage'

Isaack Hassan to take over as Ipoa chairperson

President Ruto yesterday gazetteed the appointment of former IEBC chairperson Ahmed Issack Hassan to head the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (Ipoa) Board.

By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago

Isaack Hassan to take over as Ipoa chairperson

Evil spirits?: William Ruto's change of tone on criticism

President William Ruto's "evil spirit" remarks against his critics and a threat from Mining CS Hassan Joho could be an indication of a new Kenya Kwanza strategy to confront growing criticism.

By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago

Evil spirits?: William Ruto's change of tone on criticism

Kenya's high octane politics three years to next general elections

As Kenyans continue to demand services from the government decrying the high cost of living, the political class is seeking alignments for the 2027 elections.

By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago

Kenya's high octane politics three years to next general elections

Eyes on 2027 as Kamba, Gema join amid calls to 'salvage nation'

Kalonzo signals joining forces with Mt Kenya region after "reintegration" ceremony.

By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago

Eyes on 2027 as Kamba, Gema join amid calls to 'salvage nation'

Political rivals in their best behaviour when they meet in Church

It was a meeting of the year as Mt Kenya East met the West and leaders who have not been on talking terms for months suddenly found themselves sharing a podium.

By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago

Political rivals in their best behaviour when they meet in Church

Kalonzo alleges State of plan to use gene-editing jabs on livestock

Azimio co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka Friday claimed that the government is planning to vaccinate 22 million cattle and 50 million goats and sheep with gene-modifying drugs.

By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago

Kalonzo alleges State of plan to use gene-editing jabs on livestock

Lobbying intensifies as purge looms for rebel MPs

A new purge targeting "rebel MPs' and other key leaders who defied party lines and supported former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during his impeachment is now on the way.

By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago

Lobbying intensifies as purge looms for rebel MPs

Rigathi Gachagua's hits and misses

After the courts hammered the last nail in impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's political casket, he vacated his office paving way for a new occupant.

By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago

Rigathi Gachagua's hits and misses

UDA decision to kick out Gachagua deals him a body blow

The ruling United Democratic Alliance's decision to remove Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as deputy party leader has left him in a quandary.

By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago

UDA decision to kick out Gachagua deals him a body blow

MPs to hold special sitting as lobbying for Gachagua seat in high gear

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's succession has gained momentum even before the Senate gives its final verdict today.

By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago

MPs to hold special sitting as lobbying for Gachagua seat in high gear

Gender card at the heart of Gachagua's succession race

With all indications pointing at Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's ouster, women leaders are pushing for one of them to be appointed.

By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago

Gender card at the heart of Gachagua's succession race

MPs who defied majority fear State plotting to punish them

MPs who supported Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claim the State could be plotting to punish them.

By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago

MPs who defied majority fear State plotting to punish them

Senate to hear charges against impeached Kericho Governor Mutai

Dr. Mutai is scheduled to appear before the senators next week, despite a court injunction that temporarily halted the Senate's process.

By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago

Senate to hear charges against impeached Kericho Governor Mutai

From Nyoro to Kindiki: How Ruto allies flip-flop on DP replacement

Three months ago, Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro was the face of anti-Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua push but he has recently taken low political profile

By Ndungu Gachane 4 months ago

From Nyoro to Kindiki: How Ruto allies flip-flop on DP replacement

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 4 months ago

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

Anguish as parents attend prayers for Endarasha Academy fire victims

Emotions ran high Sunday during interdenominational prayers for the students killed in the fire tragedy at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri county.

By Ndungu Gachane 4 months ago

Anguish as parents attend prayers for Endarasha Academy fire victims

Parents agony as whereabouts of children unknown after school fire tragedy

46 pupils can't be accounted for after the inferno at Hillside Endarasha Academy that left 21 dead.

By Ndungu Gachane 4 months ago

Parents agony as whereabouts of children unknown after school fire tragedy

Security lapses expose government's soft underbelly

President William Ruto's administration has recently been caught off guard by several incidents that have exposed its vulnerabilities.

By Ndungu Gachane 5 months ago

Security lapses expose government's soft underbelly

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 5 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 5 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 5 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 months ago

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

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