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Ndungu Gachane

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

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

Parents agony as whereabouts of children unknown after school fire tragedy

Parents agony as whereabouts of children unknown after school fire tragedy

Security lapses expose government's soft underbelly

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Azimio summit grills Raila over his dalliance with the President

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 2 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 2 months ago

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

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 2 months ago

MPs speak from their hideouts fearing wrath of irate protesters

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 2 months ago

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

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 2 months ago

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

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 2 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 2 months ago

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

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 3 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 3 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 months ago

Nyoro finally speaks on succession battle rocking Mt Kenya

Calls for Ruto-Koome dialogue raise concern over Judiciary independence

The planned dialogue between President William Ruto and Chief Justice Martha Koome has cast doubt on the independence of the Judiciary, especially determination of petitions against the government.

By 8 months ago

Calls for Ruto-Koome dialogue raise concern over Judiciary independence

Gachagua, Nyoro supremacy battle splits Mt Kenya leaders

Nyoro’s allies said the son of Murang'a should replace Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as President William Ruto’s running mate in 2027.

By 8 months ago

Gachagua, Nyoro supremacy battle splits Mt Kenya leaders

Azimio cracks: Leaders train guns on Kalonzo over new lobby

Martha Karua and Jeremiah Kioni have hit out at Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka over anti-Kamwene remarks.

By 8 months ago

Azimio cracks: Leaders train guns on Kalonzo over new lobby

Wandayi: Nadco report to be implemented despite Azimio, Kenya Kwanza differences

Wandayi said the first steps to kick start the process of actualizing the negotiated document will be for the National Assembly and the Senate to discuss and adopt the report next month.

By 8 months ago

Wandayi: Nadco report to be implemented despite Azimio, Kenya Kwanza differences

Land grabbing concerns tarnish Ruto's affordable housing project

Ruto’s ambitious but controversial housing levy rages on, the affordable housing scheme has triggered a series of land ownership wrangles in some parts of the country.

By 8 months ago

Land grabbing concerns tarnish Ruto's affordable housing project

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