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Ndungu Gachane

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 3 months ago

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

Gachagua: His many Damascus moments and expected end game

Gachagua: His many Damascus moments and expected end game

By Ndungu Gachane 4 months ago

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

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

By Ndungu Gachane 4 months ago

Agriculture, Health woes expose Kenya Kwanza soft underbelly

Agriculture, Health woes expose Kenya Kwanza soft underbelly

By Ndungu Gachane 4 months ago

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 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 Ndungu Gachane 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 Ndungu Gachane 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 Ndungu Gachane 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 Ndungu Gachane 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 Ndungu Gachane 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 Ndungu Gachane 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 Ndungu Gachane 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 Ndungu Gachane 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 Ndungu Gachane 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 Ndungu Gachane 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 Ndungu Gachane 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 Ndungu Gachane 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 Ndungu Gachane 7 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 7 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 7 months ago

Ruto cautions UDA MPs over succession plot in Mt Kenya region

DP lauds Nyandarua for passing law to regulate sale of alcohol

Rigathi Gachagua's war on alcoholism in central Kenya received a major boost after Nyandarua county passed a Bill to regulate the sale and consumption of alcoholic drinks.

By Judah Ben-Hur and Ndungu Gachane 7 months ago

DP lauds Nyandarua for passing law to regulate sale of alcohol

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 Ndungu Gachane 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 Ndungu Gachane 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 Ndungu Gachane 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 Ndungu Gachane 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 Ndungu Gachane 8 months ago

Land grabbing concerns tarnish Ruto's affordable housing project

Militarisation of politics in Mount Kenya and the Mungiki question

On the Mungiki question, questions have emerged about the government's claims on the resurgence of the illegal sect, with political and security pundits reading a different script from the government.

By Ndungu Gachane 8 months ago

Militarisation of politics in Mount Kenya and the Mungiki question

Ruto named among 100 most influential Africans of 2023

The acknowledgement comes just a few months after other organizations named him as an influential leader due to the initiatives that have made him recognized globally.

By Ndungu Gachane 8 months ago

Ruto named among 100 most influential Africans of 2023

Jubilee MPs support dialogue team's report

Nominated MP Sabina Chege and EALA MP Kanini Kega, noted that the committee had addressed critical issues affecting the country.

By Ndungu Gachane 9 months ago

Jubilee MPs support dialogue team's report

Raila-Ruto talks on ice as team seeks time to consult on cost of living measures

The government side called for a break to consult on cost of living. The deadline for finishing and handing over the report is November 26.

By Ndungu Gachane and Judah Ben-Hur 10 months ago

Raila-Ruto talks on ice as team seeks time to consult on cost of living measures

How Kawira's impeachment has divided Kenya Kwanza

Senators who pushing for the impeachment of the governor include Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, Senators Jackson Mandago (Uasin Gishu) and Hillary Sigei (Bomet).

By Ndungu Gachane 10 months ago

How Kawira's impeachment has divided Kenya Kwanza

Women Reps protest delay to disburse Sh940 million for sanitary towels

Woman Representatives want the CSs to explain why the Treasury is yet to release the funds despite being allocated in the budget.

By Ndungu Gachane 11 months ago

Women Reps protest delay to disburse Sh940 million for sanitary towels

Gachagua: We've been defeated by coffee cartels but we will soldier on

Gachagua painted a picture of highly connected and convoluted coffee cartels who had deep pockets and have controlled state officials to deny coffee farmers their hard-earned money.

By Ndungu Gachane 11 months ago

Gachagua: We've been defeated by coffee cartels but we will soldier on

A reckless public figure to some, a brilliant mind to others; the case of CS Kuria

To some, Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria is vulgar - the face of reckless talk and ethnic chauvinism. To others, he is brilliant, articulate and a strategist.

By Ndungu Gachane 11 months ago

A reckless public figure to some, a brilliant mind to others; the case of CS Kuria

Why political parties have failed to expel errant members in the past

Raila Odinga's Orange Democratic Party (ODM) has many times albeit unsuccessfully, relied on the Political Parties Act to expel its rebel MPs.

By Ndungu Gachane 1 year ago

Why political parties have failed to expel errant members in the past

Pastor Ezekiel's church in Nyeri closed

The church leaders were ordered to abandon the mass over claims they did not have proper documentation.

By Ndungu Gachane 1 year ago

Pastor Ezekiel's church in Nyeri closed

Ruto signs two Bills on climate change, money laundering

The Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Terrorism Finance Amendment Bill seeks to address deficiencies limiting the fight against money laundering and terrorism in the country.

By Ndungu Gachane 1 year ago

Ruto signs two Bills on climate change, money laundering

Azimio Mt Kenya leaders split over creation of Kamwene Unity Forum

KUF was formed on August 3 by Azimio deputy party leader Martha Karua, Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni and PNU leader and former Agriculture CS Peter Munya.

By Ndungu Gachane 1 year ago

Azimio Mt Kenya leaders split over creation of Kamwene Unity Forum

Hope as Cabinet shelves plans to privatise six sugar factories

The entities are Mumias Sugar Company, Nzoia Sugar Company, Chemilil Sugar Company, Miwani Sugar Company, Muhoroni Sugar Company and South Nyanza Sugar Company.

By Ndungu Gachane 1 year ago

Hope as Cabinet shelves plans to privatise six sugar factories

Entrepreneur turns avocado post-harvest losses into profit

According to Avocado Society of Kenya chief executive Ernest Muthomi, avocado post-harvest losses account for 45 per cent of the total sales.

By Ndungu Gachane 1 year ago

Entrepreneur turns avocado post-harvest losses into profit

Koome: Opposition chiefs hiring dead bodies to portray officers as killers

Police boss claims morgue attendants are paid to take images and videos of dead bodies which have been used to portray officers as killers during demos, says some of them are from foreign countries.

By Ndungu Gachane 1 year ago

Koome: Opposition chiefs hiring dead bodies to portray officers as killers

Intrigues that led to Ichoho's 'ouster' from KTDA's top seat

According to Ichoho, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua who held a National Tea Sector Conference in Kericho last month might have a hand in his troubles.

By Ndungu Gachane 1 year ago

Intrigues that led to Ichoho's 'ouster' from KTDA's top seat

Ex-Kenya Railways staff up fight over multi-million investment

The retirees, majority in their sunset days, are members of the troubled Relisa Housing Cooperative Society and are in a tug-of-war with the management.

By Ndungu Gachane 1 year ago

Ex-Kenya Railways staff up fight over multi-million investment

Gachagua's Mt Kenya kingpin bid hinges on defeating cartels, brews

The Deputy President could be treading on slippery grounds on his assignments saying he needs Solomonic wisdom as he navigates the murky world.

By Ndungu Gachane 1 year ago

Gachagua's Mt Kenya kingpin bid hinges on defeating cartels, brews

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