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How budget cuts will hit Kenyans where it hurts most
Budget gives President's office higher allocation as Health and Education get reduction. Those who depend on public institutions for medical services and education are bound to suffer more.
By 5 days ago
How budget cuts will hit Kenyans where it hurts most
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Raila allies renew threats to desert Ruto
These incidents have fuelled a crisis of confidence, with ODM leaders emphasising that their 10-point agreement with UDA did not include tolerance for extrajudicial killings.
By 7 days ago
Raila allies renew threats to desert Ruto
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Ruto, Murkomen remain mum as autopsy shows Ojwang' killed
President William Ruto, who recently issued a qualified apology over abductions and extrajudicial killings—has remained silent over Albert Ojwang's death in a police cell.
By 8 days ago
Ruto, Murkomen remain mum as autopsy shows Ojwang' killed
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Country in grip of election fever two years to polls
Since the impeachment of Gachagua, the President has concentrated on Nyanza. Opposition politicians are popularising the One-term slogan.
By 10 days ago
Country in grip of election fever two years to polls
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Premature campaigns: Ruto now finds himself in Uhuru's position
Uhuru had asked his then deputy to stop early campaigns and help him deliver on Jubilee’s campaign pledges.
By 9 days ago
Premature campaigns: Ruto now finds himself in Uhuru's position
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Wetangula now faulted for his 'skewed reading' of judgments
The Speaker is said to have ignored High Court decision that declared Azimio La Umoja coalition as the Majority party in the National Assembly.
By 11 days ago
Wetangula now faulted for his 'skewed reading' of judgments
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UDA wrangles: Infighting, power rifts and defections shake the ruling party
Part chairperson accuses senior officials of plotting to undermine her authority, as political analysts say UDA turmoil signals Ruto may form new party soon.
By 14 days ago
UDA wrangles: Infighting, power rifts and defections shake the ruling party
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Poll: Kenyans worse off since Ruto took over
New survey shows most Kenyans are poorer since Kenya Kwanza government came into power.any also feel the country is heading in the wrong direction, TIFA poll shows.
By 21 days ago
Poll: Kenyans worse off since Ruto took over
Ruto red carded: Poll shows Kenyans poorer in KK gov't
New survey shows most Kenyans are poorer since Kenya Kwanza government came into power.
By 20 days ago
Ruto red carded: Poll shows Kenyans poorer in KK gov't
Gospel artist Ngaruiya Junior slams Gachagua over 'tribal politics'
This follows Gachagua’s recent public dismissal of Ngaruiya as a "Class Two dropout"—a statement that appears to have triggered the gospel artist’s sharp rebuke.
By 21 days ago
Gospel artist Ngaruiya Junior slams Gachagua over 'tribal politics'
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Senate Speaker Kingi on the spot for being "Ruto's fixer"
Critics are questioning Kingi’s latest move in which he swiftly ratified the ouster of embattled nominated senator Gloria Orwoba and declared a vacancy in her position.
By 25 days ago
Senate Speaker Kingi on the spot for being "Ruto's fixer"
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Kindiki turns to musicians in a battle for Mt Kenya region soul
Kindiki has turned to artists from Mt Kenya region to help him penetrate the soul of what so far has proved to be an immovable mountain in his bid to woo its people.
By 25 days ago
Kindiki turns to musicians in a battle for Mt Kenya region soul
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What the public Seal is and why it is not a symbol to toy around with
The Public Seal is a formal symbol affixed to important documents to signify their authenticity and official status.
By 25 days ago
What the public Seal is and why it is not a symbol to toy around with
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Your ticket will give Ruto easy time, Kioni tells Gachagua
A section of opposition leaders wants former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to shelve his presidential ambitions in 2027.
By 28 days ago
Your ticket will give Ruto easy time, Kioni tells Gachagua
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Sacked directors point finger at State House
A Sh50 billion project funded by the World Bank is at the heart of fierce boardroom battle that has seen three directors kicked out and a chief executive officer fighting for survival.
By 28 days ago
Sacked directors point finger at State House
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Why Gachagua party is Ruto's new headache in Mt Kenya region
The former deputy president resigned from the ruling UDA party three days before unveiling his party.
By 30 days ago
Why Gachagua party is Ruto's new headache in Mt Kenya region
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Eyes on Gachagua new party amid moves to entice Mt Kenya
Gachagua is seeking to popularise his party with a view of forming a coalition with his Opposition colleagues.
By 1 month ago
Eyes on Gachagua new party amid moves to entice Mt Kenya
Irony of disconnect between electorate and its leadership
The growing rift between voter expectations and political priorities.
By 1 month ago
Irony of disconnect between electorate and its leadership
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Ruto, Raila deal in danger as their allies point finger at each other
The working arrangement between President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga is under strain due to emerging faultiness between the two camps. 
By 1 month ago
Ruto, Raila deal in danger as their allies point finger at each other
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After Raila loses, riots erupt then deal follows
The ODM leader faces criticism for sparking protests after elections. After last year’s Gen Z demos, Raila entered a cooperation pact with Ruto.
By 1 month ago
After Raila loses, riots erupt then deal follows
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Kasipul MP Were joins long list of leaders killed in office
High-profile murders of several MPs and ministers have never been resolved, often, police investigations stall and real culprits are never brought to book.
By 1 month ago
Kasipul MP Were joins long list of leaders killed in office
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Intrigues on Gachagua's party and fate of allied MPs
Insiders say former UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala, a close ally of Gachagua, will assume the role of the Interim Deputy Party leader.
By 1 month ago
Intrigues on Gachagua's party and fate of allied MPs
How Kieni water project will beat drought
Over 100 residents of the Semi-arid Kieni area of Nyeri County have received storage tanks to help them harvest rainwater, to fight the biting hunger. 
By 1 month ago
How Kieni water project will beat drought
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Unmoved by bloodshed: Ruto, top security chiefs blamed for rising extra-judicial killings
The BBC documentary showed how police and elements from the military marked out some demonstrators and shot them during the Gen Z protests of June 25 last year. 
By 1 month ago
Unmoved by bloodshed: Ruto, top security chiefs blamed for rising extra-judicial killings
More founding parties exit Kenya Kwanza
The Devolution Empowerment Party (DEP), also known as the Mbus party, which is affiliated with former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi, is the latest party to exit the ruling coalition.
By 1 month ago
More founding parties exit Kenya Kwanza
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Power, greed and fight for billions at the heart of devolution crisis
The national government has been accused of undermining devolution by withholding resources and certain functions from county governments.
By 1 month ago
Power, greed and fight for billions at the heart of devolution crisis
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State House rogues: Farouk Kibet and Itumbi calling shots in Ruto government
So powerful are Farouk Kibet and Dennis Itumbi that former Deputy President Rigathi believes that they run State House.
By 2 months ago
State House rogues: Farouk Kibet and Itumbi calling shots in Ruto government
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Rigathi Gachagua's bombshell against Ruto
The former DP dismissed the President's claim that he demanded Sh10 billion from him.
By 2 months ago
Rigathi Gachagua's bombshell against Ruto
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Lying President? Ruto not honest about nurturing Nyoro, ally says
A close ally of Nyoro says that his relationship with Ruto was severed in October last year after the Kiharu MP refused to append his signature in support of Gachagua’s impeachment.
By 2 months ago
Lying President? Ruto not honest about nurturing Nyoro, ally says
Muturi hands over docket, claims military in charge
Muturi today hastily handed over his docket to the Prime Cabinet Secretary even before the vetting and appointment of his successor, Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruuku.
By 2 months ago
Muturi hands over docket, claims military in charge
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Mungiki back-up: Maina Njenga's hand in Ruto's mobilisation for Mt Kenya tour
Organisers of President William Ruto's Mt Kenya tour are working to prevent critics from engaging in anti-Ruto chants, which have characterised some of his public events.
By 2 months ago
Mungiki back-up: Maina Njenga's hand in Ruto's mobilisation for Mt Kenya tour
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Why President is exposed without these five men from Mt Kenya
President William Ruto is returning to the Mt Kenya region without five of his key political pillars who campaigned for him during the last General Election.
By 2 months ago
Why President is exposed without these five men from Mt Kenya
Raila's Juba trip: Can he salvage Kenya's tarnished foreign policy?
It is the second time the former Prime Minister is mediating between warring factions. Opinion divided on whether his trip to Juba will clean Kenya’s image abroad.
By 2 months ago
Raila's Juba trip: Can he salvage Kenya's tarnished foreign policy?
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Ruto reshuffle: Shifting blame or taking responsibility?
While dissolving the Cabinet, Ruto claimed most of his Cabinet would have done better, saying dissolution was reached at after listening to the people of Kenya.
By 2 months ago
Ruto reshuffle: Shifting blame or taking responsibility?
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Why President Ruto is blowing hot and cold over Mt Kenya tour
Some allies have cautioned against visiting the region while agreement with Raila is still fresh. During his last tour of region in 2023, President assured there would be no handshake.
By 2 months ago
Why President Ruto is blowing hot and cold over Mt Kenya tour
Fear of heckling as Ruto allies prepare for Mt Kenya tour
Ruto allies have already started mobilizing their supporters to welcome the President, pleading with residents not to heckle him as he unveils goodies that will positively impact the region.
By 2 months ago
Fear of heckling as Ruto allies prepare for Mt Kenya tour
Enemy of the press: Kisiang'ani's war on media freedom
Once a familiar face on TV, leveraging media platforms to build his reputation as a political commentator, Kisiang’ani is now at the forefront of efforts to muzzle independent journalism.
By 2 months ago
Enemy of the press: Kisiang'ani's war on media freedom
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Leaders of 'dead' Azimio accuse ODM and Raila of huge betrayal
 Azimio is as dead as dodo. This is the only statement that the coalition leaders Raila Odinga,  Kalonzo Musyoka and Martha Karua can agree on without debate. 
By 3 months ago
Leaders of 'dead' Azimio accuse ODM and Raila of huge betrayal
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Raila shakes hands for the fourth time in name of unity
Opposition chief, Raila Odinga on Friday entered his fourth handshake in a controversial but historic moment mirroring similar moves with former Presidents
By 3 months ago
Raila shakes hands for the fourth time in name of unity
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Raila-Ruto alliance; Once enemies now brothers
When they were rivals, Ruto described Raila as a ‘mganga’ opposed to his generous contributions to church, a leader who does not go to church, a lord of poverty in Kenya.
By 3 months ago
Raila-Ruto alliance; Once enemies now brothers
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