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UDA wrangles: Infighting, power rifts and defections shake the ruling party

By Ndung’u Gachane   2025-06-04 08:45:00

Part chairperson accuses senior officials of plotting to undermine her authority, as political analysts say UDA turmoil signals Ruto may form new party soon.

Wetangula now faulted for his 'skewed reading' of judgments

By Ndung’u Gachane   2025-06-07 09:20:00

The Speaker is said to have ignored High Court decision that declared Azimio La Umoja coalition as the Majority party in the National Assembly.

Country in grip of election fever two years to polls

By Ndung’u Gachane   2025-06-09 06:00:00

Since the impeachment of Gachagua, the President has concentrated on Nyanza. Opposition politicians are popularising the One-term slogan.

Premature campaigns: Ruto now finds himself in Uhuru's position

By Ndung’u Gachane   2025-06-09 08:00:00

Uhuru had asked his then deputy to stop early campaigns and help him deliver on Jubilee’s campaign pledges.

Ruto, Murkomen remain mum as autopsy shows Ojwang' killed

By Ndung’u Gachane   2025-06-11 06:00:00

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.

Raila allies renew threats to desert Ruto

By Ndung’u Gachane   2025-06-12 06:00:00

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.

How budget cuts will hit Kenyans where it hurts most

By Ndung’u Gachane   2025-06-13 08:00:00

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.

Wantam: Gachagua becomes the nerve centre of political messaging

By Ndung’u Gachane   2025-06-15 08:00:00

A man with the gift of gab, Gachagua has become one of the most colourful politicians. He has been using his oratory prowess to deliver viral slogans to criticise President Ruto.

Ruto reorganises government, fate of Public Seal remains unclear

By Ndung’u Gachane   2025-06-15 12:24:21

President William Ruto has reorganised his government by invalidating the Executive Order No. 2 of 2023 with another one, which is silent about who should hold the Public Seal

Is Ruto being held captive by allies in government?

By Ndung’u Gachane   2025-06-18 09:30:00

Pundits claim the President has delegated so much power to his close allies. They now want him to engage technocrats to build a better Kenya. 

Political parties fund: UDA gets lion share as Ruto allies win big

By Ndung’u Gachane   2025-06-18 12:01:14

President William Ruto's ruling party United Democratic Alliance (UDA), will receive the largest share of the political parties fund, amounting to KSh480 million.

Inside the return of militias, political violence

By Ndung’u Gachane   2025-06-20 06:00:00

Machete-wielding goons in the city sends a warning of emerging vigilantes.

Ruto, Gachagua clash in Meru over land, hotel

By Ndung’u Gachane   2025-06-22 08:20:00

The two political rivals took veiled jabs at each other during their respective functions, each declaring their affection for Meru and justifying their investments in the region.

Ruto's administration joins past regimes' efforts to muzzle media

By Ndung’u Gachane   2025-06-29 06:20:00

The government, in a brazen disregard for the rule of law and issued a directive barring three major TV stations — KTN, NTV and K24 — from broadcasting the protests live

Gachagua in unfamiliar territory as 'mobiliser of demonstrations'

By Ndung’u Gachane   2025-06-29 08:55:00

Gachagua is now seen as the impediment to peace and the one responsible for all President Ruto shortcomings.

Government of spin doctors as senior officers clash on state position

By Ndung’u Gachane   2025-07-02 06:20:00

Several government officials have been acting as defenders of the administration at times contradicting the position of the government Spokesperson.

William Ruto: Father who goes missing when needed most

By Ndung’u Gachane   2025-07-10 09:00:00

Ruto has instead chosen a combative tone and even ordered police not to relent hen dealing with protesters

Gachagua claims Ruto using terror charges, militia to muzzle dissent

By Ndung’u Gachane   2025-07-10 06:00:00

Former DP alleges Mt Kenya targeted with violence to force political submission. DCP leader urges President to stop housing levy, brutality, profiling and illegal detentions.

Why William Ruto is angry with Kenyans

By Ndung’u Gachane   2025-07-11 11:41:00

President William Ruto appears increasingly frustrated by mounting public pressure to fulfil the promises he made during the campaign period.

The lies haunting William Ruto

By Ndung’u Gachane   2025-07-13 08:00:00

For Ruto, reassurance has morphed into anger. Instead of keeping the promises, the president is openly angry at anyone and everyone.