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President Ruto has pleaded with Mt Kenya region not to abandon him for his former Deputy Rigathi Gachagua saying, the region had occupied 40 per cent share of his administration.
Kalonzo Musyoka has accused the government of politicising Akamba–Somali clashes to influence elections.
Edwin Sifuna says opposition groups led by Kalonzo Musyoka and Rigathi Gachagua will unite under a joint strategy to select a candidate aimed at unseating President William Ruto in 2027.
Jubilee and DCP intensify push for Maa vote as Uhuru and Gachagua court key counties ahead of 2027 polls.
President William Ruto’s series of embarrassing diplomatic gaffes jumped a notch higher during his State visit to Tanzania.
Education stakeholders are pushing for consolidation of school bursaries to create a national education fund to guarantee free and compulsory basic education for all children.
Former President’s intention to install Fred Matiang’i as his deputy now remains a wish.The mediation talks had been sanctioned by the Registrar of Political Parties.
Since he joined politics, his exit from his political affiliation has been loud and marked by public statements.
Gachagua accuses Ruto and Macron of corruption and rights abuses, dismissing the Africa Forward Summit as political PR.
The former Deputy President has cultivated a bold and fearless style, confronting issues head-on
President William Ruto has denied allegations of supporting Sudan’s RSF, insisting Kenya has no ties to the group and calling for equal scrutiny of both warring factions in Sudan’s ongoing conflict.
Ruto’s overseas engagements have triggered a fresh political storm over timing, optics and leadership priorities.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is under scrutiny over lack of visibility during a period when he was expected to act decisively in the President’s absence.
Kuria has been given the mandate by Ruto to lead by-election campaign for the ruling party. Gachagua is out to prove that he is the undisputed Mt Kenya region kingpin.
Rising fuel costs, backlash over the Finance Bill and renewed Gen Z mobilisation are piling pressure on President Ruto ahead of 2027.
Pro-Kenya Kwanza leaders have been stoking anti-ethnic sentiments in Ruto's presence. NCIC is accused of siding with the State in dealing with hate speech.
The National Prayer breakfast, which has been christened a ‘legacy of unity’ will bring together leaders who have mastered the language of insults, intimidation and political hostility.
UDA and Uhuru Kenyatta are locked in a bitter exchange of accusations over politics, ethnicity and Kenya’s economic legacy.
The approach involves generating a barrage of controversial statements and directives to crowd out debate and create confusion.
According to Gachagua, by eliminating the proposed borrowing of Sh1.1 trillion, the government will eliminate reliance on new debt to fund operations.
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