Ndung’u Gachane

Another Rigathi ally quizzed over protests

By Ndung’u Gachane   2024-08-01 15:00:00

Sources say up to seven officials close to the Deputy President have been interrogated over alleged funding and mobilisation of youths.

Kalonzo, Kioni vow to defend Gachagua against impeachment

By Ndung’u Gachane   2024-08-02 20:50:00

Kalonzo said Azimio MPs in parliament will oppose Gachagua's planned impeachment motion when it is tabled in the National Assembly.

Tug of war over secretary general post exposes UDA soft underbelly

By Ndung’u Gachane   2024-08-03 20:55:00

The removal of Malala deepens wrangles within the UDA whose party leader, President William Ruto and the deputy party leader, Rigathi Gachagua cannot see eye to eye. 

Ruto's headache as restless youth, bold rulings disrupt State agenda

By Ndung’u Gachane   2024-08-04 18:00:00

A litany of petitions has slammed the brakes on proposed Kenya Kwanza programmes as Gen Z vow to continue with protests despite Ruto addressing some of their demands.

ODM leaders eat their words, at pains to defend Ruto's policies

By Ndung’u Gachane   2024-08-05 20:40:00

Despite criticising Ruto's administration in the past, the four politicians have relinquished their positions in ODM and now pledge to support the president to fulfil his promises.

In case I am impeached I will leave gladly; Gachagua says

By Ndung’u Gachane   2024-08-06 20:55:00

Gachagua also said the president did not brief him about Raila and his allies joining the government to help oust him but to stabilise the country.

Ruto faces Mt Kenya as he crafts his 2027 political strategy

By Ndung’u Gachane   2024-08-06 20:55:00

The visit comes at a time there are claims of a plot to impeach Gachagua, with analysts saying Ruto could be seeking to test the waters on how the DP has been able to pacify his region.

Moses Kuria meets Raila, plans to join Azimio

By Ndung’u Gachane   2024-08-06 17:00:00

Other than agreeing that his party would join Azimio, Kuria said they agreed with Raila that he would join his campaign to clinch the African Union Commission chairmanship.

Ruto-Raila deal embodies a season of betrayals in political landscape

By Ndung’u Gachane   2024-08-11 20:00:00

The broad-based government has eaten former Treasury CS Njuguna Ndung’u position which has been given to Mbadi in what may be interpreted as a feeling of betrayal.

New strategy emerges as critics target Gachagua

By Ndung’u Gachane   2024-08-14 20:50:00

Gachagua had been described by some Ruto's allies as a dead man walking because of a planned impeachment but this has since changed.

Government warns CSs against divided loyalty

By Ndung’u Gachane   2024-08-15 20:55:00

The CSs were told they would henceforth have no personal views or observations. Their word going forward, will be the Kenya Kwanza government’s policy pronouncements.

Uhuru silent as top politicians invoke his name for own good

By Ndung’u Gachane   2024-08-15 20:55:00

To the majority in the ruling Kenya Kwanza coalition, Uhuru has remained a thorn in their fresh and perfect scapegoat when people protest against the government.

Ruto masters art of relaunching Jubilee projects in county tours

By Ndung’u Gachane   2024-08-17 20:00:00

Ruto relaunched the 76-bed capacity Kisii Cancer Treatment Centre. The Sh4.5 billion Ichamara-Thangathi-Rutune road has so far been launched in 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2023.

Use and dump: Curse of political party secretary general position

By Ndung’u Gachane   2024-08-18 20:40:00

UDA officials ousted Malala who dramatically secured the seat after the removal of Veronica Maina over unclear reasons. Party leaders take away leadership positions at will.

Chaos in Ruto's UDA as Malala trains guns on NEC after dismissal

By Ndung’u Gachane   2024-08-18 13:00:00

Mbarire claims that Malala is lying about Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment plot to win sympathy as DP says he was not consulted on Malala’s removal as party secretary general.

KPC denies paying Sh40 billion extra in pipeline set up deal

By Ndung’u Gachane   2024-08-21 17:30:00

Kenya Pipeline has denied claims that Kenyans may have spent nearly double the initial cost of building the Sh48.4 billion oil pipeline connecting the port of Mombasa to its Nairobi depot.

Ruto proposes an omnibus Bill to stagger hiring of commissioners

By Ndung’u Gachane   2024-08-21 17:30:00

Ruto said the Bill will cure the vacuum occasioned when the term of commissioners of independent bodies expire at the same time to ensure delivery is not interrupted.

Dorcas Oduor: Hard task ahead for first woman AG

By Ndung’u Gachane   2024-08-21 17:30:00

Ruto tasks Odour to offer robust legal representation amid Sh700 billion awards against the State. She is expected to modernise and reform the office and expand to counties.

Why diesel plants drive up cost of electricity

By Ndung’u Gachane   2024-08-22 12:00:00

The electricity Consumers Society of Kenya cited lack of transparency and consumer involvement on contracted capacity on diesel plants as reasons for the high cost of power.

Ruto hires bloggers to sway public opinion on govt projects

By Ndung’u Gachane   2024-08-22 20:55:00

Bloggers have been hired to advocate for the affordable housing project, which has been criticised as a scam as DP Rigathi instructed all administrators to provide timely reports on the progress.