The Lions Garden in Nakuru City’s Central Business District is once again in the eye of a storm, 40 years after former president Daniel Arap Moi rescued it from grabbers.
Doubts still abound over Gachagua’s ability to marshal the Mt Kenya leadership to his defense even after Ruto stepped in to end the dark cloud of planned impeachment that hovered over him
A section of politicians has termed Raila’s claims as a convenience to cover his political mischief and stem the tidal wave of political backlash from his action.
ODM leader Raila Odinga’s remarks that Uhuru prompted him to reach out a political deal with President Ruto has stirred up a hornet’s nest.
Despite losing in five presidential elections, Raila has kept reinventing himself with his actions depicting a man who continues to confound friends and foes.
Some political observers argue that the stars have aligned in favour of Kalonzo. But some say the former Vice President lacks the charisma and stamina for the role.
The widow of former Internal Security Assistant Minister Mirugi Kariuki is dead, bringing to an end the life of a woman who suffered at the hands of State operatives.
President Ruto’s numerous visits to launch and relaunch projects raise eyebrows as political observers question the motive of the tours amid austerity measures.
Opinion is divided on the political consequences of President Ruto replacing Gachagua in 2027 polls. Some observers say such a decision will cost Ruto many Mt Kenya votes.
On several occasions, Ruto and Gachagua have swiped at each other while unleashing allies in a well-choreographed proxy war.
Should the senate censure DP Rigathi Gachagua, the National Assembly will have ease moving an impeachment motion against him.
Over 210 Nakuru residents have sued the county over plans to develop a valuation roll. Previous attempts to increase property rates have faced backlash and legal disputes.
Pundits argue that Ruto has nothing to lose by having Gachagua impeached early enough, as retaining him for the next three years is unsustainable.
Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o has faulted the eight South Rift counties for failing to adhere to the law in their financial transactions.
DP Rigathi Gachagua has assembled a battery of 20 top lawyers led by Senior Counsel Paul Muite to defend him at the impeachment hearing in Parliament.
The death of Hugh George Cholmondeley, the 5th Baron Delamere, marks a significant turning point for a prominent British settler family, that played a pivotal role in shaping Kenya
Political observers believe that even if DP Rigathi Gachagua survives, he will have hard time fitting in President William Ruto’s government.
Analysts say the DP’s decision to focus on Mt Kenya alone alienated him from the country. The tendency to disregard even leaders from the region, they say, did not help matters.
Gachagua’s persistent attacks on Ruto’s administration had forced the President to seek new political allies to steer the country and deliver on his agenda.
President Ruto’s recent rapprochement with Raila saw the president bring to his fold the opposition leader’s key allies from Coast, Nyanza, and Western Kenya regions.