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Inside Edwin Sifuna's 2027 dilemma
According to ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, opposition political players need to work as one force against Ruto to marshal at least five million votes in the presidential contest.
By Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago
Inside Edwin Sifuna's 2027 dilemma
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Why 10-point agenda team 'failed to meet Raila's demands'
A committee reviewing the National Dialogue Committee report has been criticised for failing to address key demands raised by Raila Odinga under the ten-point agenda.
By Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago
Why 10-point agenda team 'failed to meet Raila's demands'
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How Raila Odinga's 10-point agenda has been betrayed
Raila Odinga’s 10-point agenda stalls as the Agnes Zani-led committee fails to meet its one-year deadline, undermining the MoU with President Ruto.
By Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago
How Raila Odinga's 10-point agenda has been betrayed
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ODM under siege after parties invade its strongholds
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), once a dominant political force, faces internal divisions and incursions by rival parties that threaten its strongholds.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago
ODM under siege after parties invade its strongholds
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Oburu-Wanga: Ruto's negotiators or grassroots mobilizers?
ODM leaders aligned with Oburu Odinga are sending mixed signals, simultaneously pledging support for President William Ruto’s reelection while cautioning members against campaigning UDA.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago
Oburu-Wanga: Ruto's negotiators or grassroots mobilizers?
Mt Kenya UDA MPs tell ODM to drop running mate claim, back Kindiki
A group of Mt Kenya United Democratic Alliance MPs has urged Orange Democratic Movement to drop claims to the running mate position, backing Deputy President Kithure Kindiki instead.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago
Mt Kenya UDA MPs tell ODM to drop running mate claim, back Kindiki
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Why Gachagua's claims have rattled South Rift leaders
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has rattled South Rift Valley leaders after he declared himself the champion of the interests of the region's people.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago
Why Gachagua's claims have rattled South Rift leaders
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Rogue police and goons spill blood despite Raila, Ruto peace pact
Incidents of police collaborating with goons to disrupt meetings by anti-government leaders continue, despite a peace pact between Raila Odinga and William Ruto.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago
Rogue police and goons spill blood despite Raila, Ruto peace pact
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Ruto accused of misallocating resources after surpassing full year budget in seven months
William Ruto faces accusations of bribing voters after State House reportedly spent Sh10.4 billion in seven months, exceeding its annual Sh7 billion allocation.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago
Ruto accused of misallocating resources after surpassing full year budget in seven months
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Opposition headed for retreat to agree on candidate to face Ruto
The United Opposition is set to hold a key retreat tomorrow to decide their presidential flagbearer, timing, and coalition strategy.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago
Opposition headed for retreat to agree on candidate to face Ruto
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Mass exodus from ODM as Secretary General Sifuna is kicked out
The ODM party could soon be a shell of its former self, if the mass exit triggered by the ouster of Secretary General Edwin Sifuna boils longer.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago
Mass exodus from ODM as Secretary General Sifuna is kicked out
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One-term plan: Obasanjo's hand in Uhuru-Gachagua-Kalonzo coalition talks
Fresh details have emerged of how former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo is pushing for a meeting between Uhuru and former Gachagua to craft a strong Opposition.
By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago
One-term plan: Obasanjo's hand in Uhuru-Gachagua-Kalonzo coalition talks
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Inside Rigathi Gachagua's love-hate relationship with Uhuru
As efforts emerge seeking to unite Uhuru and Gachagua one would think that they have always worked at cross purposes, but that is not the case.
By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago
Inside Rigathi Gachagua's love-hate relationship with Uhuru
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Inside ODM's fever in UDA
Leaders allied to UDA are increasingly uneasy that many of them could become casualties of an impending pre-election power-sharing pact President Ruto and ODM leader Oburu Oginga.
By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago
Inside ODM's fever in UDA
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Ruto accused of dragging feet in executing NADCO report
President Ruto has delayed the implementation of the 10-Point Agenda, intended to compile a plan on governance reforms, including recommendations from the NADCO report.
By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago
Ruto accused of dragging feet in executing NADCO report
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Why Ndindi Nyoro's Sh500 school fees plan has triggered storm in Parliament
Nyoro’s funding model for 65 day secondary schools has attracted the wrath of legislators who have claimed that he was either using monies that ought to pay teachers, or unexplained sources.
By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago
Why Ndindi Nyoro's Sh500 school fees plan has triggered storm in Parliament
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Realignment fear looms as ODM-UDA deal inches closer
Fears are growing that the UDA and ODM pre-election pact could trigger tensions — and even internal ruptures — within both political camps.
By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago
Realignment fear looms as ODM-UDA deal inches closer
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Ombudsman orders State to release 5-year capitation records
The Ministry of Education will be required to release the capitation data within 21 days, including the name of school, county, sub-county and ward, as well as the amount of capitation disbursed.
By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago
Ombudsman orders State to release 5-year capitation records
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Kick out Ruto and Sakaja in 2027, Gachagua tells city residents
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claimed that instead of putting more money in people’s pockets, President Ruto had taken away the little Kenyans had.
By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago
Kick out Ruto and Sakaja in 2027, Gachagua tells city residents
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Why Raila's shoes seem too big for Oburu Oginga
ODM party now appears to be operating on autopilot as bickering and infighting among leaders rage, raising serious questions about party leader Oburu Oginga’s ability to steady the ship.
By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago
Why Raila's shoes seem too big for Oburu Oginga
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Nyoro to Ruto: Stop politics of distraction, focus on governance
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has accused President Ruto of deploying political foot soldiers to insult former President Uhuru Kenyatta in order to divert attention from issues affecting Kenyans.
By Ndungu Gachane 4 months ago
Nyoro to Ruto: Stop politics of distraction, focus on governance
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Wetang'ula, Mudavadi 'rejection' in Western gives Ruto a headache
Recent political developments, indicate that Ruto’s grip on the Luhya nation is still facing a challenge marked by unity efforts among local leaders and support for alternative political movements.
By Ndungu Gachane 4 months ago
Wetang'ula, Mudavadi 'rejection' in Western gives Ruto a headache
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Inside Edwin Sifuna's 2027 dilemma
According to ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, opposition political players need to work as one force against Ruto to marshal at least five million votes in the presidential contest.
By Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago
Inside Edwin Sifuna's 2027 dilemma
Premium
Why 10-point agenda team 'failed to meet Raila's demands'
A committee reviewing the National Dialogue Committee report has been criticised for failing to address key demands raised by Raila Odinga under the ten-point agenda.
By Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago
Why 10-point agenda team 'failed to meet Raila's demands'
Premium
How Raila Odinga's 10-point agenda has been betrayed
Raila Odinga’s 10-point agenda stalls as the Agnes Zani-led committee fails to meet its one-year deadline, undermining the MoU with President Ruto.
By Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago
How Raila Odinga's 10-point agenda has been betrayed
Premium
ODM under siege after parties invade its strongholds
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), once a dominant political force, faces internal divisions and incursions by rival parties that threaten its strongholds.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago
ODM under siege after parties invade its strongholds
Premium
Oburu-Wanga: Ruto's negotiators or grassroots mobilizers?
ODM leaders aligned with Oburu Odinga are sending mixed signals, simultaneously pledging support for President William Ruto’s reelection while cautioning members against campaigning UDA.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago
Oburu-Wanga: Ruto's negotiators or grassroots mobilizers?
Mt Kenya UDA MPs tell ODM to drop running mate claim, back Kindiki
A group of Mt Kenya United Democratic Alliance MPs has urged Orange Democratic Movement to drop claims to the running mate position, backing Deputy President Kithure Kindiki instead.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago
Mt Kenya UDA MPs tell ODM to drop running mate claim, back Kindiki
Premium
Why Gachagua's claims have rattled South Rift leaders
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has rattled South Rift Valley leaders after he declared himself the champion of the interests of the region's people.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago
Why Gachagua's claims have rattled South Rift leaders
Premium
Rogue police and goons spill blood despite Raila, Ruto peace pact
Incidents of police collaborating with goons to disrupt meetings by anti-government leaders continue, despite a peace pact between Raila Odinga and William Ruto.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago
Rogue police and goons spill blood despite Raila, Ruto peace pact
Premium
Ruto accused of misallocating resources after surpassing full year budget in seven months
William Ruto faces accusations of bribing voters after State House reportedly spent Sh10.4 billion in seven months, exceeding its annual Sh7 billion allocation.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago
Ruto accused of misallocating resources after surpassing full year budget in seven months
Premium
Opposition headed for retreat to agree on candidate to face Ruto
The United Opposition is set to hold a key retreat tomorrow to decide their presidential flagbearer, timing, and coalition strategy.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago
Opposition headed for retreat to agree on candidate to face Ruto
Premium
Mass exodus from ODM as Secretary General Sifuna is kicked out
The ODM party could soon be a shell of its former self, if the mass exit triggered by the ouster of Secretary General Edwin Sifuna boils longer.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago
Mass exodus from ODM as Secretary General Sifuna is kicked out
Premium
One-term plan: Obasanjo's hand in Uhuru-Gachagua-Kalonzo coalition talks
Fresh details have emerged of how former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo is pushing for a meeting between Uhuru and former Gachagua to craft a strong Opposition.
By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago
One-term plan: Obasanjo's hand in Uhuru-Gachagua-Kalonzo coalition talks
Premium
Inside Rigathi Gachagua's love-hate relationship with Uhuru
As efforts emerge seeking to unite Uhuru and Gachagua one would think that they have always worked at cross purposes, but that is not the case.
By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago
Inside Rigathi Gachagua's love-hate relationship with Uhuru
Premium
Inside ODM's fever in UDA
Leaders allied to UDA are increasingly uneasy that many of them could become casualties of an impending pre-election power-sharing pact President Ruto and ODM leader Oburu Oginga.
By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago
Inside ODM's fever in UDA
Premium
Ruto accused of dragging feet in executing NADCO report
President Ruto has delayed the implementation of the 10-Point Agenda, intended to compile a plan on governance reforms, including recommendations from the NADCO report.
By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago
Ruto accused of dragging feet in executing NADCO report
Premium
Why Ndindi Nyoro's Sh500 school fees plan has triggered storm in Parliament
Nyoro’s funding model for 65 day secondary schools has attracted the wrath of legislators who have claimed that he was either using monies that ought to pay teachers, or unexplained sources.
By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago
Why Ndindi Nyoro's Sh500 school fees plan has triggered storm in Parliament
Premium
Realignment fear looms as ODM-UDA deal inches closer
Fears are growing that the UDA and ODM pre-election pact could trigger tensions — and even internal ruptures — within both political camps.
By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago
Realignment fear looms as ODM-UDA deal inches closer
Premium
Ombudsman orders State to release 5-year capitation records
The Ministry of Education will be required to release the capitation data within 21 days, including the name of school, county, sub-county and ward, as well as the amount of capitation disbursed.
By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago
Ombudsman orders State to release 5-year capitation records
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