May 9, 2025
Nairobi, Kenya

Politics

Politics

Lands CS faces criticism over absence from crucial Senate land deliberations

Alice Wahome, the Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing, and Urban Development, has recently come on headlines after missing seven important Senate meetings that were meant to address various public land petitions. Her most recent absence, which she attributed to official duties in Washington, USA, has raised even more concerns. Senators have been quick

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Wambugu joins Jubilee, opposes Gachagua’s regional power play

Ngunjiri Wambugu has now openly broken ties with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of trying to establish a one-party dictatorship in the Mount Kenya region. This move marks a return to his roots in the Jubilee Party, under former President Uhuru Kenyatta, and comes at a time when Mount Kenya politics is going

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Senators plot Action Against Mbadi After Snubbing Senate Session

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi urged senators to take strong action against Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi for skipping a planned meeting with the Senate. Kingi told lawmakers to file a censure motion against Mbadi for failing to show up, saying this behavior was not only disrespectful but also unacceptable coming from a senior government official.

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Viral video of heckling in Embu highlights growing rift in Ruto’s base

A dramatic situation was witnessed in Embu County when the area’s Women Representative was booed while speaking to residents in a crowded hall. The video, which quickly went viral after being posted by Jim Njue on X, showed the lawmaker trying to convince locals to support President William Ruto’s government. She promised that development would

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Morara Kebaso exposes alleged Ksh 9.4 million hospital bedsheet scandal linked to Gachagua

According to activist Morara Kebaso, former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua allegedly misappropriated public funds meant for healthcare facilities. Kebaso has drawn attention to troubling financial records suggesting Gachagua diverted Ksh 9.4 million intended for bedsheets at Nyeri County Referral Hospital to his own company, Wamunyoro Investments Limited, where he and his wife serve as sole

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Moment of truth as Mwangaza reveals why she snubbed her husband for deputy governor role in 2022

During her 2022 campaign for Meru governor, Kawira Mwangaza had seriously considered naming her husband, Murega Baichu, as her running mate. She trusted him and believed that together they could lead the county well. But Murega turned down the idea. He feared that the public would accuse her of nepotism and favoritism, which could damage

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Kenya’s emerging opposition is a portrait of self-seeking wackadoodles

By Francis Kimanene As Kenya’s political landscape braces for another election cycle, a new wave of opposition figures has emerged, positioning themselves as champions of the people and crusaders against government failures. Yet, behind the fiery rhetoric and populist promises lies a troubling pattern and a line-up of politicians whose pasts are riddled with contradictions,

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Meru fallout sparks fierce response from Deputy President Kindiki

Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has spoken out strongly against what he called misleading and dishonest behavior by some leaders who should be working together with President Ruto. In a furious statement, Kindiki said it is disgusting to see leaders who are supposed to support the president’s plan for improving the country instead spreading lies

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Why Kenya’s emerging opposition features is a cabal of self-seekers

By Francis Kimanene As Kenya’s political landscape braces for another election cycle, a new wave of opposition figures has emerged, positioning themselves as champions of the people and crusaders against government failures. Yet, behind the fiery rhetoric and populist promises lies a troubling pattern and a line-up of politicians whose pasts are riddled with contradictions,

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