By Pinocchio Kombamwiko The forest held its breath as the hare, sleek and silver-tongued, gestured toward the TukTuk perched precariously on the ridge. “Why plod?” he declared, ears twitching with theatrical flair. “Why sweat beneath this cruel sun? Behold! The chariot of the modern age! Swift as an eagle’s dive, smooth as a moonlit glide.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has spoken out on the contentious debate over education funding. Gachagua has accused President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki of squandering funds designated for the sector. During his visit to the United States, Gachagua chastised Ruto for breaching a promise he made to Kenyans when he was still
The United Opposition has announced plans to launch a new parallel electoral watchdog known as the “People’s IEBC” ahead of the 2027 general elections. This move, described by the opposition as necessary, is aimed at protecting the vote from what they say is a well-planned rigging scheme by the Kenya Kwanza government. Martha Karua, the
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General, Edwin Sifuna, has stated that Kenya’s once-largest political party is mired in disarray and internal disagreements. This makes it difficult for members and the general public to grasp the organization’s position on national issues. In an interview with Citizen TV on Tuesday night, Sifuna revealed internal concerns and
John Mbadi, the Cabinet Secretary for Treasury, has asked Kenyans to stop attacking President William Ruto’s government without thinking about what happened under the previous leadership. While speaking in Suna West Sub-county on Sunday, Mbadi said many people are complaining without offering facts. He challenged them to say clearly what is currently going wrong that
A political standoff unfolded on Sunday, July 20, 2025, along the Nakuru-Nyahururu highway when a convoy of Democracy for Citizens Party leaders was stopped by police near Subukia. The convoy, led by DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala and other top party officials, had just come from attending a church service at AIC Subukia. They
Politics in Kenya has taken a new twist, and this time, personal matters are being dragged into the spotlight. Majority Leader in the National Assembly, Kimani Ichung’wah, has openly criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in a way that many did not expect. While speaking during a charged political address, Ichung’wah claimed that Gachagua cannot
Crowds in Kiserian were ferried to a political rally using boda bodas and buses, took money reportedly handed out by Kithure Kindiki, and then left while chanting “WANTAM.” The phrase, which stands for “One Term,” is now widely used to oppose President William Ruto’s bid for a second term in 2027. According to the post
As per the reports by the Star, Fred Matiang’i, the former Interior Cabinet Secretary, has joined former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in the United States as both seek to win the hearts and wallets of Kenyans living abroad. While the two leaders are part of the same political side, they are now competing for the
Naivasha Member of Parliament Jayne Kihara has sent a strong warning to President William Ruto, urging him to be cautious about his close ties with Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah. Speaking outside the Milimani Law Courts on Friday, July 18, after being granted a personal bond of Ksh50,000, Kihara did not hold back. She openly blamed