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Several secretaries general of political parties have usurped the powers of their institutions and become a power unto themselves.
Police reports revealed that parents paid between Sh300,000 and Sh1.3 million to overseas job agents to secure work abroad for their children.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has laughed off claims that his popularity is under threat following former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s return to politics.
The list of those to be honoured is populated by lawmakers, some who have had run-ins with the law.
Kalonzo Musyoka, once dismissed as indecisive, is now the most courted politician in Kenya. Both government and opposition know he could be the kingmaker in the 2027 elections.
Kalonzo accuses Ruto’s administration of overtaxing Kenyans without tangible development.He described Ruto’s Bottom-Up agenda as bottomless corruption and top-down greed.
Opposition is raising alarm over delayed IDs, foreign voter claims and systemic barriers stifling registration.
Nearly 5,000 women die in Kenya each year from pregnancy and childbirth complications as experts warn poor women are locked out of life-saving care under the social health system.
Kiharu Mp Ndindi Nyoro wants President William Ruto to stop politicizing the World Bank's Nyota grant and instead increase it to benefit more youths.
The late Raila Odinga's supporters have crowded at JKIA as they wait for the arrival of his remains.
Raila supporters broke through barricades, scaled perimeter wall to the airport runway. Days programme, including State reception, falls apart after mourners overwhelm security.
Gachagua, known to take no prisoners, has been uncharacteristically silent, prompting foes and friends to wonder where he has disappeared to since the death of Raila Odinga.
Mt Kenya region has become a battleground for Opposition parties and if Wa Iria’s party makes a major comeback, it will play a central role at the bargaining table for the 2027 general elections.
Ichung’wah is now accusing Gachagua of masterminding the March 27, 2023, invasion. The government remained silent even after the management informed police about the raid.
Several meetings were held in an effort to stop the impeachment.
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i has been appointed Deputy Party Leader of the Jubilee Party.
Some observers say Kindiki has been reduced to an errand boy, sent on controversial missions that risk damaging his public image.
Mount Kenya East leaders vow to defend Kindiki’s deputy position.
Gachagua did not attend Raila’s State burial ceremony held at Nyayo stadium and neither did he attend his burial ceremony in Bondo.
Uhuru appeared displeased by insults directed to former former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
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