State of the nation: State response to Bishops
The government went overdrive on November 21 with a flurry of public statements as it sought to fend off a wave of criticism from the local Catholic clerics. In a…
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The government went overdrive on November 21 with a flurry of public statements as it sought to fend off a wave of criticism from the local Catholic clerics. In a…
Kapsaret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi has defended President William Ruto and politicians for donating in church amid a public uproar. In a video posted on his social media account…
All Cabinet Secretaries and their Principal Secretaries converged at State House on Tuesday for a ministerial performance contract signing event.Different ministries and offices were given contracts entailing targets they would…
Former Member of Parliament Kabando Wa Kabando has once again brought up concerns about theft and corruption within President William Ruto’s government. In a recent statement on his official social…
Treasury CS John Mbadi has reiterated former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s claim that government officials steal Ksh2 billion daily. Speaking during a meeting with tax collecting agencies across the East African…
Religious leaders from Nyanza have issued a stern warning, threatening to mobilize Kenyans for civil disobedience in response to what they describe as systemic oppression and mismanagement under President William…
NYANDARUA, Kenya, Nov 16 â A section of Members of County Assembly of Nyandarua have distanced themselves from the purported and much publicized impeachment motion of Governor Moses Badilisha. The…
The head of State President William ruto and his team have already landed in the county of embu where they are currently attending the installation of a new priest. The…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta received a warm welcome in Embu County during the consecration and installation of Bishop Peter Kimani Ndungâu. The event, which took place under the leadership of…
Cabinet Secretaries in President William Rutoâs administration have announced 119 new state appointments on Friday, November 15. These appointments, made across various ministries, are expected to shape key boards and…
President William Ruto has appointed businessman Thuo Mathenge as Chairperson of the Board of Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization. In a Gazette Notice dated November 15, 2024 President Ruto…
A local publication reports that a female politician is currently facing a hard time. This is after she reportedly sent her explicit photos to a village WhatsApp group. The photos…
Catherine Waruguru, a Kenyan politician and businesswoman and former Laikipia County Woman Representative, recently shared a social media post that has intensified the ongoing clash between the Kenya Conference of…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has accused Members of Parliament of what he called “greed” in carrying out their duties. Speaking in a press briefing on Friday, November 15, in…
On November 16th, Professor Kithure Kindiki is expected to be warmly welcomed at Chuka Stadium for his official homecoming ceremony after his recent appointment as the new Deputy President, following…
A segment of Kenyans online has voiced displeasure with Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah after he criticized Catholic bishops for raising concerns about President William Ruto’s government. On November 14, the…
The age restrictions established by the UN joint pension fund made former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s bid to succeed him as African Union (AU) president far more difficult. The fund,…
Kikuyu MP and National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichungâwah has urged President William Ruto to take swift action to strengthen communication around government projects, particularly at the grassroots level. Addressing…
Mt Kenya Politician has been hospitalized and currently in critical condition at Nairobi hospital in Nairobi County. According to the latest news report by a reliable news source through Facebook…
President William Ruto’s administration is increasingly displaying signs of an emerging dictatorship, critics warned today. Reports are surfacing of alleged state-backed abductions and murders, fuelling concerns over shrinking democratic space…
Raila Odinga is a political personality who is believed to cause havoc wherever he goes. This is a generalization and a bad assessment of him. It means that Raila has…
Ndindi Nyoro, the head of the influential Budget and Appropriations Committee, is among the National Assembly committee chairpersons who could be fired as Ruto plans a significant purge. According to…
Raila Odinga is a political figure who is said to ruin everything wherever he goes. This is a generalization and a negative statement about him. It implies that wherever Raila…
Political commentator Mr. Makau Mutua who also doubles up as Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga’s point man, took to his official Facebook page and published a post, expressing his worries over…
Wafula Chebukati, the former chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in Kenya, made significant headlines during his tenure, especially during the tumultuous 2017 and 2022 general elections.…
Kenyans have taken to social media to express mixed reactions following Kapseret MP Oscar Sudiâs announcement of an impending expose targeting high-ranking government officials allegedly profiting from state tenders. In…
Nairobi Senator who is also Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party’s Secretary General Honourable Edwin Sifuna in a past function. Photo courtesy. Nairobi Senator who is also Orange Democratic Movement (ODM)…
Latest reports indicates that deputy president Kithuri Kindiki has suffered a first setback as petition has been filed seeking to remove him from office. As reported, Joseph , an activist…
Impeached former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has shifted his approach in a bid to revive his political career. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has made a significant shift in his…
The head of state his excellency William Ruto has today attended a high profile meeting at Addis Ababa with the permanent representative committee ahead of tomorrow’s campaign launch. It can…
Supporters of President William Ruto have praised him for his shrewdness in securing high-profile positions for his political adversaries, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and President Uhuru Kenyatta. A political…
The renown Raila Amollo Odinga has today revealed that he will launch his campaign for the AU chair position in Addis Ababa.Raila went ahead to call upon the African presidents…
Kenyan politician Ekuru Aukot recently grabbed attention by casting his vote in the 2024 US elections, a surprising move that set off discussions online. The founder of the Thirdway Alliance,…
Four years ago, Donald Trump lost an election and began a baseless crusade to overturn it that ultimately led to a violent assault on the seat of American democracy. Spurred…
The impeached deputy president honourable Rigathi Gachagua has urged Kenyans to remain truthful in all their lives.He went ahead to say that his truth has made him land in troubles…
A Kenyan priest Fr Kinyua has shared his concern after several female politicians accompanied president William Ruto to Africa Divine church in Nairobi.Senator Karen Nyamu and Women Representative Esther Passaris…
In a recent heated interview on a local TV station, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Gladys Shollei, urged Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo to resign, accusing him of spreading negativity…
National Assembly deputy speaker and Uasin Gishu Woman Rep Gladys Boss Shollei has faulted the lawyers of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for storming out of the Senate impeachment trial.…
Embakasi East Member of parliament Hon. Babu Owino Breaks Silence over the current situation of the Nation.Babu Owino have remained silence since the Impeachment looming of former Deputy President Rigathi…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has shared that he has been receiving numerous calls from people who are concerned about who will represent their interests in the government. Speaking to…
Nicknames have become a notable aspect of political identity and public perception. Figures like Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, affectionately known as âRiggy G,â exemplify how such monikers can humanize politicians…
On Friday, thousands of Kenyans converged at the Kenyatta International Conference Center (KICC) to witness the historic swearing-in ceremony of Deputy President Designate Professor Kithure Kindiki. It was expected that…
However now his win is not guaranteed, this is after a move that was made recently by the Islamic states, they together agreed that they will support one of their…
Newly sworn-in Deputy President Kithure Kindiki subtly criticized impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during his first speech at the KICC grounds. Kindiki emphasized that anyone, regardless of their background, can…
President William Ruto has subtly criticised his former deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for what he said was unseen figure when he needed him. Speaking during the swearing in ceremony of…
Opposition chief Raila Odinga’s ODM party has cautioned members making unsanctioned public comments on the political deal with President William Ruto’s UDA. In a communication exclusively seen by the Star,…
The High Court has lifted orders barring Deputy President Designate Kithure Kindiki from taking oath of office. The three-judge bench led by Justice Eric Ogola is also comprised of Justice…
Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have moved with speed to block the swearing-in in of Prof Kithure Kindiki into the office of Deputy President shortly after High Court judges vacated…
Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s legal battle continues to gain momentum with lawyers taking centre stage in the Milimani courtroom. As the battle to retain his position as the second…
According to available sources of news making headlines now, a High Court in Kitui has declined to hear a petition filed by two Wiper party Members of the County Assembly…
Gachagua in Mt Kenya Today The deputy president of the Republic of Kenya has today made his first public appearance since being discharged from a hospital where he was diagnosed…
Lawyer Evans Ogada, representing Rigathi Gachagua in a high-stakes legal battle, has raised concerns over the ongoing legal proceedings related to Gachagua’s recent impeachment by the Senate. Ogada warns that…
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) welcomed a significant defection as Micah Kigen, Elgeyo Marakwet County ODM Chair, officially left the opposition and joined the ruling party. Kigen, once a strong…
Gachagua’s lawyer Ndegwa Njiru has argued that the Deputy President nominee Hon Kithure Kindiki is not capable of taking over as the President of the republic of Kenya Incase the…
Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichungwah has opened up after holding a function concerning his 2023-2027 plan for the Kikuyu Constituency. He had invited all the Kikuyu Constituency residents to attend and…
Maina Njenga, a prominent leader in the Mt. Kenya region, has shared sharp remarks regarding Deputy President Rigathi Gachaguaâs recent court appearance, adding fuel to an already tense political atmosphere.…
The Continental Speakers’ Platform for African Legislatures (CoSPAL) has emerged as a new legislative organization aimed at uniting parliamentary leaders across Africa to address shared challenges facing the continent. CoSPAL…
A political analyst Ojwang, while speaking of the new political developments in the country has likened Mr Geofrey Gachagua and termed him as the new Raila Odinga of Mt Kenya.…
In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale highlighted the ongoing legal battles faced by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Khalwale’s post emphasized the repeated failures…
President William Ruto’s administration is increasingly displaying signs of an emerging dictatorship, critics warned today. Reports are surfacing of alleged state-backed abductions and murders, fuelling concerns over shrinking democratic space…
In a bold move reflecting growing tensions in the political landscape, Starehe MP Amos Mwago has formally called for the resignation of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula. In a letter…
Ndegwa Njiru, the lawyer for ousted Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has asserted that Kithure Kindiki’s swearing-in as Deputy President is unlikely to happen soon. He cited a conservatory order from…
President William Ruto is reportedly moving to remove MPs from lucrative positions in the National Assembly who defied the ruling coalition by voting against Deputy President Rigathi Gachaguaâs impeachment, as…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua suffered another legal setback following his impeachment by the Senate. The embattled Deputy President had filed a petition at the High Court in an attempt to…
Marianne Kitany is without any doubt one of the key allies of President William Ruto. Not only in the Rift Valley region but Kenya at large. She is the Member…
The lengthy silence by former President Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta has continued to raise eyebrows in the country regarding his feelings and opinions on myriads of issues expiring in the country.…
According to renowned attorney Wahome Thuku, Reverend Teresia Wairimu is set to be kicked out of the State House intercessors WhatsApp group. This follows the preacher’s Sunday sermon at the…
All eyes are on the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi today as former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accompanied by a team of lawyers, arrived for the much-anticipated ruling that will…
In a significant shift, President William Ruto has openly addressed the impeachment of his Deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, for the first time, after previously maintaining silence throughout the process. Rutoâs decision…
According to available sources of news, allegations have emerged that impeched Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s legal team is strongly criticizing Justices Eric Ogola, Fred Mugambi and Anthony Mrima. This comes…
Notable Mount Kenyans have recently been vocal in their criticism of Ndindi Nyoro, the Kiharu Constituency member of parliament. They claim he is being exploited by other leaders to weaken…
ODM MP has revealed what will have happened if Raila had not supported the impeachment motion against the Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. With the support of ODM lawmakers, Rigathi Gachagua…
Before the general election in 2027, Jubilee Party secretary general Hon. Jeremiah Kioni has publicly predicted what the Mount Kenya region will do to President William Ruto. In a recent…
A day after the court granted Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua temporary reprieve by suspending the impeachment charges, the âTruthful Manâ is not yet out of the woods. Gachagua had been…
Early Life and Education Kithure Kindiki was born in 1973 in Irunduni village, Mukothima Ward, located in Tharaka Nithi County. He attended Lenana School for his secondary education before enrolling…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is making a bold move following his recent impeachment by the Senate. On Friday morning, his legal team filed an application in court to contest…
Former Murang’a Gubernatorial aspirant and senior political expert/commentator Professor Peter Kagwanja, he has reacted after the Narc-Kenya party leader Hon. Martha Wangari Karua challenged James Aggrey Bob Orengo’s Appearance before…
In a dramatic twist that has captivated political circles, MCSK boss Ezekiel Mutua has made a passionate please to the Kamba Council of Elders, urging them to convene an emergency…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja’s absence from Deputy President Rigathi Gachaguaâs impeachment trial raised questions. Instead of attending, he was at the Bloomberg CityLab 2024 summit in Mexico City, where he…
The Senate on Thursday morning resumed sittings to continue listening to the impeachment hearings against DP Rigathi Gachagua which entered day two. Today, the defence team representing Gachagua is expected…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is going under growing pressure as impeachment talks gain momentum. Gachagua is in the Senate along with his legal team responding to the impeachment charges filed…
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has finally weighed in on all the rumors about him possibly being named Deputy President. Heâs made it clear â if President Ruto offers him…
A show of might by legal minds in Kenya is expected to take shape today at the senate when the senior Council James orango is expected to lead a team…
The NA’s lawyer James Orengo’s appearance has drawn criticism from Ndegwa Njiru. According to Gachagua’s attorney, he is objecting to James Orengo’s appearance in this proceeding on behalf of the…
KISUMU, Kenya, Oct 15 â Interim Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Anyang Nyongâo has predicted that the Opposition party is destined to rule the country. Nyongâo, who jetted to…
ODM and UDA MPs have met in a bid to determine whether Kanga’ta is a suitable candidate to become the next Deputy President. Even as Silvanus Osoro evades talking about…
Experienced political analyst Herman Manyora has stirred up controversy with his most recent remarks on his YouTube channel on former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s secret card in the general election of…
As Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua faces mounting political pressure and the threat of impeachment, sources close to the situation reveal that his camp has reached out to President William Ruto…
Interior cabinet secretary Kithuri Kindiki might have just suffered a setback as debate on deputy president Rigathi Gachagua’s replacement heats up. As reported, Kindiki doesn’t have much political clout in…
Kimani Ichung’wah Flees After Angry Residents Attack Over Push to Impeach Gachagua Chaos erupted in Kikuyu constituency as Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah was forced to flee for his life after…
Embattled Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has pleaded not guilty to all the charges levelled against him. They include gross violation of the constitution and other laws, abuse of office and…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachaguaâs fate was sealed on Tuesday after 281 members of the National Assembly voted to impeach him. Despite Gachaguaâs impassioned appeal, over two-thirds of lawmakers voted to…
Raila Odinga’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has officially made changes to its top leadership. This decision comes as the party seeks to strengthen its structure and focus on upcoming…
President William Ruto is under significant scrutiny following the initiation of a motion to impeach his Deputy, Rigathi Gachagua. The political climate surrounding this motion has ignited intense debate among…
A youthful Member of Parliament (MP) recently found himself in hot water after being forced to return a bribe he had accepted. According to a report by The Star Kenya’s…
The Standard has established that the political alliance between President William Ruto and his deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, has fallen apart beyond repair. The root of their conflict lies in disputes…
A day after Ann Waiguru was ranked at position 2 as the most preferred leader to replace Gachagua in Mt Kenya as the Deputy President, the Kirinyaga Governor has come…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been at the center of attention following the tabling of an impeachment motion against him. Since the National Assembly passed the motion, Gachagua has stayed…
President William Ruto held a meeting today with a high-profile leader at State House, Nairobi. The meeting comes amid growing calls for Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s ouster with the Senate…
Embakasi North MP James Gakuya, a close ally of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has stirred controversy after claiming that Members of Parliament were bribed to vote in favor of Gachaguaâs…