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The recently announced merger of TNA and URP into one political party called Jubilee Alliance Party is likely to do harm than good to William Ruto’s URP. Uhuru Kenyatta’s TNA is also likely to suffer in the area. Already dissenting views are emerging from the bitter URP members in the South Rift region of Bomet and Ker
Kwale governor Salim Mvurya and MPs from the county are walking a political tightrope as the clock ticks towards the next general elections. A survey reveals that voters are disgruntled and unhappy with the management of governor Mvurya and the MPs who were all voted in on an ODM ticket except one. However, analysts be
It is now official: President Uhuru Kenyatta’s TNA party chairman Johnson Sakaja is headed for change of politics as 2017 draws closer towards the general elections. The 30-year-old nominated MP, who participated in the formulation of the constitution before its promulgation in 2010, is no longer sitting on the laurels
What has always been whispered in low tones as to secret wars between Kisii County Governor James Ongwae and his deputy Joash maangi played out in the open last week to the amazement of Kisii residents. Kisii County politics took a dramatic turn last week when when their supporters fought openly. It all started on Sund
Cabinet secretary for Water and Irrigation, Eugene Wamalwa has not abandoned politics as many may believe but instead, his close allies have revealed that the former New Ford Kenya party leader has devised new ways and tactics of ensuring that his light does not go dim as his grassroots presence continues to be felt. D
Following last week’s announcement of new faces in cabinet by Uhuru Kenyatta, word going round in Narok county is why he dropped two principal secretaries from Narok. The East African Affairs PS John Konchella and his Information counterpart Joseph Tiampati were shown the door under mysterious circumstances. Tiampati i
Independent Elections and Boundaries Commission has set August 8 2017 as the date when Kenyans will go back to the polls to elect their new leaders or re-elect the current ones for another five-year mandate in line with the provisions of the constitution. As the countdown to the polls begins in earnest the Luhya Nation
If you want to kill a dog, accuse him of having rabies, goes a French saying. For a good period of time, the senseless, fearless investigative journalist Mohammed Ali, better known in the circles as Moha Jicho Pevu drawn from his facts hitting and explosive expose piece, Jicho Pevu a programme that has since revolution
A social media user going by the name Nelly Bosire has torn into Nairobi governor Mike Sonko's Populist politics & Theatrics. She was reacting to news that 12 bodies of infants had been found in polythene papers at the Pumwani hospital. The social media user, lamented that Pumwani hospital was ''Once more'' facing pub
By Onyinkwa Onyakundi via FB There are a lot of valuable lessons about Kenya's politics and economy that can be drawn from the relationship between the Kalenjin Community and William Ruto particularly now that it has soured so bad, that a section of the community's leadership is coming out, looking him in the eye, poin
Here's a theory why Kenyan politics is on steroids, and why campaigns never end. The "father of the nation" was a pretender. He was a colonial collaborator, but accepted a tag of "pan-Africanist" freedom fighter. We all know that his family doesn't have any culture or ideas. Just money. But in 2013, some people voted
Former Gichugu Member of Parliament Martha Karua has finally had her say on the current political discussion in the country regarding William Ruto and his potential 2022 candidature. Through her very active Twitter account, Martha Karua decided to put her prowess on law to answer a question that has been bugging many
Yesterday, Cyprian Awiti's election as Homabay's governor was upheld by the Supreme Court. The court also ruled that the petitioner, former Kasipul MP Oyugi Magwanga will bear costs for both Awiti and himself. Following Judge Jackson Onjwang's ruling, former Nairobi gubernatorial aspirant Miguna Miguna was quick to a
Uasin Gishu Governor Jackson Mandago recently spoke about how the "handshake" between political arch-rivals Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga changed his political life and advised politicians and Kenyans in general not to take politics too seriously since it's a game that changes dynamics every now and then. Mandago sa
Evangelist Ruto crying in church during a previous occasion. Deputy President William Ruto today announced his intention to return to evangelism once his political career comes to an end. While speaking at the second Refreshing The Shepherd conference inside the Kasarani Stadium gymnasium, Ruto said that he had alread
South C, Nairobi County, Kenya Hello Mtetezi, As a resident of South C for the last 15 years, the water situation is really annoying. Last night the water came at midnight and by 7 am the water was gone yet in their so called rationing timetable, we are supposed to get water at 4pm till 8am. LIt makes me wonder wha
Julius Selo Malema (pictured) the revolutionary in South Africa advices all youths in Africa concerning politics. Politics affects us even when we say, we don't like it and as Malema says, we as youths must get involved, participate and take politics seriously. Malema says it as it is, the African Union and other rel
[ad_1] By BAYA SAMUEL More by this Author Former Subukia parliamentarian Koigi wa Wamwere has urged President Uhuru Kenyatta, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Deputy President William Ruto to retire from active politics in 2022. This, the veteran politician said, will give room for a younger, more creative crop o
[ad_1] What is a robot, really? The question is more complicated than it seems. These efforts will only get more sophisticated. In a recent experiment, the Harvard senior Max Weiss used a text-generation program to create 1,000 comments in response to a government call on a Medicaid issue. These comments were all uniqu
[ad_1] Divisions have erupted among Kuria community in Migori county following a meeting held on December 18 2019 at Kiikalloh Grand Resort in Machakos county. A section from the community claim, the organisers sidelined them from the talks on grounds that they belonged to a different camp in Uhuru Kenyatta succession
[ad_1] Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto are fiercely fighting for the control of about 2 million Kikuyu votes in Rift Valley. The Kikuyu community residing in the volatile region is now torn between supporting the head of state, who through the Building Bridges Initiative is backing opposition leader Raila Odinga for pr
Jacque Maribe, the ex Citizen TV news anchor who is a murder suspect alongside Joseph Irungu aka Jowie has hinted that she is preparing to join the murky world of politics come 2022. Maribe will go head to head with Sabina Chege, a former Kikuyu vernacular station presenter, Coro FM for the Murang’a woman representati
The battle to meet members of Akorino church at Kasarani today has revealed the competition between President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy, William Ruto to control the church in the run-up to 2022 polls. The meeting turned to be subject of conflict between the schedules of the two leaders. DP Ruto had plans to meet
Mr. Philip Neranto Tipaa, Education Chief Officer A Narok County resident (words in bold) has written to nyakundireport.com about one County Education Chief officer Philip Neranto Tipaa. In Kenya, most looters of public coffers often join politics to protect their ill-gotten wealth. This is the direction Ole Tipaa in
Karebe Gold Mining Limited is Kenya’s largest commercial scale gold mine and one of only two in the country. The company has invested over 1 billion shillings in developing its operations and is owned, according to company sources by Proparco, the French Government Development Agency, FMO, the Dutch Government’s devel
...tion from office and retirement from public service and active politics, effective September 4, 2026, in a move that gives President Samia Suluhu Hassan the opportunity to appoint a new depu...
...nts in Homa Bay has raised a disturbing question about the way politics can interfere with development, particularly after property worth millions of shillings was looted from Homa Bay Touri...
...l church tensions, aggressive fundraising pressure, leadership politics and repeated transfers across branches. According to a source familiar with the matter, Obara is viewed by some inside...
...irect challenge to Wetangula’s long-standing hold over Bungoma politics. The showdown could redefine the county’s political landscape ahead of 2027. The Tim Wanyonyi vs Wetangula feud highli...
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is facing a widening internal revolt following the circulation of a lengthy dossier prepared by officers who contend that authority within the...
...ical legacy. The veteran leader, whose influence shaped Kenyan politics for decades, also built a powerful business empire worth over KSh 2 billion. From industrial ventures to luxurious hom...
...ut at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). A Shift to Politics: Isiolo North Awaits In a strategic move, Masoud has declared his candidacy for the Isiolo North parliamentary seat in...
...riticizes. His exit is not about integrity. It is about tribal politics, his tarnished legacy, and the fear of being irrelevant in Mount Kenya’s shifting political ground. Corrupt Kembi Gitu...
...ife has unmasked the deadly undercurrents in Homa Bay County’s politics. Coming days after the killing of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were, the incident suggests a county in political turmoi...
...it clear she was unwelcome. The message was simple: Tanzania’s politics are for Tanzanians. Karua, he said, should focus on fixing Kenya instead of flying to Dar es Salaam to lecture others...
Karebe Gold Mining Limited is Kenya’s largest commercial scale gold mine and one of only two in the country. The company has invested over 1 billion shillings in developing its...
...enya, a party that played a central role in the Moi succession politics and the return of multi-party politics, Karua's influence extends far beyond the Mount Kenya region. Her involvement i...
...ered for his efforts to transform Kenya's education system and politics. One of his most notable achievements is the scrapping of examination fees for students sitting their national exams...
Deputy President William Ruto has accused some government officials of mishandling the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) and the dry port, while Azimio leaders vow to keep the project...
Somali peace activist Abdullahi Shirwa died after a week-long coma, leaving a legacy of reconciliation. He rejected political roles in 2002, focusing on civil society work that included...
Kenya is witnessing an unprecedented rise of women in politics, with a record number of women running as running mates of male governors and a presidential candidate in the upcoming general...
...Gishu County, are sounding the alarm on the dangers of lethal politics. The area was severely affected by the 2007/2008 post-election violence. Rev. Basil Odongo, a Presbyterian Church of E...
...age comes days after he asked the DP to keep off Western Kenya politics. The move is seen as a sign of the growing tensions within the alliance, particularly between Malala's ANC and Ruto's...
Kenya's children make up nearly half of the population, yet they are often excluded from discussions about the country's future. The government and political parties have a responsibility...
...personal attacks over policy discussions. "We need issue-based politics. Stop asking irrelevant questions," she stated, emphasizing the need for candidates to focus on agendas rather than in...
Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja has called on the church in Kenya to participate in electing the right leaders, while promising to implement a free school feeding programme if elected as...
...its own set of challenges. Many Kenyans are apathetic towards politics, and electoral positions have not delivered many of their promised changes. It will be up to the candidates to rekindl...
...ermining—demonstrated a rare commitment to principle in Kenyan politics. This contrasts with Gachagua, a relative political newcomer who gained prominence through his association with Deputy...
The nomination of Martha Karua as Raila Odinga's running mate has brought a fresh angle to the August 9 State House race, with talk about her chances of succeeding him midstream should they...
...lowers a glimpse into his life during his week-long break from politics. After announcing his exit from the Azimio alliance, led by ODM leader Raila Odinga, Musyoka shared photos of himself...
