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How transporters' strike, demos threw more fuel to ethnic flames

Politicians have characterised the fuel strike as sabotage by a certain community. Analysts have warned that tribal exchanges could push the country to the brink.

By Steve Mkawale 1 month ago

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Former Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui plots 2027 political comeback

Lee Kinyanjui has triggered a flurry of speculation through a social media post, signalling a calculated political manoeuvre ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By Steve Mkawale 1 month ago

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Rights group opposes Ruto's support for Justice Ndung'u's ICC position

The Geneva-based Institute of Human Rights has criticised President William Ruto’s efforts to back Supreme Court Justice Njoki Ndung’u for a position on the ICC bench.

By Steve Mkawale 1 month ago

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Election 2027: Why Governor Kihika is walking a tight rope

Governor Susan Kihika’s re-election bid in Nakuru is under threat as the breakdown of the Kikuyu–Kalenjin political alliance reshapes local power dynamics.

By Steve Mkawale 2 months ago

'Ngong': The fearless, controversial MP

Ngeno, popularly known as ‘Ngong’, was serving his third term in Parliament. He was a fiery and often controversial politician, known for frequent run-ins with the law and his party leadership.

By Steve Mkawale 3 months ago

MP Ngeno dies in a helicopter crash

"The helicopter and briefly, because of bad weather, and then after a short while, took off," he said.

By Steve Mkawale 3 months ago

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Nakuru misses out as Kiambu bags Sh1.6bn World Bank cash

Of the Sh6.7 billion World Bank funds for the Kenya Urban Support Programme allocated across 35 counties and 62 municipalities, Kiambu received the largest share.

By Steve Mkawale 4 months ago

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Young Turks vs Old Guard: How youth uprising is shaking country's politics

Ahead of the 2027 elections, seasoned Kenyan leaders are clashing with youth activists as political mobilisation and alliance-building intensifies.

By Steve Mkawale 4 months ago

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Rifts emerge as political alliances in Nakuru face Damacus moment

The 2013 political pact between Kalenjin and Kikuyu communities living in Nakuru County faces a litmus test due to escalating spats between leaders from both sides

By Steve Mkawale 4 months ago

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Nakuru becomes new battleground as UDA moves to counter Gachagua's forays

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s planned tour of Nakuru County has triggered a series of high-level political “consultative meetings” among UDA politicians.

By Steve Mkawale 4 months ago

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How transporters' strike, demos threw more fuel to ethnic flames

Politicians have characterised the fuel strike as sabotage by a certain community. Analysts have warned that tribal exchanges could push the country to the brink.

By Steve Mkawale 1 month ago

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Former Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui plots 2027 political comeback

Lee Kinyanjui has triggered a flurry of speculation through a social media post, signalling a calculated political manoeuvre ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By Steve Mkawale 1 month ago

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Rights group opposes Ruto's support for Justice Ndung'u's ICC position

The Geneva-based Institute of Human Rights has criticised President William Ruto’s efforts to back Supreme Court Justice Njoki Ndung’u for a position on the ICC bench.

By Steve Mkawale 1 month ago

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Election 2027: Why Governor Kihika is walking a tight rope

Governor Susan Kihika’s re-election bid in Nakuru is under threat as the breakdown of the Kikuyu–Kalenjin political alliance reshapes local power dynamics.

By Steve Mkawale 2 months ago

'Ngong': The fearless, controversial MP

Ngeno, popularly known as ‘Ngong’, was serving his third term in Parliament. He was a fiery and often controversial politician, known for frequent run-ins with the law and his party leadership.

By Steve Mkawale 3 months ago

MP Ngeno dies in a helicopter crash

"The helicopter and briefly, because of bad weather, and then after a short while, took off," he said.

By Steve Mkawale 3 months ago

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Nakuru misses out as Kiambu bags Sh1.6bn World Bank cash

Of the Sh6.7 billion World Bank funds for the Kenya Urban Support Programme allocated across 35 counties and 62 municipalities, Kiambu received the largest share.

By Steve Mkawale 4 months ago

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Young Turks vs Old Guard: How youth uprising is shaking country's politics

Ahead of the 2027 elections, seasoned Kenyan leaders are clashing with youth activists as political mobilisation and alliance-building intensifies.

By Steve Mkawale 4 months ago

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Rifts emerge as political alliances in Nakuru face Damacus moment

The 2013 political pact between Kalenjin and Kikuyu communities living in Nakuru County faces a litmus test due to escalating spats between leaders from both sides

By Steve Mkawale 4 months ago

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Nakuru becomes new battleground as UDA moves to counter Gachagua's forays

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s planned tour of Nakuru County has triggered a series of high-level political “consultative meetings” among UDA politicians.

By Steve Mkawale 4 months ago

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How transporters' strike, demos threw more fuel to ethnic flames

Politicians have characterised the fuel strike as sabotage by a certain community. Analysts have warned that tribal exchanges could push the country to the brink.

By Steve Mkawale 1 month ago

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Former Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui plots 2027 political comeback

Lee Kinyanjui has triggered a flurry of speculation through a social media post, signalling a calculated political manoeuvre ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By Steve Mkawale 1 month ago

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Rights group opposes Ruto's support for Justice Ndung'u's ICC position

The Geneva-based Institute of Human Rights has criticised President William Ruto’s efforts to back Supreme Court Justice Njoki Ndung’u for a position on the ICC bench.

By Steve Mkawale 1 month ago

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Election 2027: Why Governor Kihika is walking a tight rope

Governor Susan Kihika’s re-election bid in Nakuru is under threat as the breakdown of the Kikuyu–Kalenjin political alliance reshapes local power dynamics.

By Steve Mkawale 2 months ago

'Ngong': The fearless, controversial MP

Ngeno, popularly known as ‘Ngong’, was serving his third term in Parliament. He was a fiery and often controversial politician, known for frequent run-ins with the law and his party leadership.

By Steve Mkawale 3 months ago

MP Ngeno dies in a helicopter crash

"The helicopter and briefly, because of bad weather, and then after a short while, took off," he said.

By Steve Mkawale 3 months ago

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Nakuru misses out as Kiambu bags Sh1.6bn World Bank cash

Of the Sh6.7 billion World Bank funds for the Kenya Urban Support Programme allocated across 35 counties and 62 municipalities, Kiambu received the largest share.

By Steve Mkawale 4 months ago

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Young Turks vs Old Guard: How youth uprising is shaking country's politics

Ahead of the 2027 elections, seasoned Kenyan leaders are clashing with youth activists as political mobilisation and alliance-building intensifies.

By Steve Mkawale 4 months ago

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Rifts emerge as political alliances in Nakuru face Damacus moment

The 2013 political pact between Kalenjin and Kikuyu communities living in Nakuru County faces a litmus test due to escalating spats between leaders from both sides

By Steve Mkawale 4 months ago

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Nakuru becomes new battleground as UDA moves to counter Gachagua's forays

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s planned tour of Nakuru County has triggered a series of high-level political “consultative meetings” among UDA politicians.

By Steve Mkawale 4 months ago

MP Ngeno dies in a helicopter crash

"The helicopter and briefly, because of bad weather, and then after a short while, took off," he said.

By Steve Mkawale 3 months ago

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Nakuru misses out as Kiambu bags Sh1.6bn World Bank cash

Of the Sh6.7 billion World Bank funds for the Kenya Urban Support Programme allocated across 35 counties and 62 municipalities, Kiambu received the largest share.

By Steve Mkawale 4 months ago

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Young Turks vs Old Guard: How youth uprising is shaking country's politics

Ahead of the 2027 elections, seasoned Kenyan leaders are clashing with youth activists as political mobilisation and alliance-building intensifies.

By Steve Mkawale 4 months ago

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Rifts emerge as political alliances in Nakuru face Damacus moment

The 2013 political pact between Kalenjin and Kikuyu communities living in Nakuru County faces a litmus test due to escalating spats between leaders from both sides

By Steve Mkawale 4 months ago

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Nakuru becomes new battleground as UDA moves to counter Gachagua's forays

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's planned tour of Nakuru County has triggered a series of high-level political "consultative meetings" among UDA politicians.

By Steve Mkawale 4 months ago

Petition filed to stop Rironi-Mau Summit road construction

A petition seeking to stop the construction of Rironi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Road has been filed at the High Court in Nakuru.

By Steve Mkawale 6 months ago

Ruto celebrates broad-based government victory as UDA, ODM sweep key by-election seats

President William Ruto thumped his chest on Friday after the broad-based government clinched seven parliamentary seats in the just-concluded by-elections

By Steve Mkawale 6 months ago

Rironi-Mau Summit highway no longer a dream as Ruto set to launch the project

President William Ruto will today launch the construction of the highway that is part of the Northern Corridor network.

By Steve Mkawale 6 months ago

Ruto visits Gideon at Kabarak

President William Ruto arrives at Kabarak Farm in Nakuru County to be hosted by KANU chairperson Gideon Moi, a day after Gideon withdrew from the Baringo Senate race.

By Steve Mkawale 8 months ago

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Matiang'i's bid tests politics without tribal party footing

Supporters hail Matiang'i as a reformist visionary; critics dismiss him as another elite-backed 'political project'.

By Steve Mkawale 8 months ago