The ordination of Rev. Peter Kimani as Embu’s fourth bishop became a political stage. Held at the University of Embu, gathering key Mt. Kenya leaders. Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, President William Ruto, and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki attended. Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua also appeared but faced visible sidelining. Gachagua sat with congregants instead of […]
On November 12, 2024, Felix Koskei signed a formal statement nominating Charles Jaguar and Dorothy Jemator Kimengech to government positions. Charles alias “Jaguar” has served as a member of parliament for Starehe constituency in Nairobi under the Jubilee Party. He had secured more votes than his competitors. They were, Steve Mbogo, Boniface Mwangi, and Mwaniki […]
Rigathi Gachagua has filed a petition to stop the Senate from acting on the impeachment request from the National Assembly. Chief Justice Martha Koome has been asked to form a judicial panel to examine the issues raised. Gachagua aims to secure an order that halts any Senate progress on the impeachment. Judge Mwita has set […]
After several court defeats in his impeachment fight, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua turns to the Senate. His allies also seek help from President William Ruto to mediate a solution. Some MPs plan to withdraw their support during the final vote in the National Assembly. Still, Gachagua’s chances there seem slim. Gachagua needs 117 MPs to […]
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua impeachment motion has signaled the collapse of his alliance with President William Ruto. Months of internal disputes led to this, with Gachagua accusing Ruto of allowing his close allies to harass him. Backed by 291 National Assembly members, the motion accuses Gachagua of constitutional violations and inflammatory remarks. He also faces […]
MPs are gearing up efforts to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. They have started signing the motion for his removal. National Assembly Deputy Majority Leader Owen Baya confirmed this development saying he noted that they have built a strong case. Although Baya did not share details, he stated that the motion would be tabled soon. […]
Adani Group is significant in the government’s Sh104.8 billion Universal Health Coverage (UHC) project. The government awarded the contract to the Safaricom-led consortium, which includes Apeiro Limited as the largest shareholder with 59.55%. Safaricom owns 22.56%, while Konvergenz Network Solutions holds 17.89%. The consortium will recover its investment through monthly payments beginning in February 2025, […]
The EACC handed over Sh5.1 billion worth of assets to the government, and President William Ruto accepted them. Two politicians, two former judiciary officials, a retired military officer, and a private businessman were involved in these cases. Public land made up Sh4.63 billion of the recovered assets. For example, former Baringo Senator Gideon Moi and […]
On Sunday, President William Ruto hinted at a possible coalition with ODM leader Raila Odinga. This might revive the 2007 ODM Pentagon before the 2027 elections. His comments in Kakamega about forming a broad-based government, including former ODM officials, sparked speculation. Ruto has assigned Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi to support Odinga’s bid for the […]
President Ruto Nominates 11 Cabinet Secretaries. Following weeks of youth-led anti-government rallies, President William Ruto made a national address statement on July 19, 2024, appointing the first group of Cabinet Secretaries to succeed those he dismissed. During a press conference at the State House on Friday, the President stated that the 11 nominations, which included […]
