Emmanuel Too
136 Articles
Cracks in opposition? Questions as parallel statements emerge ahead of Jamhuri Day
PLP party leader Martha Karua, Jubilee Party deputy party leader Dr Fred Matiang’i, and the group’s spokesperson Mukhisa Kituyi were not present.The leaders collectively blasted President William Ruto’s administration for, among other things, what they called a silent auction of the country’s strate...
Youth coalition unveils national manifesto, challenges Gov’t on inclusion
The initiative, led by Convenor Kidi Mwaga, is the product of what the group describes as one of the most extensive youth consultation exercises ever undertaken in Kenya.According to Mr. Mwaga, the document reflects the authentic priorities of young people rather than assumptions made on their behal...
DRC human rights groups dismiss new peace deal, say it fails to address root causes
The agreement is set to lead to a permanent ceasefire and disarmament of non-state forces, including the M-23 militia, and give way for the US to extract minerals from the mineral-rich region.
President Ruto dismisses talk of extending his term limit
He stressed that once his term ends, he will hand over power to whoever succeeds him. His remarks contradict some of his close allies who have been vocal in supporting an extension of his stay in office.
By-election showdown: Battle lines drawn as Ruto, Gachagua face off in first political test
The November 27 by-election has already hit fever pitch, with a gruelling do-or-die contest expected in Mbeere North and Malava constituencies.This could be the first political acid test for President Ruto and his former deputy ahead of the 2027 general election.
Opposition accuses Gov't of plot to rig Magarini by-election
The United Opposition leaders, captained by the Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, alleged a plot to steal votes in the upcoming by-elections.The leaders said they will use the by-election to build a storm which they hope will sweep President William Ruto from office in 2027.
'Fools, brainless...': President Ruto's politics of insults, and the art of doublespeak
In what is becoming a constant in his campaign speeches, President Ruto has been berating his opponents, questioning their intellectual capacities and declaring outright that they lacked brains.The President's language has been in sharp contrast to his calls against what he terms ‘politics of insult...
Ruto admits Kenya now on power rationing, says Ksh.1.2 trillion needed to meet demand
Ruto said the country needed over Ksh.1 trillion to boost its power capacity to at least 5,000 megawatts to spur growth.The President explained the plan to ramp up power production to meet the growing domestic and industrial needs, now standing at 3,158 megawatts at p...
Cracks in opposition as Gachagua throws thinly-veiled jab at Matiang'i's presidential bid
The opposition team, which held a rally in Kajiado County, opposed the privatisation of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), maintaining their resolve to make Ruto a one-term president.
One person injured, vehicle torched as 2,900-acre Kibiko land tussle turns violent
On Thursday, the government deployed a heavy contingent of police officers to avert possible bloodshed, even as the rival factions stood their ground, insisting they would not vacate the land they had settled on.