Francis Gachuri
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GACHURI: I gained purpose, family, friends whilst at RMS
From 1st September 2007, it has been a great ride, with its fair share of ups and downs, tears, sweat and blood, great days and some not so good days, many star performances and a few poor shows that to me were more of experiences to learn, grow and improve.
GACHURI’S PUNCHLINE: Senators, where is the honour?
In developed democracies, the Senate has the duty of holding the country together in times of crisis. This is because its members are expected to be more experienced, thoughtful and grounded. And the Senate is not a place of noise. Wise people don’t make noise. They reason together. They agree to di...
Senate proceedings turn messy as Azimio leadership row rages on
Deputy Speaker Kathuri Murungi sent away Minority Leader Stewart Madzayo, his deputy Enoch Wambua, Narok Senator Ledama ole Kina and his Migori counterpart Eddy Oketch..Murungi later reversed his decision and lifted the suspension initially slapped against the four Senators.
2022 General Election losers scramble for CAS jobs
Former Nominated Senator Isaac Mwaura, Former Laikipia MP Cate Waruguru, Former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero and Former Nominated Senator Millicent Omanga are among those contesting for the CAS slots. Wilson Sossion, Caleb Kositany, Wangui Ngirici, Chris Wamalwa are also in the list.
Raila tells President Ruto to focus on economy, not vindictive politics
The Azimio brigade spoke on Friday when it took its post 2022 General Election consultative sessions with supporters to Nyamira and Kisii counties.The day’s events kicked off in Keroka, before Azimio top brass addressed a rally at the Gusii Stadium in Kisii town.
GACHURI’S PUNCHLINE: The party circus is back in town starring Jubilee
Right from the days of the independence KANU, to KADU, the operating rule has been to try your best to decimate your opponent.This has been done by infiltrating their political parties, poaching members, staging coups and sponsoring dissent.Jubilee Party is playing perfectly to the old rule book.
Rift Valley leaders now want KDF deployed to deal with bandits
Baringo, Turkana and Elgeyo Marakwet counties have for years grabbed headlines for all the wrong reasons; banditry and cattle rustling.The situation has been getting worse in the recent weeks, as bandits wreck havoc, leaving a trail of death, injuries and theft of livestock.
GACHURI’S PUNCHLINE: Parliament for the welfare of society
Our lawmakers, do your best for others this year in Parliament. When the National Treasury cabinet secretary says we are broke, you, our representatives in the August House have a huge assignment on your hands.
'We are broke!' Treasury CS Njuguna Ndung’u says Kenya in a financial hole
Simply put, the country is in a financial hole and Ndung’u, while equating the national budget to a household budget, says the available resources were less than the listed expenses, asking Kenyans to be patient. His concession on the State of the country’s economy dampens hopes of reduced cost...
NSSF monthly deductions raised to Ksh.2,060 up from Ksh.200 as new saving plan to take effect
Three Appellate judges Hannah Okwengu, Mohamed Warsame and John Mativo set aside a High Court order issued in September last year, declaring the NSSF Act 2013 unconstitutional, citing a lack of public participation and non-concurrence by the Senate during the legistlative process.