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Justin Muturi
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Muturi Fires Back at Ruto For Calling Him Incompetent

by Daily Trends
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Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has fired back at President William Ruto just hours after he termed him as being fairly incompetent when he served as the country’s attorney general.

Ruto while hosting an Iftar dunner at State House, Nairobi, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, said that Muturi was fairly incompetent, making him fail to achieve some of his initiatives.

I had a problem with the AG who was there before—he was fairly incompetent. But now, I have a very competent lady in the position, and I can assure you that the issues of Wakf will be sorted out within months,” Ruto said.

However, Muturi in a statement issued via his official X account on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, faulted Ruto for what he termed as pushing for the establishment of the Muslim Endowment Fund without following due process.

Muturi, who has been speaking truth to power since coming out to speak against the wave of abductions, said that there was no legal framework supporting the establishment of the endowment under the Waqf Act No. 8 of 2022

“Under the Waqf Act no.8 of 2022, there’s no provision for a “Muslim Endowment Fund “. It must be understood that a waqf is a religious,charitable or benevolent endowment by a person who professes Muslim faith and is managed by the Waqf Commission,” Muturi stated.

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President Ruto has re-appointed former Health CS Susan Nakhumicha to a government role.
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Former CS Susan Nakhumicha Lands State Job as Ruto Reshuffles Government

by Jacinta Mbithi
written by Jacinta Mbithi

Former Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Susan Nakhumicha has made a major comeback in the government after landing a state job in the changes made by President William Ruto within the ranks of principal secretaries and the nation’s foreign service.

Nakhumicha has been named as permanent representative at the Permanent Mission of Kenya to the UN Habitat, Nairobi.

This comes just days after Nakhumicha revealed that she now sells cabbages for a living after her abrupt removal from the Cabinet.

Speaking at a memorial service for former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairman Wafula Chebukati in Sabata village, Kiminini Constituency, Trans Nzoia County, on Friday, March 7, 2025, Nakhumicha opened up on her life after government, sparking mixed reactions with a section of leaders from the region calling on Ruto to consider reappointing her.

Nakhumicha went ahead to reveal that she had learned of her dismissal through a televised announcement.

“Majen Z, Gen Z wanaanguka na watu wakaanguka na mimi. Bishop amehubiri hapa akasema siku za Moi ilikua matangazo wa redio. Hii nayo yetu hata haikua ya redio, ilikua kwa TV unangojea. Nikaskia cabinet yote nyumbani. Nikaona watu wamefurahi kila mahali wamefurahi wamefurahi,” she said.

Nakhumicha revealed that she had turned to cabbage farming and that she was struggling to make ends meet.

Nakhumicha was part of the state officers that were left out when Ruto announced his broad-based government Cabinet days after he had dissolved his entire Cabinet as a result of the widespread anti-government protests in July 2024.

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Edward Kisiang'ani has been dropped as PS for State Department of Broadcasting in the Ministry of ICT as Ruto names new PSs
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Kisiang’ani dropped, Belio Kipsang and Julius Bitok reshuffled as Ruto names new PSs

by Daily Trends
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Edward Kisiang’ani has been removed as the Principal Secretary in the State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications following the latest changes instituted by President William Ruto within the ranks of Principal Secretaries.

The new changes have seen Kisiang’ani appointed as Senior Advisor & Member of the President’s Council of Economic Advisors.

Amos Gathecha has also been promoted from Principal Secretary Public Service to Deputy Head of the Public Service Executive Office of the President.

Ruto names new PSs

President Ruto has also appointed new PSs as follows:

Dr. Jane Kare Imbunya has been appointed as the PS, State Department for Public Service & Human Capital Development in the Ministry of Public Service, Human Capital Developement and Special Programmes.

Regina Akoth Ombam has been appointed as PS, State Department for Trade in the Ministry of Investments, Trade & Industry.

Cyrell Wagunda Odede has been appointed to the State Department for Public Investments & Assets Management in the Ministry of the National Treasury & Economic Planning.

Caroline Wanjiru Karugu is the new PS for the State Department for East African Community (EAC) Affairs in the Ministry of East African Community (EAC) Affairs & The ASALS & Regional Development.

Dr. Oluga Fredrick Ouma has been appointed the PS for State Department for Medical Services in the Ministry of Health.

Ahmed Abdisalan Ibrahim is the new PS, State Department for National Government Co-ordination in the Office of the Prime Cabinet-Secretary.

Judith Naiyal Pareno has been appointed the PS for Justice, Human Rights & Constitutional Affairs in the Office of the Attorney General and State Department for Justice.

Dr. Bonface Makokha is the PS, State Department for Economic Planning in Ministry of National Treasury & Economic Planning.

Prof. Abdulrazak Shaukat has been appointed to the State Department for Science, Research & Innovation in the Ministry of Education.

Stephen Isaboke is the new PS, State Department for Broadcasting & Telecommunications in the Ministry of Information, Communication & Digital Economy, replacing Kisiang’ani.

Michael Lenasalion has been appointed to the State Department for Devolution in the Office of the Deputy President.

Fikirini Katoi Kahindi Jacobs has been appointed PS, State Department for Youth Affairs in the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.

Ruto has appointed CPA Carren Ageng’o Achieng as the PS, State Department for Children Welfare Services in the Ministry of Labour & Social Protection.

Aden Abdi Millah has been appointed as PS, State Department for Shipping & Maritime Affairs in the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy & Maritime Affairs.

Ruto reshuffles PSs

Ruto has also reshuffled various PSs in the new changes, affecting Belio Kipsang and Julius Bitok.

Julius Bitok has been moved to State Department for Basic Education in the Ministry of Education, where Belio Kipsang has served for the longest time.

Teresiah Mbaika has been re-assigned to the State Department for Aviation & Aerospace Development in the Ministry of Roads & Transport.

Ismael Madey has been moved to State Department for Special Programmes in the Ministry of Public Service, Human Capital Development & Special Programmes.

Harry Kimtai has been moved to State Department for Mining in the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy & Maritime Affairs.

Elijah Mwangi has been to State Departments for Sports in the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports while Belio Kipsang has been reassigned to State Department for Immigration & Citizen Services in the Ministry of Interior & National Administration.

The new changes in Ruto’s government were announced by Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service Felix Koskei.

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Justin Muturi explains reasons for boycotting Cabinet meetings

by Jacinta Mbithi
written by Jacinta Mbithi

Public Service Cabinet Secretary (CS) Justin Muturi says he has asked to be excused from Cabinet meetings until the topics of extrajudicial murders and police kidnappings were discussed.

Over the last three months, Muturi has missed three Cabinet meetings: January 21, February 11, and March 11, 2025. This has led to speculation that he and President William Ruto may not get along.

Muturi clarified on Wednesday’s appearance on Citizen TV’s JKLive Show that although he is required to attend Cabinet meetings, he had asked President William Ruto for permission to be excused from them because of his position on the extrajudicial killings and police abductions that gained widespread attention after the anti-government protests in June 2024.

“It is mandatory to attend meetings unless given authority or excused by the chair of the Cabinet, who is the president but people do get indisposed for all manner of reasons. In my case, I have written and sought to be excused from Cabinet meetings unless the agenda of abductions and extrajudicial killings is formally tabled before Cabinet, through a Cabinet memorandum, so that the Cabinet is able to express itself and give the country the way forward with regards to abductions and extrajudicial killings. So, I sought to be excused for these reasons,” Muturi said.

The former Attorney General dismissed accusations of insubordination over recent comments he made that appeared to paint the current regime in an unfavorable light, expressing confidence in his role in the Cabinet.

Muturi claims that his action in denouncing the President and the government for the kidnappings and murders of Gen Z demonstrators late last year was in line with his sworn duty as a public servant and that he ought to be commended for it.

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Raila Odinga hits out at William Ruto
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Raila Hits Out at Ruto, Issues Fresh Demands Days After Signing Deal

by Daily Trends
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Just days after Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga entered into a deal with President William Ruto, he has issued fresh demands.

Raila on Tuesday, March 11, hit out at Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza administration for what he argued was failing to resolve several issues affecting Kenyans.

Speaking during a funeral service in Kiambu County, Raila faulted Ruto for poor governance, failing to address the challenges in the Social Health Authority (SHA), and imposing high taxes on Kenyans, including the Housing Levy, which he now says the head of state must address.

“I have told Ruto that SHA has a problem; it must be corrected. The taxes being imposed on Kenyans are also high, especially one on the houses,” he said.

Raila on deal with Ruto

Raila also dismissed claims that he has abandoned Kenyans to join and support Ruto.

According to him, he never approached the head of state for a deal, and that his stance remains the same.

The 2022 Azimio presidential flag bearer says it is Ruto who approached him.

“I have heard people saying that I have joined President William Ruto. I want to say that I never approached Ruto; it was Ruto who approached me. My stand remains the same,” Raila said.

Raila went ahead to claim that the Kenya Kwanza administration has developed a cold feet, prompting them to approach him for support.

According to Raila, the 10 point-agenda in the deal signed between him and Ruto is just a chance for the Kenya Kwanza administration to redeem themselves, by fulfilling the issues raised in the joint working framework agreement.

“These guys have caught cold feet and come to us, that’s why I’ve given them the ten agendas you saw. Those are the things we were always asking for and they’ve said they will fulfill them. We will give them an opportunity to work on those things,” Raila said.

ODM-UDA deal

On Friday, March 7, 2025, President Ruto and Raila signed a joint working framework agreement aimed at establishing collaboration between the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party in government.

The agreement, titled “Understanding to Resolve the Social and Political Challenges Facing Kenyans,” seeks to address ten key issues affecting the Kenyan population.

This pact aims to expedite the full implementation of the NADCO report, promote inclusivity in public life, strengthen devolution, protect the livelihoods of young people, uphold leadership and integrity, safeguard the right to peaceful assembly and protest, tackle the national debt, combat corruption, eliminate public resource wastage, enhance government efficiency, and protect the sovereignty of the people, the rule of law, and constitutionalism.

However, the pact has attracted criticism from a section of Kenyans and leaders, some of whom have viewed it as a betrayal.

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Raila Odinga poses with President William Ruto and a section of East African Heads of States at State House, Nairobi during the official launch of his AUC Chairmanship bid.
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List of Issues Raila has Promised to Tackle Once he Clinches AUC Chairmanship Post

by Jacinta Mbithi
written by Jacinta Mbithi

President William Ruto has officially launched Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition leader Raila Odinga’s bid for African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship bid.

The event that was held at State House, Nairobi, on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, was attended by East African Heads of States, who included Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni, Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu Hassan, South Sudan’s Salva Kiir and representatives from Rwanda and Burundi.

Raila has promised to tackle several issues in Africa, should he manage to clinch the role of AUC Chairmanship.

Here are some of the issues Raila has promised to tackle.

Agricultural Transformation

Raila has pledged to promote market access within the continent and value addition in Africa’s agricultural and aquaculture sectors.

He has also promised to promote sustainable food production, agribusiness and the modernisation of agriculture to reinforce food security, to foster job creation and enhance rural livelihoods.

Gender Equality And Equality

Raila says throughout his life, he has been an indefatigable champion of the rights of women and girls. As Chairperson of AUC, he says he will prioritise opportunity, dignity, and security for women and girls across the continent.

Make Africa people-centred

During the official launch of his AUC bid, Raila said he plans to work with African Heads of States and make the African Union (AU) more people-centered and serve the interests of the voiceless majority of Africans.

Raila promises a united Africa characterised by peace, prosperity and sustainable progress.

Enhancing Intra- African Trade

Raila has pledged to advocate for open skies, visa policy harmonization, and infrastructure development to facilitate seamless connectivity and movement of goods and peoples across Africa.

According to Raila, overcoming these barriers will spur economic growth and position Africa as a global economic player and leader.

Continental Integration

Raila says he will support Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and drive implementation of initiatives to enhance continental unity and prosperity.

Financial Independence

Raila has pledged to advocate for the reform of the global financial architecture to ensure Africa’s equitable participation in global economic decisions.

He has also pledged to rally AU Member States and engage the private sector to finance AU priorities, ensuring sustainable development and delivery on continental goals.

Peace And Security

Raila has pledged to prioritize conflict prevention and resolution and work with African leaders across the continent to address the root causes of instability, and promote functional institutions to create a conducive environment for Africa’s development and prosperity.

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Kamagut Primary School Exposes Ruto as The Real Lord of Poverty

by Tiktoker
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On Monday, January 8th, 2024, Kenyan President William Ruto returned to his alma mater, Kamagut Primary School in Uasin Gishu County. The visit, marked by photos shared by Ruto’s handlers, painted a stark picture of a school in dire need of renovation. The building housing kindergarten children, the same one Ruto occupied over 40 years ago, stood as a testament to years of neglect.

This visit comes amidst Ruto’s ongoing political battle with his rival, Raila Odinga, whom he has severally branded the “Lord of Poverty.” Yet, the state of Kamagut Primary raises a critical question: could the real “Lord of Poverty” be closer to home?

Ruto’s political career spans over two decades, marked by positions of considerable power and influence. He served as an MP, KANU Secretary General, Cabinet Minister, and Deputy President before assuming the presidency in 2022. Throughout his ascent, Kamagut Primary, the very source of his educational foundation, remained in a state of dilapidation.

This begs the question: if someone with Ruto’s resources and political clout couldn’t prioritize the improvement of his own alma mater, how can Kenyans trust him to tackle the broader issue of poverty across the nation?

Furthermore, Ruto’s campaign promises centered around uplifting “Kenyan Hustlers” through initiatives like affordable housing. However, the neglect of Kamagut Primary casts doubt on his ability to deliver on these promises. If basic needs like quality education remain unaddressed in his childhood community, how can Kenyans expect him to effectively address the struggles of millions across the country?

Ruto’s supporters might argue that his recent visit signals a commitment to change. However, the timing, coinciding with a renewed attack on Odinga, raises suspicions of political maneuvering rather than genuine concern for the school’s well-being.

The story of Kamagut Primary transcends a single school. It serves as a powerful symbol of the challenges faced by Kenyan education and exposes the potential hypocrisy of Ruto’s “Lord of Poverty” narrative. Until concrete action is taken to address the needs of Kamagut Primary and countless other schools like it, Ruto’s claims of fighting poverty will ring hollow.

The Kenyan people deserve leaders who prioritize the well-being of their communities, not just political point-scoring. The state of Kamagut Primary serves as a stark reminder that true commitment to alleviating poverty requires action, not just rhetoric. Only time will tell if President Ruto will rise to the challenge and prove his critics wrong.

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Atwoli Breaks His Silence After Supreme Court Upheld Ruto’s Win

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has broken his silence moments after the Supreme Court of Kenya upheld President elect William Ruto’s Win.

The Chief Justice Martha Koome-led court on Monday afternoon ruled that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) had conducted a free, fair and verifiable election.

Atwoli has been heard confidently saying that Ruto will not become the president of the republic of Kenya.

The COTU boss has maintained his remarks during the Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition campaigns, and before that, he had even been heard saying that Ruto will not be on the ballot.

However, after the Supreme Court verdict, Atwoli took to his official social media handles and congratulated President elect Ruto.

Atwoli noted that COTU had unanimously agreed during their executive board meeting that they would thank and Congratulate the victor.

He went ahead to appeal to the workers and Kenyans at large to remain peaceful after the Supreme Court verdict.

“During COTU (K) Executive Board meeting on 17th August, we resolved THAT immediately after the Supreme Court judgement, we must thank and congratulate the victor. Consequently, we congratulate President William Ruto. We appeal to workers and Kenyans in general to remain peaceful,” Atwoli tweeted.

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Azimio Leaders Express Confidence As Raila Challenges Ruto’s Win In Supreme Court

by Pauline Waswa
written by Pauline Waswa

Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition allied leaders have expressed their confidence ahead of the election petition that will be filed at the Supreme Court on Monday.

The Azimio allies drawn from the Western Kenya region have maintained that they will fight until their presidential candidate Raila Odinga becomes the 5th president of Kenya.

The coalition is set to challenge the election of William Ruto who was declared the president-elect in the just concluded General election.

While condoling with the family of Nairobi senator elect Edwin Sifuna who lost his grandmother Lukelesia Nafula Sifuna, Godfrey Osotsi, the senator elect for Vihiga County on ODM party ticket said that they have gathered enough evidence which they will use against the Kenya Kwanza team.

Osotsi went ahead to ask for electoral justice saying that the voters’ decisions must be respected.

He faulted the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairman Wafula Chebukati for going against the will of the people.

“It cannot be always that when Kenyans demonstrate their democratic right by voting, some few individuals like Chebukati ends up deciding for them who to be their president and that’s why we as AZIMIO One Kenya we are going to seek for a solution constitutionally to tackle those who were involved in this malicious act,” he said.

He went ahead to call out the president elect for going against the law by accepting  other political parties from AZIMIO One Kenya  to join Kenya Kwanza saying that he is manipulating them with money to join him and so risking losing  their seats according to the political parties act that says that they are not supposed to do so.

“I want to tell the deputy president to slow down, he is yet to be the president and he might not be because I believe that the Supreme Court is going to nullify it. We have enough evidence to show that the tallying process was corrupt and so where we stand as a country, we are yet to know who the president is,” he said.

His sentiments were echoed by Edwin Sifuna who said that the decision now lies in the hands of the supreme court and as AZIMIO One Kenya, they have prepared adequately and they are sure that justice will prevail.

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Blow To Raila As UDM Elected Leaders Abandon Azimio For Kenya Kwanza

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya coalition party leader Raila Odinga has suffered a major setback after the United Democratic Movement (UDM) abandoned him for President-elect William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza outfit.

UDM party’s leadership on Thursday August 18, met the President-elect at the Deputy President’s official residence in Karen, Nairobi.

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The party has eight Members of National Assembly, two Governors and two Senators who were elected in the just concluded general election.

However, the Mandera Senator-elect Ali Roba-led party is still tied to Azimio-One Kenya coalition, legally.

“We salute the United Democratic Movement (UDM) leadership for abandoning Azimio La Umoja and joining Kenya Kwanza,” President-elect William Ruto tweeted.

The UDM party had joined Azimio in February this year, complicating Ruto’s chances taking control of the North-Eastern region.

However, UDM’s ditching Azimio for Kenya Kwanza has added to the growing list of the Members of the National Assembly from the Kenya Kwanza coalition.

With the Senate split 24-23 in favour of Kenya Kwanza, the battle for the control of the 349-member National Assembly, where Azimio boasts a 162-159 advantage, has boiled down to the 12 independent MPs, 10 of whom have already joined Kenya Kwanza.

Kenya Kwanza now controls the National Assembly with about 177 Members as at now.

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Raila Ahead As IEBC Announces Presidential Results From 69 Constituencies

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya coalition candidate Raila Odinga is leading the presidential race ahead of UDA’s William Ruto.

This is according to the official results announced by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) from 69 constituencies as at Saturday 1500hrs.

With over 26% of votes counted, Raila had 54% and Ruto had 45%. The results are being displayed on a large screen at the IEBC presidential tallying centre at the Bomas of Kenya.

Kenya took to the ballot on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 to elect new leaders both at the local and National level.

Raila and Ruto are in a tight race to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta who has finished his two-term limit.

Kenyans have been anxiously waiting for the announcement of the official presidential results. The process has, however, been slow since all the 34A and 34B forms have been subjected to a verification process before any announcement is made.

IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati who is also the presidential returning officer blamed party agents, who are allowed to scrutinise results forms before they are added to the final tally.

The media started tallying the provisional results after the vote on Tuesday evening which showed Raila and Ruto neck to neck in a tight race.

The tallying of the provisional results, however, stopped after the IEBC started receiving results from constituency level, with Webuye East constituency in Bungoma County having been the first one to submit the results.

The provisional results showed small margins between Raila and Ruto.

Azimio la Umoja on Saturday held an inaugural conference of inspiration, congratulations and challenge for all its elected members.

They stopped just short of saying the ‘sacred’ words reserved for the IEBC, the name of the next president of the Republic of Kenya.

The meeting at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre was  chaired by running mate Martha Karua who all but said Azimio-One-Kenya had won.

She said they had “the numbers” in Parliament and cited victories in numbers of governors and other seats won by the alliance and announced by the IEBC . 

Azimio has its own tallying centre, as does Ruto, UDA flagbearer and Kenya Kwanza leader.

Participants wore Azimio blue as an ecstatic crowd gathered outside KICC. 

The tallying of the presidential results is ongoing at the Bomas of Kenya in Nairobi with the IEBC required to declare the winner before Tuesday, August 16, 2022.

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Nabukwesi Refutes Claims Linking Him to Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza

by Pauline Waswa
written by Pauline Waswa

Ambassador Simon Nabukwesi, the permanent Secretary, state Department for University education and research has rubbished the claims linking him to the Kenya Kwanza coalition.

In a statement that was made by Rogers Simiyu, the Kimilili sub-county youth chairman, he said that Nabukwesi is not in any way engaged in Kenya Kwanza politics and people should stop spreading what he termed as fake news.

“We appreciate that we are in the campaign period and everyone wishes to be endorsed or supported but we take offence because the PS has endorsed the AZIMIO One Kenya and no one else, ”he said.

He went ahead to ask the residents of Bungoma to treat the propaganda being peddled by our mongers with the contempt that it deserves.

Rogers said that it is a malicious attack aimed at disorienting the PS from discharging the duties the hat he was mandated by the President to the people of Bungoma and Kenya at large.

“I have spoken to Amb. Nabukwesi and he has reaffirmed his commitment to President Uhuru Kenyatta and focused on what he was sent to do and so many empty talks should be ignored,” he insisted.

He noted that Amb. Nabukwesi is focused on ensuring quality education for the Kenyan child.

He called upon the parents and guardians who are yet to take their children to school to do so, saying that it will help in future when opportunities arise instead of being misused or spreading propaganda, causing chaos and destruction by politicians.

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Ruto Finally Unveils His Running Mate After 17-Hour Crisis Meeting

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party leader Deputy President William Ruto who is Kenya Kwanza alliance presidential flag bearer has finally unveiled his running mate choice.

This is after the DP and his allies convened a meeting at his official Karen residence on Saturday, May 14, 2022, which lasted 17 hours.

Addressing the press on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at his Karen residence, Ruto said that after the successful meeting, they agreed to settle on Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua.

Gachagua's Demands & Intrigues Delaying Ruto Running Mate Naming - Kenyans.co.ke

Ruto thanked Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, his Kandara counterpart Alice Wahome and speaker Justin Muturi, and Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru whom Ruto said missed the running post by a whiskerfor making it to the final shortlist, saying that they will work together to strengthen his government.

Kithure Kindiki was in the runners up position.

The meeting had on Saturday failed to reach an agreement on who was best suited to become Dr. Ruto’s running mate choice, between Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua and Tharaka Nithi Senator Kithure Kindiki.

Ruto’s presidential secretariat spokesperson Hussein Mohamed addressed the media from Ruto’s Karen residence at midnight and assured members of the press that the running mate choice will be unveiled on Sunday May 15, 2022.

Ruto was set to unveil its running mate Saturday, ended holding a crisis meeting with his top strategists until midnight, with journalists waiting outside at his Karen official residence.

Gachagua or Kindiki: Ruto to unveil running mate

He had been expected to make the announcement at 11am, but it was later changed to 1pm, 3pm. But it did not happen.

Sources indicate that Ruto was all set to name Tharaka Nithi Senator Kithure Kindiki as his running mate until Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua insisted it must be him.

In Mt Kenya, supporters of Gachagua in Mathira held demonstrations in town insisting that he must be named to deputise Ruto in the presidential election set for August 9.

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Drama In Othaya As Mourner Runs Towards Podium As DP Ruto Spoke, Stopped And Whisked Away By Security (Video)

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

There was drama in Othaya during the funeral service of the late third President of Kenya Emilio Mwai Kibaki when a mourner tried to run towards the podium while Deputy President William Ruto was giving his speech.

A video that has since gone viral shows a woman running from where the mourners had been seated at a tent trying to make her way to the podium.

However, she was stopped by the security and whisked away before she could make her way to the podium where DP Ruto was standing.

At the time, the second in command had paused his speech to acknowledge leaders who were present at the event but had not received a chance to address the mourners.

This is not however the first drama to be witnessed at Kibaki’s funeral.

The man who caused drama outside Parliament buildings on Tuesday claiming to be the late President Mwai Kibaki’s grandson on Friday begged to address the nation during the funeral service held at Nyayo Stadium.

It is not clear yet how Allan Makhana breached security and got to the podium as Archbishop Anthony Muheria made an announcement.

He could be heard whispering that he needed just two minutes to make ‘a few remarks’.

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MP Didmus Barasa Breaks Silence on Alleged Plot To Dump Ruto

by Pauline Waswa
written by Pauline Waswa

Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has rubbished claims that he is set to ditch Deputy President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for the ruling Jubilee party.

The lawmaker says he is still strongly behind Ruto and that he is determined to see him take over the government come 9th of August.

Addressing his constituents in Kibingei ward at Khwiroro market, Barasa said that he indeed had a talk with the Jubilee party members but he has not declared to have moved from the United Democratic Party(UDA) terming it as propaganda.

“I met with the Jubilee party members and because of my good work, they asked me to join and work with them, just before I make a decision, they have already started walking around propagating lies that I have ditched UDA,I want to tell them that I am strongly behind William Ruto, ”he said.

This comes after an MP and MCAs allied to Ruto in western region decamped from the party led by the former UDA chairman John Waluke and joined the Jubilee party who’s leader is president Uhuru Kenyatta.

Barasa went further to urge the residents to bank their trust in him and his party boss William Ruto saying that with him, the country will be able to revive the ailing economy making sure that every Kenyan gets a sustainable living.

“The current government doesn’t care about the hustling Kenyans and that’s why I am asking you to vote in the leaders who can relate to the problems that common people go through, ”he said.

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Major Boost For Ruto As 30 Elected Kiambu MCAs Ditch Jubilee For UDA

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Deputy President William Ruto has been handed a major boost in his quest to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta in the upcoming August general elections.

This is after 30 elected Members of Kiambu County Assembly ditched President Kenyatta’s Jubilee party for his United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

Ruto through his official social media handles on Saturday March 12, 2022 said that the 30 MCAs believe that there should be a new paradigm shift to build Kenya’s economy from the bottom.

“The Kenya Kwanza team is growing bigger each day. 30 elected MCAs from Kiambu County have quit Jubilee and joined UDA. They believe that there should be a new paradigm shift to build our economy from the bottom. Karibuni Hustler Nation!” Ruto tweeted.

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Last month, DP Ruto welcomed defectors to the United Democratic Alliance party.

Laikipia County Governor Joshua Irungu was among the leaders who officially joined the UDA.

Irungu is seeking to recapture the governor seat on a UDA Party ticket.

Other aspirants who joined UDA were Hon Joseph Gitari (Kirinyaga Central), John Ololtuaa (Kilgoris Constituency) and Josephine Koisabba (Narok County Women Representative).

Other aspirants who joined UDA were Hon Joseph Gitari (Kirinyaga Central), John Ololtuaa (Kilgoris Constituency) and Josephine Koisabba (Narok County Women Representative).

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