11 h. ago Oscar Sudi’s Sh145m 'empowerment' blitz rattles Ruto allies in Mt Kenya

Oscar Sudi’s Sh145m 'empowerment' blitz rattles Ruto allies in Mt Kenya  Daily Nation

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35 h. ago “Keep Off My Life”: Gachagua Tells Off Sudi Over Public Appearances With Wife Pastor Dorcas

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has strongly defended his decision to appear publicly with his wife, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, dismissing recent criticism as unwarranted and intrusive. While speaking at a church service in Kirinyaga on Sunday, Gachagua took aim at Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi, who had questioned why he frequently attends events with his wife. Gachagua made it clear that their relationship is a private matter and should not be politicized. “I am the one who married this wife of mine 35 years ago. What is the problem if I walk with her?” he posed. He reminded critics that during The post “Keep Off My Life”: Gachagua Tells Off Sudi Over Public Appearances With Wife Pastor Dorcas appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago “Your Heart is in Wamunyoro” – Tensions Rise in Ruto’s Camp as Sudi Slams Cherargei Over Murkomen Attacks

Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has taken a public swipe at Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei, intensifying internal tensions within the Kenya Kwanza camp just a day after a fiery Senate session involving Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen. The lash out follows Murkomen’s Wednesday grilling over the controversial death of social media influencer Albert Ojwang. Senator Cherargei, who has consistently criticized Murkomen’s leadership, renewed calls for the CS to resign, accusing him of failing to safeguard national security. Sudi quickly came to Murkomen’s defense. On Thursday, June 12, he posted on X (formerly Twitter), accusing Cherargei of disguising political attacks on President The post “Your Heart is in Wamunyoro” – Tensions Rise in Ruto’s Camp as Sudi Slams Cherargei Over Murkomen Attacks appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago Gachagua Fires Back at NCIC, Says Ruto Allies Go Unpunished on Hate Speech

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has pushed back against the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) for criticizing his recent remarks warning of possible unrest in the 2027 General Election. Gachagua’s legal team issued a statement on Monday defending his comments, arguing that his concerns about potential political chaos if the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) fails to conduct a credible poll are founded on historical precedent. “The political violence witnessed after the December 2007 General Election were triggered by the contested election results announced by the Electoral Commission of Kenya (ECK),” the statement read. The legal team argued that Gachagua’s statement is grounded in historical precedent and falls within The post Gachagua Fires Back at NCIC, Says Ruto Allies Go Unpunished on Hate Speech appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago MP Amisi questions Farouk Kibet’s rising political influence in Western Kenya

Amisi’s criticism comes amid heightened debate over Farouk Kibet’s political clout, particularly his role in crafting behind-the-scenes alliances that helped deliver Western Kenya votes to President Ruto in the 2022 General Election.

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4 w. ago Koech to US Senator: Ruto’s China Comments Misunderstood, Kenya Is Widening Global Alliances

Belgut Member of Parliament Nelson Koech has stepped in to defuse rising diplomatic tensions between Kenya and the United States following recent remarks by President William Ruto during a high-profile visit to China. President Ruto’s comments, which highlighted a growing strategic partnership between Kenya and China, triggered backlash from Idaho Senator Jim Risch, who called for a reassessment of Washington’s ties with Nairobi. On Monday, May 19, 2025, Koech—who chairs the National Assembly Committee on Defence, Intelligence, and Foreign Relations—released a statement addressed to Senator Risch, seeking to clarify Kenya’s position and ease concerns in Washington. He maintained that Kenya’s foreign policy stance remains rooted in mutual partnerships, not political The post Koech to US Senator: Ruto’s China Comments Misunderstood, Kenya Is Widening Global Alliances appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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