24 m. ago “Ruto is Selling Everything that is Working”: Gachagua Uses Cow Metaphor to Criticize Safaricom Sale

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has sharply criticized President William Ruto for selling off key national assets, including Safaricom, without involving the public. Speaking on Sunday, December 7, 2025, during a church service at Christian Dominion Ministries in Kasarani, Nairobi, Gachagua warned that Kenya is losing vital institutions that have historically driven the economy. He argued that the government’s decision to sell Safaricom shares undervalues one of the country’s most profitable enterprises. “The country is being sold every day. Safaricom has been one of the greatest revenue generators for our country, about Ksh18B to Ksh20B every year. Sasa share moja The post “Ruto is Selling Everything that is Working”: Gachagua Uses Cow Metaphor to Criticize Safaricom Sale appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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28 m. ago Gachagua to ODM: “You Don’t Have to Sit With Me, Sit With Kalonzo”

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has doubled down on his commitment to a united Opposition, vowing that the United Opposition coalition will field a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. Gachagua made the declaration on Sunday during a church service at Christ Dominion Ministries in Kasarani, Nairobi, where he accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of plotting to divide the Opposition. He maintained that the alleged schemes had collapsed. “I want to assure you that we are steadfast and will remain united in the Opposition. We will liberate this country together,” he said. Claims The post Gachagua to ODM: “You Don’t Have to Sit With Me, Sit With Kalonzo” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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7 h. ago Western Kenya gears for political shift as Khalwale leaves Ruto camp

Western Kenya gears for political shift as Khalwale leaves Ruto camp  standardmedia.co.ke

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26 h. ago MWAMISI: Ruto’s US visit deepens Kenya’s role in global peace and power

MWAMISI: Ruto’s US visit deepens Kenya’s role in global peace and power  the-star.co.ke

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39 h. ago 𝐊𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐮’𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝟓.𝟖 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝟗𝟎 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Kisumu is set for a major housing shake

𝐊𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐮’𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝟓.𝟖 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝟗𝟎 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Kisumu is set for a major housing shake-up as the Sh5.8 billion Lumumba Affordable Housing Project, one of the largest in the Nyanza region nears completion,  facebook.com

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39 h. ago President Ruto revokes Basil Criticos’ appointment as KenTrade Chairperson

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 — President William Ruto has revoked the appointment of former Taita Taveta MP Basil Criticos as Chairperson of the Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade), ending his two-year tenure at the helm of the state agency. The decision was announced through a Gazette Notice dated December 5, 2025, which also removed board […] The post President Ruto revokes Basil Criticos’ appointment as KenTrade Chairperson appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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40 h. ago Kenya Sells $1.6bn Safaricom Stake, Hands Vodacom Control as Ruto Hunts Cash to Ease Fiscal Strain

Kenya Sells $1.6bn Safaricom Stake, Hands Vodacom Control as Ruto Hunts Cash to Ease Fiscal Strain  Tekedia

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43 h. ago Ruto hails Washington engagement with Trump as watershed moment

President William Ruto described his Washington talks with US President Donald Trump as a watershed moment. The visit secured a historic $1.6bn Kenya–US Health Cooperation Framework boosting healthcare, investment, and security collaboration.

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43 h. ago Kenya Hails Watershed Moment in Relations With Washington After Ruto–Trump Talks

Kenya Hails Watershed Moment in Relations With Washington After Ruto–Trump Talks  Nilepost News

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43 h. ago The Lumumba Affordable Housing Project: Transforming the Skyline of Kisumu City

KISUMU, Kenya Dec 6 – It’s lunch hour, the over 1200 workers at Lumumba Affordable Housing Project gather outside for a quick lunch. There are over 10 serving points maned by different ‘Mathe wa Food’ as the workers fondly refer to them. This is replicated everyday as the Project gathers momentum towards its completion slated […] The post The Lumumba Affordable Housing Project: Transforming the Skyline of Kisumu City appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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58 h. ago Wetin dey inside di US health aid deal William Ruto secure afta US end foreign aids

Wetin dey inside di US health aid deal William Ruto secure afta US end foreign aids  BBC

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62 h. ago Why Kenya wants China to loosen deposit rule on SGR escrow account

Why Kenya wants China to loosen deposit rule on SGR escrow account  Business Daily

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63 h. ago Grassroots Trust Launches Cultural Revival and ICT Empowerment Drive in Kisumu

The initiative will culminate in a public event scheduled for Saturday, December 6, in Kisumu.

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64 h. ago Kenyan newspapers review: ODM top officials boycott William Ruto's State House meeting

Kenyan newspapers review: ODM top officials boycott William Ruto's State House meeting  MSN

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65 h. ago After DRC, Kenya’s President Ruto Pleads for Trump Intervention in Sudan Crisis as Well

After DRC, Kenya’s President Ruto Pleads for Trump Intervention in Sudan Crisis as Well  KT PRESS -

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65 h. ago Ruto Secures KSh 200 Billion Direct U.S. Health Deal for Kenya

Ruto Secures KSh 200 Billion Direct U.S. Health Deal for Kenya  Dawan Africa

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65 h. ago Kenya's William Ruto secures US health aid in first deal under Trump administration

Kenya's William Ruto secures US health aid in first deal under Trump administration  BBC

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68 h. ago Kenya: Ruto Says Proposed Agoa Extension Critical for Trade Stability

Kenya: Ruto Says Proposed Agoa Extension Critical for Trade Stability  allAfrica.com

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68 h. ago Kenya's Safarilink to debut int'l Kisumu ops; drops ATR plan

Kenya's Safarilink to debut int'l Kisumu ops; drops ATR plan  ch-aviation

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69 h. ago Ruto says proposed AGOA extension critical for trade stability

If passed, the extension would allow ongoing negotiations to continue without risking the gains made over AGOA’s two-decade history, while offering space to redesign the agreement for a rapidly changing global trade environment.

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