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16 Sep

Mt. Kenya Leadership Contest Heats Up as Waiguru Defends Region’s Qualified Leaders

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Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has affirmed that the Mt. Kenya region is not lacking in qualified leaders for national representation. Speaking in Mwea during the distribution of socio-economic empowerment items, Waiguru emphasized that leadership in the region is based on proven track records, not individual dominance. She also reiterated the region's support for President William Ruto's development agenda. The governor's remarks come amid rising political tension in the region, as 48 MPs from Mt. Kenya and the diaspora recently endorsed Interior CS Kithure Kindiki as their link to the Executive, sidelining Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. This development, seen as a…

21 Jul

Gachagua assures Kenyans that the future is bright

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Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has called on Kenyans to have confidence in the Ruto Administration as it tackles the challenges facing the nation. Gachagua also appealed to the youth, particularly the Gen Z, to be patriotic, and call off the peaceful protests they are advocating. The Deputy President reiterated that the activation has been infiltrated by people with criminal intent who have been looting shops and destroying property. "They should now halt the demonstrations and give the President and Government room to implement their grievances in a peaceful environment," he said. "As a country, let us not lose hope. There…

21 Jul

Gachagua visits ailing Gikuyu popular veteran musician Wanganangu

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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Sunday visited ailing veteran popular Gikuyu musician Paul Mutonga alias Wanganangu at his home in Muchatha village, Kiambaa, Kiambu county. The two have been friends since 1993 when Mr Gachagua was serving as a District Officer for Kiambaa. During the visit, the ailing 95-year-old music maestro known for his hit songs like 'Ndiari Rui Maithinga' and 'Mwendwa Lucy' performed several hits for the Deputy President and the other guests with an accordion and the famous One Man box guitar. The guests were also entertained by Mr Wanganangu's son, Wanganangu Junior -an upcoming artist- through the…

21 Jul

Kipkalya Kones: Real Dynamics of the Deep State and Its Influence on Kenya’s Political Landscape

Kipkalya Kones0 CommentsOpinionsKalonzo Musyoka, Kipkalya Kones, Raila Odinga, Rigathi Gachagua, Uhuru Kenyatta, William Ruto

What is usually referred to as the "deep state" is not really a group of people sitting in a dark place pulling national strings. Instead, it narrows down to the control of three key elements of state; money, guns and people. The state is in fact sustained and run by just those three elements. The guys who control the money, the folks who control the instruments of state violence and the people who have the people, make up the deep state. At election time, two of those often gang up to defeat the third, but soon after the elections, they…

17 Jul

President Ruto, his Deputy Gachagua pay glowing tribute to televangelist Kiuna

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President William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua on Wednesday paid a glowing tribute to the founder of the Jubilee Christian Church (JCC), Televangelist Bishop Allan Kiuna, who died last week after a long battle with Cancer. Mr Gachagua, who read the President's condolence message to the family and thousands of mourners in Thindigua, Kiambu county, during the burial, also highlighted Government's plan to introduce a State-funded health insurance scheme for Kenyans suffering from chronic diseases like Cancer. He added that the Government is investing in medical equipment to help in early Cancer diagnosis for management. "Cancer is devastating to…

07 Jul

DP cautions Government officers against sabotaging war on illicit brews

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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has cautioned National Government Administration Officers against sabotaging and politicising the fight on sale and consumption of illicit brews, drugs and substance abuse. Urging the officers to disallow reopening of illegal bars that were closed down for violating Alcoholic Drinks and Control Regulations, Mr Gachagua said the move amounts to undermining President William Ruto and Kenyans. This, he emphasised, is because in March this year, the Cabinet ratified enforcement measures to tackle the problem of illicit alcohol and drug abuse in the country. Arising from the Cabinet decision, illegal liquor joints and alcohol manufacturers were closed…

07 Jul

DP Gachagua praises President Ruto over X-Space engagement with Gen-Z

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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Saturday evening praised President William Ruto for engaging and fielding questions from young Kenyans, Generation Z, through audio conversation on X-Spaces. Speaking in Nyeri town, the Deputy President lauded the young people for seeking to have a conversation with the President virtually, adding that this marked a turning point in public engagement towards good governance. "The young people did well to speak and this a new beginning for our country- that everybody matters. Every Kenyan has something to contribute to the wellbeing of our nation, including the young people. In fact, they know more than…

04 Jul

Cabinet Briefed on the Security Situation in Kenya

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The Cabinet met today and was briefed on the security situation in the country following days of riots. The meeting at State House Nairobi, which was chaired by President William Ruto, was informed that though the riots started as a protest against the tax measures proposed in the Finance Bill 2024, they were infiltrated, hijacked and taken over by criminal and opportunistic political forces. The two groups have in the past two weeks reigned terror on the people of Kenya in the cities, towns and other urban areas, occassioning loss of life, destruction of National and County governments’ buildings, infrastructure,…

03 Jul

DP Gachagua asks youth to call off protests

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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked young people to call off planned peaceful protests to guard against infiltration by criminals whose mission is to cause mayhem in the country. The Deputy President said cessation of the protests will give room to security officers to crackdown on and deal firmly with criminals who Tuesday meted violence on other Kenyans, besides looting and destroying property. Speaking in Mirera village, in Laikipia County, Mr Gachagua appealed to young people to call off the protests given that President William Ruto has acceded to their demands and dropped the Finance Bill 2024. He said it…

02 Jul

Gachagua To Visit China to Boost Agro-produce Trade

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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua hosts the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Kenya, Zhou Pingjian, at his official residence in Karen, Nairobi. The courtesy call served as a pivotal preparation ahead of the Deputy President's upcoming visit to China, where discussions will focus on promoting Kenyan agroproduce, notably Coffee, Tea, and Avocado. Kenya and China share a longstanding relationship built on mutual trust and cooperation, particularly in trade and development. The meeting underscored the commitment to enhancing these ties, with a specific emphasis on expanding trade and investment opportunities between the two nations. During the discussions, both parties…