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Gachagua Stands Firm: ‘An MP or CS Can’t Supervise a Deputy President’

15Jun

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Gachagua Stands Firm: ‘An MP or CS Can’t Supervise a Deputy President’

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua addresses the crowd in Kagio town, Kirinyaga County, on June 15, 2024. IMAGE: DP Rigathi Gachagua /X In Summary: Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua firmly defends his role and loyalty to President William Ruto, rebuffing critics. Gachagua calls for unity and focus among leaders to support the President's agenda and avoid creating confusion. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has firmly reiterated his steadfast support for President William Ruto, dismissing critics who question his role and loyalty. Speaking on Saturday in Kutus, Kirinyaga County, at the Orphans Empowerment Programme, Gachagua underscored his comprehensive understanding of his responsibilities as the Deputy President and his commitment to fulfilling his constitutional ...

‘I Listen And Speak On Behalf Of The Ground,’ DP Gachagua Responds to Critics

14Jun

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‘I Listen And Speak On Behalf Of The Ground,’ DP Gachagua Responds to Critics

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. PHOTO/@rigathi/X In Summary: Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua defends his recent political views amid criticism from within the Kenya Kwanza coalition and the Central region. Gachagua emphasizes that his political stance reflects the needs and voices of his constituents, not his personal beliefs. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended his recent political views, which have sparked controversy among some leaders in the Kenya Kwanza coalition and the Central region. Speaking on Friday during the inauguration of new classrooms at Highway Manyatta Primary School in Ruai, Gachagua clarified that his shift in political views, especially concerning the Mt. Kenya leadership and the 'one man, one vote, one shilling' policy, is a res...

Kalonzo Appeals to International Community Over Finance Bill and 2024/2025 Budget

14Jun

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Kalonzo Appeals to International Community Over Finance Bill and 2024/2025 Budget

Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka addresses the crowd in Githunguri Constituency on April 24, 2024. (PHOTO: Kalonzo Musyoka) In Summary: Azimio La Umoja slams the government's proposed 2024/2025 budget as poorly prioritized Kalonzo Musyoka calls for international intervention and support from the Kenyan diaspora. On Friday, Azimio La Umoja, led by principal Kalonzo Musyoka, launched a scathing critique of the government’s proposed 2024/2025 budget, labeling it as seriously misaligned with the nation’s priorities. Kalonzo, also the leader of the Wiper party, urgently called on the international community to step in and address the contentious budget and Finance Bill. Addressing the media, Kalonzo urged Kenyans abroad to join in condemning the budget, arguing it neglects th...

Peter Salasya Reacts to 5,000 Calls After Kenyans Share MPs’ Numbers Demanding Rejection of Finance Bill 2024

13Jun

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Peter Salasya Reacts to 5,000 Calls After Kenyans Share MPs’ Numbers Demanding Rejection of Finance Bill 2024

Mumias East Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Salasya. PHOTO:Peter Salasya In Summary: Mumias East MP Peter Salasya received 5,000 calls urging him to reject the Finance Bill 2024. Salasya clarified that his vote alone wouldn't impact the outcome due to Kenya Kwanza's majority. On Thursday, June 13, Mumias East Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Salasya faced a deluge of phone calls from concerned Kenyans, prompting him to take a stance on the Finance Bill 2024. Salasya reported to the media that he had been inundated with 5,000 calls from citizens urging him to oppose the bill. This wave of calls was part of a coordinated online effort where the phone numbers of MPs were circulated, encouraging the public to reach out to their representatives and demand they vote aga...

Ichung’wah and Sudi Criticize DP Gachagua Over Viral Plane Boarding Photos

12Jun

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Ichung’wah and Sudi Criticize DP Gachagua Over Viral Plane Boarding Photos

DP. Rigathi Gachagua seen moments before boarding a commercial flight to Mombasa on June 12, 2024. PHOTO | Courtesy In Summary: Deputy President Gachagua faces backlash after photos of him boarding a commercial flight while carrying his luggage went viral on social media. Several leaders, including Ichung'wah and Sudi, criticize the move, labeling it a publicity stunt. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua became a target for political criticism on Tuesday evening after photos of him boarding a commercial Kenya Airways flight with his suitcase went viral online. The Deputy President was en route to the International Scientific Conference in Mombasa, but the move has been widely perceived as a needless publicity stunt. Several leaders quickly took to social media to...

Ex-MP Kirwa: Why the Deal Between Ruto and Gachagua is Over

10Jun

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Ex-MP Kirwa: Why the Deal Between Ruto and Gachagua is Over

President Ruto and Deputy Gachagua before Seoul trip on May 2, 2024. IMAGE: President Ruto/X In Summary: Former Cherangany MP Kipruto Arap Kirwa has questioned the state of the deal between President William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua, alleging it is over due to recent attacks on the Deputy President. Kirwa accused Ruto of going back on his earlier promise to protect Gachagua from attacks, indicating a potential breakdown in their partnership. According to former Cherangany Member of Parliament Kipruto Arap Kirwa, the deal between President William Ruto and his Deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, is over. In a recent interview with TV47, Kirwa delved into the reasons behind his claim, citing the recent attacks directed at the Deputy President as evidence of a breach of ...

Murkomen Rejects ‘One Man, One Shilling’ Revenue Sharing Formula Backed by Gachagua.

9Jun

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Murkomen Rejects ‘One Man, One Shilling’ Revenue Sharing Formula Backed by Gachagua.

Roads and Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen. IMAGE: KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN/X In Summary: Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen rejects the 'one man, one shilling' revenue sharing formula backed by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Murkomen argues the policy is divisive and could disintegrate national unity, while Gachagua defends it as ensuring fair distribution based on population and tax contributions. Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has voiced his opposition to the contentious 'one man, one vote, one shilling' policy advocated by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, joining a growing chorus of leaders from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party who have criticized the proposed formula. During a public gathering in Isiolo North on Satu...

DP Gachagua: “When Ruto Wanted Someone To Stand With Him, I Was There” – Urges Kenya Kwanza Unity

8Jun

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DP Gachagua: “When Ruto Wanted Someone To Stand With Him, I Was There” – Urges Kenya Kwanza Unity

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua addresses a fundraiser event for the Peace and Mercy Church of Africa at Kipkok Primary School in Sigowet-Soin Constituency on June 8, 2024, calling for unity among Kenya Kwanza leaders. IMAGE | COURTESY In Summary: Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on Kenya Kwanza leaders to abandon divisive politics and rally behind President William Ruto in delivering on development promises. Gachagua emphasized that with the Ruto administration barely two years in office, engaging in succession debates for 2032 is premature, disruptive, and unhelpful. In a stern address at Kipkok Primary School in Sigowet-Soin Constituency during a fundraiser, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua sent a resounding message to leaders within the Kenya Kwanza coali...

CS Kindiki Rejects ‘One Man, One Shilling’ Revenue Sharing Formula Backed by Gachagua, Odinga

8Jun

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CS Kindiki Rejects ‘One Man, One Shilling’ Revenue Sharing Formula Backed by Gachagua, Odinga

Contrasting Views: A composite image depicting Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki (left) and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua (right), who have expressed differing stances on the proposed "one man, one shilling" revenue sharing formula. IMAGE FILE | COURTESY In Summary: Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has strongly opposed the proposed "one man, one shilling" revenue sharing formula, labeling it unconstitutional and devoid of scientific or economic rationale. Kindiki argued that the approach could have severe implications for Kenya's future and undermine the constitutional ideals and values upon which the nation is founded. Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kithure Kindiki, has firmly rejected the controversial "one man, one shilling" revenue sharing fo...

Raila Decries Proposed Finance Bill 2024, Warns of Economic Catastrophe

7Jun

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Raila Decries Proposed Finance Bill 2024, Warns of Economic Catastrophe

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, leader of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition, speaks during a media address at the office of Prime Cabinet Secretary Dr. Musalia Mudavadi on June 5, 2024. (Photo | Courtesy) In Summary: Raila Odinga, leader of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition, has vehemently criticized the government's Finance Bill 2024 proposals. He cautioned that if implemented, the bill could precipitate an economic collapse, exacerbating the plight of low-income Kenyans. Raila Odinga, the opposition leader, has strongly condemned the Kenya Kwanza administration's Finance Bill 2024. In a statement released on Friday, Odinga described the proposed legislation as a regressive taxation scheme that disproportionately burdens the underprivileged. The form...