Mt Kenya East leaders rattle Gachagua with endorsement of Kindiki as kingpin
Leaders from the Mt Kenya East region have unanimously endorsed Interior Cabinet Secretary Prof Kithure Kindiki as their official spokesperson and the primary link between the region and the national executive. The endorsement comes at a time when the region is seeking to strengthen its influence within Kenya’s political landscape while also asserting its distinct […]
Mt Kenya East leaders break ranks with Mlima
Political leaders from Tharaka Nithi, Meru and Isiolo counties have announced a split from the larger Mt Kenya region political block to concentrate their energies on Mt Kenya East. Mt Kenya East is composed of Embu, Tharaka Nithi and Meru counties. The leaders who had attended the 6th Edition of the Ura Gate Cultural Festival […]
‘Let it not happen under your watch’ – Gachagua appeals to Ruto over resurgence of illicit brews in Mt Kenya
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has appealed to President William Ruto to help fight the resurgence of illicit brews in the Mt. Kenya region. Speaking on Sunday, July 14, 2024, during a church service attended by President Ruto at the African Independent Pentecostal Church of Africa (AIPCA) Ndogino, Ndaragwa, in Nyandarua County, Gachagua accused unnamed government […]
Mt Kenya leaders launch Haki Coalition to vouch for population-based revenue sharing formula
Mt Kenya leaders have launched a political coalition dubbed Haki Coalition aimed at vouching for the “one man, one vote, one shilling” revenue sharing formula. During the Limuru III meeting, the leaders present agreed to work towards uniting the region along the three thematic areas; which include political, social and economic. It was also agreed […]
Limuru III: Uhuru is our kingpin, Mt Kenya leaders insist
Political fireworks are lighting up in the Mt Kenya region, with a flex of muscles on who is who in the Central regional political arena. Speaking during the Limuru III conference, several leaders have called for unity in the region, which has seemingly been divided in the recent past. Some of the political players who spoke during […]
‘The differences we had are now in the past’ – Gachagua speaks on relationship with Uhuru
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is now hoping for a possible reconciliation with retired President Uhuru Kenyatta. Addressing attendees at the funeral of ex-Deputy Inspector General of Police, King’ori Mwangi, in Ndugamano village, Tetu constituency, Nyeri county on Saturday, Gachagua expressed his anticipation to connect with the former President who by then had left the funeral. […]
Forgive me for not meeting your expectations, I did my best – Uhuru
President Uhuru Kenyatta has implored Mt Kenya residents to forgive him if at all his regime performed below their expectations. Speaking during a live interview with radio and television stations that broadcast in Central Kenya dialects, the outgoing Head of State said that he did his best to deliver on his promises for the region. […]