Riggy G Rises from the Ashes Gachagua Launches His Own Party, Blasts “Liar Number One” Nairobi, May 15 — In a dramatic political twist that sent shockwaves through the corridors of power, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua roared back into the spotlight on Thursday with the flamboyant unveiling of his brand-new outfit — the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). The glittering launch event, held at the party’s swanky headquarters in Lavington, was nothing short of a political red carpet affair, drawing in a curious mix of fallen giants and loyal foot soldiers. Among the notables were former Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi, ex-Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala, Kiambu’s firebrand Senator Karungo…
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Mob Justice Token Thieves Busted and Beaten by Angry Residents in Kerugoya Kerugoya, Kenya – Two daring criminals who thought they could mess with the power supply paid the price—with fists and fury Kelvin Muthie Githinji and Hezekiah Karimi were caught red-handed tampering with Kenya Power meters in Kianjogu village, and what followed was nothing short of a mob-style showdown. Furious residents pounced on the pair, delivering a vicious beating before police swooped in to save them from the crowd’s wrath. The duo, accused of stealing tokens and disconnecting electricity meters worth over Ksh. 40,000, were dragged to the Kerugoya Law Courts where they faced Principal Magistrate…
Mob Fury in Kirinyaga: Villagers Chase Nyumba Kumi Elders After Man Is Beaten to Death Over Grass Slasher Tension and anger have gripped Gathigiriri village in Kirinyaga County after a middle-aged man, known locally as Msanii, died under unclear circumstances. Villagers claim that Msanii was brutally beaten by Nyumba Kumi elders, who accused him of stealing a grass slasher worth only Ksh. 100. According to eyewitnesses, the elders accused the man of theft and took matters into their own hands instead of reporting the issue to the authorities. Peter Kinyua, a long-time resident of the area, said Msanii was tied with a local chain and…
High Court Orders Government to Appoint Nzau Musau and Lucy Minayo to Media Complaints Commission The High Court has ordered the Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy to officially appoint and publish the names of journalist Nzau Musau and lawyer Lucy Minayo as members of the Media Complaints Commission within 14 days. This comes after the two filed a legal challenge, arguing that although they were shortlisted and interviewed for the positions, they were unfairly left out of the final appointments. Justice Bahati Mwamuye, who presided over the case, agreed with them and ruled that their exclusion…
Kindiki Blasts Hired Goons as Chaos Erupts at Gachagua’s Party Launch in Lavington Shootout Drama Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has strongly spoken out against the violence that broke out during the official launch of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s new political party. He urged leaders and their supporters to embrace peaceful and respectful politics. Kindiki criticized those who use force and intimidation to settle political disagreements. His remarks came shortly after a group of alleged thugs tried to disrupt Gachagua’s event in Lavington, Nairobi, on Thursday, May 15. In his statement, Kindiki warned that violence, hate speech, and divisive politics…
“NO ONE CAN TOUCH RUTO!” – MP NYAMITA TEARS INTO GACHAGUA, KARUA, AND WAMALWA IN BRUTAL TV CLASH Uriri Member of Parliament Mark Nyamita has dismissed talks of President William Ruto being a one-term leader, saying no serious political force exists that can unseat him in the 2027 General Election. Speaking on Citizen TV’s DayBreak show during a live panel discussion, Nyamita said those predicting President Ruto’s early exit from office are misinformed. He noted that while a few opposition leaders have joined hands to form a coalition against the president, they still lack the strength, influence, and unity needed…
Why Man Wants Parliament to Trim Ruto’s Powers A concerned citizen has filed a petition with the Senate, urging lawmakers to change the Constitution to fix what he sees as legal loopholes in how a Deputy President is removed and replaced. In the petition, dated Tuesday, May 13, the petitioner argued that if an impeached Deputy President goes to court to challenge their removal, the President should not be allowed to appoint someone new until the case is resolved. He explained that Parliament should pass a law stopping the President from naming a replacement before the court gives a final…
Gachagua Strikes Back- Ex-DP Storms Back With New Party, DCP — Promises to “Listen to Kenyans” Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has officially launched his new political party, the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). Speaking during the party’s unveiling at its headquarters in Lavington, Nairobi, Gachagua revealed that he has spent the past six months consulting from his home, planning the party’s direction and goals. He explained that the new party was born out of a strong desire to offer better leadership to Kenyans and help solve long-standing issues caused by bad governance. “Kenyans have spoken loudly. They want a party that gives power back to the…
Why Money Collected From Tourists Was Banked in Swiss Accounts – Gov’t The Kenyan government has responded to a news report that claimed billions of shillings collected from foreign visitors were sent to Swiss accounts in a suspicious way. On Monday, April 14, Daily Nation published a report alleging that Ksh6.5 billion collected from the Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) programme was moved to a Swiss bank. The report compared this situation to the well-known 2014 Eurobond scandal. However, the Government Spokesperson, Isaac Mwaura, issued a statement on the same day to explain what happened. “There was a piloting phase for…
Hanna Cheptumo Says Her Family Is Worth Ksh.420 Million During Cabinet Vetting NAIROBI, Kenya – April 14, 2025 Hanna Cheptumo, the nominee for Gender Cabinet Secretary, has revealed that her family’s wealth is estimated at Ksh.420 million. Speaking to Members of Parliament on Monday during her vetting at Parliament buildings in Nairobi, Cheptumo said the wealth includes real estate and other properties. “Our family net worth is about Ksh.420,049,000. We own a house in Karen worth Ksh.100 million and another house in Nakuru valued at Ksh.15 million. There are many more assets,” she said. Widow of Late Senator William Cheptumo…