Tonny Ndungu

July 27, 2026 10:10 (EAT) • 20 hours ago

CS Ruku insists Mt. Kenya East shortchanged, justifies Push for Special Consideration

Appearing on Citizen TV's Monday Report, Ruku was responding to accusations from Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua's camp that he had been dispatched to split the mountain.

July 16, 2026 07:04 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Voting kicks off in high-stakes Ol Kalou By-Election

The exercise got off to a smooth start at Rurii Primary School, where officials reported no hitches, while steady queues formed early at Huruma Primary School and other centres across the constituency.

July 12, 2026 02:45 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

PS Omollo: Churches must remain sanctuaries of unity, not platforms for division

Speaking on Sunday during a church service at St. Pascal Catholic Church, Chiga, in Homa Bay County, Dr. Omollo urged religious leaders to safeguard the sanctity of places of worship by ensuring that church pulpits are used to promote peace, unity, truth and national cohesion rather than political i...

July 06, 2026 04:40 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

Murkomen accuses Gachagua of ethnic incitement, renews arrest threat

In a statement posted on his X account, Murkomen said Gachagua had once again labelled leaders from his backyard who do not subscribe to his brand of politics as "wasaliti," a Swahili term for traitors, arguing that the label amounts to a dog whistle historically used to profile and direct attacks a...

July 01, 2026 02:20 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

'Go pass sexuality laws': Ruto says external financing comes at a political price

Speaking on Tuesday during the celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of the African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) at State House, Nairobi, the President said dependence on foreign borrowing exposes countries to demands that may not align with their national priorities....

June 30, 2026 01:33 (EAT) • 4 weeks ago

Gachagua alleges state-led crackdown on media ahead of 2027 polls

Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, Gachagua claimed Kenya was witnessing an escalating pattern of intimidation against journalists, bloggers and independent media outlets, which he said mirrors trends in other East African countries.

June 25, 2026 08:10 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Gachagua accuses Murkomen of financing goons, warns of ICC consequences

Gachagua said Murkomen's remarks, in which the CS disclosed he had intelligence reports showing goons were being mobilised to commit crimes, had only deepened public suspicion about the government's role in planned violence.

June 24, 2026 10:31 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Matatu owners assure normal operations ahead of June 25 protests anniversary

In a statement, MOA Chairperson Albert Karakacha expressed solidarity with families and loved ones affected by the protests, while calling for justice, accountability and respect for the rule of law.

June 16, 2026 09:12 (EAT) • 1 month ago

NTSA boss Kondiwa: Forget graffiti, the real matatu problem is who's funding the sector

Speaking on Citizen TV's Monday Report Kondiwa said the authority is not preoccupied with the aesthetics of matatus, but rather with the financial and operational model underpinning the industry.

June 15, 2026 06:09 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Ruto heads to France for G7 summit to push for Africa investment, AI equity reforms

State House, in a statement on Monday, said President Ruto received a personal invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron, adding that the invite reflects Kenya's growing influence in global affairs and its role in advancing the interests of Africa and the Global South on the international sta...