Eastern
Kindiki pitches Sh39bn projects in Meru vote battle
Kindiki said Meru had been allocated Sh39 billion for development and construction projects, with Sh3.9 billion set aside for 21 kilometres of new roads in Meru town.
Meru
Politics
Broad-based leaders hit opposition as they campaign for Ruto
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki led the criticism of the opposition during a meeting with UDA polling centre officials at Kinoru Stadium in Meru.
Eastern
Mt Kenya East leaders unite behind Kindiki for 2032
The leaders from Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi and Isiolo said the region would remain within the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and work to retain the current administration before pursuing its own claim to the presidency.
Politics
Kindiki challenges rivals to match UDA grassroots machinery
Deputy President says the officials were not merely party representatives but the people responsible for carrying UDA’s message to voters at the most basic level of the political structure.
Exclusives
Naituli challenges push to split Mount Kenya into two political blocs
Speaking during a Radio Generation interview on Friday, Naituli described the proposed separation of Mount Kenya East and Mount Kenya West as a political project driven by leaders seeking relevance rather than a reflection of the region's social history
News
Kindiki: Eight industrial parks to open by December
Kindiki made the announcement on Wednesday after a high-level meeting in Karen aimed at addressing bottlenecks that had delayed the completion, commissioning and operationalisation of the parks.
Counties
KETRACO energises Nanyuki-Isiolo power line in major grid boost
The project comprises a 132kV single-circuit transmission line linking Nanyuki and Isiolo, a new 132kV substation in Isiolo and expansion works at the existing Nanyuki Substation.
2027 Election
Kindiki draws battle lines, warns opposition of tough 2027 fight
Kindiki said the government was now ready to challenge opposition leaders over claims he said had been made against the administration during the past four years.
News
NCIC summons Gachagua over alleged inflammatory remarks
Gachagua is required to appear in person at the commission's offices at Britam Towers in Upper Hill, Nairobi on August 27, 2026.
Politics
Njuri Ncheke backs Ruto-Kindiki ticket ahead of 2027
The declaration comes as political competition intensifies in the Mt Kenya region, with allies of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua pushing for fresh negotiations over the region’s preferred candidate for the deputy presidency ahead of the 2027 General Election.
News
Government raises wheat price to Sh5,100 per bag for 2026 season
The new producer price will apply at designated aggregation centres where the government has already begun the annual wheat mop-up exercise ahead of any wheat importation. The ministry explained that the arrangement demonstrates its commitment to prioritising locally produced grain and protecting Kenyan farmers before imported wheat enters the market
Corridors of Justice
Court freezes Imenti State Lodge project pending constitutional case
In its ruling, the court said allowing the project to continue before reaching a final decision could defeat the purpose of the petition if the challengers ultimately succeed.