Jirongo was an ‘archive’ of Kenya economic and political crimes that made him prime target of an assassin’s bullet
However, knowing his character and spirit, Cyrus Jirongo possessed credentials that qualified him for an assassin’s eye. This is partially illustrated in my few encounters and covert dealings with him as you will witness below. We met in 1993 but let us fast-forward to 1995.
Kenya’s ex-president Gachagua mocked after his party is trumped in Mt Kenya
The opposition loss has become the focal point of a fierce political exchange with Kenya Kwanza leaders asserting that Gachagua’s kingpinship in the region was a fallacy. UDA win has given Kenya Kwanza leaders bragging rights with Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku maintaining that Gachagua’s influence in the region had waned.
How President Ruto’s man accused of ethnic belligerence incenses voters in Malava with bottoms gyration ‘orders’
There are justifiable fears that the state is planning and is determined to get the seat at whatever cost. Deadly violence is anticipated if the state, which has deployed its machinery in the constituency interferes with the expected outcome.
Malava by-election: Sprint to finish line starts as focus turns to three: Busiega, Panyako and Ndakwa
While clan numeracy is expected to play a key role, lawyer Edgar Busiega, Seth Panyako and David Ndakwa are billed as frontrunners.
Why out of seven by-elections in Mbeere and Malava are eliciting the most state interest
A common denominator in either by-election is the strong presence of state and ruling party, United Democratic Alliance (UDA). The ruling party has mobilised state machinery at national and grassroots levels to stomp for the nominees, raising fears of possible rigging by the state where possible outcomes may appear to be tilting away from the ruling party.
Trans Nzoia Governor Natembeya pulls rag from under feet of PCS Mudavadi after endorsement by elders in Vihiga
The two political heavyweights face an acid test in Malava parliamentary by-election, where the governing United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is pitted against Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP). High-riding DCP candidate Edgar Busiega Mwanga has signalled he may flip the seat to the opposition.
Kenya politics: Farouk Kibet ‘advises’ Luhyia to get ready to succeed President Ruto in 2032 as DCP questions his academic credentials
During the fundraiser in Malava the president’s man made the declaration that the region should wait for their turn to succeed Ruto in 2032 and hailed the close relationship between Luhyia and Kalenjin people. The declaration was met with swift response by DCP and Democratic Alliance Party of Kenya (DAP).
Political tokenism: Ruto sets aside $16.3 million for electricity in Kakamega in desperate push for Malava votes
In the Malava by-election, UDA faces full-blooded competition from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachuagua’s DCP, Democratic Alliance Party of Kenya, Roots Party and a host of other parties that could easily wrest the seat from President Ruto column
Bribery or need? State creates three new districts in Malava, western Kenya, as by-elections test looms
Omollo called for the immediate operationalisation of the units that were gazetted a year ago but never actualised. He said the new units in Malava were part of the broader government’s initiative to establish 1,105 new administrative units during the 2024/2025 financial year.
DP Kindiki assures UDA potential candidates in Baringo County senatorial by-election of fair nomination
Prof Kithure Kindiki assured members of the party of a free and fair nomination when the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) shall announce the official election dates.
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