Kiambu Leaders Rally Behind Ruto, Vow to Prioritize Development Over Politics
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Kiambu Leaders Rally Behind Ruto, Vow to Prioritize Development Over Politics

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has assured President William Ruto that the county remains committed to focusing on big development projects over the ongoing politics of the Mt. Kenya region. The governor made the remarks on Sunday, August 10, 2025, while hosting President Ruto for a worship service at PCEA Joshua Matenjwa Church in Limuru Town. “In this county we have our agenda clear-cut. Unlike others, we decided to reduce the volume of politicking to zero so that we can have a conducive environment for meaningful work. That is the mood here. This is the criteria to know those working and those engaging in talks only,” he said. Wamatangi highlighted the county’s significant progress in healthcare, public service, and education. “Our county is now being tipped as the number one in many development facets, ranging from the building of ECDE...
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Zamfara: PDP mobilizers, 147 councillorship aspirants accuse Dauda Lawal abandoning them
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Zamfara: PDP mobilizers, 147 councillorship aspirants accuse Dauda Lawal abandoning them

Grassroots PDP members and 147 councillor aspirants from every ward in Zamfara state have accused the governor Dauda Lawal of “cold-blooded betrayal” and “politics of ingratitude”. Gathering in Gusau under the leadership of veteran party organiser Buhari Buba Mai Goro, the group issued what they called a “final warning” to the state’s chief executive. “We are not here to beg, we are here to warn,” Mai Goro said. “Without the council aspirants and ward mobilisers from all 147 wards, there would be no PDP government today.” He accused the governor of abandoning loyal party workers who risked their lives in violent, bandit-plagued areas and spent their own money to mobilise voters. “Today, we...
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No Politics of Sycophancy: Natembeya Sets Record Straight on Ruto & Raila
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No Politics of Sycophancy: Natembeya Sets Record Straight on Ruto & Raila

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has spoken about his political relationship with President William Ruto and former Premier Raila Odinga. During an interview with a local television station on Monday, August 11, 2025, Natembeya explained that he doesn’t feel the need to have a personal connection with the president. The former county commissioner argued that the belief politicians must maintain close ties with the executive to secure development is misguided. “Our relationship with Ruto is that he is the president and I am a governor. That is the relation. He is in the national government, and I am in the county government,” he bluntly stated. Natembeya stressed that the connection between county and national governments is defined by the constitution. “He is the president of Kenya, and I don’t have another president. I don’t know why people want to...
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2027: More governors expected to join APC – Sule
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2027: More governors expected to join APC – Sule

Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, has stated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) anticipates more governors from opposition parties, refuting reports of witch-hunting against the ruling party. While appearing on Channels Television’s ‘Sunday Politics’, Sule disclosed that the APC is planning ahead of the 2027 elections in response to the coalition formed by leaders of the opposition. When asked if APC governors knew the implications of the new opposition coalition, Sule responded, “Yes, we have discussed. “And it is not something, actually, that I will disclose here. You know, as they are planning, we are planning. “We are in politics. We’re not just sitting down watching them plan. So...
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