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Behind Closed Doors: Gachagua's Political Party Acquisition Story.  Welcome to the latest Kenya news, Kenya politics and more analyzed by veteran Kumekucha Chris for the real inside story; Rigathi Gachagua the Deputy President has just purchased a political party, according to sources. But there is a much deeper story here and quite twist that will leave you breathless when you hear this story to its' shell-shocking conclusion. --- The foundations of the Turkwell Gorge Hydro Electric Dam Project were laid in 1986 and finished by French organization Spie Batignolles in 1991.  The development of the dam is one of the biggest scandals in Kenya's energy sector. Experts warned early that there was not enough water in the seasonal rivers in the area to sustain the project and that trying to "force through" the project would result in serious environmental issues over time, including degradation. But powerful characters in Moi's government soldiered on with big pay o

Decoding Echesa's Strategy: Why Blame Ruto's Henchman Now?  Unknown to most, it all started with a Ruto meeting at the house of Kakamega governor Ferdinand Barasa. It was swiftly followed by serious woes of long time UDA supporter Rashid Echesa. And it ended with some unexpected and very bad consequences for the UDA party as Ruto henchman Farouk Kibet was exposed by his own UDA's Echesa. Serious political drama, even more serious consequences loading... --- Mboya enthusiastically took part in finishing his political rival Jaramogi Oginga Odinga. Not realizing that as long as Jaramogi remained in play in Kenyan politics, Mboya was safe. Safe because Jomo Kenyata cronies would have to deal with Jaramogi and then deal with Mboya. And besides they needed Mboya to help them tame Jaramogi politically.  But when Mboya had very successfully and clinically taken care of Jaramogi, poor Mboya did not realize that now he had exposed himself. He was the only threat left standing and the

Why the "revolution" in Senegal will also happen in Kenya Why are there so many uncanny similarities just now between Kenya politics and Senegalese politics? Ousmane Sonko, a well-known rebel leader in this West African country, has also been through a lot to fight for the people for a long time. For the same reason, Raila Odinga is a lot like that guy right here in Kenya. Sonko was not allowed to run for president in the most recent election because the West has worked hard to stop him. He did, however, back Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who was in his own political party. That was enough for Faye to rise to power. Also, if polls were held today, all Raila would have to do is give Edwin Sifuna a nod and the ODM secretary general would easily win the presidency. However, this wonderful Senegalese fairy tale is not what it seems to be. Faye was taken into custody on April 14, 2023, and went to jail for 11 months. He wasn't set free until March 14, 2024, just 10 days befor