Aloys Michael

Kenya

Senior Governance and Security Journalist at Kurunzi News

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Articles

Ruto, Raila pact under fire as tensions escalate

1 week ago | kurunzinews.com | Aloys Michael

The alliance, once hailed as a symbol of unity and national healing following the 2022 elections, now seems to be under strain. Critics argue that the agreement is causing more division, and political analysts suggest that it could either make or break both leaders, depending on how they navigate the mounting challenges. The tension was palpable today in Siaya, where Raila Odinga’s supporters gathered for the burial of his close aide.
Captain Ruto: Steering a ship without a compass - A government adrift in turmoil

1 week ago | kurunzinews.com | Aloys Michael

The state machinery, once thought to be a steady vessel guiding the nation forward, appears to be in chaos. As the country faces mounting economic challenges, internal political squabbles, and crumbling international relations, the handlers of President Ruto appear to be failing him on multiple fronts, steering the ship into rough waters. The question on everyone’s lips: is the government rudderless, or simply sinking?
Supporters sing 'We shall overcome' after Kizza Besigye is denied bail

1 week ago | kurunzinews.com | Aloys Michael

The supporters who eagerly awaited the ruling that would have seen the veteran leader secure his release through bail were left disappointed after presiding Judge Rosette Comfort Kania ruled otherwise. Soon after the judge finished reading the ruling, the supporters who had filled the courtroom burst into song, with Besigye and his co-accused joining in before they were escorted back to prison.
Echoes of war':State guillotine to silence Butere art

2 weeks ago | kurunzinews.com | Aloys Michael

The students, barely old enough to vote, are now facing the full force of a State machinery that appears more interested in crushing dissent than fostering critical thought. The play, which was scheduled to be performed at this year’s Kenya National Drama and Film Festival (KNDFF), explores the deep scars of political betrayal, bad governance, and war-time trauma in a fictional African state.
Ruto is the real commander of Sudan RSF-Gachagua

2 weeks ago | kurunzinews.com | Aloys Michael

Amid RSF’s ongoing war with Sudan’s army for the past two years, Gachagua claims Ruto has been conducting gold trade with Hemedti so that the RSF leader can acquire money to buy firearms for the paramilitary force. “The real commander of RSF is not Hemedti, it is William Ruto. The money from gold is being cleaned through Kenya to buy firearms,” Gachagua told KTN in a Monday night interview.
Ruto quiet return: UDA boss political woes deepens as critics buckle up

2 weeks ago | kurunzinews.com | Aloys Michael

The visit which aimed at consolidating the ruling party’s position and appeal to the electorate ahead of the 2027 elections, was met with lukewarm reactions, raising concerns among both political analysts and the general public. Despite the efforts by the United Democratic Alliance camp to woo citizens, many believe that the tour failed to deliver tangible outcomes, leading to broader questions about the administration’s effectiveness.
'Irredeemably corrupt': Muturi drops bombshell linking President Ruto to shady multi-billion deals

2 weeks ago | kurunzinews.com | Aloys Michael

Muturi also weighed in on the Arror and Kimwarer scandal, a project where the government secured a loan worth KSh 63 billion from an Italian Company, CMC di Ravenna, but there were discrepancies regarding the actual cost, quality of work and accountability.
Blink first:Muturi scoffs-off saying he won't be silenced after ouster

3 weeks ago | kurunzinews.com | Aloys Michael

Muturi, known for his fiery rhetoric, delivered a blistering speech in Nairobi on Tuesday, vowing to continue exposing what he described as the “abductions and killings” allegedly linked to Ruto’s administration. “I will not be cowed,” Muturi told members of the press . “They may have dismissed me, but my voice will not be silenced.
Counties slumped for breaches in employment laws

3 weeks ago | kurunzinews.com | Aloys Michael

In addition, the devolved units have been presiding over irregular staff recruitment, lack of an employee Appraisal System, irregular engagement of casual employees, non-compliance with the one-third basic salary rule and irregular extension of the probationary period. In a report tabled in the Senate by the County Public Accounts Committee chaired by Homa Bay lawmaker Moses Kajwang’,36 counties out of 47 were reported to have breached the law in having more than a 35% threshold of wage bill.
Ruto struggle: Security crisis, diplomacy at risk

3 weeks ago | kurunzinews.com | Aloys Michael

In recent weeks, the country has witnessed a series of attacks that have raised serious concerns over the effectiveness of security measures and the nation’s vulnerability to both internal and external threats. These incidents have not only prompted fears of deteriorating safety within the country but have also placed Kenya at the center of a growing diplomatic spate, which threatens to undermine its standing on the global stage.