Ndungu Gachane

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Ndungu Gachane

In the wake of President William Ruto’s latest reshuffle, which saw ODM leader Raila Odinga’s political allies gain more positions in his government, it is becoming increasingly clear how Ruto has been changing his colours to suit the moment. Like a chameleon, it is not just him changing his colour but making those who work with or under him perceive things his way.

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Ndungu Gachane

In the wake of President William Ruto’s latest reshuffle, which saw ODM leader Raila Odinga’s political acolytes make more gains in government, it is becoming clear he intends to keep changing to suit the moment. But it is not him changing. Rather, he is making those who work with or under him anticipate change all the time. They must always be prepared for redeployment, demotion or sacking. But the lucky ones may get promoted.

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Ndungu Gachane

Raila Odinga’s demands on the full implementation of the National Dialogue Committee (Nadco) report, which introduces the Leader of Opposition and the Prime Minister offices, may be a tall order, according to a joint report by the National Assembly and Senate. The report rejected the establishment of the PM office, stating it was not clear how the position would align with the presidential system of government and the functions of the office of the deputy president.

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Ndungu Gachane

When Cabinet Secretaries Mutahi Kagwe (Agriculture), Lee Kinyanjui (Trade) and William Kabogo (ICT) were sworn-in on January 17, they were expected to reclaim the rebellious Mt Kenya region for President Ruto, a task proving to be an uphill battle. Their appointment was described as a grand political chess move, with government apologists and bloggers claiming that President Ruto had “brokered a deal to completely paralyze the villager movement” led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

2 months ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Ndungu Gachane

The push for a Prime Minister's position to accommodate Azimio leader Raila Odinga is set to trigger new political alignments, potentially sidelining key allies of President William Ruto. There is a growing anxiety that the implementation of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) recommendation could shift the power dynamics diminishing the roles of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi in the government.