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1 week ago | nation.africa | Pius Maundu |Justus Ochieng'

In what appeared as a veiled political ambush, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua stole the thunder from Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s high-profile gathering in Tseikuru, Kitui County, on Thursday. Turning what was billed as a moment to consolidate his grip on the opposition into a debate about Ukambani’s loyalty and voter numbers, Mr Gachagua issued a subtle ultimatum on Mr Musyoka’s deliverables for the opposition to kick out President William Ruto from power.

1 week ago | nation.africa | Pius Maundu |Kitavi Mutua

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua now says the Kamba community will be to blame if President William Ruto is re-elected in the 2027 General Election. Addressing supporters of Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka at his rural home in Muuna Village, Kitui County, Mr Gachagua appeared to suggest that supporters of the former vice president were the weakest link in the opposition’s quest to make Dr Ruto a one-term president.

1 week ago | nation.africa | Pius Maundu

A fresh grave greets visitors at Veronica Mutua’s homestead on the edges of Kathyaka town in Makueni County. The heap of earth forms a poignant reminder of Baby Sarah Mutheu, the family’s last-born who succumbed to traditional gum cutting complications three months ago.  “Sarah was a dear one because she carried my mother’s name,” Veronica tells Health Nation. As the rest of the world celebrated Valentine’s Day on February 14, Baby Sarah’s death plunged the family into mourning.

1 week ago | nation.africa | Pius Maundu

What you need to know:Under the insurance scheme dubbed ‘Kivutha Card’, a nuclear family enjoyed free healthcare services for a year after paying only Sh500. Those enrolled in the scheme, which was launched in 2016, enjoyed 10 days of free mortuary services. Facing intense public backlash amid hitches in the roll out of SHA, Governor Kilonzo has now announced plans to revive ‘Kivutha Card’.

1 week ago | nation.africa | Pius Maundu

The construction of a Mombasa-Nairobi Expressway is set to begin early next year, former United States ambassador to Kenya Kyle McCarter, who is at the centre of the ambitious Sh455 billion project, has announced. Usahihi Expressway Limited, the project developer, has inched closer to delivering the ambitious road project after completing the project feasibility study as Everstrong Capital, the United States based sponsor of the project, stepped up efforts to raise the required funds.