Tonny Ndungu

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Naivasha gears up for Ngemi 4.0 as cultural festival draws national attention

1 week ago | citizen.digital | Tonny Ndungu

By Tonny Ndungu Published on: May 25, 2025 08:50 (EAT) All roads will lead to Naivasha on May 31 and June 1 as the fourth edition of Ngemi—a fast-rising cultural extravaganza rooted in Kikuyu heritage—makes its much-anticipated return. The two-day celebration kicks off at The Garden, Moi South Lake Rd, on Day 1 and continues at Captain James Camp on Day 2, promising an immersive experience of music, art, storytelling, and culinary delights.
Gachagua to Ruto: Stop using proxies to attack former President Uhuru

1 month ago | citizen.digital | Tonny Ndungu

By Tonny Ndungu Published on: May 04, 2025 05:01 (EAT) During a thanksgiving service at his Wamunyoro home in Nyeri County, Gachagua accused key members of Ruto's inner circle, including State House operative Farouk Kibet and National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah, of being used to attack Kenyatta.
Four suspects with ties to 'Mjahidin' gang arrested in MP Were’s murder

1 month ago | citizen.digital | Tonny Ndungu

By Tonny Ndungu Published on: May 04, 2025 03:48 (EAT) The National Police Service (NPS) has confirmed the arrest of four people believed to be directly involved in the fatal shooting of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong'ondo Were. According to a media statement released on Sunday, the arrests were made after investigators analyzed key leads. The suspects were reportedly placed at the crime scene, which has helped authorities strengthen their case as they investigate the murder's motive.
Gachagua assembles political ‘Avengers’ to stop Ruto’s 2027 re-lection

1 month ago | citizen.digital | Tonny Ndungu

By Tonny Ndungu Published on: April 29, 2025 12:43 (EAT) Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua appears to be stepping into a Nick Fury-style role in Kenyan politics, assembling a coalition that mirrors the Avengers — not to save the world, but to stop President William Ruto from securing a second term in 2027.
Gachagua: I funded Ruto’s campaign heavily, never asked for Ksh.10B

2 months ago | citizen.digital | Tonny Ndungu

By Tonny Ndungu Published on: April 07, 2025 08:26 (EAT) Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed allegations that he demanded Ksh.10 billion from President William Ruto following the 2022 General Election to coordinate political activities in the Mt. Kenya region. During a televised interview with KTN News on Monday, Gachagua described the allegations as baseless and a deliberate attempt to tarnish his reputation, particularly in his Central Kenya stronghold.
'He is lying!' Muturi disputes Ruto’s claims on his Cabinet exit

2 months ago | citizen.digital | Tonny Ndungu

By Tonny Ndungu Published on: April 02, 2025 02:08 (EAT) Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has refuted claims that his dismissal was due to poor performance or absenteeism from Cabinet meetings. Instead, he asserts that his removal was linked to his vocal stance on extrajudicial killings and abductions, issues that he claims have beleaguered President William Ruto’s administration.
Gachagua asked for Ksh.10B to ‘fix’ Mt. Kenya politics - Ruto

2 months ago | citizen.digital | Tonny Ndungu

By Tonny Ndungu Published on: March 31, 2025 08:54 (EAT) President William Ruto has shed light on the events that led to the impeachment of his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, claiming that the fallout stemmed from internal conflicts within the Kenya Kwanza coalition.
'I built the road to your doorstep' Ruto blasts Gachagua ahead of Mt. Kenya tour

2 months ago | citizen.digital | Tonny Ndungu

By Tonny Ndungu Published on: March 31, 2025 08:23 (EAT) During a roundtable interview with vernacular stations from the region on Monday, the President expressed confidence in his long-standing relationship with Mt. Kenya residents, despite recent political turmoil caused by the removal of his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua. President William Ruto has dismissed concerns over political tensions ahead of his scheduled tour of the Mt. Kenya region, which begins on Tuesday.
CJNG artel: The murderous mexico crime syndicate that was running a meth lab in Kenya

2 months ago | citizen.digital | Tonny Ndungu

By Tonny Ndungu Published on: March 19, 2025 11:26 (EAT) In a twist that seems straight out of the Breaking Bad storyline, the United States government has confirmed that the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), one of Mexico’s most dangerous criminal organizations, was operating a large-scale methamphetamine production lab in Kenya. This is the cartel's first confirmed presence in East Africa, indicating a troubling expansion of its global operations according to a new report.
State sinks Ksh.104.8B into SHA system it neither owns nor controls - Auditor General

Mar 3, 2025 | citizen.digital | Tonny Ndungu

By Tonny Ndungu Published on: March 03, 2025 05:36 (EAT) The Kenyan government's ambitious Kshs 104.8 billion Social Health Authority (SHA) has faced intense scrutiny after Auditor General Nancy Gathungu revealed that, despite massive public investment, the state neither owns nor controls the system.