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Ruto tears into Gachagua over treatment of young politicians

Published on November 10, 2026

Source: KahawatunguBy Magati Obebo👁 4 views

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President William Ruto has likened former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to biblical King Herod, accusing him of intimidating and undermining young politicians instead of allowing them to rise through the ranks of leadership. In a fresh attack against his former deputy, President Ruto told the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader to stop fighting emerging politicians, saying the countryโ€ฆ

President William Ruto has likened former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to biblical King Herod, accusing him of intimidating and undermining young politicians instead of allowing them to rise through the ranks of leadership.

In a fresh attack against his former deputy, President Ruto told the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader to stop fighting emerging politicians, saying the country needed to nurture a new generation of leaders capable of taking over its leadership in the future.

The President said he would stand by young politicians as they build their political careers, warning veteran leaders against using their influence to frustrate those seeking to establish themselves in elective politics.

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Video: William Ruto nearly calls Fred Matiang'i "Mr. Yala" before retreating, laughing

Published on November 10, 2026

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President William Ruto nearly called former CS Fred Matiangโ€™i 'Mr. Yalaโ€™ during his Gusii tour, where he targeted opposition leaders and pledged a 2032 exit.

President William Ruto nearly called former CS Fred Matiangโ€™i 'Mr. Yalaโ€™ during his Gusii tour, where he targeted opposition leaders and pledged a 2032 exit.

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'Conman, mtu tapeli', Ruto tells Gachagua to stop tribal politics

Published on November 10, 2026

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The President said he will stand by young leaders as they build their political careers to take over leadership of the country in the near future. President William Ruto has told former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to stop undermining young leaders and politicians. The President said he will stand by young leaders as they build their political careers to takeโ€ฆ

The President said he will stand by young leaders as they build their political careers to take over leadership of the country in the near future.

President William Ruto has told former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to stop undermining young leaders and politicians.

The President said he will stand by young leaders as they build their political careers to take over leadership of the country in the near future.

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Ruto Likens Gachagua to Biblical Herod Over Attacks On Ndindi Nyoro, Young Leaders

Published on November 10, 2026

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has stepped up his political confrontation with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of intimidating emerging leaders and attempting to frustrate their political ambitions ahead of the 2027 General Election.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has stepped up his political confrontation with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of intimidating emerging leaders and attempting to frustrate their political ambitions ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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Bahati clashes with Oga Obinna during heated interview: โ€œKwani unakampenia Ruto?โ€

Published on November 10, 2026

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Bahati challenged Oga Obinnaโ€™s neutrality in a heated interview over William Ruto, with roads, jobs and the oppositionโ€™s record at the centre of their debate.

Bahati challenged Oga Obinnaโ€™s neutrality in a heated interview over William Ruto, with roads, jobs and the oppositionโ€™s record at the centre of their debate.

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Ol Kalou defeat pushes Betty Maina out of 2027 parliamentary race

Published on November 10, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FMBy IRENE MWANGI👁 6 views

William RutoRigathi GachaguaDCP

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 10 – Murangโ€™a Woman Representative Betty Maina has pulled out of the 2027 parliamentary race, in a decision that signals the growing uncertainty facing President William Ruto’s political allies in the Mt Kenya region. Maina announced on Monday that she would not seek another term, bringing an unexpected twist to the county’s political succession contest and leavingโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 10 – Murangโ€™a Woman Representative Betty Maina has pulled out of the 2027 parliamentary race, in a decision that signals the growing uncertainty facing President William Ruto’s political allies in the Mt Kenya region.

Maina announced on Monday that she would not seek another term, bringing an unexpected twist to the county’s political succession contest and leaving questions about whether she intends to pursue a different elective position.

The legislator appeared to link her decision to the changing political mood in Mt Kenya, particularly the growing popularity of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP).

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Ruto highlights agriculture reforms, promises better returns for farmers

Published on November 10, 2026

Source: KBC DigitalBy PCS👁 6 views

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The Government has undertaken far-reaching reforms in the agriculture sector to improve the lives of farmers, President William Ruto has said. The President pointed out that the reforms are beginning to deliver real benefits to farmers across the country. Speaking at Kenyoro Market and Nyankororo Primary School grounds in Bonchari Constituency, Kisii County, on Tuesday, he explained that revitalisation ofโ€ฆ

The Government has undertaken far-reaching reforms in the agriculture sector to improve the lives of farmers, President William Ruto has said.

The President pointed out that the reforms are beginning to deliver real benefits to farmers across the country.

Speaking at Kenyoro Market and Nyankororo Primary School grounds in Bonchari Constituency, Kisii County, on Tuesday, he explained that revitalisation of agriculture is key to the countryโ€™s economic prosperity.

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Video: Heavy rains force William Ruto to end attacks on Gachagua

Published on November 10, 2026

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President William Ruto was in Kisii County to commission and inspect government projects and launch a new primary school built with Safaricom's support

President William Ruto was in Kisii County to commission and inspect government projects and launch a new primary school built with Safaricom's support

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