A section of coast legislators parliamentary caucus led by Wundanyi MP Danson Mwashako at the parliament buildings, Nairobi. August 24, 2023. [File, Standard] Two MPs in Taita Taveta County have declared to lead the “Ruto must go” opposition campaign agenda in the region. Wundanyi MP Danson Mwashako and his Voi counterpart Abdi Chome had earlier joined President Ruto’s political bandwagon, but have now shifted to the opposition. The two Wiper MPs had asked for forgiveness for voting against the 2024 Finance Bill during President Ruto’s recent tour of the Coast region, and promised to back his re-election bid. Yesterday, the two leaders said they will work with…
Author: By Renson Mnyamwezi
Opposition leaders led by Kalonzo Musyoka and Rigathi Gachagua (DCP) address locals in Voi, Taita Taveta county on Saturday. [@rigathi, X] Opposition leaders led by Kalonzo Musyoka and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua yesterday claimed they are ready to dislodge President William Ruto from power in 2027. Under their ‘One Term Movement’ slogan, the opposition leaders reaffirmed their commitment to working together to achieve their mission. They warned their critics that they will not break up ahead of the next polls but will instead unite and work with other opposition leaders to ensure President Ruto becomes a one-term president. The…
Opposition leaders led by Kalonzo Musyoka and Rigathi Gachagua (DCP) address locals in Voi, Taita Taveta county on Saturday. [@rigathi, X] Opposition leaders led by Kalonzo Musyoka and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have claimed they are ready to dislodge President William Ruto from power in 2027. Under their ‘One Term Movement’ slogan, the opposition leaders reaffirmed their commitment to working together to achieve their mission. They warned their critics that they will not break up ahead of the next polls but will instead unite and work with other opposition leaders to ensure President Ruto becomes a one-term president. The…
Opposition leaders led by Kalonzo Musyoka and Rigathi Gachagua (DCP) address locals in Voi, Taita Taveta county on Saturday. [@rigathi, X] Opposition leaders led by Kalonzo Musyoka and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have claimed they are ready to dislodge President William Ruto from power in 2027. Under their ‘One Term Movement’ slogan, the opposition leaders reaffirmed their commitment to working together to achieve their mission. They warned their critics that they will not break up ahead of the next polls but will instead unite and work with other opposition leaders to ensure President Ruto becomes a one-term president. The…
Camels graze on settlement areas in Mwatate Sub County, Taita-Taveta County. [File, Standard] Tension is high in parts of Taita-Taveta County following the invasion of farms by hundreds of camels. Rong’e Ward MCA Dorcus Mlughu on Tuesday said that armed herders were harassing farmers with impunity in search of water and pasture in Chakaleri, Mwatate Sub County. Mlughu warned that the tension could escalate to a confrontation between the herders and farmers as witnessed in the past. In 2019, herders were attacked at Majengo village by angry youths in retaliation over the murder of a farmer. The incident occurred after…