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HomeDaily NewsSunday, March 15, 2026Inside Ruto's Unholy Alliance: How MPs, Courts Closed Ranks - March 2026
Kenya Politics & Government4 stories from 1 sources

Inside Ruto's Unholy Alliance: How MPs, Courts Closed Ranks - March 2026

President William Ruto is accused of forging an "unholy trinity" with the legislature and the judiciary, following favorable court decisions that suggest a growing alliance between the arms of government. This has raised concerns over the perceived alignment between Kenya's three arms of government, with suggestions of a potential erosion of checks and balances. Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire sparked a political debate after confronting President William Ruto regarding the absence of the two-thirds gender rule in a key report. Separately, Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba, once a prominent critic of President William Ruto's administration, has seen her political stance evolve significantly.

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Inside Ruto's unholy alliance: How MPs, courts closed ranks

Inside Ruto's unholy alliance: How MPs, courts closed ranks

President William Ruto is accused of forging an "unholy trinity" with the legislature and the judiciary, following favorable court decisions that suggest a growing alliance between the arms of government.

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President William Ruto is accused of forging an "unholy trinity" with the legislature and the judiciary, following favorable court decisions that suggest a growing alliance between the arms of government.

  • Key figure accused is President William Ruto.
  • The Chief Justice Martha Koome is named as a central figure in the alleged judiciary capture.
  • The article highlights President Ruto's perceived control over the legislature, evidenced by his statement: "if the broad-based government has decided, then Parliament has decided."
Sunday 12:00 AMStandard Politics

Mbarire, Ruto face-off on gender rule ignites debate

Mbarire, Ruto face-off on gender rule ignites debate

Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire has sparked a political debate after confronting President William Ruto regarding the absence of the two-thirds gender rule in a key report.

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Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire has sparked a political debate after confronting President William Ruto regarding the absence of the two-thirds gender rule in a key report.

  • The confrontation occurred during a presentation of a ten-point agenda report.
  • Key figures involved include Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire and President William Ruto.
  • Some allies of the President have criticized Governor Mbarire, deeming her interjection disrespectful.
Sunday 12:00 AMStandard Politics

From critic to Ruto's fold: Wamuchomba's long political odyssey

From critic to Ruto's fold: Wamuchomba's long political odyssey

Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba, once a prominent critic of President William Ruto's administration, has seen her political stance evolve significantly.

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Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba, once a prominent critic of President William Ruto's administration, has seen her political stance evolve significantly.

  • Wamuchomba gained national recognition for her outspoken criticism of the Kenya Kwanza government, specifically highlighting perceived neglect of the Mt Kenya region.
  • She emerged as a leading voice expressing local frustrations regarding broken promises and the perceived arrogance of Cabinet Secretaries.
  • Her sharp critique of the administration's development priorities made her a notable figure in Kenyan politics within a year of Kenya Kwanza's power.
Sunday 8:15 AMStandard Politics

Unholy trinity: Kenyans left alone as three arms of government close ranks

Unholy trinity: Kenyans left alone as three arms of government close ranks

A growing concern has emerged over the perceived alignment between Kenya's three arms of government, suggesting a potential erosion of checks and balances. This situation leaves Kenyans feeling isolated as the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary appear to be closing ranks.

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A growing concern has emerged over the perceived alignment between Kenya's three arms of government, suggesting a potential erosion of checks and balances. This situation leaves Kenyans feeling isolated as the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary appear to be closing ranks.

  • Indications point towards favourable court decisions, suggesting a close relationship between the arms.
  • President William Ruto has asserted his influence over the Legislature through a broad-based government arrangement.
  • The article highlights a quote from President Ruto stating, "if the broad-based government has decided, then Parliament has decided."
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