Activist-turned-politician Boniface Mwangi has been elected as the new leader of Ukweli Party following a National Delegates Conference held in Nairobi. Mwangi announced his election on Saturday, saying party members from across the country participated in the conference that endorsed…
Western Kenya has emerged as a key political battleground as President William Ruto and opposition leaders intensify efforts to win support ahead of the 2027 General Election. On Saturday, Ruto is expected to launch the Shirikiana SACCO at Masinde Muliro…
Lawyer and Safina deputy party leader Willis Otieno has criticized President William Ruto, claiming the Kenya Kwanza administration focused on consolidating power rather than transforming governance. In a statement shared on X on June 13, Otieno argued that the government…
Lang’ata MP Phelix Odiwuor has pledged to compensate DJ Cahill after the entertainer raised complaints over unpaid performances at several Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) political events. DJ Cahill listed several rallies and party functions where he said he provided entertainment…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced a new strategy aimed at helping the opposition agree on one presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election. Speaking after the High Court ruling on his impeachment case, Gachagua said he will temporarily…
President William Ruto has appointed gospel musician Paul Waiganjo as an advisor on development matters under the Office of the President. Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano announced the appointment on Sunday, June 7, during a church service in Ol-Kalou, Nyandarua…
Trump Nominates Henry Wooster as Next US Ambassador to Kenya U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated veteran diplomat Henry Wooster as the next United States Ambassador to Kenya. The nomination now awaits approval by the U.S. Senate. The announcement was…
Ruto Speaks on What Will Happen If He Loses 2027 Election President William Ruto has urged Kenyans not to panic over the 2027 General Election outcome, saying everything rests on God’s will. He spoke on Thursday, May 28. Ruto said…
Trouble is emerging inside the ruling United Democratic Alliance after leaders allied to President William Ruto turned against Secretary General Hassan Omar. A section of Mount Kenya leaders has now given Omar 48 hours to resign from his position. READ…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has appointed Nyandarua Senator John Methu as the new Secretary General of the Democracy for the Citizens Party. The announcement came during a press briefing at the party headquarters in Nairobi on May 25. The…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has intensified political competition after positioning himself as a leading opposition presidential contender ahead of 2027. His growing confidence has triggered internal friction within opposition ranks and raised concerns about possible vote splitting. Rising Self-Positioning…
The British High Commission in Nairobi has dismissed a document circulating online as fake. The letter falsely claimed to address a meeting request involving former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and the UK Prime Minister’s Office. Officials confirmed the document did…
President William Ruto has made a significant leadership change at the Communications Authority of Kenya by appointing Charles Kamau Karondo as the new Chairperson of the agency. In 2022, Karondo was appointed Chairperson of the Athi Water Works Agency, earning…
A political gathering turned chaotic after a reported confrontation between Robert Nyasuna and Onyango Koyoo over speaking time during a public event. The incident attracted large crowds before tensions escalated and forced security officers to intervene. According to eyewitnesses, the…
Fresh details have emerged in court regarding William Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The revelations relate to Gachagua’s hospitalisation in October 2024. Cardiologist Dan Gikonyo testified before court on Wednesday, May 13. He disclosed that President Ruto personally…
William Ruto and several African leaders have called for an end to aid dependency. They want stronger investment partnerships focused on trade and industrial growth. The leaders spoke during the Africa Forward Summit held in Nairobi from May 11 to…
Samuel Muchina Nyaga, who previously served as the personal assistant to late Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho, has won the United Democratic Alliance ticket ahead of the July 16 Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. Results released by the party on Friday,…
Oburu Oginga has resurfaced after a two-week absence from the public eye, with the ODM party confirming that he is in good health and currently within the country. In a video shared on social media on Friday, May 8, Oburu addressed…
Yvonne Chepkurui Kones has announced her intention to contest the Bomet senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 elections. Her entry sets up a high-stakes political contest in Bomet County. She is married to Nelson Koech, popularly known as Sonko. Her…
Fred Matiang’i has warned the government over rising frustration among public officers. He said the level of dissatisfaction within state ranks should concern any serious administration. Speaking on April 19, Matiang’i claimed many public officers feel tired and frustrated by…
Raphael Tuju has moved into Dari Business Park on Sunday morning. He said he will occupy the property under an existing court order. He explained that the court order blocks any sale, transfer, or lease of the disputed property. He…
A viral video showing Oburu Odinga declaring a 2027 presidential bid has sparked confusion, but checks now confirm the clip is old. The video spread widely on April 17, raising questions about his current position and the future of ODM’s…
Leon Malala, son of Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) Deputy Party leader Cleophas Malala, has announced his intention to contest for a Member of Parliament seat, marking his entry into active politics. Speaking in Nyeri on Saturday, April 11, he…
Former nominated senator Millicent Omanga revealed she fell out with President William Ruto over alleged betrayal. She claimed the president failed to honour key commitments he made to women before the 2022 General Election. Speaking on Saturday, March 28, Omanga…
MP Ndindi Nyoro has criticised the national government’s launch of the Sh5 trillion National Infrastructure Fund. He said the initiative could enable borrowing outside the official national budget. Speaking in Gakurwe, Kiharu Constituency, Nyoro said the fund allows the government…
Tension marked the official opening of the Kahuro Assistant County Commissioner (ACC) offices in Kiharu constituency after local administrators failed to attend the ceremony. The event, held on Monday, March 9, was presided over by area MP Ndindi Nyoro and…
Yoweri Museveni has taken over the rotating chairmanship of the East African Community from William Ruto, marking a new phase in the leadership of the regional bloc.The transition follows the long-standing practice within the regional body where the chairmanship rotates…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed the National Infrastructure Fund Bill could enable election rigging. He made the remarks on Thursday, March 5, while responding to journalists. A journalist asked whether he trusted the government’s explanation for creating the…
The Linda Mwananchi faction of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has rejected any registration plans. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s group says it never authorised anyone to register the party. The faction wrote to the Office of Registrar of Political Parties…
The ODM Parliamentary Group (PG) meeting on Tuesday exposed growing internal divisions within the party. Rebel lawmakers Caleb Amisi and Godfrey Osotsi attended the session at Parliament Buildings. The two MPs belong to the “Linda Mwananchi” faction led by ODM…