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A political plan reportedly being discussed by a section of opposition leaders could see Kalonzo Musyoka presented as their presidential candidate. The alleged plan is said to involve senior politicians including JB Muturi, Lenny Kivuti and Eugene Wamalwa. According to…

Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruled on Monday that retired presidents cannot be barred completely. The court declared unconstitutional the law restricting former presidents from engaging in active politics. According to the court, the law cannot control the private life of citizens.…

During a Citizen TV interview on Sunday, September 20, Francis Atwoli raised governance concerns. The COTU Secretary General urged Kenya to establish clear constitutional provisions for former heads of state. Atwoli cited President William Ruto and former president Uhuru Kenyatta…

Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe has announced that he has severed ties with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), accusing President William Ruto’s administration of abandoning key promises made to voters during the 2022 campaign. Speaking during the burial of community…

Lamu Woman Representative Muthoni Marubu has withdrawn her planned support for the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), accusing the party’s Deputy Party Leader and Lamu Governor Issa Timamy of undermining her political activities. Marubu announced the decision on Tuesday, August 11,…

Wiper Patriotic Front Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has said he is ready to deputise Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna if the opposition selects him as its presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election. Speaking during an interview on NTV on Monday,…

A recent High Court ruling in Malindi has sparked debate about President William Ruto’s term. The court said Kenya’s next presidential election was constitutionally due in August 2026. The decision has raised questions about whether Ruto should leave office immediately.…

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has received a major political boost after a group of Mt Kenya leaders endorsed him as the region’s spokesperson, its link to the national government, and President William Ruto’s preferred running mate for the 2027 General…

Former Samburu Woman Representative Maison Leshoomo has officially joined the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), marking another political defection ahead of the 2027 General Election. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki received Leshoomo during an event in Samburu County on Saturday, August 1.…

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested two persons of interest linked to the fatal shooting of clinical psychologist Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso. The arrests mark a significant breakthrough in the investigation. In a statement released on Thursday, July…

Former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has announced that she has left President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), ending her membership in the ruling party. Speaking during a press briefing on Thursday, July 30, Jumwa said she reached the…

Kisii Governor Simba Arati has suggested that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki should consider leaving the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and joining the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) if he hopes to remain deputy president beyond the next election. Speaking amid increasing…

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has received another major political boost after 24 Members of County Assembly (MCAs) from Laikipia and Nakuru counties reportedly defected to the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). The leaders made the announcement during a…

Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha has officially joined former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), marking another significant political shift in the Mt. Kenya region. In a statement released on Wednesday, July 29, DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua…

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has been urged to voluntarily step down as President William Ruto’s running mate ahead of the 2027 General Election. In a statement shared on X, senior counsel argued that an early decision would give the Kenya…

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has claimed that footage and images from the Sifuna-led rally in Bungoma were generated using artificial intelligence. He urged Kenyans not to believe or share the content circulating online. In a statement shared on social media,…

Leaders from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have renewed calls for the party to secure the deputy president’s position ahead of the 2027 General Election. They argue that the role should form part of any political arrangement between ODM and…

Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has urged Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale to withdraw his controversial remarks and apologize. She said leaders should accept responsibility for their words instead of defending them. Wahome shared her position through a statement on…

Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has officially joined the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). His move ends months of speculation about his political future. Kang’ata had earlier announced he would not seek re-election on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket.…

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has challenged Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale over comments linked to the Ol Kalou by-election. She said his remarks risk dividing Kenyans along ethnic lines. Waiguru responded through a statement released on Friday, July 24. She…

The National Assembly has dismissed a viral document claiming Parliament requested integrity vetting for several alleged Cabinet nominees. Officials confirmed the letter is fake and urged Kenyans to ignore it. Parliament issued the clarification on Thursday, July 23. It said…

Political activist Pauline Njoroge has resigned from the Jubilee Party after 14 years, ending a chapter that saw her rise to the party’s National Executive Committee as Deputy Organising Secretary. In a statement issued on Monday, July 21, Njoroge said…

Former Democratic Action Party (DAP)-Kenya politician Seth Panyako has announced his return to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), confirming that he will seek the Malava parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election. Panyako made the announcement on Thursday, July 17,…

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has congratulated Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) candidate Sammy Douglas Waweru Kamau following the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. Kindiki described Kamau’s victory as imminent and urged him to serve all residents equally. He called on…

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has announced that the next Linda Mwananchi rally will take place in Taita Taveta County. He invited residents to attend the political gathering scheduled for Saturday, July 18. Sifuna shared the announcement through his social media…

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that he advised Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata against travelling to Ol Kalou. He said he issued the warning before political events held in the constituency on Sunday. Gachagua stated that he communicated his…

Kitui Chache South Member of Parliament Anthony Kibagendi has claimed the United Democratic Alliance faces an uphill battle in the Ol Kalou by-election. He argued that several opinion polls show the opposition candidate enjoying a commanding lead before voters head…

Belgut Member of Parliament Nelson Koech has urged politicians across Kenya to stop relying on groups commonly referred to as goons during political activities. He argued that leaders from both the government and opposition should work together to end the…

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has summoned Nakuru Town East Member of Parliament David Gikaria over alleged violations during the ongoing Ol Kalou by-election campaigns. The commission wants the United Democratic Alliance legislator to respond to claims of breaching…