Latest politics stories from across Kenya.
A 44-year-old senator, Edwin Sifuna, has emerged as a challenger to Kenya’s President William Ruto ahead of next year’s election, channeling anger over political violence and corruption. Kenya goes to the polls in August 2027, and a clear…
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has secured pro bono support from US-based organisation Vanguard Africa as he takes his 2027 presidential campaign to the United States. Documents filed under the United States Foreign Agents Registration…
President William Ruto, Kisii Governor Simba Arati and Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi have renewed calls for closer cooperation between the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), saying the…
A section of leaders have been firing a string of salvos at the former President Uhuru Kenyatta accusing him of failing to transition from the Jubilee Party and Azimio Coalition leadership four years after leaving office. President William…
Nyamira gubernatorial aspirant Duke Ombagi declares that Jubilee deputy party leader Dr. Fred Matiang’i is the undisputed kingpin of the Gusii community. He warns that the former CS currently commands the Gusii vote and that no candidate…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has agreed to hand over the leadership of the Jubilee Party following a High Court ruling upholding a law that bars retired presidents from holding formal political party leadership positions beyond six…
The debate over foreigners operating small businesses in Kenya has taken a new turn after constitutional lawyer Evance Ndong argued that being a foreign national does not strip a person’s constitutional protection under the Kenyan law.…
Police arrested 31 youths following an alleged attack on a security aide and damage to two vehicles after a fundraising event at Kingdom Sons Academy in Lugari Sub-County, Kakamega County. The incident occurred at around 3:40 p.m. on…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed allegations by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that bribery contributed to the chaos witnessed during a political event in Embu. Kindiki hit back at Gachagua on Sunday, telling him to…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that Embu MP Gitonga Mukunji is being targeted for arrest following violent clashes witnessed during a political event in Embu. Gachagua accused Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Embu…
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) condemned the disruption of its party meeting in Nembure, Embu, saying the incident resulted in loss and damage. At least one person was killed and five vehicles burnt in the chaos. In a statement…
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary-General Hassan Omar has sparked debate over the integrity of the 2027 General Election after suggesting that dead voters could be used to cast ballots in favour of President William Ruto.…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki hailed the National Infrastructure Fund as the answer to Kenya’s road financing problems, promising major roads across Mt Kenya East. Prof Kindiki said the next major dual-carriageway project after the…
Former Garissa Governor Ali Bunow Korane pledged to reinstate 6,000 county employees he says were dismissed after he left office if elected Governor in the 2027 General Election. Korane, who served as Governor from 2017 to 2022, said his…
United Opposition leaders under the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition umbrella have resolved to rebrand the political outfit into a more inclusive opposition coalition party. Speaking at the SKM Command Centre in Karen on Thursday,…
More than half of Kenyans oppose the Broad-Based Government (BBG) arrangement between President William Ruto’s administration and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), a new survey by TIFA Research has found. The survey released on…
Kenya’s political leaders aligned with the government appear to be doing a lot of heavy lifting in push for president William Ruto’s re-election. Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi, whose Kisumu meeting majorly focused on preparations for the 2027…
Dorcas Kedogo Luvalitsa is a former Deputy Chairperson of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) and former Vihiga County Woman Representative. Kedogo entered elective politics in 2013 and was elected Vihiga Woman…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said he is ready to back Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s presidential ambitions. He told a Kenyan diaspora gathering in Spokane, Washington, that age should not be used to lock young leaders out of…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has praised more than 20,000 UDA polling station officials in Meru County for investing their time and resources in defending the ruling party at the grassroots. Speaking at Kinoru Stadium on Friday, Prof…
The reported abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich raises a question that goes beyond the safety of a journalist: why Alex Kiprotich?
Kenyan Ambassador to Belgium Joash Maangi has dismissed opposition calls for President William Ruto to serve only one term, describing the campaign as “pure hogwash” and warning that frequent changes in government could undermine Kenya’s…
James Orengo’s declaration that he will seek the presidency in 2027 has introduced an intriguing twist into the unfolding Linda Mwananchi story and the national politics in general. The Siaya Governor has not just joined an already crowded…
Githunguri Member of Parliament (MP) Gathoni Wamuchomba threatened that a section of leaders from the Mt Kenya region will withdraw their support for President William Ruto if nominated MP Joseph Wainaina and Health Cabinet Secretary (CS)…
