Latest politics stories from across Kenya.
President William Ruto has dismissed criticism surrounding his infrastructure promises, stating that while some Kenyans may joke about them, he remains steadfast in his commitment to delivering the 750-kilometer Isiolo-Mandera road.…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has shrugged off public hostility toward the government such as the recent heckling of President William Ruto in Isiolo during a development tour. Speaking during a consultative meeting with Meru leaders at…
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has explained why Raila Odinga lost the African Union Chairperson election held on Saturday. Odinga lost to Djibouti’s Foreign Minister, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, who secured 33 votes to clinch the seat.…
Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has once again stirred the political scene, declaring that he will run for president in the 2027 general elections—on one condition. If Raila Odinga throws his hat in the ring, Salasya says he will be on the…
Rigathi Gachagua has launched a scathing attack on President William Ruto’s administration, condemning certain actions as unforgivable. Speaking during a church function in Nyandarua, Gachagua delivered an emotional speech, listing…
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has launched a sharp critique of Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, accusing him of poor leadership and failing to deliver on his promises. Speaking during an interview with a local TV station on Wednesday,…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has upheld Kenya Kwanza as the majority party in Parliament, reaffirming its position with 165 members, while Azimio la Umoja remains the minority with 154 members. Delivering his ruling on…
Suba South MP Millie Odhiambo has faulted Kenyans for the country’s leadership challenges, arguing that citizens have neglected societal values and aspirations, ultimately enabling poor governance. Speaking during an interview on NTV,…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has cautioned political leaders against engaging in early campaigns for the 2027 general election, urging them to prioritize service delivery and national development. Speaking on Monday at his Karen…
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir has backed President William Ruto’s decision to abolish the 60-year-old vetting requirement for residents of border counties seeking national ID cards. Governor Nassir emphasized that the move…
Garissa Woman Representative Amina Udgoon Siyad has indicated that the Northern Kenya region will fully support President William Ruto’s re-election campaign in 2027. Speaking during an Identification Cards issuance event led by President…
Kalonzo Musyoka has reaffirmed his intention to run for the presidency in 2027, expressing confidence in his ability to challenge President William Ruto. During a roundtable talk show with local radio stations on Thursday, February 6,…
Philip Etale, the communication director of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), rejected former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s advice to the Luhya community concerning their voting patterns and the need for unity in the 2027 general…
Nyeri County Governor Mutahi Kahiga has not taken kindly to Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s alleged disregard for his office during his recent visit to the county. Speaking on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, Governor Kahiga expressed…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua continued his ongoing attacks against President William Ruto on Tuesday, this time alleging that his former boss offered him Ksh. 2 billion to resign. “The President told me to step down and assured…
Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has strongly criticized the government’s labour export program, branding it a national shame that has led to untold suffering, broken homes, and shattered dreams. Speaking on Monday, February 3, Salasya raised…
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has called on President William Ruto to resist pressure to dismiss Public Service Cabinet Secretary (CS) Justin Muturi. Speaking on Saturday, February 2, Khalwale urged the President to ignore those…
Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has hit back at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s calls for salaried Kenyans to ensure President William Ruto is not reelected in 2027. Gachagua had…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has firmly rejected calls from some politicians urging him to oppose President William Ruto’s policies, similar to how his predecessor, Rigathi Gachagua, supposedly disagreed with his former boss. Kindiki…
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has declared his intention to run for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. Waititu made the announcement on Monday, January 27, 2024, during the launch of the Democratic…
Former nominated Senator Wilson Sossion has dismissed the nonstop verbal attacks by impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua targeting President William Ruto. Speaking on Citizen TV on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, Sossion claimed that…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto’s administration of executing the “worst fraud” through the affordable housing programme. Speaking in Nairobi on Monday, January 27, 2025, during the launch of the…
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has told off a group of ODM leaders who have been urging party members in Ruto’s broad-based government to criticize the administration. These leaders have been calling on their Cabinet…
Martha Karua has accused the government of plotting to deny Generation Z (Gen Z) identity cards in an attempt to exclude them from the 2027 elections. Speaking on Saturday at her Kimunye village home in Kirinyaga, where she hosted former…
