Latest politics stories from across Kenya.
Jubilee secretary-general Jeremiah Kioni has shaken up the Mt Kenya debate, telling his own backyard that chest-thumping about voter numbers will only alienate the rest of Kenya. Speaking on Saturday, Kioni took indirect aim at former…
President William Ruto launched a pointed attack on former allies he claims betrayed the agricultural sector, in what appeared to be a direct swipe at former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi. Speaking on Saturday, June 21,…
Ben Githae, the voice behind Jubilee’s 2017 campaign anthem Tano Tena, spent Thursday on vernacular radio pleading with the very online generation that has spent three weeks roasting him. The Kikuyu gospel star lifted both hands and asked…
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has launched a stinging attack on President William Ruto, accusing him of abusing state power, mismanaging public funds, and treating government like a personal enterprise. In a hard-hitting interview aired on…
Former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary-General Wilson Sossion has sounded the alarm over Kenya’s growing political unrest, urging the government to address the root causes of the protests before the country plunges into…
President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is set to receive the lion’s share of the Political Parties Fund, with an allocation of KSh480 million, making it the top beneficiary among registered political parties in Kenya.…
Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa has raised fresh concerns over the Kenya Kwanza administration’s intentions ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that influential insiders could be plotting to hold on…
Roots Party leader and 2022 presidential candidate George Wajackoyah has claimed that Kenya Kwanza officials recently attempted to entice him into joining the government with grand promises of wealth, power, and land. “Recently, the Ruto…
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has issued a stern reminder that governing a country is a serious responsibility that demands competence, clear policy direction, and a commitment to public service. Speaking with Kenyans in…
People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has launched a scathing attack on President William Ruto following his controversial remarks that appeared to reject the possibility of handing over power to the Opposition. Karua reminded the…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has strongly defended his decision to appear publicly with his wife, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, dismissing recent criticism as unwarranted and intrusive. While speaking at a church service in Kirinyaga…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has condemned the recent spate of vandalism and looting that accompanied protests in the city, urging police to swiftly apprehend those behind the destruction. Speaking during an interdenominational prayer…
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has taken a public swipe at Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei, intensifying internal tensions within the Kenya Kwanza camp just a day after a fiery Senate session involving Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen.…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has issued a sharp rebuke to Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat, promising legal consequences if he returns to power. Speaking to residents in Githunguri Constituency, Kiambu County, on…
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has vehemently denied claims by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen that he was his student, dismissing the CS’s assertion as a mere political ploy to deflect accountability. The fiery exchange…
Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has come out strongly against a proposed law by President William Ruto’s administration aimed at regulating political campaigns, calling it a dangerous assault on Kenya’s democracy. In a bold statement posted…
Siaya Governor James Orengo is already reaping the rewards of easing tensions with President William Ruto, unveiling a series of transformative development projects backed by the national government just days after a high-level meeting at…
Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo has threatened to table a motion in Parliament seeking to permanently bar former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from holding any public office in Kenya. Speaking during a funds drive in Rongo on Sunday, Otiende…
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has has defended his past criticism of President William Ruto’s administration, explaining that his previous stance stemmed from limited access to reliable information about government projects and…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Monday sharply criticised opposition figures led by Rigathi Gachagua, accusing them of stoking division and undermining national unity, and urged them to cease early campaigning for the 2027 elections…
Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has criticized Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, accusing him of of lowering his political stature by aligning with Rigathi Gachagua. Speaking at a public event on Sunday, June…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has told rival camps that the next General Election will hinge on visible results, not catchy chants or revenge plots. Speaking during a development drive in Machakos on Friday, Kindiki said Kenyans across…
Opposition chiefs Rigathi Gachagua and Kalonzo Musyoka have asked Kenyans to stay away from work on Wednesday, June 25, turning the date into what they call a “symbolic public holiday” to honour young protesters shot dead during last…
Trans Nzoia governor George Natembeya wants no part of the medals that once marked the pinnacle of his civil-service career. Standing before a crowd in Kitale on Friday, the 53-year-old county boss said he will hand back both the Moran of…
