Latest politics stories from across Kenya.
ODM Youth Leader Kasmuel McOure joined dignitaries and senior leaders at a welcome dinner hosted at the U.S. Embassy Residence in Nairobi to honor Susan M. Burns, the new U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Kenya. The dinner offered Kenyan leaders…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on Generation Z to register as voters in large numbers as the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise resumes today( Monday, September 29). Speaking during a church service in…
ODM leader Raila Odinga has defended his cooperation pact with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), saying it has brought stability and key reforms to the country. Speaking in Machakos on Monday, September 22, 2025,…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has declared his ambition to succeed President William Ruto as Kenya’s sixth head of state. Addressing residents in Bumula, Bungoma County, on Sunday, September 21, 2025, Wetang’ula said he is…
President William Ruto’s aide, Farouk Kibet, said the opposition is losing because it is stuck in divisive politics instead of offering alternative ideas for the country. Speaking at PAG Tuiyogaa Church in Turbo Constituency, Uasin Gishu…
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has broken his silence after a photo of him drinking alongside President William Ruto’s son, Nick Ruto, went viral. The MP dismissed the photo as outdated, saying it does not reflect his current lifestyle. He…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has raised alarm over the rising cases of insecurity in the country, citing the recent murder of Nairobi lawyer Kyallo Mbobu, who was shot dead in a drive-by attack in Karen, Nairobi. Speaking in…
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura says that President William Ruto will secure even greater support in Mount Kenya despite the region’s ongoing political wrangles. Mwaura dismissed what he called misplaced confidence within opposition…
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has defended President William Ruto against growing criticism over corruption in government, arguing that it is impossible to eradicate corruption within three years.. During a live interview on Wednesday,…
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has revisited the behind-the-scenes negotiations that saw former President Mwai Kibaki appoint Uhuru Kenyatta as Deputy Prime Minister after the disputed 2007 elections. In a podcast interview on Tuesday,…
Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has reassured his supporters that the United Opposition front remains united and will field a single presidential candidate to face President William Ruto in the 2027 General…
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has renewed his criticism of the government’s growing use of securitisation, cautioning that it is simply “borrowing by another name” and will saddle future generations with heavy debt. Speaking…
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has called on residents to make wise choices in the 2027 elections and pick a leader who will build on her legacy. Speaking on Thursday during the County Prayer and Thanksgiving Day, Waiguru said her…
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei hit out at Nairobi Members of County Assembly (MCAs) for reversing their decision to impeach Governor Johnson Sakaja. Speaking on Wednesday, Cherargei expressed concern that the impeachment drama in Nairobi…
Chief Justice Emeritus and presidential hopeful David Maraga has put youth innovation at the heart of his economic recovery plan, promising to turn Kenyan creativity into wealth and employment if he is elected president. In a post on his…
Former senior presidential economic adviser Moses Kuria has issued a stern warning, saying Kenya risks heading into dangerous territory if change is not carefully managed. Speaking on the principles of transformation and governance on his…
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi encouraged President William Ruto to ignore critics and dismiss opposition chants claiming he will serve only one term. Speaking during the president’s tour of Siaya County on Sunday, August 31, 2025,…
South Mugirango MP and National Assembly Chief Whip Sylvanus Osoro has accused a section of legislators of diverting money from the Social Health Authority (SHA) through their privately-owned healthcare facilities. Speaking during an event…
A cross-party group of Nairobi ward representatives has launched a fresh bid to unseat Governor Johnson Sakaja, accusing him of ignoring both the Assembly and the city’s day-to-day problems. Deputy Minority Leader Waithera Chege told…
Jackson ‘Cop Shakur’ Kihara has stepped away from the Fighting Brutality and Impunity (FBI) group less than a month after joining it. In a statement released on yesterday, the activist said the move was a personal decision and not a…
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino claims Kiharu legislator Ndindi Nyoro is in talks to align himself with Kenya Moja; the loose coalition of young, outspoken politicians calling itself the “Third Force.” Speaking on Citizen TV on Monday…
Former Public Service CS and Attorney General Justin Muturi has dismissed any possibility of reconciling with President William Ruto, insisting that his role is to make sure the Head of State leaves office. While speaking at the opening…
Johnson Muthama has told Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka that his backing in the 2027 race hinges on one document: the official opposition nomination certificate. Addressing residents in Kyangwithya, Kitui County, on Sunday 24 August 2025,…
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has launched a blistering attack on the government, accusing it of presiding over massive theft through the Social Health Authority (SHA), the eCitizen platform, and even the education sector while real…
