Latest politics stories from across Kenya.
Siaya Governor James Orengo has used the 36th anniversary of the Saba Saba movement to call for greater accountability in public leadership, sharply criticising the growing trend of multimillion-shilling donations by State officers at…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that residents of Ol Kalou Constituency are being asked to surrender their national identity cards in exchange for free gas cylinders and government-branded mattresses ahead of the July…
President Donald Trump on Sunday, July 5, welcomed FIFA’s decision to allow U.S. striker Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium after football’s governing body suspended the automatic one-match ban he received following a red card against…
Police summoned Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda to appear before the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) offices in Kisii County as investigations into Friday’s violent attack on the Linda Mwananchi convoy intensify. In a…
The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has unveiled an ambitious political strategy to field candidates for every elective seat in Kisii County during the 2027 General Election. This move is poised to test the durability of the…
Embakasi East MP Paul Ongili, popularly known as Babu Owino, has been ranked Kenya’s highest-performing parliamentarian in the latest nationwide survey by Infotrak Research and Consulting released on July 1. The survey, one of the largest…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has temporarily suspended his ongoing political consultations at his Wamunyoro residence to attend what he described as urgent engagements with leaders from the Coast region. In a statement shared…
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi lambasted former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over comments he made ahead of the June 25 protest anniversary, accusing him of incitement and political hypocrisy. In a video posted to his X account on Thursday,…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced the resumption of Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) and the commencement of an Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise in five electoral areas for a…
Jubilee Party National chairman Vincent Kemosi Thursday vowed that united opposition would not relent from fighting for what he termed the liberation of Kenya from tyranny. Kemosi said his arrest and a night at the Nyamira Police Central…
Former Attorney General and National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi has raised concerns over the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission’s (IEBC) newly launched Election Operations Plan (EOP) 2025–2027, questioning the level of…
President William Ruto has launched a sharp attack on The Standard newspaper, accusing the media house of running what he described as a sustained campaign of propaganda and blackmail against his administration. The President’s remarks…
People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader and Senior Counsel Martha Karua has detailed incidents she said occurred in Uganda after she was denied entry. Karua told of what she described as prolonged delays and restricted movement at an…
The Linda Mwananchi movement has rescheduled its planned activities in Kisii and Nyamira counties, pushing the engagements from this Friday to Friday, July 3, 2026. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, who is among the leaders of the movement,…
Kiharu Member of Parliament (MP) Ndindi Nyoro has explained why he missed the National Assembly’s vote on the Finance Bill 2026 on June 18 amid growing public backlash. In a statement on June 19, Nyoro said he traveled outside Kenya on…
At least three people were shot and injured during a violent confrontation that erupted at Umoja Secondary School in Kuresoi North, Nakuru County during a women and youth empowerment event. The victims were receiving treatment at Molo…
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has maintained that enforcement actions in January, which resulted in the demolition of his businesses, were driven by politics. He said the move aimed to pressure him into supporting certain interests and…
Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi rallied Kenyans to reject the Finance Bill 2026, accusing the government of overburdening citizens with excessive taxation and illegal borrowing while delivering little in terms of meaningful development.…
Members of Parliament are calling for expedited legislative reforms to address recurring pre- and post-election disputes involving political parties, which have been identified across previous electoral cycles. The National Assembly…
Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo has joined the Linda Mwananchi movement, a political outfit associated with a faction of leaders within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Her entry into the movement was…
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has launched a new political push to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, saying it marks an important moment for the country. In a statement on June 6, Kalonzo said the…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed the political partnership between President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), saying the alliance will not ensure the…
A section of leaders in Kisii County on Thursday strongly condemned the violent attack on Ichuni Ward MCA, Wycliffe Siocha, describing the incident as a serious threat to democracy and peaceful political engagement. Kisii gubernatorial…
The United Alternative Government (UAG) demanded the immediate release of all agreements and protocols that the Kenya Kwanza administration signed regarding the country’s Ebola response. The group accused President William Ruto’s…
