Latest politics stories from across Kenya.
Presidential hopeful Dr Fred Matiang’i’s motorcade was attacked by suspected goons on Friday shortly after he condemned the growing wave of political violence during a burial ceremony in Bobasi, Kisii County. The attack occurred minutes…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has thanked voters in Ol Kalou Constituency for participating in the parliamentary by-election held on July 16, 2026, saying the exercise recorded a voter turnout of 57 percent. In…
Sammy Ngotho is the Ol Kalou Member of Parliament-elect after winning the hotly contested election held on July 16. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) declared Ngotho the winner after garnering more than 35,000…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has conceded defeat in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, after provisional results indicated that the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) candidate had taken a commanding lead over the United…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has removed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the Senate Deputy Minority Whip and replaced him with Migori Senator Eddy Oketch. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi announced the changes during Thursday’s sitting…
President William Ruto has defended his administration’s major reforms, arguing that Kenya can only deliver meaningful transformation through firm and courageous leadership despite public criticism, protests, and ongoing court challenges.…
A senatorial aspirant in Kisii County has challenged leaders from the Gusii region to publicly declare their political allegiance, accusing some of sending conflicting messages by professing support for former Interior Cabinet Secretary…
Nerima Wako has urged Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to focus on strengthening his political base, saying that every leader must bring tangible political influence to the negotiating table. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Nixon Njau…
The United Alternative Government (UAG) has condemned what it describes as an escalating wave of political violence in Kenya, urging the government, security agencies and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to uphold…
Nairobi County Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement, Geoffrey Mosiria, shares his candid views on Nairobi politics and the leadership qualities he believes the city needs ahead of the 2027 General Election. Mosiria weighs in on the growing…
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) remains Kenya’s most popular political party, although the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is close behind, according to a new opinion poll released by Infotrak Research and Consulting. The Voice of…
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has emerged as the opposition’s most preferred presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 General Election, with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna emerging as the favourite choice for deputy president, according…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is the most preferred running mate for President William Ruto under the broad-based government arrangement ahead of the 2027 General Election, according to a new opinion poll released by Infotrak Research…
President William Ruto remains the most popular presidential hopeful ahead of the 2027 General Election, according to a new opinion poll released by Infotrak Research and Consulting. The Voice of the People Poll, conducted between June 22…
Only one in three Kenyans supports the broad-based government arrangement, according to a new opinion poll released by Infotrak Research and Consulting. The Voice of the People Poll, conducted between June 22 and June 26, 2026, across all…
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has called for immediate action over alleged electoral malpractices ahead of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, warning that the reported incidents could undermine the integrity and credibility of the…
A security officer attached to Ugunja MP Moses Okoth fired four warning shots into the air after a group of rowdy youths allegedly confronted the legislator and attempted to snatch his wallet during a public event in Siaya County. The…
Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has said that his driver was shot during the Linda Mwananchi rally held in Nyahururu on Sunday, amid reports of violence that disrupted the opposition movement’s activities. In a statement posted on his…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has said preparations for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election scheduled for July 16, 2026, are in the final stages, with the training of election officials progressing as…
Amnesty International Kenya has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to urgently investigate and…
Nairobi County Chief Officer for Citizens Engagement, Public Participation, and Customer Service, Geoffrey Mosiria, sits down with The Kenya Times for an exclusive, raw interview. In this hard-hitting conversation, Mosiria directly…
The Linda Mwananchi movement has accused the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and the government of orchestrating plans to delay the upcoming Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election through alleged violence and…
The High Court issued conservatory orders barring National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi from using the authority and influence of their constitutional offices in partisan political campaigns pending the…
People’s Liberation Party (PLP) Presidential Aspirant and Party Leader Martha Karua condemned the police blockade of peaceful Saba Saba protesters and the growing use of intimidation, violence and state-sponsored goonism to suppress civic…
