Latest politics stories from across Kenya.
Former Nyaribari Masaba MP Elijah Moindi has returned to the political battlefield, launching an aggressive grassroots campaign and taking aim at incumbent MP Dr Daniel Manduku over stalled road projects in the constituency. At 65, Mr…
Jubilee Party aspirants from the larger Gusii region have urged opposition leaders to urgently agree on a joint presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that continued delays could hand President William Ruto an…
With Kenya’s 2027 General Election scheduled for August 10, prospective politicians are already positioning themselves to contest for elective positions across the country. For those seeking a seat in the National Assembly, meeting the…
Kisii Senatorial hopeful Denis Masenge Tuesday called for inclusivity and fairness in the selection of the party’s leadership team in Kisii County, warning against attempts by a few elderly influential leaders to dominate the process.…
Several Jubilee Party aspirants from the larger Gusii region have rejected calls by pro-government leaders urging former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i to abandon his 2027 presidential ambitions and join President William Ruto’s…
With Kenya’s 2027 General Election scheduled for August 10, 2027, the race for State House is already taking shape, with several political leaders positioning themselves for the presidency. President William Ruto is expected to seek…
Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda has urged former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang’i to abandon his presidential ambitions and join President William Ruto in what he described as the urgent task of rebuilding Kenya. Jhanda…
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has ruled out any political handshake or power-sharing arrangement with President William Ruto, declaring that the next major political contest will be decided at the ballot in the 2027 General…
Former Deputy President and Democratic Congress Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has continued to expand the party’s political base in Kajiado County after receiving a group of MCAs who have defected from various political parties.…
A former Ruto ally turned critic in the Kisii County Assembly, Bouse Mairura, has accused some ward representatives of abandoning their constitutional oversight role and reducing themselves to “beggars” and errand boys under the county…
Former Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has hinted at a possible political partnership with Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Omingo Magara as he intensifies his campaign to unseat Kisii Governor Simba Arati in the 2027…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has expressed confidence that President William Ruto will secure a free, fair and petition-free victory in the 2027 General Election through the democratic will of Kenyans. Mudavadi said the Kenya…
Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has unveiled a new leadership team, appointing a chairperson, deputy chairperson, deputy party leader designate and the party’s first spokesperson. In a statement, Kalonzo said the…
Mukasa Mwambu Muliro has been appointed the new leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), succeeding the late Cyrus Shiakhalaga Khwa Jirongo. The appointment was confirmed by the Registrar of Political Parties, John Cox Loririonok, in a…
The Kenya National Congress (KNC) Party has called for extensive public sensitisation before the newly inaugurated Municipal Court in Kisii becomes fully operational, saying residents must first understand its mandate, jurisdiction and…
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka launched a fresh attack on President William Ruto’s administration, claiming that removing him from office during the 2027 polls would mark the beginning of ending tribalism and corruption in Kenya The…
Party leaders Justin Muturi, Peter Munya and Lenny Kivuti have rejected calls by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for smaller political parties to dissolve and join the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), saying each party is…
The Kenya African National Union (KANU) has appointed 27-year-old Mercy Wanyeki as its National Executive Director. In a statement, the party said Wanyeki previously served as KANU’s Director of Finance and Administration and brings…
The race for the Kisii governorship took a dramatic turn on Monday after Governor Simba Arati launched a personal attack on his chief political rival, former Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu, questioning his age and suggesting…
The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party has announced a raft of resolutions aimed at strengthening the coalition, expanding its membership and enhancing political engagement as the country heads into an election year. The resolutions…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has condemned the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia, saying lawyers are working to secure the legislator’s release on bond ahead of his court appearance. Kaguchia was arrested on Monday morning…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki Sunday challenged Kenyans to look beyond the 2027 elections and back President William Ruto’s long-term Vision 2060 agenda, warning against reducing the country’s future to short-term political contests.…
Public Service Cabinet Secretary (CS) Geoffrey Ruku has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of portraying the Mt Kenya community as people who cannot keep their word by plotting to abandon…
The battle for State House is gathering momentum as presidential hopeful Fred Matiang’i prepares for a high-profile two-day campaign tour of Migori County, targeting thousands of voters in the vote-rich Kuria region. The tour, whose…
