Latest politics stories from across Kenya.
A Linda Mwananchi team was attacked in Migori on Saturday after tear gas was discharged in the middle of a rally. What followed was a running battle as the team condemned what it described as yet another attempt on their lives, insisting…
President William Ruto speaking while hosting Teso community at Eldoret State Lodge where he was installed as a Teso Elder and named Ojokotau (a big hearted individual), said united opposition leaders are out to mislead Kenyans. Dr. Ruto,…
East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member of Parliament (MP) Winnie Odinga has revealed what her late father, Raila Odinga, sought from President William Ruto during their handshake, dismissing claims that the deal was meant to…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has warned politicians against interfering with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), saying attempts to dictate how the electoral agency conducts its affairs could undermine…
For more than two decades, Timothy Arege has built a formidable reputation in literary and academic circles, establishing himself as an author, scholar and educator whose work spans creative writing, Kiswahili scholarship and educational…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has dug in on its demand for the Deputy President’s position in the emerging political partnership with President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza administration. ODM Deputy Party Chair and Kisii Governor…
The Political Parties and Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) has allowed the Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi to reserve the wordings, ‘The Mwananchi Party’, pending the hearing and determination of its appeal. The court has also…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is set to take action against politicians linked to political violence ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Election. Proposed reforms on the politicians’ track record and a call to…
Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan Abdi has joined former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), in a major political move ahead of the 2027 General Election. Hassan was formally received into the party by Gachagua…
A group of opposition leaders seeking to form the United Alternative Government have signed a unity pact committing themselves to remain together and support a single presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election. The leaders, who…
A Kisii Member of County Assembly has criticised the branding of publicly funded county programmes and projects with the name “Etaya”, arguing that taxpayer-funded initiatives should not be personalised for political purposes. Bouse…
President William Ruto says he is confident Kenyan voters will distinguish between political rhetoric and credible plans ahead of the upcoming general elections. He also dismissed his political rivals. Ruto said in an interview he was “not…
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has dismissed claims that he is sponsoring opposition politicians ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying Kenyans should be free to choose their preferred leaders. Uhuru spoke on Sunday, August 23, 2026,…
President William Ruto has led the latest opinion polls and ranks as the preferred candidate in the 2027 elections. His path to a second term will depend on how his support holds up across Kenya’s major voting blocs. Retaining previous…
The race for the Nairobi Woman Representative seat in the 2027 General Election is already shaping up to be one of the most competitive political contests in the country. With the election just under a year away, a growing list of…
Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo says his administration is on course to deliver on the key development promises contained in his 2022 manifesto before the 2027 General Election. Speaking during the funeral of Mzee Robinson Orucho at Mwencha…
Former Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has returned to a political battlefield he lost decisively in 2022, hoping a second attempt will deliver the victory that eluded him. But the numbers confronting the former CS remain…
Bonchari MP Dr Charles Onchoke could be heading for an increasingly bruising political battle in 2027, with three women emerging as possible challengers in a contest that threatens to disrupt the constituency’s traditionally male-dominated…
Homa Bay Town has been at the centre of a political confrontation, as accusations flew between Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma and leaders associated with the Linda Mwananchi movement over violence reported during a rally in the county.…
Kiharu Member of Parliament (MP) Ndindi Nyoro announced his exit from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) on August 17 and confirmed that he has joined the People’s Party of Kenya (PPK) ahead of the 2027 General Election. In his…
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i Monday accused President William Ruto and his administration of using violence as a political tool. He said Ruto was aware of plans to mobilise goons ahead of a political rally in Homa Bay.…
Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga condemned the violence surrounding the planned Linda Mwananchi rallies in Homa Bay, warning that political leaders risk pushing the country towards a dangerous path if they continue mobilising youths…
When Kisii nominated Senator Essy Okenyuri reflects on her childhood, she does not begin with politics, power or privilege. She begins with the memory of her late father, Henry Ogechi—a colourful personality whose love for politics,…
Kisii gubernatorial hopeful Ezekiel Machogu has promised to double county bursaries from the current Sh5,000 to Sh10,000 if elected governor in the 2027 General Election, as he stepped up his criticism of Governor Simba Arati and President…
