Politics

Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has resigned from his leadership role in the Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition, saying it is time for a new generation to take the helm of the political alliance. In a letter dated October 5, Uhuru informed Azimio leaders that his resignation took effect immediately after …

Raila Odinga Junior has appealed to the Luo Nyanza community to stand together as he honoured his late father, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, at the official commissioning of the elder Odinga’s mausoleum. Speaking at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi on Wednesday, Raila Junior thanked President William Ruto for what he described …

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has returned to the political spotlight, delivering a familiar message to his political stronghold with a mix of humor and unmistakable intent. His message: don’t repeat the mistake made in 2022 by re-electing President William Ruto in 2027. The moment carries a sense of political déjà …

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has arrived in Boston, Massachusetts, marking the final leg of his extended tour of the United States, as the former Deputy President continues engaging with Kenyans and investors in the diaspora. Gachagua was accompanied to Boston by his wife, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, …

Former Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana has called on leaders associated with the Linda Mwananchi movement to guard against ethnic divisions and internal disagreements as debate over the group’s political direction intensifies ahead of the 2027 General Election. In a post on X on September 25, 2026, Kibwana described Linda Mwananchi …

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has handed over the leadership of the Jubilee Party to his deputy, Fred Matiang’i, as the party prepares for its National Delegates Convention (NDC). Despite stepping aside from the party’s top leadership position, Uhuru said he has no intention of leaving Jubilee, which he described as …

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has reiterated his belief that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga won the 2022 presidential election, despite the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold President William Ruto’s victory. Speaking at a Jubilee Party officials’ meeting in Nairobi on Tuesday, Uhuru also rejected suggestions that he failed to adequately …

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has downplayed the growing Linda Mwananchi movement, describing it as a “passing cloud” and questioning whether it has a clearly defined political agenda. Speaking in Baringo County, Murkomen said he sympathised with some of the movement’s supporters, claiming that many had been convinced that Linda …

Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has rejected reports of divisions within the Linda Mwananchi Movement, insisting that its leaders remain united in their efforts to build a political platform capable of forming the next government. Osotsi alleged that the government was attempting to create divisions within the movement but maintained that …

A growing number of Kenyan journalists and media personalities are exploring a transition from newsrooms to elective politics ahead of the 2027 General Election. Some have already announced their political ambitions, while others have resigned from media jobs or become publicly associated with particular constituencies. For some, however, the reported …