Kenya

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has stated that he will not be forced or pressured into joining any political party ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a boda boda Sacco empowerment event in Kiambaa, the governor said his political direction will be guided by the people of Kiambu when …

The United Alternative Government (UAG) has announced plans to support a single candidate in the forthcoming Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election as part of efforts to consolidate opposition support and enhance its electoral prospects. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the coalition said the decision followed extensive consultations among its member …

Safina Party leader and 2027 presidential aspirant Jimi Wanjigi has unveiled an ambitious policy agenda that includes scrapping the Social Health Authority (SHA), eliminating Value Added Tax (VAT), and introducing free education from primary school through Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. Addressing residents during a town hall …

Kisii Governor Simba Arati has defended his cooperation with President William Ruto’s administration, insisting that development and service delivery are more important than political rivalry ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during consultative forums attended by community leaders, teachers, clergy, women groups, boda boda riders, community policing teams and …

The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), led by Rigathi Gachagua, has announced key leadership changes, naming John Methu as Secretary General designate as part of new National Executive Council (NEC) appointments aimed at strengthening the party ahead of future elections. Gachagua also alleged that the party would have won the …

Leaders from Western Kenya have renewed their push for the region to be considered for the Deputy President position in President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid. The renewed lobbying was voiced during a meeting in Naivasha attended by key leaders including National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe …

Former President  Uhuru Kenyatta has urged young people across the country to step forward and contest elective positions in the 2027 General Election, saying Kenya needs a new generation of leaders focused on unity, service, and development. Speaking during a Jubilee Party delegates meeting at the Kiambu Golf Club in …

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged residents of the Mt Kenya region to accept money offered by politicians during campaigns but vote against leaders who fail to address the struggles facing ordinary Kenyans. Speaking at a Jubilee Party delegates meeting in Kiambu, Uhuru said voters should not allow campaign handouts to …

Hassan Omar, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General, has issued an apology over controversial remarks he made during a party meeting in the Coast region. His statement comes after leaders from the Mt. Kenya region accused him of promoting tribal rhetoric and dragging former President Uhuru Kenyatta into partisan …

Nyandarua Senator John Methu has insisted that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua must be on the presidential ballot in the 2027 General Election, arguing that he remains the opposition’s strongest challenger against President William Ruto. Speaking during Gachagua’s visit to the United Kingdom, Methu described him as the “engine” of …