Kenya

  Eugene Wamalwa, the leader of the Democratic Action Party Kenya (DAP-K), has called upon National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula to step down from his position as the leader of the Ford Kenya Party, citing concerns about his involvement in partisan politics. Wamalwa’s remarks come in the wake of a …

Belgut Member of Parliament (MP) Nelson Koech believes that Raila Odinga’s potential departure from national politics will significantly impact the strength of the opposition. Odinga recently announced his intention to vie for the position of Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). According to Koech, Odinga has long been the …

Captain (Rtd) Kung’u Muigai, a cousin of former President Uhuru Kenyatta, has expressed support for Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s gesture to extend an olive branch to Uhuru Kenyatta for the purpose of fostering unity talks in the Mt Kenya region. In an exclusive interview with a local media on Tuesday, …

The Wiper Democratic Movement is set to kick off its membership registration drive this Sunday. Scheduled from February 11 to February 13, 2024, the registration campaign will be spearheaded by party leader Kalonzo Musyoka. Kalonzo will embark on a tour of Kitui, Embu, and Meru counties from Saturday, February 10, …

Gachagua, alongside MP Ndindi Nyoro, is anticipated to jointly address attendees at a fundraiser in Murang’a, marking their first public appearance together since the 2027 succession politics stirred tensions among leaders in the Mt Kenya region. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will serve as the Chief Guest at a fundraising event …

Lang’ata MP, Phelix Odiwuor, also known as Jalang’o, asserts his commitment to ODM despite renewed pressure from party leader Raila Odinga for MPs collaborating with the government to step down and seek reelection under a UDA ticket. During an ODM recruitment drive in Nairobi on Sunday, Raila emphasized that Jalang’o …

Kathiani MP Robert Mbui asserts that the recent court decision allowing the recruitment of new Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Commissioners has effectively predetermined the outcome of the 2027 election. He criticizes the ruling by High Court Judge Mugure Thande, arguing that it gives undue advantage to the Kenya …

A forceful President William Ruto criticized Members of Parliament who consistently oppose government proposals yet fail to participate in debates in the National Assembly. Speaking at a church service in Kakamega County, Ruto recounted an incident where he introduced a bill in parliament to address challenges in the sugar sector, …

Raila Odinga, the opposition leader, called upon Lang’ata MP Felix Odiwour, popularly known as Jalang’o, and other rebels within the ODM party to step down from their positions if they wish to align themselves with Kenya Kwanza. During an ODM recruitment event in Nairobi, Raila emphasized that those seeking closer …

Hundreds of United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party members in Meru have switched allegiance to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party following President William Ruto’s recent visit to the county. During an ODM recruitment drive led by party leader Raila Odinga in Zablon Mathenge, Meru county on Saturday, February 3, 2024, …