Kenya

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has reassured its members of the integrity of the upcoming grassroots elections. Cleophas Malala, the Secretary-General, stated that the elections would be digitally conducted, marking a significant step forward for democracy in the country. Addressing the issue on Saturday, Malala affirmed, “I want to …

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua convened a meeting with key figures of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party on Tuesday, in anticipation of the upcoming grassroots elections. This gathering followed a session held a week ago by President William Ruto and Gachagua alongside the UDA National Steering Committee (NSC), where they …

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has voiced his grievances against Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, claiming that Sakaja consistently ignores his calls, highlighting a strained relationship between the two leaders who are elected to serve the same constituents. During an interview on the Mic Cheque podcast, Sifuna clarified that he and Sakaja …

Kalonzo Musyoka, leader of the Wiper party, along with Eugene Wamalwa of DAP-K, have criticized the Kenyan government led by President William Ruto for failing to uphold the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report. They alleged that a recent court ruling, which halted the report’s implementation, was influenced by Ruto’s administration. …

  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 …