Kenya

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, …

By: Nicholas Wambua Kitui County Governor, Dr. Julius Makau Malombe, has issued a stern message to Senator Enock Kiio Wambua, urging him to set aside personal interests and focus on his oversight duties instead of engaging in clashes with the county government. Speaking in Kitui on Wednesday, Malombe emphasized the …

Kalonzo Musyoka, leader of the Wiper party, pledges to annul the Housing Levy as his first act upon assuming the presidency, citing concerns over its misuse. He asserts that the levy, which he deems a “Slush Fund,” will be abolished through his inaugural Executive Order. Kalonzo stresses his intention to …

Abiud Ochilang’ole, the former representative of Amukura West Ward in the County Assembly, has passed away, as confirmed by the party on Monday evening. The party disclosed that Ochilang’ole passed away following a short period of illness, as stated in an official announcement. Having served two terms from 2013 to …

Gathoni Wamuchomba, the Member of Parliament for Githunguri, continues to express skepticism about the direction of the country, despite President William Ruto’s assurances of economic stability. The outspoken legislator from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) reiterated her criticism of the ruling party on Monday, January 29, suggesting that Ruto had …

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called upon the Council of Governors (CoG) and state agencies to expedite the clearance of outstanding bills for the fiscal year 2022/23. Gachagua convened a meeting at his Karen residence on Monday, hosting the CoG, state agencies, and senior government officials for the 22nd Ordinary …

President William Ruto expressed strong disapproval towards disruptive behavior exhibited by a group of unruly youth during a public event in Kiutine, Meru County, on Friday. The youth were heckling Governor Kawira Mwangaza as she addressed the gathering, prompting Ruto to intervene. (“Siasa hii ya makelele mimi sitaki. Hii ni …