Kenya

Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo has asserted that the executive branch has gained significant influence over the legislature, rendering lawmakers unable to perform their duties independently. Maanzo, who transitioned from being a Member of Parliament for Makueni in 2013 to a Senator in 2022, alleges interference in parliamentary affairs by President …

According to Thirdway Alliance Kenya party leader Ekuru Aukot, Kenya’s opposition has failed in its oversight role due to being allegedly “bought” by the ruling party, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Aukot claims that the opposition, including Azimio, has been working in tandem with the government while publicly pretending to …

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has rejected the move to remove Junet Mohamed, the Member of Parliament for Suna East, from key leadership roles within the party. During a meeting with party delegates in Hola, Tana River County, Raila dismissed the rumors of ejecting the party’s minority whip, emphasizing that such …

Kimani Ichung’wah, the Kikuyu Member of Parliament and National Assembly Majority Leader, has proposed a significant change to the governorship position. Speaking to a gathering on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, Ichung’wah recommended that the county governor role be exclusively reserved for women. According to Ichung’wah, implementing this proposal would benefit …

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki strongly denies any connection to the 2027 succession politics, labeling discussions about future elections as inappropriate. He deems political talks a year after a General Election as tactless, anti-people, and primitive, asserting that such discourse tarnishes the maturity of Kenya’s democracy. This response comes in …

Narok Senator Ledama Olekina has refuted claims of a division within the Azimio la Umoja Coalition. Responding to a report in the Nation that highlighted a rift caused by the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report released in November 2023, Senator Ledama dismissed the report, alleging that it was sponsored by …

Kathiani MP Robert Mbui has reiterated that Kalonzo Musyoka will be the Wiper Party’s presidential candidate in the 2027 elections. Speaking on Monday, Mbui emphasized that the decision is a collective one made by the party, not Kalonzo alone. “We are informing the country that we have a presidential candidate, …

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged a political conspiracy aimed at dividing the voting bloc of Mt Kenya. Dismissing these attempts, he issued a warning that those orchestrating such plans would not succeed. This revelation comes two weeks after certain MPs from the region pledged support for Kiharu Lawmaker Ndindi …

Sospeter Ojaamong, the ex-governor of Busia, has officially joined the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Ojaamong made this announcement in the presence of President William Ruto at Machakus Primary School. Ruto is currently in Teso for various engagements, including attending an interdenominational prayer meeting, launching development projects, and addressing rallies in …

Peter Salasya, the Member of Parliament for Mumias East, has officially announced his candidacy for the gubernatorial seat in the upcoming 2027 General Election. Taking to social media on Sunday, the legislator confirmed that his ambitious decision is now finalized, and he will be a candidate on the ballot in …