Kenya

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) secured a clean sweep in recent by-elections, winning all four contested seats amid low voter turnout. In Isiolo South constituency, UDA candidate Mohammed Tubi claimed the seat with 7,352 votes, defeating his closest rival Bina Tubi of the Jubilee Party, who managed just 634 votes. …

Babu Owino has dismissed allegations that former president Uhuru Kenyatta is bankrolling the ongoing Linda Mwananchi rallies, maintaining that the initiative is supported financially by its own members. Amid escalating tensions within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), the Embakasi East MP said Kenyatta has no interest in sponsoring political events, …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has praised supporters of the United Opposition in Nyamira County for endorsing former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i for the presidency, calling it a major boost for opposition forces ahead of the 2027 General Election. In a post on his official X account, Gachagua lauded …

The Young and Emerging Leaders Advocacy Forum (YELAF) has postponed its scheduled visit to former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Ichaweri residence, citing security concerns and the need for additional consultations. YELAF Chairperson Samuel Kagwe said the group will announce a new date after completing internal planning and coordinating with the Office …

A group of Luhya elders on Sunday held talks with the ODM party leader in a bid to address deepening divisions within the party, amid concerns that the wrangles could harm both the community and the party’s future. The meeting, organised by the Luhya Elders Forum, comes as ODM faces …

Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has officially announced that she will contest the Makadara parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a Monday morning interview on Radio47, Passaris said she had taken time to reflect on her political journey before deciding to shift her focus to Makadara. Click …

Leaders aligned with the United Opposition have moved to reassure their supporters that there will be no electoral fraud in the 2027 General Election, insisting that every vote cast will be protected. Addressing congregants during a church service at PCEA Embakasi Parish in Nairobi, Fred Matiang’i, Kalonzo Musyoka and Rigathi …

Millicent Omanga has publicly distanced herself from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and declared support for the rapidly growing Linda Mwananchi movement. In a social media post promoting the movement’s upcoming rally in Kakamega, the former nominated senator signaled a major political shift, stating, “It’s about the people.” Click …

Edwin Sifuna has said his team formally informed police about a planned political rally in Kakamega, rejecting claims that security agencies were unaware of their activities. The Nairobi Senator maintained that all legal procedures were followed and accused authorities of attempting to deflect responsibility after chaos disrupted a rally in …

Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has publicly rejected any association with political activist Oketch Salah, stating that he has no role in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and distancing both the party and the Odinga family from his recent political activities. Speaking in a TV interview on Wednesday night amid …