Kenya

Mwala MP Vincent Kawaya has cautioned the Kamba community to prepare for what he described as a certain victory for President William Ruto in the 2027 general election, warning that continued opposition politics could once again sideline the region from national leadership. He predicted that President Ruto would win by …

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has said the Luhya community will rally behind President William Ruto’s bid for a second term in the 2027 General Election, citing a political understanding and what he described as clear indications that Ruto is on course to retain power. Speaking on Thursday during an …

Suna East MP Junet Mohamed has dismissed reports of a fallout with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, describing their disagreements as differences in opinion rather than personal conflict. Speaking to Citizen TV’s JK Live on Wednesday night, Junet said, “No, nothing serious. It’s just a divergence of opinion. He sees things …

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has revealed plans to hold repeat grassroots elections at selected polling centres across the country following resolutions by the party’s leadership. In a notice dated January 21, 2026, the UDA National Elections Board said the decision came after consultations by the National Executive Committee and …

Suna East MP Junet Mohamed has suggested a possible change in political alignment, saying the opposition could throw its weight behind President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election if ongoing negotiations deliver favourable results. Speaking on Citizen TV on Wednesday, Junet noted that politics is fluid and often unpredictable, …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has named former Kakamega senator Cleophas Malala to oversee the rollout of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) 2026 Plan of Action, a move aimed at strengthening the party’s readiness for the next electoral cycle. Gachagua announced the appointment on Monday, saying the plan …

EALA MP Winnie Odinga has openly criticized a faction within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) that she says is pursuing selfish interests and trying to shut her out of party affairs. Speaking at a rally in Kibra, Nairobi, Winnie vowed not to stay silent when she sees wrongdoing in the …

President William Ruto has reaffirmed his political influence in Mt Kenya, warning those seeking to weaken his connection with the region that their efforts are futile and amount to “empty political theatrics.” Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking to over 10,000 UDA grassroots leaders at Sagana State Lodge, …

Veteran Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, 81, has been declared the winner of the January 15, 2026, presidential election, securing a seventh term in office. His victory highlights his enduring dominance in Ugandan politics, now stretching over more than 40 years, making him one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders. The new …

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) acting party leader Oburu Odinga on Tuesday morning held talks with party Secretary General Edwin Sifuna as efforts intensified to resolve an internal dispute that had sparked calls for Sifuna’s removal. The meeting took place at Oburu’s Nairobi office, hours after a petition seeking to de-whip …