Politics

UDA candidate David Keter, popularly known as Dollarline, has emerged victorious in the fiercely contested Emurua Dikirr parliamentary by-election. Keter garnered 18,266 votes to beat his closest rival, Vincent Kibet Rotich of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), who received 10,760 votes in an election that drew nationwide political interest. …

Voting is underway in Emurua Dikirr Constituency as 44,353 registered voters head to the polls to elect a new Member of Parliament in a closely watched by-election. The by-election was triggered by the death of former MP Johana Ngeno, who lost his life alongside five others in a helicopter crash …

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has issued an apology on behalf of the Kenya Kwanza administration to residents of the Mt Kenya region over the 2024 impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Speaking during the commissioning of a water project in Mwea, Waiguru said she was sorry for the political …

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed speculation that he may resign, saying he will remain in office and legally challenge a report that could trigger impeachment proceedings against him. Ramaphosa made the remarks on Monday after a ruling by South Africa’s Constitutional Court last week found that Parliament acted …

People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has stepped up her grassroots campaigns in Mt Kenya East, pitching herself as a reform-minded candidate ahead of the 2027 General Election. During her tour of Embu and Tharaka Nithi counties, Karua urged residents to reject leaders she accused of prioritising personal gain and …

The contest for the Ol Kalou parliamentary seat has intensified after former MCA Sammy Ngotho secured the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) ticket ahead of the July 16, 2026 by-election. Ngotho won the party primaries with 12,957 votes, defeating his nearest rival Paul Waiganjo, who garnered 4,978 votes. Click …

Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has publicly backed former Kirinyaga Woman Representative Wangui Ngirici for the Kirinyaga governor seat in the 2027 General Election. Mwangaza announced her support during a political rally in Kirinyaga County, where the two leaders appeared together at a mobilisation event attended by supporters from across …

Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi has strongly criticised William Ruto, claiming his political influence is fading and cautioning supporters against backing him. Speaking at a rally, Wanjigi said he knows the President well and argued that his time in power is coming to an end, warning that those who align …

Former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i and the Jubilee Party have come out strongly in defence of former President Uhuru Kenyatta over ongoing political criticism from leaders aligned to the government. Matiang’i condemned recent attacks on the former Head of State, accusing some leaders of lowering the standards of public debate …

Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has faulted moves by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to discipline or sideline its secretary general Edwin Sifuna, describing the strategy as a political miscalculation. Speaking in a television interview, Kang’ata said ODM should have handled internal disagreements more cautiously instead of escalating tensions by targeting …