Politics

The Embu High Court has begun a court-ordered partial scrutiny and recount of votes in the disputed Mbeere North Constituency by-election held in November 2025. The exercise, overseen by Deputy Registrar Mercy Kinyua, commenced on Monday but was briefly delayed after the petitioner failed to promptly provide keys needed to …

What may appear to be a routine local contest is quickly turning into a high-stakes political battle, one that could reveal shifting loyalties and reshape power dynamics in the Mt Kenya region. Political analysts say the outcome could influence regional leadership and impact the direction of national politics ahead of …

President William Ruto and his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua on Wednesday turned a funeral service in Ol Kalou into a stage for political rivalry, exchanging sharp remarks that underscored the growing contest for control of the Mt Kenya region. The leaders spoke during a memorial service for the late MP …

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has unveiled Vincent Kibet as the party’s candidate for the upcoming Emurua Dikirr parliamentary by-election. During a ceremony at the party headquarters on Tuesday, Gachagua presented Kibet with the nomination certificate and called on constituents to support his bid. Click here …

Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), has confirmed that a public rally will take place in Kikuyu township on Saturday, April 11, 2026. In a statement posted on his social media pages, Gachagua said he met leaders from Kikuyu constituency who invited him to speak …

Narok Senator Ledama Olekina has expressed his readiness to assume the influential role of Secretary General in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), amid the party’s ongoing disciplinary proceedings against the current officeholder, Edwin Sifuna. In an interview with Nairobi Review, Olekina clarified that he has not been formally nominated for …

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has expressed confidence in President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election, saying the focus is on delivering a landslide victory with a wider margin. He noted that the campaign team is working to boost voter turnout and ensure Ruto secures an overwhelming win against his rivals. Mudavadi …

Alego/Usonga MP Samuel Atandi has urged Siaya MCAs to shelve any plans to impeach Governor James Orengo, arguing that such a move would be unnecessary with the next general elections fast approaching. Speaking at his rural home in South East Alego, Atandi said voters should instead be given the opportunity …

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged residents of the Mt Kenya region to stay united and remain alert to political manipulation as the country approaches the 2027 General Election. Speaking at the burial of former Senator Daniel Karaba in Kirinyaga, Kenyatta warned voters not to be easily influenced by persuasive …

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has delayed its Repeat Phase II grassroots elections to give members more time to register and verify their details. Initially planned for Thursday, April 9, the elections will now take place on Thursday, April 23, between 8.00 am and 5.00 pm. Click here to join …