Politics

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has pushed back against critics urging him to exit politics, asserting that he has a constitutional right to stay politically active and defend his party. While speaking during the homecoming ceremony of Jubilee Secretary General Moitalel Ole Kenta on Friday, Uhuru rejected calls for his silence, …

Radio Citizen presenter Tina Ogal has officially joined the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as she prepares to contest in the 2027 General Elections. Ogal was among several new aspirants who were welcomed into the party on Tuesday, April 28, during a ceremony led by ODM Secretary General Catherine Omanyo. At …

The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has set a non-refundable nomination fee of Sh250,000 for candidates seeking to vie for the Ol Kalou parliamentary seat under its ticket. In a notice issued by the party’s National Elections Board, interested and eligible aspirants were invited to apply ahead of the …

Siaya Governor James Orengo has strongly backed embattled ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna, praising his leadership during a lively Linda Mwananchi rally held in Shamakhokho, Vihiga County. Speaking to a large crowd, Orengo said Sifuna stands out as the best Secretary General the party has ever had, adding that he was …

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has intensified political mobilisation in Western Kenya, holding meetings in Bungoma County aimed at strengthening support for President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election. On Saturday, Wetang’ula met teachers and union representatives from across the county in what his allies describe as a …

Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has announced that Nyali MP Mohamed Ali will receive a direct ticket from the opposition to run for Mombasa governor in the 2027 elections. Addressing a rally in Mombasa, Kalonzo said the decision was reached after consultations with other opposition leaders, positioning Ali—popularly known …

President William Ruto has responded sharply to his critics, stating that he will only bow to God and remain accountable to the Kenyan people—not to any individual. Speaking at a rally in Maragua Constituency, Murang’a County, Ruto criticized what he termed as rising arrogance among some political opponents, accusing them …

The Linda Mwananchi faction is gearing up for a packed weekend of political activities across Western and Nyanza, kicking off with a rally in Vihiga on Saturday. The event will be led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Siaya Governor James Orengo, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, and Vihiga Senator Godfrey …

A group of opposition politicians aligned with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has ramped up its campaign activities in Mombasa County, urging residents to back a shift in leadership ahead of the upcoming elections. Positioning themselves as a united front, the leaders toured different parts of Mombasa, holding meetings and …

Moses Wetang’ula has officially declared the Ol Kalou parliamentary seat vacant following the death of area MP David Njuguna Kiaraho. In a Kenya Gazette notice dated April 20, 2026, the Speaker informed the public that the vacancy arises from Kiaraho’s passing on March 29, in line with constitutional and electoral …