Politics

Mbeere North MP Njeru Leo Wamuthende has rejected the Orange Democratic Movement’s (ODM) call to be given the Deputy President position in the next general elections. Responding to the proposal during ongoing political talks, Wamuthende said the Deputy President’s seat is already occupied and functioning effectively, making ODM’s request impractical. …

Leaders from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) are calling for the zoning of political territories, accusing members of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) of encroaching on their traditional support bases under the current broad-based political arrangement. Addressing the media after a four-hour ODM Parliamentary Group meeting in Nairobi on Tuesday, …

Oburu Oginga has called on those disputing his position as leader of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to attend the party’s upcoming National Delegates Conference scheduled for March 27, saying the forum will provide a legitimate and democratic space to address the controversy. Speaking amid claims that his leadership was not …

Molo MP Kimani Kuria has declared that the deputy president’s seat should remain with the current holder, Prof Kithure Kindiki, amid growing political collaboration between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the ruling party. His comments follow signals from ODM leaders that the party intends to seek a greater share …

Gladys Wanga has dismissed claims that she played a part in the resignation of Oyugi Magwanga, even as she formally accepted his exit and declared the deputy governor’s seat vacant with immediate effect. In a statement released Friday through the Governor’s Office, Wanga confirmed receiving Magwanga’s resignation letter dated February …

President William Ruto has praised United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidates for their clean sweep in Thursday’s by-elections, thanking voters across Isiolo South Constituency, West Kabras, Muminji, and Evurore wards for supporting the ruling party. In a post on X on Friday, the President described the victories as evidence that UDA …

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 …