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Former Cabinet Secretary for Gender Aisha Jumwa has returned to President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), reversing her decision to leave the ruling party for the opposition Wiper Democratic Movement just months ago. President Ruto officially welcomed Jumwa back into UDA during a meeting at State House, Mombasa, on …

Kenya’s National Assembly has approved changes to electoral laws that remove the mandatory livestreaming of election results by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), setting the stage for changes in how results will be handled during the 2027 General Election. The MPs passed the Elections (Amendment) Bill on Thursday, …

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called on Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to expand investigations into the violence that marred the first anniversary memorial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, demanding that those who allegedly planned and financed the incident be arrested and prosecuted. Speaking at the SKM …

Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has announced her decision to leave the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and join Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), signalling a shift in her political allegiance. Karanja hinted at her new political affiliation by pointing to her green outfit and accessories, which she …

Former Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana has called on leaders associated with the Linda Mwananchi movement to guard against ethnic divisions and internal disagreements as debate over the group’s political direction intensifies ahead of the 2027 General Election. In a post on X on September 25, 2026, Kibwana described Linda Mwananchi …

Comedian Sammy Kioko has received a significant boost to his 2027 Mavoko parliamentary bid after fellow comedian Tom Daktari donated KSh210,000 and a Prado to support his campaign. Tom made the contribution on Friday, September 11, 2026, during an event where Kioko officially unveiled his candidature for the Mavoko MP …

Chaos erupted during a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) mobilisation meeting at Nembure Stadium in Manyatta Constituency, Embu County, with several vehicles reportedly set ablaze. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki was reportedly evacuated from the venue after the situation escalated, disrupting a meeting that had been organised to mobilise UDA polling centre …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged Embakasi East MP Babu Owino to exercise patience as opposition parties work towards settling on a joint presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election. Speaking in the United States on Saturday, Gachagua said there was still plenty of time for opposition parties to …

An opposition rally in Garissa town was disrupted on Saturday after a group of youths allegedly threw stones at political leaders and their supporters, forcing some politicians to seek safety inside their vehicles. The incident happened as Nyali MP Mohamed Ali addressed the gathering alongside Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo …

Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has criticised the government’s ongoing crackdown on foreign small-scale traders, questioning the manner in which the operation is being conducted and warning that it could damage Kenya’s relations with neighbouring countries. In a post on X, Kalonzo pointed to images of hundreds of small-scale …