The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has called for swift investigations and prosecution following attacks on journalists covering the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay on Sunday. According to the Council, at least eight journalists and two drivers were injured, while media equipment was destroyed or stolen. A vehicle belonging …
Read More »Sifuna: Why I Won’t Abandon Kalonzo
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has pledged to remain loyal to Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka and other politicians he considers to have been genuine allies of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Sifuna described Kalonzo and Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua as among Raila’s closest political partners, highlighting their support for …
Read More »Kalonzo To Ruto: No Nusu-Mkate, No Handshake
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has ruled out any political handshake or power-sharing deal with President William Ruto, declaring that his next political contest with the Head of State will be at the ballot box in the 2027 General Election. With Kenya entering a critical phase of the 2027 …
Read More »Betty Maina to Gachagua: Keep My Name Out of Your Mouth
Murang’a Woman Representative Betty Maina has firmly rejected any suggestion that she intends to join former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), urging him to stop mentioning her in his political activities. In a Facebook post published on July 27, Maina dismissed speculation that she had fallen …
Read More »Gachagua: We Can’t Trust Police With Our Votes
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended the opposition’s plan to safeguard votes during the 2027 General Election, arguing that the current security leadership cannot be relied upon to ensure a credible electoral process. His remarks came after Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen cautioned politicians against deploying groups to guard …
Read More »DCP Reveals How Much Aspirants Will Pay to Contest Under Its Ticket
The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has officially opened registration for candidates planning to contest various elective positions under its ticket in the 2027 General Election. In a notice issued on Friday, July 24, 2026, the party invited prospective candidates to begin the registration process by paying the required …
Read More »Kang’ata Dumps UDA, Joins Gachagua’s DCP
Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has officially joined former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), becoming one of the highest-profile elected leaders to align with the opposition party as political realignments ahead of the 2027 General Election gather momentum. Kang’ata confirmed that he will seek a second …
Read More »TIFA Poll: Majority of Opposition Supporters Want Gachagua to Back a Single Candidate Instead of Running
A new Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA) survey indicates that many Kenyans opposed to President William Ruto’s re-election believe former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua would have a greater impact by supporting a united opposition candidate rather than seeking the presidency himself. According to the poll, 33 percent of respondents …
Read More »TIFA poll: Majority of ODM Supporters Prefer Sifuna as 2027 Presidential Candidate
A new Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA) survey shows that most Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) supporters would like Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to be the party’s presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election. According to the poll, 44 percent of ODM supporters identified Sifuna as their preferred flagbearer, giving …
Read More »TIFA Reveals Why Thousands of Kenyans Aren’t Registered to Vote
A new TIFA survey has found that although most Kenyans are registered voters, many eligible citizens remain outside the voters’ register due to a lack of national identification documents, limited time, low interest in politics and difficulties accessing voter registration services. According to the survey, 83 percent of respondents said …
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