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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 …

Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has responded to recent criticism from President William Ruto, accusing the Head of State of inconsistency and urging political leaders to exercise restraint in their exchanges. Speaking on Saturday at the burial of Mwalimu Jackson Karua, father of People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua, in …

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has given President William Ruto 14 days to make public the agreement between the government and Aliko Dangote concerning the proposed Lamu oil refinery. Nyoro cited concerns over transparency and the potential implications of the deal for Kenyans, arguing that the public should have access to …

Wiper Party has rejected reports suggesting that its leader, Kalonzo Musyoka, is planning to join President William Ruto’s administration, maintaining that the party remains committed to working with the opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election. Wiper chairman Jamleck Kamau dismissed the reports as propaganda, alleging that individuals within government …

The Karua family was joined by political leaders, relatives, friends and mourners in Kirinyaga on Saturday as they gathered to pay their final respects to Mwalimu Jackson Karua, father of People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua. Mzee Jackson was laid to rest at the family home in Kathande, Gichugu, after …

Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has welcomed the planned Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery in Lamu, while calling for transparency and accountability in the multi-trillion-shilling project. Speaking to journalists after visiting activist Collins Odhiambo at Life Care Hospital in Mlolongo on Wednesday, Kalonzo said the opposition supports foreign investment …

The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) has overturned the Registrar of Political Parties’ decision to reject an application to reserve the name Linda Mwananchi Movement, directing the Registrar to reserve the name within seven days. The Tribunal ruled that the Registrar had no legal basis to decline the reservation and …

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the proposed Dangote oil refinery in Lamu, describing the Sh2 trillion project as an important investment for Kenya. Mbadi also rejected allegations that President William Ruto owns shares in the planned refinery, while criticising protests by some Lamu residents over compensation and …

Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu says she anticipated facing “Wantam” chants from sections of the crowd during an endometriosis awareness event held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on Sunday. Nyamu was addressing thousands of people at Natalie Githinji’s Endometriosis Warriors event on September 27, 2026, when sections of the …

Former Attorney General and Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has urged the National Security Council to investigate claims that Kenyan identification documents may have been issued to individuals in border communities. Muturi said the concerns should be addressed urgently, arguing that questions surrounding citizenship, identification documents and border security could …