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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has filed a notice of appeal at the Court of Appeal, seeking to overturn parts of the High Court decision that upheld his impeachment. However, he is not challenging all aspects of the ruling. Gachagua intends to preserve specific findings, including the court’s declaration that …

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has responded to widespread criticism over his absence during Thursday’s parliamentary vote on the Finance Bill 2026, admitting he was out of the country and accepting responsibility for missing the crucial sitting. In a statement addressed to Kenyans, Nyoro said he travelled outside the country on …

More than half of the members of the National Assembly failed to take part in the final vote on the Finance Bill, 2026, raising concerns over their commitment to representing Kenyans during one of the most important legislative processes of the year. Out of the 349 elected and nominated lawmakers, …

People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has reaffirmed her intention to contest for the United Opposition’s presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 General Election, stating that she is not interested in serving as a running mate. Karua said she is focused on securing the coalition’s top seat but remains …

Former Presidential Advisor Moses Kuria has expressed confidence that President William Ruto could win re-election in the next General Election even without relying on support from the Mount Kenya region. Kuria argued that the results of three by-elections held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, reflect the growing nationwide support for …

Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has called on the Ministry of Health to make public detailed payment records for the Social Health Assurance (SHA) scheme, raising alarm over possible mismanagement and structural loopholes. Her call comes after Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale revealed that fraudulent claims worth about Sh11 billion …

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has said the Luhya community will rally behind President William Ruto’s bid for a second term in the 2027 General Election, citing a political understanding and what he described as clear indications that Ruto is on course to retain power. Speaking on Thursday during an …

President William Ruto has reaffirmed his political influence in Mt Kenya, warning those seeking to weaken his connection with the region that their efforts are futile and amount to “empty political theatrics.” Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking to over 10,000 UDA grassroots leaders at Sagana State Lodge, …

Owners of Business Bay Square (BBS Mall) in Nairobi’s Eastleigh area have called on the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to investigate and take action over comments made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, which they say amount to ethnic contempt, hate speech, and conduct that undermines national unity. …

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) acting party leader Oburu Odinga on Tuesday morning held talks with party Secretary General Edwin Sifuna as efforts intensified to resolve an internal dispute that had sparked calls for Sifuna’s removal. The meeting took place at Oburu’s Nairobi office, hours after a petition seeking to de-whip …