Tag Archives: Kenya politics

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 …

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 …

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has handed over the leadership of the Jubilee Party to his deputy, Fred Matiang’i, as the party prepares for its National Delegates Convention (NDC). Despite stepping aside from the party’s top leadership position, Uhuru said he has no intention of leaving Jubilee, which he described as …

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has reiterated his belief that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga won the 2022 presidential election, despite the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold President William Ruto’s victory. Speaking at a Jubilee Party officials’ meeting in Nairobi on Tuesday, Uhuru also rejected suggestions that he failed to adequately …

The Azimio la Umoja coalition has adopted a new name, with opposition leaders announcing that the political outfit will now operate as the Ukombozi Alliance. Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka announced the change on Monday, saying parties within the coalition had unanimously agreed to rebrand the alliance as they prepare …

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has downplayed the growing Linda Mwananchi movement, describing it as a “passing cloud” and questioning whether it has a clearly defined political agenda. Speaking in Baringo County, Murkomen said he sympathised with some of the movement’s supporters, claiming that many had been convinced that Linda …

Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has rejected reports of divisions within the Linda Mwananchi Movement, insisting that its leaders remain united in their efforts to build a political platform capable of forming the next government. Osotsi alleged that the government was attempting to create divisions within the movement but maintained that …

Royal Media Services (RMS) Editorial Director Linus Kaikai has dismissed claims that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua attempted to have Citizen TV journalist Trevor Ombija removed from his job following a heated on-air exchange. Kaikai said there was no communication from Gachagua asking RMS to dismiss Ombija. He also disclosed …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says a determined government could make significant progress in fighting corruption within its first year in office, arguing that the effort must start with the President and extend across the entire government. Speaking to business leaders at Silo Modern Farmhouse in Kansas City, Missouri, on …

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced a Sh1 billion allocation to the Kenya National Trading Corporation (KNTC) to purchase locally produced rice before the government permits imports. Kindiki said the initiative is intended to shield farmers from falling market prices while helping the country build adequate food reserves by buying …