Tag Archives: Kenya politics

When President William Ruto appointed Fikirini Jacobs Katoi Kahindi as Principal Secretary for the State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy, many Kenyans were introduced to a young leader whose rise to the national stage had largely been built through student activism, grassroots politics and public service in Kilifi …

Kirinyaga Governor Ann Waiguru has called on security agencies to take decisive action against abductions, warning that the continued incidents are making it harder for government officials to defend the Kenya Kwanza administration. Addressing a youth empowerment event at Kamaigua Grounds in Kutus, Kirinyaga County, on Tuesday, Waiguru said President …

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has expressed confidence that Meru County will overwhelmingly support President William Ruto’s re-election bid in the 2027 General Election, declaring that the region is firmly behind the Head of State. Kindiki made the remarks on Sunday during the 60th anniversary celebrations of Burieruri Boys Senior School …

Jubilee Party presidential hopeful Fred Matiang’i has called for the suspension of the National Transport and Safety Authority’s (NTSA) proposed mandatory annual vehicle inspection programme, arguing that it has been introduced without adequate public participation. The proposed policy would require vehicle owners to pay Sh2,000 annually for inspections, a move …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has commended Kenyans, particularly Gen Z protesters, for observing the June 25 anniversary peacefully and urged citizens to channel their quest for political change through the ballot in the 2027 General Election. In a statement issued on Thursday after nationwide commemorations marking two years since …

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has appealed to police and other security agencies to act with restraint during the planned June 25 Gen Z memorial processions, urging them to respect the constitutional rights of Kenyans participating in the commemorations. In a statement released on Wednesday ahead of the anniversary of the …

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has formally announced that Kenya’s next General Election will be held on Tuesday, August 10, 2027, while unveiling a detailed roadmap to guide preparations for the exercise. The announcement was made during the launch of the Election Operations Plan (EOP) 2025–2027, a framework …

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, …