Tag Archives: Kenya politics

Renowned lawyer, scholar and orator Prof P.L.O. Lumumba walked off the stage during a conference in Kisumu after being asked to suspend his address to allow Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o to enter the venue. The incident occurred during the 18th TICH Annual Scientific Conference at the Mama Grace Onyango Cultural …

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka have held discussions on efforts to unite the opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election, with the possibility of fielding a single presidential candidate emerging as a major focus. Sifuna said the two leaders agreed on the need for opposition …

Comedian Eric Omondi and seven others have been charged with allegedly obstructing the movement of motor vehicles along Moi Avenue in Nairobi’s Central Business District. Omondi appeared in court on Tuesday alongside Cyprian Ateka, Alex Ngungu, John Ndungu, Kelvin Mwasia, Josiah Ogutu, Wilson Ouma and Olive Odhiambo. All eight denied …

Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has criticised the government’s ongoing crackdown on foreign small-scale traders, questioning the manner in which the operation is being conducted and warning that it could damage Kenya’s relations with neighbouring countries. In a post on X, Kalonzo pointed to images of hundreds of small-scale …

DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has said he would be willing to serve as Edwin Sifuna’s running mate in the 2027 presidential election if opposition calculations show that the Nairobi senator has the strongest chance of defeating President William Ruto. Gachagua said opposition leaders should remain flexible about possible coalition arrangements …

Bishop Margaret Wanjiru has formally announced her intention to contest the Nairobi gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election under the Kenya Moja Movement (K1) party. Wanjiru said the decision followed discussions with her supporters, political allies and other stakeholders, who she said had encouraged her to clarify her next …

Lawmakers affiliated with the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) have accused President William Ruto of using regulatory and licensing concerns to push Tata Chemicals out of Lake Magadi, alleging that the government is interested in possible lithium and oil deposits in the region. The MPs called for the “immediate and …

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has urged authorities to conduct a swift, independent and comprehensive investigation into the reported abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich. The commission said it was “deeply concerned” about the incident, which allegedly took place on the night of September 1. …

By: Editorial Team Democracy is often described as government by the people, for the people and through the people. Yet across Africa, the experience of many opposition leaders raises a difficult question: Can democracy truly exist where those who challenge the government are routinely threatened, arrested, restricted or forced into …

Citizen TV journalist John Wanyama has left Royal Media Services (RMS) to pursue a political career, declaring his intention to contest the Malava Constituency parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election. Wanyama submitted his resignation on July 3, 2026, giving the required one-month notice. His final day at RMS was …