Tag Archives: Kenyan politics

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 …

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 …

A growing number of Kenyan journalists and media personalities are exploring a transition from newsrooms to elective politics ahead of the 2027 General Election. Some have already announced their political ambitions, while others have resigned from media jobs or become publicly associated with particular constituencies. For some, however, the reported …

Citizen TV journalist and Nyakach parliamentary aspirant Trevor Ombija has claimed that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua sought his dismissal from Royal Media Services (RMS) following a heated television interview. Ombija made the claim on Friday, September 18, while addressing residents in Nyakach as he stepped up his campaign for …

Nairobi Senator and Linda Mwananchi leader Edwin Sifuna has met US Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Susan Burns in Nairobi, adding to a series of recent engagements between the senator and foreign diplomats. Sifuna on Friday, September 18, shared photos of his meeting with Burns and her team at the diplomat’s residence …

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has put newly elected Ol Kalou MP Sammy Ngotho on notice, telling him that constituents will judge him by results, not rhetoric. Ichung’wah spoke on Thursday shortly after Ngotho delivered his first speech in Parliament as the area’s newly elected representative. While congratulating him, …

President William Ruto has admitted he understands the constitutional fallout from a High Court decision stating Kenya’s next presidential election should have taken place in August 2026, not 2027 as previously assumed. At the 16th Katiba Day symposium at KICC on Thursday, a panelist directly asked Ruto whether he realized …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that Kenyans are calling on him to seek the presidential ticket of the United Democratic Government in the 2027 General Election. Speaking after concluding his 55-day Wamunyoro consultations, Gachagua said he had received strong backing from members of the public, with supporters expressing …

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has announced the sudden death of his wife, Gloria Sekeiyan Khalwale. In a heartbreaking message, the senator said his wife suddenly collapsed on Saturday morning and died after suffering a heart attack. “My dear wife, Gloria Sekeiyan Khalwale, has this morning suddenly collapsed and died after …