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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 …

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has announced plans to contest the Nairobi gubernatorial race in 2027, serve for a single term, and then pursue the presidency in 2032. Speaking during an interview with Radio Jambo on Wednesday, Babu said his political ambitions had been mapped out years ago while he …

Kenyan civic educator and political activist Charity Waweru, popularly known as “Gen Z Baddie”, has apologised following criticism over comments she made concerning President William Ruto’s daughter Charlene Ruto’s engagement ceremony. The remarks sparked backlash from some social media users, prompting the outspoken commentator to issue an apology and clarify …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticised his successor, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, and urged him to stop referring to him as a brother. Gachagua said his relationship with Kindiki deteriorated after he left office, accusing the current Deputy President of failing to show him the respect he claims to …

A new Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA) survey indicates that many Kenyans opposed to President William Ruto’s re-election believe former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua would have a greater impact by supporting a united opposition candidate rather than seeking the presidency himself. According to the poll, 33 percent of respondents …

A new TIFA survey has found that although most Kenyans are registered voters, many eligible citizens remain outside the voters’ register due to a lack of national identification documents, limited time, low interest in politics and difficulties accessing voter registration services. According to the survey, 83 percent of respondents said …

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has emerged as the fastest-growing opposition presidential hopeful in the latest TIFA opinion poll, registering the biggest increase in public support among leading contenders. The survey, released on Friday, shows President William Ruto maintaining his lead in the presidential race, while several prominent opposition figures, including …