Tag Archives: Kenyan politics

A Nairobi court has directed Mumias East MP Peter Salasya to issue a public apology and participate in a national peace and cohesion campaign as part of a settlement in his ongoing hate speech case. The ruling was delivered on Monday, January 19, 2026, with the court noting that key …

EALA MP Winnie Odinga has openly criticized a faction within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) that she says is pursuing selfish interests and trying to shut her out of party affairs. Speaking at a rally in Kibra, Nairobi, Winnie vowed not to stay silent when she sees wrongdoing in the …

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir has called for an urgent meeting within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to address growing internal divisions within the party. Nassir, who is the party’s deputy leader, said he has formally asked ODM leader Oburu Oginga to convene a Central Management Committee (CMC) meeting to …

Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has hit out at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, branding him a dangerous individual following remarks that appeared to belittle Kuria’s Chama Cha Kazi party. In a post shared on X, Kuria was responding to comments made earlier by Gachagua, who described Chama …

Siaya Governor James Orengo has dismissed claims that his visits to State House amount to seeking favours, insisting that his engagements with the national government are grounded in constitutional duty rather than political compromise. Speaking during a television interview on Monday night, December 29, 2025, Orengo said his interactions with …

Jubilee Party Deputy Organising Secretary Pauline Njoroge has criticized Gatundu North MP Elijah Kururia following his controversial remarks about women in their 30s who do not have children. On her Facebook page on Sunday, December 28, 2025, Njoroge expressed concern over what she described as a decline in leadership standards …

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has announced that he recently underwent a medical procedure and is now recovering well. In a Facebook statement, Owino expressed gratitude for the flood of prayers, messages of support, and goodwill he has received, describing them as a source of strength for him and his …

President William Ruto has suggested he may pursue a political alliance with the ODM party as he gears up for the 2027 general election. The President said he is open to working with ODM through a possible pre-election pact, signalling a willingness to broaden political cooperation ahead of the polls. …

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka used his Christmas message to call on Kenyans to embrace prayer, unity and justice, while reiterating his dedication to public service and political reform. In a statement issued on Christmas Eve, Kalonzo urged the country to engage in spiritual reflection, saying Kenya was in need …

Siaya Senator and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Oburu Oginga has stated that the party has not yet determined whether it will support President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election or run its own candidates. Speaking at the late Cyrus Jirongo’s home in Lugari, Oburu emphasized that ODM will …