Tag Archives: Kenyan politics

Mwala MP Vincent Kawaya has cautioned the Kamba community to prepare for what he described as a certain victory for President William Ruto in the 2027 general election, warning that continued opposition politics could once again sideline the region from national leadership. He predicted that President Ruto would win by …

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has revealed plans to hold repeat grassroots elections at selected polling centres across the country following resolutions by the party’s leadership. In a notice dated January 21, 2026, the UDA National Elections Board said the decision came after consultations by the National Executive Committee and …

Suna East MP Junet Mohamed has suggested a possible change in political alignment, saying the opposition could throw its weight behind President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election if ongoing negotiations deliver favourable results. Speaking on Citizen TV on Wednesday, Junet noted that politics is fluid and often unpredictable, …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has named former Kakamega senator Cleophas Malala to oversee the rollout of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) 2026 Plan of Action, a move aimed at strengthening the party’s readiness for the next electoral cycle. Gachagua announced the appointment on Monday, saying the plan …

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 …