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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 …

Residents of Ol Kalou Constituency in Nyandarua County are voting today, Thursday, July 16, 2026, in a by-election to elect a new Member of the National Assembly. Polling stations opened at 6.00 am and are scheduled to close at 5.00 pm. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) said voters …

Jubilee deputy party leader Fred Matiang’i has dismissed speculation that recently circulated photographs showing him with Suna East MP Junet Mohamed and Kisii Governor Simba Arati were evidence of a political meeting. The photos, widely shared on social media, show the three leaders posing together inside what appears to be …

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has called on Saboti MP Caleb Amisi to resolve concerns surrounding the Linda Mwananchi movement through internal discussions instead of making them public. Babu said leaders should engage one another directly whenever disagreements arise, rather than airing their differences on social media or other public …

A political standoff between Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua intensified on Tuesday after Kindiki dismissed Gachagua’s criticism of his interpretation of the Constitution, telling him to “stay in your lane.” In a statement shared on his social media platforms, Kindiki accused Gachagua of relying on insults, …

The growing political influence of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya is increasingly reshaping the political landscape of Western Kenya, challenging the long-standing dominance of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula. For years, Mudavadi and Wetang’ula have remained the region’s most …

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua is scheduled to travel to the United Kingdom on Friday, May 15, as part of efforts to mobilise funding ahead of the 2027 General Election. The former Deputy President confirmed the trip while attending the funeral of Ann Nyatoro Ndung’u, mother of …

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has hit out at his political opponents, accusing them of spreading propaganda instead of prioritising development in the county. Speaking on Thursday during an event at the Kiambu County Headquarters, Wamatangi defended his administration’s track record, especially in the health sector, while dismissing allegations of poor …

The Maendeleo Chap Chap Party has dismissed proposals to dissolve and merge with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), insisting that it will continue operating as an independent party within the Kenya Kwanza Alliance. The resolution was made during a National Governing Council (NGC) meeting chaired by party leader and …

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has vowed that no form of intimidation or political threat will deter him from speaking out against the government. Sifuna emphasized that he, alongside like-minded leaders, will continue exposing alleged injustices. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Addressing congregants during a church service in Kitengela, …