Naitwa Mwangi, a photographer and drone operator attached to President William Ruto,Naitwa Mwangi, a photographer and drone operator attached to President William Ruto, has sparked political debate after claiming that defeating the Head of State in the 2027 General Election is “practically impossible.” In a post shared on his Facebook …
Read More »Muturi: I’ll Back Kalonzo if I Lose Opposition Ticket
Democratic Party leader Justine Muturi has declared that he would support Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka for the presidency if he is not picked as the United Opposition’s flag bearer in the 2027 General Election. Speaking on the contest for the opposition ticket, Muturi said that among the coalition principals, Kalonzo …
Read More »UDA Announces Major Constitution Changes
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has announced proposed amendments to its party constitution and is inviting members to submit comments before the changes are adopted. In a notice issued under Section 20(2) of the Political Parties Act, 2011, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar said the revised constitution has been published …
Read More »Mbadi: I’m Not Running in 2027
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has announced that he will not contest any elective seat in the 2027 General Election, saying he has deliberately chosen to stay out of elective politics. Mbadi said he plans to continue serving in government beyond the August 2027 polls and expressed optimism that …
Read More »5 Things You Didn’t Know About Fikirini Jacobs
When President William Ruto appointed Fikirini Jacobs Katoi Kahindi as Principal Secretary for the State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy, many Kenyans were introduced to a young leader whose rise to the national stage had largely been built through student activism, grassroots politics and public service in Kilifi …
Read More »Big Win for Motorists as Ruto Announces New Highway
President William Ruto has announced a Sh30 billion project to dual the Muthaiga–Kiambu Road and its connecting bypasses as part of the government’s strategy to improve transport infrastructure and spur economic growth along the fast-growing Kiambu corridor. Speaking on Monday during the commissioning of the Ngong Road–Naivasha Road Flyover, the …
Read More »Kindiki Promises Ruto All Meru Votes
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has expressed confidence that Meru County will overwhelmingly support President William Ruto’s re-election bid in the 2027 General Election, declaring that the region is firmly behind the Head of State. Kindiki made the remarks on Sunday during the 60th anniversary celebrations of Burieruri Boys Senior School …
Read More »Growing Media Tensions Worry Regional Watchdog
The East African Press Councils (EAPC) has appealed for calm and dialogue amid growing tensions between governments and media organizations across the region, warning that escalating hostility threatens press freedom and the safety of journalists. In a statement released on Sunday, EAPC expressed concern over what it described as increasing …
Read More »Midterm Break Begins as Schools Recover From Chaos
Schools across Kenya began the second-term midterm break on Wednesday, with learners heading home for the five-day holiday that will run until June 28. Classes are expected to resume on Monday, June 29, ahead of the end of the second term on July 31. Unlike previous school closing days that …
Read More »Kindiki to Gachagua: You Can’t Teach Me Constitutional Law
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, …
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