President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja on Wednesday visited the ongoing Nairobi River regeneration works in Lucky Summer, Ruaraka subcounty, Nairobi. The visit comes after the signing of a Sh80 billion cooperation agreement between the National Government and the Nairobi City County Government. Click here to join our …
Read More »Edwin Sifuna Faults Ruto–Sakaja Pact, Says Senate Was Left Out
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has urged that the cooperation agreement signed on February 17 between William Ruto and Johnson Sakaja be suspended, arguing that his office was excluded from consultations before it was finalised. Addressing the media on February 18, Sifuna said the deal disregards constitutional provisions and weakens the …
Read More »Earn Sh30,000 or Less? You May Soon Pay Zero Tax
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has suggested exempting Kenyans earning Sh30,000 or less from Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax. The proposal, which still requires parliamentary approval, is intended to ease the cost-of-living pressure on low-income earners. Speaking at the People’s Dialogue Forum in Meru, Mbadi said the government does …
Read More »Wetang’ula: Why Luhyas Will Stand With Ruto in 2027
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has said the Luhya community will rally behind President William Ruto’s bid for a second term in the 2027 General Election, citing a political understanding and what he described as clear indications that Ruto is on course to retain power. Speaking on Thursday during an …
Read More »Junet Hints ODM Could Back Ruto in 2027
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, …
Read More »Ruto Congratulates Museveni, Praises Uganda’s Democratic Maturity
President William Ruto has extended his congratulations to Uganda’s President-elect Yoweri Museveni following the announcement of his re-election on 17 January 2026. In a formal message, Ruto highlighted that the results reflect the trust Ugandans place in Museveni’s leadership and the confidence enjoyed by his National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. …
Read More »Ruto: No One Can Break My Mt Kenya Bond
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his political influence in Mt Kenya, warning those seeking to weaken his connection with the region that their efforts are futile and amount to “empty political theatrics.” Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking to over 10,000 UDA grassroots leaders at Sagana State Lodge, …
Read More »Cherargei: ODM to Sack Sifuna Over Alleged Betrayal
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has claimed that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is preparing to discipline Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, including removing him from his role as party Secretary General. Cherargei alleged that ODM intends to strip Sifuna of the position this week, accusing him of undermining both the party …
Read More »Mombasa Governor Nassir Pushes for ODM Talks Over Internal Rifts
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 …
Read More »Kuria Explodes After Gachagua Called His Party a “Wheelbarrow”
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 …
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