The unexpected death of Kariobangi North MCA Joel Munuve Kimanzi has rattled Nairobi’s political corridors. He collapsed and died outside a private hospital just days after launching an impeachment motion against Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja. While officials report he developed sudden chest pains, the timing of his death has sparked speculation. Many are now asking […]
Kisumu County Governor Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o has launched a scathing attack on President William Ruto’s administration, accusing it of undermining devolution and reverting to the autocratic governance style of the Moi era. In a strongly-worded statement issued toda, Nyong’o declared that “the Ruto regime has decided to go back to pre-devolution times of the Nyayo […]
President William Ruto has appointed Jaoko Oburu Odinga, eldest son of Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga, as a Special Advisor in the Office of the President, marking another strategic inclusion of opposition figures into his administration. The announcement complements Ruto’s ongoing broad-based government efforts to expand his political base following a pact between his United Democratic […]
Wisconsin voters have elected a Democratic-backed judge to serve on the state supreme court, according to US media projections, following the most expensive judicial election in US history. Susan Crawford is on course to beat conservative rival Brad Schimel, reports NBC and CNN, which would keep intact the 4-3 liberal dominance of the Midwestern state’s […]
Marine Le Pen has been banned from running for public office for five years, meaning she cannot run in the 2027 French presidential election. She was found guilty of embezzling European funds to finance her French far-right National Rally (RN) party. Le Pen left the courtroom as the judge handed down details of the sentence. […]
A controversy has erupted following the death of Ken Arek, a longtime blogger and aide to former ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo, with allegations that Owalo abandoned his loyal supporter despite years of service. According to social media posts from Jim Bonnie, reportedly a fellow blogger and friend of the deceased, Arek died “broke and […]
President William Ruto departs tonight for a State Visit to China aimed at deepening the strategic partnership between Kenya and China. The visit comes at a crucial time as Kenya continues to position itself as China’s leading Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner in Africa. According to a press release from the State House Spokesperson, […]
Former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi has categorically denied President William Ruto’s claims of ongoing talks between them, in what appears to be a complete severing of ties with the administration that once counted him among its top officials. In an explosive interview with Weru TV, a vernacular station based in Meru, Linturi declared he […]
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has signaled his presidential ambitions for the 2027 general elections, suggesting Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro could serve as his running mate. During an interview on a local radio show, the outspoken lawmaker declared that a joint ticket with Nyoro would be formidable enough to secure victory without extensive campaign infrastructure. […]
Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba has made a bold declaration of her presidential ambitions, unveiling an economic vision centered on transforming Kenya’s manufacturing sector through cottage industries. In a recent post on X that has sparked online debate, Wamuchomba outlined a comprehensive plan that would fundamentally reshape Kenya’s approach to industrialization and job creation. […]
People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has defended former Prime Minister Raila Odinga against accusations from some Kenyans that he did not play a significant role in the country’s push for multipartyism. Although they may have political differences, Karua asserts that Odinga’s contributions are well-documented. “Even though we differ politically truth be said Raila […]
Constitutional lawyer Willis Otieno has sparked fresh debate the next presidential election asserting that the State House race should be held in August 2026—not 2027 as widely expected. Citing Article 136(2)(a) of the Constitution, Otieno argues that the requirement presidential elections occur “on the second Tuesday in August, in every fifth year,” overrules the expectation […]
