Oburu Odinga Declares Himself Fit for Deputy President Role, Backs Ruto’s 2027 Re-election
Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga Odinga has publicly declared that he is qualified to serve as Kenya’s Deputy President, saying the country’s second-highest office should be up for negotiation within the…
“We Don’t Want UDA in Homabay” — Oburu Oginga
ODM leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has mounted a spirited defence of political zoning, arguing that it is a legitimate strategy for protecting a party’s traditional support base ahead…
Oparanya Finally Opens up on Deputy President Ambitions
Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya has dismissed growing speculation linking him to the Deputy President’s position ahead of the 2027 General Election, insisting he has never…
Raila Junior Emerges as Standard-Bearer of Odinga’s Nairobi Political Legacy
Raila Odinga Jr. is increasingly emerging as the face of efforts to preserve and rebuild the political influence associated with the Odinga family in Nairobi, signalling what could become one…
From Handouts to Heavy Machinery: Inside the Sh10 Million Gamble to Rewrite Siaya’s Youth Employment Story
On a continent where political rallies often end with promises and handshakes, Monday’s gathering in Siaya offered something far less common: industrial machinery. Welding machines, sewing equipment, salon kits, carpentry…
Kindiki on the Chopping Board as Wandayi, Oparanya Circle Deputy Slot
A quiet but consequential storm is gathering within the upper echelons of government—and at its centre lies an uncomfortable question: is Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki already a political casualty…
Sifuna, Ruto Face Off Over Post–Vision 2030 Plan as Gachagua Enters Fray
A high-stakes national debate over Kenya’s future has erupted after Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna delivered a blistering critique of President William Ruto’s proposed successor to the Vision 2030 blueprint, framing…
Sammy Douglas Officially Sworn In as Ol Kalou MP as Wetang’ula Quells House Drama
Newly elected Ol Kalou Member of Parliament Sammy Douglas Waweru was officially sworn into the National Assembly on Tuesday, marking the beginning of his parliamentary tenure after a decisive by-election…
Siaya: Reject Non-performing Leaders—Opiyo Wandayi
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary James Opiyo Wandayi has challenged Siaya County residents to reject leaders who have failed to deliver meaningful development, arguing that the region cannot afford another…
Babu Urges Sifuna to Forge Grand Alliance with Matiang’i, Kalonzo and Gachagua
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has called on Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to seize the political moment by building a broad-based opposition coalition with former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i,…
Silent Fault Line: Sifuna, Orengo and Babu’s Linda Mwananchi Axis Heads for Defining Clash
A sharper, more consequential political contest is taking shape—not within the broader Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), but inside a restless and increasingly assertive faction operating in its shadows. The Linda…
KSh100 Million Ol Kalou Campaign War Chest Sparks Debate as CS Ruku Denies Use of Public Funds
A fresh political storm is brewing over campaign financing in the hotly contested Ol Kalou by-election, after Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku firmly denied claims that taxpayer money was…
Orengo’s 2027 Warning: “I Won’t Spend My Time in Court Defending Electoral Outcomes”
Siaya Governor signals high-stakes political shift as he questions electoral credibility and vows to avoid post-election litigation trap Siaya Governor James Orengo has ignited fresh debate over Kenya’s electoral integrity…
SIAYA POWER WAR: WANDAYI DARES ORENGO AS RUTO ALLIES TARGET ODM STRONGHOLD
A political storm is gathering in Siaya—and at its center is an escalating supremacy contest between Governor James Orengo and Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi that could redefine the county’s…
Wandayi Fires Back at Orengo Over ‘Prison Help’ Claims, Vows Political Showdown in Siaya
Energy Cabinet Secretary James Opiyo Wandayi has hit back at Siaya Governor James Orengo over remarks that he once helped him secure release from prison, dismissing the claims as “unfortunate”…
Sunday Exit Shocker: Ndindi Nyoro Ditches UDA
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has formally cut ties with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), declaring the party has “abandoned Kenyans” and hinting at a looming political shake-up as he…
Orengo Holds His Ground on National TV Amid Rising Political Heat at Home
By Staff Writer Siaya Governor James Orengo delivered a firm and composed defense of his leadership during a high-profile appearance on KTN Prime, pushing back against critics while raising alarm…
Ruto Drops Strongest Hint Yet on 2032 preferred Successor
President William Ruto has issued his clearest signal yet on Kenya’s 2032 succession, publicly rallying support behind Deputy President Kithure Kindiki while delivering a blistering critique of his former deputy,…
Oburu Urges Restraint as Anti-Orengo Rhetoric Dominates Siaya Harambee
A high-profile fundraising event in Siaya County on Saturday took an unexpected political turn, exposing deepening divisions within Luo Nyanza’s leadership and raising fresh questions about the region’s political direction.…
Kenya’s Political Class Scrambling for Relevance as Waita Warns: Engage Gen Z or Be Erased!
NAIROBI, June 26, 2026 — Kenya’s political elite is in a familiar frenzy—rallies convened, statements issued, alliances whispered. But as seasoned politicians jostle for visibility, a deeper reality is taking…
Orengo Backs Faith Odhiambo’s Nairobi Bid, Signals Linda Mwananchi Powerplay ahead of 2027
Siaya Governor James Orengo has thrown his weight behind former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo’s anticipated bid for Nairobi Woman Representative, in a calculated political move that…
Zero Tolerance for Chaos: Kindiki Draws Red Line Ahead of Thursday Protests
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has drawn a hard line ahead of Thursday’s planned demonstrations, warning that the State will decisively crush any attempts to descend into looting, violence, or destruction…
MP ON THE RUN: Dramatic Manhunt After Gunfire Erupts at Nakuru Political Rally
A dramatic police manhunt is underway for Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai after a political rally spiralled into chaos, leaving three people with gunshot wounds and exposing deepening fault lines…
Kenya’s Bloated Parliament Under Fire: Finance Bill Vote Sparks Fresh Debate on Costly Leadership
By Austine Ogollah The controversial Finance Bill 2026 vote has ignited a fierce national debate over the size, cost, and efficiency of Kenya’s political leadership, raising a critical question: Does…
Sifuna Ousted from Key Senate Energy Committee in Sweeping House Shake-up
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been kicked out of the influential Senate Energy Committee in a sweeping reconstitution of House committees, signaling shifting political tides within Parliament. The changes, announced…
Give Me 5 Years and I’ll Fix Kenya, Maraga Declares War on Impunity in Bold 2027 Bid
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has fired the clearest shot yet at President William Ruto’s administration, vowing to rebuild what he termed a “demolished nation” within a single five-year presidential…
Mbadi was not Raila’s Choice for Treasury CS, President Ruto Reveals
President William Ruto has lifted the lid on a pivotal behind-the-scenes decision that shaped Kenya’s current power structure, revealing he overruled Raila Odinga to appoint John Mbadi as Cabinet Secretary…
In the Shadows of Power: Fred Ojode Sirkal
In every political administration there are the public faces, and then there are the individuals who work behind the scenes ensuring the machinery of power runs smoothly. In Siaya County,…
Gachagua Taps UhuRuto ICC Survival Playbook in Defiant Political Comeback Bid
Rigathi Gachagua is digging in—not retreating. And in doing so, the embattled former Deputy President appears to be dusting off a familiar Kenyan political script: the UhuRuto ICC playbook. Cornered…
Atandi Fails to Show up at Sidok Primary School in West Alego
Pressure is mounting on Samuel Onunga Atandi after the Alego-Usonga MP failed to attend a highly anticipated function convened by his office at Sidok Primary School in West Alego, a…