Bungoma 2027: Zachariah Barasa’s Entry Upsets the Arithmetic in High-Stakes Governor’s Race
When city auctioneer and political firebrand Zachariah Barasa declared his comeback in Kanduyi last week, Bungoma’s 2027 gubernatorial race was instantly thrown wide open. Until then, the contest was shaping…
ODM at 20: Party of Hope or a Movement in Decline?
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is turning 20, and the party plans to mark the milestone with three days of pomp and festivity in Mombasa from October 10th to 12th.…
Lillian Akinyi Aketch: The Woman Candidate Seeking to Break Barriers in Ugunja by-election
The Ugunja by-election is shaping up into a fierce contest dominated by seasoned male politicians. Yet standing firmly among them is Lillian Akinyi Aketch, the only woman in the race,…
MCA who attacked Raila at Lempurkel Burial to face Disciplinary Action
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Laikipia County branch has demanded stern disciplinary action against Mukogodo West MCA Nicholas Lempaira after he allegedly mocked party leader Raila Odinga during a burial…
Senate Fires Back: No Term Extension, No Prime Minister in 2025 Bill
The Senate has moved swiftly to quell mounting speculation over the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2025, dismissing claims that the proposed law seeks to extend presidential term limits or introduce the…
Hon. Moses Obenzo: A Visionary Leader for Transformative Progress in Busia County
Hon. Moses Obenzo emerges as a compelling and visionary leader at a critical juncture for Busia County. His ascent to the Senate is not merely a political milestone but a…
60 Days to Save Nairobi: Lawmakers Urge Sakaja, MCAs to Talk, Not Fight
Nairobi’s political temperature cooled this week after a group of lawmakers urged Governor Johnson Sakaja and Members of the Nairobi County Assembly (MCAs) to use a 60-day window to bury…
Dr. Christine Oduor Ombaka: Siaya’s Pillar of Progress and Gem’s Beacon of Hope
When Dr. Christine Oduor Ombaka first walked into Parliament in 2013 as Siaya’s inaugural Woman Representative, many expected her to be just another voice in the political chorus. Twelve years…
Karua Stands Firm: No Deal With Ruto as 2027 Opposition Firepower Shapes Up
Narc-Kenya leader Martha Karua has firmly dismissed claims that she is softening her stance on President William Ruto, insisting she remains committed to the united opposition’s mission of removing him…
Wangamati Spends Night in Custody, Blames Wetang’ula for Woes
Former Bungoma governor Wycliffe Wangamati spent Monday night behind bars after surrendering himself to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) in Nairobi over a KSh70 million embezzlement case. The ex-governor…
Ruto Unveils Sh1 Billion Mega Projects in Siaya
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transform Siaya County with a raft of multi-billion-shilling projects, top among them the modernisation of the 20,000-seater Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium…
Governor Lusaka: Shrewd Political Operator, Astute Administrator, and Bungoma’s Beloved Boss
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Makelo Lusaka is no ordinary politician. A man whose career has weathered multiple political seasons—from his formative years in the KANU system, to shaping policy under the…
Kericho Governor Erick Mutai Survives Second Impeachment Drama, but Political Storm Persists
Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has once again stared down the political guillotine—and lived to fight another day. On Friday night, the Senate dramatically quashed a second impeachment attempt against the…
Breath of Inspiration: Gumbo Kits Students in West Alego
Mwer Village in Sigoma Uranga Sub-Location, West Alego, was abuzz with joy and gratitude today as Eng. Nicholas Odero Gumbo Wajonya made a heartfelt donation of sports kits—including footballs and…
ODM Party Issues Nomination Notice to Kasipul, Ugunja Aspirants
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has officially invited aspirants seeking to fly the party flag in upcoming by-elections to submit their applications following the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission’s (IEBC)…
My Stand on NG-CDF is Unpopular, But I’ll Stick With It — Raila Odinga
Nairobi, Kenya — Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has reiterated his hardline stance on scrapping the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), insisting it undermines devolution and goes against the…
Drama at Parliament as Ex-Senator Gloria Orwoba Blocked Amid Senate Seat Row
Nairobi, Kenya – High drama unfolded outside Parliament on Wednesday after former nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba was blocked from accessing the precincts in a simmering battle over her contested Senate…
Former CJ David Maraga Condemns Attack on Journalists During Gachagua’s Homecoming
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has strongly condemned the violence meted out on journalists who were attacked while covering the homecoming of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua along Mombasa Road.…
Gachagua Makes Triumphant Return to Kenya, Receives Rousing Welcome
Nairobi, August 21, 2025 – Former Deputy President and Democratic for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday to a rapturous…
Ugenya’s Political Earthquake: Vincent Junior Oyugi’s Unstoppable Vision for Transformative Leadership
In Kenya’s complex political landscape, rare moments arise that truly redefine the destiny of a place and its people. Such a watershed moment has dawned in Ugenya—driven by the rise…
President Ruto’s Three-year Scorecard
Kenyans are reflecting on President William Ruto’s three years in office as the nation prepares to mark the anniversary of his election on September 13, 2025. The review of his…
DCP Petitions UN to Bar Ruto From Addressing 80th General Assembly
NAIROBI, Monday, August 18 – The Democratic Citizen Party (DCP) has petitioned the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to deny President William Ruto an opportunity to speak at its 80th…
Listen to Me — Raila Pleads with MPs as they disagree over CDF
Karen, Nairobi, Aug 18 — Opposition leader Raila Odinga faced sustained heckling from Members of Parliament on Monday as he sought to clarify the constitutional role of the legislature during…
The Problems am Facing Today are Self-imposed, Ruto tells Joint ODM-UDA Parliamentary Group
President William Ruto has admitted that the challenges confronting his administration are largely of his own making. Speaking on Monday during a joint Parliamentary Group meeting of Kenya Kwanza and…
Looming Fallout if Sifuna, Babu Owino Decamp from ODM Party
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) could be staring at a generational rift if youthful firebrands like Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino make good their threat to exit the party ahead…
UDA Party Replaces Gloria Orwoba in Senate
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has gazetted Consolata Nabwire as the new nominated senator, officially ending Gloria Orwoba’s tenure in the Senate. In a gazette notice issued on…
Matiang’i Jets Back Quietly from US Tour as Political Realignments Take Shape
Nairobi, Kenya – August 15, 2025 – Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i has returned to Kenya after a high-profile tour of the United States that saw him woo…
BREAKING: UDA’s Malava Aspirant Enock Andanje Dies After Collapsing at Public Event
United Democratic Alliance (UDA) aspirant in the upcoming Malava by-election, Enock Andanje, has died after collapsing during a public event on Friday. Andanje, a respected educationist and immediate former Principal…
ODM to Hold National Delegates Convention Despite Widening Rifts
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will convene a high-stakes National Delegates Convention (NDC) in October — a gathering tipped to redefine the party’s course ahead of the 2027 General Election.…
Ruto Joins Empowerment Drive, Hosts Thousands at State House
Nairobi — The usually quiet, tightly-guarded lawns of State House Nairobi were transformed into a bustling marketplace on Saturday as President William Ruto hosted thousands of residents for the Nairobi…