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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…

Raila Odinga: My Decision Helped Prevent Kenya from Becoming a Failed State

Karachuonyo, Homa Bay County – August 8, 2025 ODM party leader Raila Odinga has staunchly defended his cooperation with President William Ruto’s administration, stating that the move was crucial in…

President Ruto Defends Bodaboda Riders, Hints at Reducing Motorbike Costs

President William Ruto has strongly refuted claims that his government has abandoned Bodaboda riders and Mama Mboga – a group he has consistently called the pillars of his bottom-up economic…

State Critic Gabriel Oguda in a Surprise Appointment by the State to the NADCO 5-Member Committee

Popular political commentator and satirist Gabriel Oguda has landed a role in government, marking a notable shift from his often outspoken criticism of state affairs to an official position within…

Gachagua Urges President Trump to Appoint Reform-Minded U.S. Envoy to Kenya

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on United States President Donald Trump to consider Kenya’s current political climate when appointing the next American ambassador to Nairobi. Speaking in an…

“President Ruto Insulted Me on Whatsapp” — Justin Muturi

Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has opened up about a bitter exchange with President William Ruto, claiming the Head of State insulted him via WhatsApp following a chaotic…

Broadbased Expert on Chopping Board as Parliament Threatens to Impeach CS Mbadi, PS Kiptoo

A political firestorm erupted in Parliament on Monday after Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo failed to appear before a high-level parliamentary committee probing the stalled…

Siaya: Deputy Governor Oduol Breaks Silence, Calls for Unity Amid Political Storm

In the corridors of Siaya County power, tension has been simmering. And now, in a move that could reshape the political dynamics of the lakeside county, Deputy Governor Dr. William…

Saboteurs — Okode Labels Those Undermining Stability in Siaya

Siaya, Kenya – Tuesday, August 5, 2025 Siaya County Assembly Speaker George Okode has dismissed claims circulating on social media suggesting Governor James Orengo has resigned, terming them “malicious propaganda”…

Sifuna Vows to Ditch ODM if Party Supports Ruto Bid in 2027

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party Secretary-general Edwin Sifuna has unequivocally stated that he will leave the party if it supports president Dr William Samoei Ruto’s reelection bid in 2027. While…

Details Emerge of Raila State House Visit Hours After Ruto Met Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta

A storm of speculation is brewing in Kenya following a rare meeting between ODM leader Raila Amollo Odinga and President Dr William Samoei Ruto at State House Nairobi—barely hours following…

Angry Trump fires US labor official over data and gets earlier than expected chance to reshape Fed

President Donald Trump on Friday fired a top Labor Department official on the heels of a market-shocking weak scorecard of the U.S. job market, accusing her without evidence of manipulating…

Ann Waiguru Eyeing Another Political Seat as Term Comes to End in Kirinyagah

Kirinyagah Governor Ann Waiguru whose term constitutionally comes to an end in 2027 has hinted at running for an unspecified elective position. Speaking on Thursday, July 31, Waiguru acknowledged calls…

“Siasa ya Uwongo na Utapeli Must End” — Eugene Wamalwa uses same Phrase Ruto used against Uhuru Kenyatta in 2022

As a rallying slogan, then Deputy President Dr William Samoei Ruto urged Kenyans to vote him in, in 2022 so that “hii siasa ya uwongo na utapeli must end”. Unwittingly,…

Orengo is in Great Health, Raila Allays Fears

Residents of Siaya County have expressed growing concern over the continued absence of Governor James Orengo and his deputy, Dr. William Oduol, who have been out of the public spotlight…

Kaluma Calls for Sifuna Resignation Meets Backlash

Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament Peter Kaluma has publicly demanded the resignation of Edwin Sifuna from his two key positions in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) – as Secretary…