Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, raised fresh questions over the death of former Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno, alleging that contaminated fuel may have contributed to the helicopter crash that killed him and five others. Speaking his address to the nation dubbed, “Ruto at 4 years”, Gachagua made the claims…
Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of failing to deliver on the promises made to Kenyans during the 2022 General Election. Speaking in Nairobi on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, Gachagua issued an accountability statement and performance audit of the Ruto administration, four years after Kenya Kwanza came…
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has launched a strong attack on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing the DCP leader of making unsubstantiated claims against President William Ruto’s administration and national security agencies. Ichung’wah, who is the Kikuyu MP, was responding to Gachagua’s remarks criticising the Kenya Kwanza administration and raising questions over a…
Orange Democratic Movement Party leader Oburu Odinga has stepped down as chairman of the Senate Energy Committee, saying the reasons for his decision were beyond his control. Oburu, who is also the senator for Siaya County, announced his resignation on Tuesday during a committee meeting. Elgeyo-Marakwet Sen. William Kisang was unanimously elected to succeed him….
Raila Odinga Jnr has clarified a viral video showing him interacting with residents through a fence in Kilgoris, saying the encounter was a simple exchange with members of the public who recognised him. The son of the late ODM Party Leader Raila Odinga said the moment happened at the public airstrip in Kilgoris, where he…
President William Ruto has announced that Kenya Kwanza and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have formally resolved to develop a joint manifesto and form a coalition to contest the 2027 General Election, signaling a significant shift in Kenya’s political landscape. Speaking during the announcement, Ruto said the decision followed consultations within the two political formations,…
The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has identified 18 counties and three major cities requiring priority preparedness and response measures ahead of the anticipated El Niño season. According to the ministry, the counties were flagged following a national risk assessment prepared by the National Disaster Operations Centre (NDOC), which assessed areas most vulnerable to…
Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has warned security officers and government officials against leaking confidential government information to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, saying they risk disciplinary action, including dismissal. Speaking at St. Francis Mawego Catholic Church Parish in Karachuonyo Constituency, Atwoli claimed some officers were supplying sensitive information to…
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has clarified how a bullet recovered during the treatment of a patient was handled, saying the projectile was preserved and processed in line with established medical and investigative procedures. In a press statement dated Sunday, August 9, 2026, the country’s largest referral hospital said it was responding to media reports regarding…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has cautioned young politicians seeking the presidency against rushing into the race, saying the country’s highest office requires experience and a proven record of public service. In what appeared to be a reference to Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, who has been mounting a political campaign in Western Kenya as he…
