Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has launched a fresh attack on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of using political pressure and demonstrations to secure his nomination as William Ruto’s running mate in the 2022 General Election. Kindiki said Gachagua organised demonstrations in Mathira to pressure the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) leadership into naming him…
The battle between the Senate and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has entered a new legal phase, with both sides asking the Court of Appeal to overturn parts of a High Court judgment arising from his 2024 impeachment. The Senate wants the appellate court to remove findings that its handling of Gachagua’s defence violated his…
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has tapped former President William Ruto’s Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa for the party’s deputy leadership as he moves to strengthen his political camp ahead of the 2027 General Election. Kalonzo made the proposal on Friday during a political engagement in Kwale County, saying Jumwa’s long experience in Kenyan politics…
President William Ruto has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of backing political rivals in an attempt to derail his bid for re-election in the 2027 General Election. Speaking to supporters in Eldoret after presiding over a Kenya Defence Forces passing-out parade, Ruto claimed Kenyatta was sponsoring what he described as political “puppets” against his administration….
ODM politician Junet Mohamed has claimed that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua once threatened to resign from office if President William Ruto attended a meeting aimed at resolving tensions between the Kenya Kwanza administration and the opposition. Junet made the remarks while recounting behind-the-scenes efforts to ease political tensions following the 2023 demonstrations, which he…
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….
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,…
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…
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…
