Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has been welcomed into the Linda Mwananchi camp by Siaya Governor James Orengo, hours after the lawmaker ditched the United Democratic Alliance and announced that he had joined the People’s Party of Kenya. Orengo said Nyoro’s decision had opened the door for a new political working relationship as opposition leaders seek…
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has formally left the United Democratic Alliance, UDA, and announced that he has joined the opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election. Nyoro made the announcement on Monday at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi, where he said he and his supporters had joined the People’s Party of Kenya. The lawmaker said…
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has defended the county’s infrastructure record, saying poor roads highlighted during the Linda Mwananchi tour reflect decades of underdevelopment rather than a failure of the current county administration. Wanga said the condition of roads in parts of Homa Bay County was a long-standing problem linked to historical marginalisation that had…
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….
