President William Ruto is signalling a change in tone towards Kenya’s Gen Z, embracing the right to criticise government and peacefully protest as the country moves towards the August 2027 general election. Speaking at Katiba Day celebrations on Thursday, August 27, 2026, Ruto said no Kenyan should lose their life, liberty or dignity for criticising…
President William Ruto has said no Kenyan should lose their life, liberty or dignity for criticising the government, expressing an unpopular opinion or participating in a peaceful demonstration. Ruto acknowledged the pain arising from past incidents in which families lost loved ones, while noting serious allegations of unlawful arrests, enforced disappearances and excessive use of…
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….
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,…
Tharaka Member of Parliament (MP) George Murugara has dismissed reports that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has been stripped of key intergovernmental roles, insisting the claims are based on a misunderstanding of the law and not evidence of a fallout with President William Ruto. The claims emerged amid speculation that Kindiki had lost influence in government…
President William Ruto is unlikely to replace Deputy President Kithure Kindiki ahead of the 2027 General Election despite growing political pressure over the country’s second-highest office, Tharaka MP George Murugara has said. Murugara, a close ally of President Ruto and chairperson of the National Assembly Justice and Legal Affairs Committee, argued that Kindiki has proved…
President William Ruto has suffered a political setback at the Coast after former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa announced her resignation from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), accusing the ruling party of abandoning democratic principles ahead of the 2027 General Election. Jumwa, who is seeking the Kilifi governor seat, said her decision was driven by…
Western Kenya’s swelling voter population is reshaping the 2027 presidential race, threatening President William Ruto’s biggest electoral investment as Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna gains momentum in opposition politics. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission‘s (IEBC) latest voter registration drive added 231,168 new voters across Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia and Vihiga counties, pushing Western Kenya’s register to…
