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Appearing before a three-judge bench comprising Eric Ogolla, Anthony Mrima and Freda Mugambi on Monday, his legal team said the amended petition no longer seeks his return to the deputy presidency.
In a letter dated April 27, 2026 to the IEBC chairperson, the party clarified that the process will comply with all necessary electoral procedures.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and family appeared at Milimani High Court on Monday for an impeachment-related hearing. The case concerns his challenge to the impeachment process, with multiple applications still pending.
In a Radio Generation interview, lawyer and political analyst Fanya Mambo Kinuthia said Kenya’s democracy remains vibrant despite tensions, while urging voters to reject fear ahead of 2027 and calling for stronger rights protections and oversight.
The move comes after a fatal crash along the Mai Mahiu–Narok Road in the Nairegia area, where eight people died following a head-on collision involving multiple vehicles.
Muturi also criticised what he described as pressure to push the agreement through Parliament without enough time for proper examination. He insisted that lawmakers must be allowed sufficient space to interrogate the details before making any decision.
Since the death of party leader Raila Odinga in October last year, Sifuna has maintained that supporting Ruto’s re-election was not part of the 10-point agreement between Odinga and the President.
The shortlist brings together four judges from the superior courts and one advocate. Those set to face the panel are Court of Appeal judges Mohammed Warsame, Katwa Kigen and Francis Tuiyott, High Court judge Joseph Sergon, and advocate Anne Waceke Makori, a former chair of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority.
In a bold move that escalates internal tensions, Orengo announced a parallel leadership structure, naming himself acting party leader, Godfrey Osotsi as deputy, and Edwin Sifuna as secretary general. The move is widely viewed as a direct challenge to the party’s established leadership.
Speaking in Kisumu on Sunday during the Linda Mwananchi rally at K’Owuor Grounds, Owino positioned the gubernatorial seat as a stepping stone to the country’s top office, signaling early political positioning in Nairobi and nationally.
In a notice issued by its National Elections Board on Sunday, the ruling party invited interested candidates to apply, stating that “Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for nomination by registering through the UDA party portal.
A contested 2.6-hectare parcel in Voi town allocated for an NTSA motor vehicle inspection centre remains unresolved, as court proceedings direct the National Land Commission to investigate competing claims within 180 days.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Kalonzo said the attack, carried out by what he described as “a gang of approximately 40 heavily armed bandits,” left “six men and one woman… killed” in Kwa Kamari Trading Centre, adding that “their bodies bore gunshot wounds and machete cuts” while one survivor remains hospitalised in critical condition.
Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) says it will sue United Democratic Alliance (UDA) over alleged failure to remit PAYE taxes, citing Auditor General findings on unpaid taxes of Sh69 million for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.
Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja sent additional officers and a security team to the area while investigations were being carried out.
This confirmation comes after Saturday, KCB thrashed Nondies 52-7 in their semifinal game played at their Ruaraka grounds, while Kabras whitewashed Blak Blad 48-12 at the ASK grounds in Kakamega.
In a notice issued by its National Elections Board on Sunday, the party called on “qualified and interested candidates to apply for the party ticket” for the upcoming mini-poll.
According to the statement by DCI on Sunday, the arrest was made through an operation that involved intelligence-gathering by the detectives of DCI headquarters before laying a strategic ambush along the heavily trafficked highway.
The incident disrupted calm in the grazing area around midday on Saturday after a resident of Kangeta raised the alarm, reporting that armed bandits had descended on the fields and driven away an unconfirmed number of cattle while also stealing a motorcycle.
In a notice dated April 23, 2026, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said that the extension would take effect on on April 23, 2026 at 6.30 p.m for a period of thirty (30) days.
In its submission to the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning, the OCoB cited concerns over proposed amendments to the Eighth Schedule of the Income Tax Act (Cap. 470), which seek to exempt CGT on transfers of property between companies and shareholders as part of internal reorganisations.
In a notice issued on Saturday, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority says the candidate that will be selected will report directly to the board and will be expected to provide “the day-to-day management and coordination of the execution of functions of the Authority in line with the Civil Aviation Act.”
Dr. Kepha Omae, nominated for the position of chairperson, was the first to face vetting on Saturday. He said his background in church leadership would help strengthen the commission’s visibility and effectiveness.
National Police Service has arrested three people in Chwele Township following an intelligence-led raid on a rented building. Police say they seized items believed linked to crime and are tracing sources and potential victims.
The vacancy arose after the death of area MP David Njuguna Kiaraho, who passed away on March 29, 2026, at around 1:20 a.m. while undergoing treatment at Nairobi Hospital, a loss that was formally communicated to the National Assembly by Speaker Moses Wetang’ula.
Police say the officers acted on intelligence to arrest the suspect, identified as Victor Ochanda Okuku, 34.
Ali, addressing supporters after the announcement, expressed confidence in his ability to take over county leadership, arguing that his focus would be on improving service delivery and bringing change to Mombasa.
This decision nullifies a 2022 High Court judgment that had treated abortion as a fundamental right under the Constitution. The earlier court had also stated that while the right was not absolute, it could be considered within the broader protections under Article 26(4), and had directed Parliament to establish clear legal and policy frameworks to guide its implementation.
The former ODM deputy party leader noted that Western Kenya leaders were instrumental in building the party but now feel their influence has weakened and their input ignored in major political decisions.
To manage the situation, police have implemented temporary diversion routes to ease congestion and maintain traffic movement.