Why Babu Owino says party row will not affect his Sifuna alliance
The Embakasi East MP said he would continue mobilising support for Sifuna and campaign for him as the movement's presidential candidate.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Embakasi East MP said he would continue mobilising support for Sifuna and campaign for him as the movement's presidential candidate.
By Maureen KinyanjuiHis remark came as his political relationship with President William Ruto continues to attract attention, with the two leaders and their allies engaged in fresh exchanges as the country moves closer to the 2027 General Election.
By Bradley BosireIn a viral video, Natembeya told the Luhya community not to apologise for coming together politically, arguing that other communities were also organising around their leaders.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe President made the appeal in Homa Bay on Thursday at the end of his four-day tour of Nyanza, as he worked to strengthen the partnership between his United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and Raila’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe President questioned Uhuru's decision to remain engaged in opposition politics after completing his presidency, saying the former Head of State should instead help guide the country.
By Bradley BosireThe DP singled out former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and former Cabinet ministers, challenging them to account for their contribution to Meru and the wider country when they had access to government power.
By Bradley BosireAccording to Muturi, having clear legal and institutional avenues for dealing with electoral questions could help contain disputes before they develop into wider national crises.
By Bradley BosireCalystus Wafula, through his lawyers Kay Adama and Co. Advocates, has written to the UDP secretary demanding a written position on reports that changes could be made to the party's leadership.
By Bradley BosireSpeaking in Karachuonyo, Homa Bay County on Thursday, Ruto said the coalition was focused on delivering development rather than promoting tribalism and hatred.
By David AbonyoWith Uhuru's exit now set to take place, Kioni has presented himself as a candidate for the position, insisting that Jubilee must follow its formal structures when choosing its next leader.
By Maureen KinyanjuiMatiang’i argued that Kenyatta’s acceptance of the ruling demonstrated respect for the law rather than defiance of the government.
By Bradley BosireBabu has continued to express support for Sifuna’s presidential ambitions while explaining their political relationship, seeking to counter claims that differences between them were behind his decision to spend more time on his Nairobi campaign.
By Bradley BosireGachagua said Ruto’s 2022 victory was not proof that Uhuru was wrong about him, but rather a result of the former President failing to persuade enough Kenyans about his concerns over Ruto’s leadership.
By Maureen KinyanjuiGovernor James Orengo was at the heart of Ruto’s criticism, with the President questioning his decision to work with Linda Mwananchi. Ruto alleged that the movement was being sponsored to attack his administration and asked the governor to abandon it and instead cooperate with the national government on development.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Saboti MP alleged that the situation changed after other individuals joined the movement, claiming they interfered with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's position and subsequently removed him from the Linda Mwananchi WhatsApp groups.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKioni said the tradition of electing party leaders through the National Delegates Convention had been central to Jubilee’s operations since its formation and should guide the current transition.
By Bradley BosireKenyan women MPs speaking at a Commonwealth parliamentary forum in Cape Town said political violence and intimidation, along with escalating election campaign costs, are barriers that limit women from seeking elective office and sustaining political careers.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iKalonzo said the coalition leadership would examine the matter before making a decision on Uhuru’s position within Azimio.
By Bradley BosireThe President, who spoke during a development tour of Siaya County on Tuesday, said Uhuru should have embraced the role of a statesman after leaving office instead of engaging in opposition politics.
By Bradley BosireThe Suba North MP has previously maintained that the action taken against Sifuna may have helped raise his profile beyond Nairobi.
By Bradley BosireAddressing journalists in Nairobi on Tuesday, Owino said his decision followed a February 2025 meeting at Bomas of Kenya that was organised by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and which he understood was intended to endorse Sakaja.
By David AbonyoHe dismissed claims of internal disagreements, saying Sifuna is focused on the presidency while he is seeking the Nairobi governorship
By Chrispho OwuorThe Kiharu MP said the political environment surrounding the United Democratic Alliance at the time also made it harder to convince established figures to join the party’s presidential campaign.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAddressing Kenyans in the United States on Sunday, Gachagua said the opposition’s growing activities in Nairobi over the weekend demonstrated its strength in the city, which has about 2.7 million registered voters.
By David AbonyoThe President challenged critics who have proposed ending the housing levy and stopping the construction of affordable homes, markets and hostels to explain what would happen to people currently employed through the projects
By Chrispho OwuorThe resolutions were announced following a mobilisation tour of Nairobi that culminated in a rally at Jacaranda Grounds on Sunday
By Chrispho OwuorSpeaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Bigambo said Sifuna’s emergence had brought political competition directly to senior opposition figures, including former Vice-President Kalonzo Musyoka and former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i.
By David AbonyoSpeaking at a church service in Kisumu on Sunday, Ruto said he would ensure that Odinga’s legacy, his party and the issues he championed continued to shape Kenya’s development.
By David AbonyoThe Embu Governor said the trouble extended beyond the meeting grounds, with some delegates attacked as they made their way out.
By Bradley BosireSpeaking in Kabuchai Constituency on Saturday, September 12, 2026, Sifuna said statements from a senior official of the ruling party should not be left unanswered, particularly when they concern the credibility of an election yet to be held.
By Bradley Bosire