2027 Election
Explainer: Kenya’s political alliances shift ahead of 2027
Kenya’s political history is marked by coalitions formed largely around elections, with some surviving beyond the polls while others have collapsed soon after.
Kenya politics
Exclusives
Litigation counsel questions financial impact of appointing MPs to Cabinet
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Mokku said the appointment of MPs as Cabinet Secretaries had revived questions about whether the country was recreating aspects of the previous constitutional order, when...
2027 Election
Wetang’ula backs Ruto re-election, challenges rivals to sell policies
The Speaker said the broad-based government had pursued a development programme aimed at reaching different parts of the country, listing the hiring of more than 100,000 teachers, improvements in healthcare, ro...
Politics
Jipe land row: Kalonzo promises legal action
According to Kalonzo, more than 4,000 acres are at the heart of the dispute, with residents allegedly losing their homes after a night-time operation that left an entire village demolished.
Politics
Winnie Odinga defends Ruto over slow 10-point agenda implementation
The EALA MP said the President may have the intention to see the commitments fulfilled, but the outcome also depends on the people charged with handling the different processes.
2027 Election
Miguna warns Ruto against using treason charges to silence opponents ahead of 2027
He recalled his arrest and subsequent deportation from Kenya in February 2018 after taking part in the swearing-in of opposition leader Raila Odinga as the so-called “People’s President”
2027 Election
Jirongo’s UDP seeks new identity amid talks with Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi
UDP has proposed adopting the name Ukombozi People’s Party (UPP), with the planned changes coming at a time when the party is reportedly among those being considered by leaders of the Linda Mwananchi movement.
Politics
Senator Maina: Party hopping should not be mistaken for UDA collapse
Her remarks come amid a growing movement of politicians away from UDA, particularly in the Mt Kenya region, where several leaders who helped President William Ruto secure strong support in 2022 have changed pol...
Exclusives
Senator Maina warns leaders against insults and inflammatory politics ahead of 2027
Speaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, Maina said leaders should avoid language that could inflame communities or undermine peaceful political competition.
Politics
Owino asks opposition to move beyond ‘Ruto must go’ calls
The Government Spokesperson said the opposition should position itself as a government in waiting and give Kenyans enough information to judge whether it is prepared to take over.
Education and Career
MPs demand proof over claims of TSC jobs handed to legislators
Ruaraka MP Tom Kajwang’ and Seme MP James Nyikal have demanded evidence from National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula after he alleged that some MPs receive TSC employment letters that could be used to help c...
News
Women MPs condemn personal attacks on female leaders in politics
Women MPs warn that personal and gendered attacks in Kenya’s political arena could discourage women from seeking elective office, urging politicians to shift from humiliation to issue-based competition and to r...