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Gachagua had on August 9 objected to Kindiki repeatedly calling him his brother and questioned the respect shown to him by his successor, particularly in light of the circumstances surrounding his exit from the Deputy President’s office.
Kindiki, who is also a Njuri Ncheke elder, was further endorsed by the gathering as the political pointman for Mt Kenya. The elders said anyone seeking to engage the region on political or other matters should do so through the Deputy President.
The senator said the reported incidents were part of a wider attempt to create disorder and frustrate DCP as it builds its support base across the county ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Fourteen candidates were contesting the presidency, but the race was largely viewed as a battle between Hichilema and Brian Mundubile, who campaigned on the platform of the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP).
Speaking in Nairobi on Thursday, DCP Secretary-General-designate and Nyandarua Senator John Methu said Kenyans deserved a detailed account of how public resources have been managed during Ruto’s four years in office
The Wiper Party Senator said Kenya has the land and resources needed to transform its economy but continues to lose opportunities because of corruption.
Babu said his plan for a one-term governorship is linked to a wider political idea that leaders should agree to serve for a single term before giving their support to one presidential candidate.
Wamatangi's expected exit from UDA would place him alongside Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata and Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha, who have already moved to the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP).
Junet said ODM’s decision to work with Ruto’s administration under the broad-based government had opened the way for the parties to negotiate how they will approach the 2027 election and share responsibilities if they succeed.
Taking to his X account on Tuesday, Raila Junior said the incident occurred at the public airstrip in Kilgoris, shortly after he arrived by aircraft. He explained that the fence visible in the video was a standard safety barrier separating members of the public from the aircraft landing area
Kalonzo said the opposition would not enter into a handshake or “nusu-mkate” arrangement with Ruto, insisting that the next major political contest between the two sides will be decided through the vote on August 10, 2027.
The Cabinet Secretary said he was also carrying ideas that could benefit the people and suggested that he and Sifuna could bring their ideas together.
The report shows that women held 27.4% of seats in national parliaments as of January 2026, up from 22.3% in 2015. Their representation in local government rose from 33.9% in 2020 to 35.6% in 2025
Speaking during a Radio Generation interview on Friday, Political analyst, Ojijo said ethnic identity is a natural part of Kenyan society and should be celebrated as a source of culture, heritage and belonging rather than viewed as a political fault line
Speaking on Thursday, Gachagua said he would ask Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi to convene leaders of the region's political parties to begin discussions on formally establishing the coalition.
The 93-year-old leader, who has not appeared in public since leaving Cameroon on June 7 for what his office described as a "brief private stay", signed a series of decrees on Monday from Geneva, Switzerland, appointing officials to key military positions and promoting five colonels to the rank of brigadier general.
Kaguchia was charged with offensive conduct conducive to breaches of the peace, an offence under Section 94(1) of the Penal Code, after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) approved the charge against him.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Tuesday, Magara said Kenyans are increasingly demanding a common front capable of offering an alternative to the current administration.
For several months, Raila Jnr has been meeting different groups of residents at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Foundation headquarters. The building also houses the office of his late father, who died last year, as well as the office of his grandfather, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga.
The decision has drawn fresh attention to Somali officials who hold Kenyan citizenship or travel documents, while also raising questions about the process through which some of those documents were acquired.
The National Assembly Majority Whip argued that leadership at the national level requires practical experience, saying those seeking the presidency should first understand how government functions before making promises to citizens.
The ODM Senator recalled initially serving as a note-taker during exclusive meetings involving Raila, Dr Adhu Awiti, ODM Executive Director Oduor Ong'wen and Professor Edward Ayuki before gradually taking on more responsibilities within Raila's international engagements.
Duale argued that Kenya's governance model should be anchored on parliamentary representation, where voters elect Members of Parliament in their constituencies and the political party or coalition that secures the majority of seats takes over government.
Speaking in Busia County on Sunday, the President said his administration would do everything possible to safeguard national unity and ensure that every Kenyan is free to participate in the democratic process without fear.
Speaking during the burial of Pastor William Muthengi in Mumoni, Mwingi North Constituency, Kitui County, on Saturday, Kalonzo said leaders entrusted with public office should promote national cohesion rather than deepen ethnic divisions.
The CS maintained that his remarks did not amount to hate speech, arguing that discussions around access to government opportunities should not be twisted into claims of ethnic incitement.
According to the survey, 83 per cent of Kenyans said they are registered voters, leaving a notable number of eligible citizens outside the voters' register.
The judge found that the petitioners had not submitted a complaint to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) over alleged breaches of Chapter Six of the Constitution, the Leadership and Integrity Act, or the Conflict of Interest Act.
Kaluma noted that the President should instead concentrate on consolidating support in other parts of the country because he believes Mt Kenya voters have already made up their minds ahead of the next election
The DCP Deputy Party leader also declared that the party was confident of victory, saying its candidate, Sammy Kamau Ngotho, had won the race despite the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) yet to release any official results.