Former Nairobi Governor Anne Kananu has defended the cooperation agreement between President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, dismissing claims that the deal amounts to a transfer of county functions to the National Government. Clarifying Constitutional Provisions In a statement issued on Friday, Kananu argued that critics are misinterpreting…
The newly appointed Orange Democratic Union (ODM) Secretary General, Catherine Nakhabi Omanyo, has urged party members to embrace unity, consistency, and dialogue, stressing that internal differences should not undermine the institution’s core values. Upholding ODM Principles Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on Thursday, Omanyo emphasized that while democracy…
Opposition politicians and businesses in Gabon have voiced strong criticism following the government’s decision to suspend access to several social media platforms. HAC Announcement On Tuesday, the High Authority for Communication (HAC) announced restrictions on services including Instagram and YouTube, citing concerns that online posts were fueling conflict and division.…
Jubilee Party presidential candidate Dr. Fred Matiang’i has declared that he will not accept any decision by the opposition coalition on its presidential flag bearer unless the process is free, transparent, and inclusive. Coalition Dynamics Matiang’i’s bid for State House received a significant boost after the Party of National Unity…
Kenya’s government has announced the clearance of all pending bills owed to road contractors, amounting to KSh 177 billion, a backlog that had stalled projects since 2020. A Major Breakthrough Deputy President Kithure Kindiki confirmed the development, noting that the settlement of arrears has unlocked the resumption of construction across…
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has revealed what he described as a disturbing network of rogue government officials colluding with human trafficking syndicates to recruit and facilitate the movement of Kenyans to fight in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Findings from Joint Investigation Speaking in Parliament, Ichung’wah said a joint…
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has sharply criticised the cooperation agreement signed between President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, describing it as a “hostile takeover” of county functions and an assault on devolution. Owino’s Remarks Speaking at a press conference at Parliament Buildings on Wednesday, February…
The United Opposition has announced that its candidate for the Mombasa governorship race in the 2027 General Election will be Nyali Member of Parliament Mohammed Ali. Endorsement Announcement Speaking during a roadside rally in Roysambu on Sunday, Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua confirmed that the faction…
Mukurweini Member of Parliament John Kaguchia has alleged that politicians receive Ksh.100,000 each time they attend Parliamentary Group (PG) meetings at State House. Speaking during an interview with Citizen TV on Monday, Kaguchia claimed that the Executive is using financial incentives to influence political leadership, accusing leaders of prioritizing personal…
Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development, and Special Programmes, Geoffrey Ruku, has publicly voiced strong support for Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, urging Mt. Kenya residents to back him and President William Ruto in the 2027 elections. Endorsing Kindiki’s Role Speaking in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, on Sunday, Ruku emphasized…