Former Chief Justice David Maraga has hinted at the possibility of a united opposition front in the run-up to the 2027 General Election, saying talks among like-minded leaders are underway to consolidate support and mount a strong challenge against President William Ruto. Opposition Unity Talks Speaking during a tour of…
Kenyan activist Morara Kebaso has cautioned citizens against being swept up by the current political wave opposing President William Ruto’s bid for a second term, urging that momentum must be translated into tangible political structures. Waves Fueled by Hype In a statement shared on Monday, February 23, 2026, Kebaso noted…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a sitting Garissa Member of County Assembly (MCA) and two former county officials in connection with the alleged fraudulent payment of Ksh.51,495,253. The Suspects Those arrested include: Allegations According to charge documents dated February 23, 2026, the three are accused of conspiring…
Nairobi, Kenya – Mandera Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif has suffered a legal setback after the High Court in Nairobi issued preservation orders barring any dealings on a contested parcel of land in Parklands linked to him. Justice Theresa Murigi, in a ruling delivered on February 2, 2026, certified an application…
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya has been ranked among countries experiencing high levels of corruption with no signs of progress, according to the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released by Transparency International on February 10. Kenya’s Declining Score The report shows Kenya’s score dropped to 30 out of 100, down from…
Nairobi, Kenya – Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko on Thursday defended himself in a Ksh.20 million corruption case, telling the court that the charges against him are politically motivated and stem from his public opposition to corruption and land grabbing. Testifying before trial magistrate Charles Ondieki, Sonko alleged that…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has urged the Court of Appeal to dismiss attempts to halt the ongoing Anglo Leasing criminal trial, insisting that the proceedings should continue without interruption. Through Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Jami Yamina, the DPP argued that an application…
Kwale County, Kenya – Retired Chief Justice David Maraga, now the presidential flag bearer of the United Green Movement (UGM) Party, has sharply criticized the current administration, saying Kenya is moving in the wrong direction due to poor leadership and governance. Speaking during a voter registration drive in Kinango Constituency,…
Nairobi, Kenya – Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has moved to strengthen his defence in the ongoing Ksh.20 million graft case, asking the anti-corruption court to compel two key witnesses to testify. Sonko argues their evidence could significantly influence the outcome of the trial. Through his lawyer Asa Nyakundi, Sonko…
Busia, Kenya – Busia Governor Paul Otuoma on Tuesday appeared before the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to record a statement over alleged entrenched corruption and theft of public funds amounting to Ksh.1.4 billion. The governor was grilled by investigators at the Commission’s Western Regional Offices in Bungoma after being…