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…
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) on Thursday conducted a series of sensitization workshops across Kirinyaga County in preparation for the repeat grassroots elections scheduled for March 7. The repeat polls follow a previous round held about a month ago, in which some polling stations reportedly failed to meet minimum thresholds,…
Mombasa, Kenya – The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Dr. Oburu Oginga has announced that the party will formally seek to exit the Azimio la Umoja coalition, declaring the alliance “on its deathbed.” Speaking in Mombasa ahead of a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Wednesday, Oburu dismissed recent leadership…
Nairobi, Kenya – Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed calls for the United Opposition coalition to reveal its presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election, insisting there is “no hurry.” Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, the former Deputy President cited historical precedent, noting…
Nairobi, Kenya – A constitutional petition has been filed at the High Court challenging the use of State House for partisan political activities, with the petitioner arguing that such practices are unconstitutional and undermine multiparty democracy. The petition, lodged at the Constitutional and Human Rights Division of the High Court…
Nairobi, Kenya – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on leaders and aspirants of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to be ready to account for the party’s 2022 manifesto pledges, stressing that the administration’s top priority remains full implementation of its agenda. Speaking at a meeting with UDA aspirants at…
Kiambu, Kenya – A section of Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) allied to Governor Kimani Wamatangi say they are being subjected to a campaign of fear and intimidation ahead of the assembly’s reopening next week. The legislators allege a coordinated plot to overhaul House leadership, including the removal of…
Kisumu, Kenya – Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga has clarified that the party is not seeking to displace Deputy President Kithure Kindiki amid ongoing dialogue within the broad-based leadership pact. Speaking during the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) business support programme in Kisumu…
Nairobi, Kenya – Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi has intensified his campaign efforts in support of President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), the party vehicle for the 2027 General Elections. On Tuesday, Mudavadi engaged a delegation of more than 200 supporters under the banner of…
Nairobi, Kenya – Former Judicial Service Commission (JSC) Vice Chairperson Macharia Njeru has written to Chief Justice Martha Koome, raising concerns over what he describes as the open participation of current JSC Vice Chairperson Isaac Ruto in partisan political activities. Allegations of Political Engagement In a letter addressed to the…