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…
A Nairobi court has acquitted David Mokaya, a university student who had been charged with publishing false information and sharing an image of a funeral procession allegedly referencing President William Ruto. Court Ruling Magistrate Caroline Nyaguthi ruled that the prosecution failed to establish a case against Mokaya. The court found…
President William Ruto has defended the recently signed cooperation framework between the National Government and Nairobi County, dismissing critics and urging leaders to prioritize service delivery over politics. Clarifying the Agreement Speaking on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, during the Climate Works Nairobi River Regeneration Programme in Lucky Summer, the Head…
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…
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,…
Nairobi, Kenya – Veteran comedian and media personality Jasper Muthomi, popularly known as MC Jessy, has announced his intention to contest for a parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election, pledging to champion the interests of Kenya’s creative industry. Speaking during an interview with a local media station on Friday,…
Nairobi, Kenya – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed a request by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale to engage in a televised public debate, insisting that he will only face President William Ruto directly. The exchange unfolded after Duale, speaking at the NYOTA youth empowerment event at Garissa High…