Keroche loses top Senate role after ditching UDA

Keroche had last month said that UDA had lost touch with Kenyans and that she would be vying for the Nakuru Governorship seat in the next general election

By Edwin Nyarangi 4 days ago

Bill seeks to protect independence of official statistics

The Statistics Bill 2026 seeks to promote access to and use of official statistics for evidence-based decision-making, research, public accountability and informed public debate.

By Edwin Nyarangi 4 days ago

Revealed: 502 African nationals enlisted in Russian military killed

According to the report, Kenya accounts for the largest documented contingent, with 841 identified cases.

By Edwin Nyarangi 5 days ago

Momanyi-Hiltsley speaks after Minnesota reelection

Momanyi-Hiltsley was first elected to the Minnesota Legislature in 2024, when she became the first Kenyan-American to hold a Minnesota House seat

By Edwin Nyarangi 5 days ago

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Matiang'i takes aim at Gachagua, says arrogance will wreck opposition

Matiang’i warns that Gachagua’s leadership style could divide the opposition, while outlining his presidential agenda ahead of 2027.

By Edwin Nyarangi 6 days ago

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Gachagua to host Kalonzo at Wamunyoro again

Kalonzo Musyoka and Rigathi Gachagua are set for fresh talks at Wamunyoro to strengthen opposition unity and agree on a 2027 presidential candidate.

By Edwin Nyarangi 7 days ago

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Nacada, EACC bosses among nine picked for IEBC CEO post

Nacada CEO Anthony Omerikwa and former EACC CEO Halakhe Waqo are among nine candidates shortlisted for the IEBC Chief Executive Officer position.

By Edwin Nyarangi 10 days ago

Maraga warns of 2027 election rigging, demands urgent IEBC reforms

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has warned of possible electoral fraud in 2027, urging reforms to safeguard vote counting and transmission.

By Edwin Nyarangi 13 days ago

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Bill to stop governors from vying for other seats immediately after leaving office before Senate

The Bill seeks to bar persons who have served as Governors from being Senators or Members of National Assembly.

By Edwin Nyarangi 16 days ago

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Of dead voters and election rigging, Omar defends self before IEBC

The committee did not communicate on whether Omar breached the Electoral Code of Conduct or not at the close of the proceedings.

By Edwin Nyarangi 18 days ago

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Why Senators are demanding accountability on Affordable Housing

A political and legal storm is gathering as the Senate demands a comprehensive audit of the entire financial and operational architecture of the housing plan.

By Edwin Nyarangi 18 days ago

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What next after Kalonzo-Muthama secret meeting

The meeting has led to assumptions that President William Ruto might be using Muthama to reach out to Kalonzo

By Edwin Nyarangi 19 days ago

DRC on the brink as Kabila-led rebel movement challenges Tshisekedi's government

Joseph Kabila’s leadership of a new resistance movement deepens tensions with President Félix Tshisekedi amid conflict in eastern DRC.

By Edwin Nyarangi 19 days ago

Kalonzo condemns invasion of Moi family land in Eldoret

Kalonzo Musyoka has condemned the alleged takeover of the Moi family’s Eldoret property, accusing the government of political harassment and impunity.

By Edwin Nyarangi 21 days ago

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How many Kenyans are fighting for Russia?

The government has confirmed 354 Kenyans caught up in Russia’s war against Ukraine, while families say they have documented 841.

By Edwin Nyarangi 28 days ago

Muthomi Njuki elected CoG Chairperson

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka was elected as the COG Vice Chairperson, while Baringo Governor Benjamin Cheboi was elected as the COG Whip.

By Edwin Nyarangi 28 days ago

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Raila would have contested for President in 2027, Sifuna says

Sifuna said that he was very certain that if Raila was alive today he would be working towards contesting for the Presidency in 2027.

By Edwin Nyarangi 30 days ago

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Mudavadi on the spot over number of Kenyans trapped in Russia-Ukraine war

Prime Minister CS Musalia Mudavadi and families of Kenyans caught up in the Russia-Ukraine conflict have differed over the number of affected citizens, with calls for a verified national register.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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Ogamba: Government has provided funding for employment of 20,000 JSS teachers

The government has allocated funding to hire 20,000 JSS teachers on permanent and pensionable terms from January 2027, while working towards absorbing more interns as resources allow.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Ogamba admits lack of centralised data on teenage pregnancies among learners

Ogamba said the 2020 Re-entry Guidelines, school heads and teachers serve as the primary points of contact for identifying and reporting cases of pregnant learners and child mothers.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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Senators against petition to limit nomination of MCAs to one term

Senators have expressed mixed reactions over a petition seeking to limit the tenure of Nominated Members of County Assembly to one term.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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Registrar denies State influence in the Linda dispute

The Registrar of Political Parties, John Cox Lorionokou, has denied being a State puppet in the execution of his duties.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

CRA proposes more funds for county governments

The decision to scale back county allocations from the previously targeted Sh458 billion Sh440.84 billion is expected to face stiff resistance in the Senate.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Senators raise concerns over insecurity in Northern Kenya

They said insecurity had led to loss of life, displacement of families, destruction of property and severe disruption of pastoralists’ livelihoods.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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This man Edwin Sifuna: From a lawyer, to Senator and Presidential candidate

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's rise to a Presidential candidate under the Equitable Party (TEP) ticket was accelerated after he was kicked out as the ODM Party Secretary General.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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Wicknell Chivayo: Ruto's buddy who flew closer to the sun

Flamboyant Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo who died on Wednesday evening, maintained close relations with several African presidents, raising eyebrows about their dealings.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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Kindiki at crossroads: Mount Kenya forays political strategy or being sidelined?

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has recently narrowed down his political activities to his Mount Kenya backyard which has raised questions as to whether he is being sidelined in national politics.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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COB: 42 Counties record development absorption rates below 75pc

County governments recorded low absorption of development expenditure of Shs.126.69billion (25.51 per cent of total expenditure) in the Financial year 2025/26.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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Senators clash over seven Cabinet Secretaries accompanying Ruto to UN meeting

Government and opposition senators clashed over the decision by seven Cabinet Secretaries to accompany President William Ruto to the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Senator Cheruiyot says Referendum Bill 2026 will seal legal gaps

The Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has moved to allay fears over the Referendum Bill 2026, saying it will provide a harmonised framework to guide how referendums are conducted.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Mvurya says Sh15.27 billion disbursed through Youth Enterprise Development Fund

Youth Affairs CS Salim Mvurya says Sh15.27 billion has been disbursed through the Youth Enterprise Development Fund, supporting more than 1.3 million young people.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Mvurya says government developing database for Kenya's medal-winning athletes

CS Salim Mvurya says the government is developing a centralised database of Kenyan medal-winning athletes to improve record-keeping, talent tracking and recognition.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Senate halts Kilifi Sh11.9b pending bills payments over conflicting figures

The Senate has halted approval of funds for Kilifi County to clear Sh11.9 billion in pending bills until conflicting figures are verified.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Kilifi county officials put on the spot over failure to curb sand harvesting

The Senate has put the Kilifi County Government on the spot for failing to take action against mining and sand harvesting companies destroying the ecological system.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Senators raise concern over Sh500 million Kilifi Industrial park project

The Senate Committee on Trade, Industrialisation and Tourism has raised concerns over the implementation status of the Sh500 million County Aggregated Industrial Park in Kilifi County.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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The Bomas question: Where is the Sh45 billion contract?

The 45 bn BICC project has run into a fresh storm after it emerged the Ministry of Tourism, which owns the project and oversees its funding, does not hold the contract for its construction.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Senate takes mashinani sittings to Kilifi, promises direct public engagement

The Senate will be conducting its business for the next one week in Kilifi County which is home to one of the greatest crusaders of devolution in the country since independence.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Women senators demand justice for 36 pregnant schoolgirls in Bungoma

Kenya Women Senators Association has condemned the impregnating of 36 schoolgirls in Bungoma County, terming it a testament to moral decay in society.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Families given 21 days to claim 443 Shakahola victims' bodies

The Kilifi County Government has given the families of victims of the Shakahola massacre 21 days to identify and collect the 443 bodies preserved at the Malindi Sub-County Hospital.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Mung'aro's absence fails to stop Senate probe into Sh10.7bn Kilifi pending bills

 The Senate County Public Accounts Committee has rejected a request by Governor Gideon Mung’aro to postpone his appearance to explain the Sh10.7 billion in pending bills in the county.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago