ODM Deputy Party Leader Simba Arati has publicly declared his support for former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i ahead of the 2027 General Election, describing the former CS as “his project.” Speaking on Friday during a condolence gathering for Richard Onyonka following the death of his mother, Teresia Nyaboke, Arati said
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Robert Alai Slams Ruth Odinga Over Odinga Legacy Row
Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai recently criticized Ruth Odinga, asserting that members of the Odinga family have profited from a political legacy that many ordinary supporters have struggled to defend. In a statement released on Sunday, May 10, 2026, Alai argued that Ruth Odinga benefited from her exile during the Moi
Oburu Dismisses Health Rumors, Confirms Active Role in ODM
Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga has firmly addressed rumors regarding his health and alleged disappearance, asserting his active participation in politics and commitment to party affairs.In response to the increasing speculation surrounding his recent low profile, the seasoned politician clarified that he has neither been abducted nor unwell, explaining that he
‘We Are Not Children’: Kenyan Youth Leaders Erupt Over Tanzanian President’s ‘Mkwaju’ Remarks
NAIROBI, Kenya – A simmering generational divide exploded into a fiery cross-border debate this week after Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan allegedly suggested to Kenyan President William Ruto that unruly youth should be beaten with a mkwaju (a traditional cane or whip). The proposal, made during a closed-door conversation that
Gachagua Sends a Delegation to the UK Ahead of Diaspora Tour
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has sent a delegation to the United Kingdom in preparation for his upcoming visit to connect with Kenyans in the diaspora, part of his political mobilization for the 2027 General Election.On May 7, 2026, Gachagua announced via his X account that the team, which
Orengo: I Was Never Afraid to Oppose Raila Odinga
Siaya Governor James Orengo has firmly rejected the long-standing misconception of a contentious relationship with Raila Odinga, proudly asserting that he has never hesitated to challenge the late opposition leader.During a television interview on the evening of May 6, 2026, Orengo elaborated on his decades-long connection with the Odinga family,
William Ruto Urges Kenya-Tanzania Unity, Backs Tanga Refinery
President William Ruto addressed Tanzania’s Parliament in Dodoma on Tuesday, emphasising the need for the two East African countries to deepen investment ties and avoid divisive narratives.The President regretted that relations among neighbouring countries in the region and Africa have been shaped by competition, suspicion, and rivalry, forces that have
Rigathi Gachagua Calls for New Workers’ Union Amid COTU Rift
A new political divide is surfacing within Kenya’s labour movement following former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's call for the establishment of a rival workers' organization to the long-standing Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU). He criticized COTU for its failure to protect employees from what he described as punitive government
“Let Ruto Do His Job”: Government Spokesman Mwaura Tells Uhuru
Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura has urged former President Uhuru Kenyatta to give President William Ruto space to lead, saying retired heads of state should step back and allow those in office to execute their mandate without interference. Mwaura emphasized the need for peace and unity, noting that while former leaders play
Matiang’i, Jubilee Party Defend Uhuru’s Political Activities, Scoff at Threats to Withdraw Retirement Benefits
Presidential aspirant Fred Matiang'i has mounted a fierce defense of retired President Uhuru Kenyatta against sustained attacks from leaders allied to the William Ruto administration, dismissing threats to withdraw Uhuru's retirement benefits as baseless and petty. Matiang'i accused government leaders of lowering the bar of public discourse and diverting attention from