Before the late Olkalou MP David Njuguna Kiaraho is laid to rest, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has declared the seat vacant. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is preparing the area for by-election discussions, initiating the mini-polls. The opposition has begun challenging their rivals, promising a tough contest
Tag: Kenya Politics 2026
Gachagua Condemns Gikomba Market Demolitions as Inhumane
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has strongly criticized the late-night demolition at Gikomba Market, labeling the operation as inhumane and a direct assault on small-scale traders.During a press conference on March 31, 2026, in Makueni, Gachagua accused the government of conducting these demolitions under the cover of darkness, claiming that
Political Parties Disputes Tribunal Declines to Stop ODM Special Delegates Conference
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) has refused to issue temporary orders to halt the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Special Delegates Conference (SDC), scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2026.Several ODM members, including Vincent Chepkwony and four others, submitted petitions seeking to block the upcoming meeting.On Thursday, March 26, 2026, the
Caroli Omondi Reveals Ksh700M Support for ODM Over 10 Years
Caroli Omondi, the Member of Parliament for Suba South Constituency, has openly shared the extent of his financial support for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) over the past decade.In an interview with a local television station on February 18, 2026, Omondi highlighted that his contributions went well beyond standard campaign
Joe Nyutu: Ruto Is Cornered After Massive Kitengela Rally
Murang'a Senator Joe Nyutu asserts that President William Ruto finds himself "cornered and panicked" in the aftermath of a significant turnout at an opposition rally in Kitengela, addressed by Edwin Sifuna.Nyutu contends that the government is intentionally disrupting peaceful gatherings to stifle escalating public dissatisfaction.During an appearance on a local
Malala Calls for Article 144 Over Ruto’s Leadership
DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala has urgently called for the invocation of Article 144 of the Constitution, which permits the removal of President William Ruto on the grounds of mental incapacity. In an interview with a local media station on Sunday, January 25, 2026, following a teargassing incident at
Babu Rejects Oburu’s ODM Leadership, Demands NDC
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino opposes Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga's continued leadership of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as he advocates for a leadership change within the party.In a recent interview, Owino reiterated his call for a complete overhaul of ODM’s leadership structure and urged the convening of a National
Muthoni Marubu Dares Gachagua to Visit Mpeketoni
Lamu Woman Representative Muthoni Marubu has issued a bold challenge to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, urging him to confront her directly in her county.In a statement posted on her social media platforms on Thursday, January 15, 2026, Marubu, who recently faced backlash in Murang’a for attempting to lead