Makueni Senator Daniel Maanzo has delivered a stark message to President William Ruto, asserting that the Head of State has substantially diminished his support base as the 2027 General Election approaches. This assertion comes amid ongoing verbal exchanges with opposition leaders.In a recent interview on a local television station, Maanzo
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Orengo Defends State House Visits, Rejects ODM–Ruto Alliance
Siaya County Governor James Orengo defended his recent State House visits. He opposes the Orange Democratic Movement joining the government. He said he does not go there to beg for development funds.In a local TV interview on Monday night, December 29, 2025, Orengo explained his position. He does not visit
Aisha Jumwa Mourns Death of Her Mother Sidi
Aisha Jumwa, once Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage, shared news of her mother's death.Her Sunday statement said Sidi died that morning after a quick illness.It expressed deep grief over losing their dear mother Sidi to a short sickness.Jumwa called her the family's main support and core.
Tiriki Elders Curse Suspects in Cyrus Jirongo’s Death
Postmortem Reveals Cause of Cyrus Jirongo’s Death
A postmortem on former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo's body revealed he died from blunt force trauma. It caused heavy damage to his chest and abdomen.The report also noted spine injuries and breaks in the legs.Family pathologist Dr. Joseph Ndung’u and top government pathologist Dr. Johansen Oduor oversaw the exam at
Ndegwa Njiru Says Ruto’s Infrastructure Fund Is Unconstitutional
Advocate Ndegwa Njiru calls President William Ruto's National Infrastructure Fund unconstitutional. He says it lacks support in Kenya's 2010 Constitution.Njiru posted on X on December 15, 2025. He noted the Constitution lists just three public funds. Any new one needs a change to the Constitution.He wrote, "Fellow Kenyans, our
Kibe Mungai Questions Circumstances of Cyrus Jirongo’s Death
A well-known legal expert Kibe Mungai has voiced significant concerns regarding the conditions surrounding the passing of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, asserting that the available information implies the event might not have been a simple traffic collision.In an interview on December 15, 2025, Mungai appealed to officials to investigate
Cyprus Jirongo Is Dead
Cyprus Jirongo, a former Member of Parliament for Lugari and a prominent Kenyan political figure, has passed away.Kenneth Lusaka, the current Bungoma Governor and former Speaker of the Senate, was among the first public figures to confirm this unfortunate news.On December 13, 2025, Lusaka conveyed his condolences via a sincere
Boyd Were’s Victory Shakes Kasipul Politics After 2025 By-Election
Following the conclusion of the Thursday, November 27, 2025, by-election nationwide, Kasipul's political players are now recovering from their setbacks while others are relishing their victories.This victory makes him the youngest Member of Parliament in Kenya's current Parliament. The people of Kasipul decided to retain the constituency's leadership within the
Otiende Warns ODM Against Boasting About Broad-Based Govt Role
Otiende Amollo, the National Vice Chairman of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), has chastised a faction of party officials, cautioning that their thoughtless remarks and constant boasts of being part of the broad-based government may ultimately render their party powerless.On Saturday, November 29, 2025, Amollo spoke in his Luo dialect,