Former senator Gloria Orwoba has criticized President William Ruto for escalating tensions with his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, calling the confrontation unnecessary and politically dangerous ahead of the 2027 elections.In an interview on April 9, 2026, Orwoba condemned Ruto's public display of strength in the Mt. Kenya region, arguing it
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Ruto Hosts Nyeri, Murang’a Leaders to Fast-Track Key Development Projects
On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, President William Ruto welcomed political leaders from Nyeri and Murang’a Counties to State House in Nairobi.In a post on his official X account, Ruto highlighted that the meeting aimed to accelerate development projects in both regions.The President committed to transforming Nyeri County through significant infrastructure
Ledama Olekina: Ruto To Ge 90% of Maasai Vote
Narok County Senator Ledama Olekina has forecasted that President William Ruto will capture an impressive 90 percent of the Maasai vote in the upcoming election, attributing this shift to the president’s forward-thinking development agenda.In a recent interview with Herman Manyora on his podcast, Olekina, who previously criticized Ruto, expressed that
Ruto vs Gachagua Battle for Mt Kenya Vote Heats Up Ahead of 2027
The contest for control over Mt. Kenya’s significant voting bloc is heating up, as President William Ruto and his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, engage in a critical political showdown ahead of the 2027 General Election.The spotlight is on the estimated 7.4 million voters in the Mt. Kenya region, a figure
Maanzo: Ruto-Raila Agreement Shielding Ruto from Ouster
Makueni Senator Daniel Maanzo asserts that the establishment of a broad-based government has been crucial in safeguarding President William Ruto from impeachment.During a local talk show on April 2, 2026, Maanzo emphasized that the current political landscape has strengthened support in Parliament, effectively shielding the President from removal attempts.He noted
KNCHR Identifies 1,224 Human Rights Victims Ahead of Reparations Framework Deadline
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has identified 1,224 victims of human rights violations, including those related to protests and demonstrations, as it races against a tight deadline to establish a national compensation and reparations framework.In a press statement released on April 1, 2026, the Commission announced that
Ruto’s 2027 Deputy President Pick Sparks ODM–UDA Power Struggle
The race for the deputy president position is quickly becoming a pivotal element in President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election strategy as coalition discussions gain momentum and political alliances begin to solidify.What was once viewed primarily as a constitutional formality has transformed into a crucial aspect of coalition-building, regional representation, and
Ruto Announces Third Phase Salary Increase for Kenya Prisons Officers from July 2026
Kenya Prison Service officers will receive the third phase of the salary increment on 1st July, 2026, President Ruto William Ruto has said.The President said the first and second phases of the salary review, in line with the recommendations of the Maraga Taskforce Report, have already been implemented.He pointed out
Wa Wamuthende Defends Ruto Over Remarks on Opposition
Mbeere North Member of Parliament Leo Wa Wamuthende has firmly rejected allegations that President William Ruto has employed abusive language towards opposition leaders during his recent political rallies. Wamuthende asserts that the President’s comments serve as a necessary critique of an opposition that he believes lacks a constructive agenda. In
