Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has stepped up his outreach to young voters and grassroots leaders as he positions himself for a possible presidential bid in 2027. In a recent meeting with youth leaders from Kirinyaga County at his Wamunyoro residence, Gachagua emphasised the importance of…

A group of Kenyan lawmakers, civil society organisations, and religious leaders has called on the government to publicly support Palestinians and condemn ongoing Israeli military actions in Gaza. During a public gathering at Uhuru Park that combined environmental advocacy with interfaith prayers,…

President William Ruto is hosting increasingly large and frequent delegations at State House, using the gatherings to promise development support and secure political backing ahead of the next election cycle. The tradition of delegations to the State House has a long history in Kenya, rooted in…

Presidential hopeful Fred Matiang’i has dismissed growing pressure to reveal his political party ahead of the 2027 general election, saying that national dialogue should prioritise transparency and accountability over early political alignments. In an interview aired on TV47 last week, the former…

A 26-year-old man has died while in custody at Mombasa Central Police Station, with a post-mortem revealing injuries that contradict the police account of events. Simon Warui, who had been reported missing in Nairobi on 14 September, was found days later near Mombasa Catholic Cathedral in a…

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has accused senior clergy in Ukambani of siding with President William Ruto’s administration, warning that their actions undermine the community’s interests. Speaking at Calvary Christian Church in Machakos County, Kalonzo criticised leading bishops for allegedly…

Kenya’s opposition alliance will hold a retreat in early October to address internal divisions and finalise preparations for the 27 November by-elections. The meeting is expected to bring together leading figures from across the coalition for a dual-purpose agenda: resolving political tensions and…

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Co-operatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya have urged the Luhya community to support President William Ruto’s re-election in 2027, calling for regional unity as a foundation for a future presidential bid. Speaking in Lurambi Constituency,…

Seventeen schools in Kilifi County have had their feeding programmes suspended after a video emerged showing pupils being made to recite religious prayers before receiving meals. Kilifi County Commissioner Josphat Kibiwott confirmed the suspension and said investigations are ongoing to determine…

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja failed to appear before the Senate Education Committee on Thursday despite confirming his attendance earlier in the week. The committee had convened to examine the state of pre-primary education in Nairobi County amid growing concerns over underfunding and…