Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and his wife, Susan Wangari, will remain in custody for at least another five days after the Anti-Corruption Court postponed their sentencing in the Sh588 million roads tender case and referred a dispute over the High Court’s judgment back to the High Court for guidance.
Category: Politics
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‘You sacked me in 2023’: Geoffrey Mosiria hits back at Sakaja
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has removed Geoffrey Mosiria as Chief Officer for Public Participation, Citizen Engagement and Customer Service, ten days after Mosiria declared his intention to run for Nairobi governor in 2027.The changes took effect immediately and were set out in a circular dated Wednesday, October 21, 2026, signed by County Secretary and Head of Public Service Dr Machel Waikenda with the governor’s approval.
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How ‘Earthquake’ ANC wind-up bound Mudavadi and Ruto
From Friday last week to Tuesday this week, President William Ruto tagged along Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi during his 10-day political sojourn of the North Rift region.It is not uncommon to see the two leaders in each other’s company, whether on home soil or abroad, in recent times.
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Exiled Rwandan critic of Kagame found beheaded in Uganda
A former Rwandan army sergeant major, who became an outspoken critic of President Paul Kagame, has been found beheaded in neighbouring Uganda.Robert Kabera, 50, fled Rwanda after being accused of sexual assault, which he denied. He sought asylum in neighbouring Uganda, citing political persecution.
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US Revokes Over 300,000 Visas as Trump Crackdown Intensifies
The United States has reportedly revoked more than 300,000 visas since President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025, marking a significant escalation in the administration’s immigration enforcement policies.According to an October 20, 2026, announcement attributed to the U.S. Department of State, the latest figure represents an increase of at least 50,000 visa revocations from the more than 250,000 reported on September 30.
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Farouk Kibet dismisses Edwin Sifuna as inexperienced, tells Natembeya to stop chest-thumping
President William Ruto’s Personal Aide Farouk Kibet has launched a sharp attack on Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, claiming he lacks the experience and track record needed to lead the country.Speaking at a fundraiser in Malava today, Kibet said Sifuna is still too young for the presidency and is only serving his first term as senator.
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Ilhan Omar’s Husband Tim Mynett, Ex-Husbands, and Children
Ilhan Omar is widely known for her political career in the United States, but her family life has also attracted considerable public interest. The Somali-born congresswoman, who represents Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, has been married more than once and is a mother of three children.
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New feather for Lusaka as influence grows beyond western backyard
On Monday, October 12, the Council of Governors (CoG) elevated its Bungoma County governor Ken Lusaka to the position of vice-chair, in the process placing him on the national platform as the second most influential figure in the gubernatorial chiefs’ caucus.Lusaka was elected to replace his Tharaka-Nithi counterpart Muthomi Njuki who was picked to head the powerful governors’ lobby.
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Musalia Mudavadi has been here, there, and done that…, what next?
Not long after folding his Amani National Congress (ANC) to merge it with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi sought to explain why he took that move.In 2024, during a church service attended by Ruto in Kakamega County, Mudavadi stated:
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Did Raila die in Kenya, India or Dubai, former bodyguard’s shocking confessions
Raila Odinga is the founder of ODM partyOne year since former Prime Minister Raila Odinga passed on some of his followers are yet to come to terms with his death.Raila, the Orange Democratic Movement leader died after a short illness leaving the whole country in shock.