Category: Politics

  • DCI arrests Nakuru man over viral 2027 election incitement and violent threats video

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    Detectives in Nakuru have arrested a 52-year-old man over a viral video containing incitement and violent threats linked to the 2027 Election.NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 13 – Detectives have arrested a 52-year-old man in Nakuru over a viral video in which he allegedly made inflammatory remarks and issued violent threats linked to the 2027 General Election.

  • Gachagua Dropped from United Opposition 2027 Lineup as Kalonzo–Sifuna Ticket Gains Momentum

    Gachagua Dropped from United Opposition 2027 Lineup as Kalonzo–Sifuna Ticket Gains Momentum

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    Rigathi Gachagua’s political fortunes have taken a dramatic turn after the United Opposition dropped him from its 2027 lineup, just days after the High Court upheld his impeachment. Sources within the coalition say the decision was inevitable, as legal experts confirmed that the former Deputy President is now barred from holding any public office in Kenya.

  • Ronald Karauri Explains Why He Left Aviation and Business for Politics

    Ronald Karauri Explains Why He Left Aviation and Business for Politics

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    Kasarani Member of Parliament Ronald Karauri has shared the reasons behind his decision to leave a successful career in aviation and business to join politics. He says the move was driven by a desire to focus on leadership and public service rather than personal comfort or financial security. Karauri explained that Kenya needs more leaders who act on responsibility rather than politicians who focus only on positions.

  • Diaspora Kenyans to Get MCA, MP & Senate Slots Under My Govt: Gachagua

    Diaspora Kenyans to Get MCA, MP & Senate Slots Under My Govt: Gachagua

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    The move would help restore meritocracy in government, which he argued had collapsed under the current administration.Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has unveiled a plan to formally incorporate Kenyans living in the diaspora into the country’s governance structure should he win the presidency in 2027.

  • Diaspora Kenyans to Get MCA, MP & Senate Slots Under My Govt: Gachagua

    Diaspora Kenyans to Get MCA, MP & Senate Slots Under My Govt: Gachagua

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    The move would help restore meritocracy in government, which he argued had collapsed under the current administration.Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has unveiled a plan to formally incorporate Kenyans living in the diaspora into the country’s governance structure should he win the presidency in 2027.

  • Ndindi Nyoro Moves Swiftly To Have Fuel Prices Decreased To Ksh187

    Ndindi Nyoro Moves Swiftly To Have Fuel Prices Decreased To Ksh187

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    Nyoro made the announcement a day after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced steep fuel price hikes countrywide.Ndindi Nyoro, the Kiharu Member of Parliament (MP), has revealed that he has formally written to the National Assembly seeking urgent legal amendments aimed at reducing fuel prices to below Ksh190 per litre.

  • Gachagua Claims Macron Visit To Kenya Linked To Ksh7 Billion Corruption Scandal

    Gachagua Claims Macron Visit To Kenya Linked To Ksh7 Billion Corruption Scandal

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    Gachagua alleged that the cancellation of the French-backed agreement resulted in compensation payouts of up to Ksh7 billion to the foreign companies involved.Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused visiting French President Emmanuel Macron of being indirectly connected to a controversial multi-billion-shilling payout linked to the cancelled Rironi-Mau Summit Road project.

  • Orengo Warns Gachagua’s Election as President Would Be a Disappointment for Kenya

    Orengo Warns Gachagua’s Election as President Would Be a Disappointment for Kenya

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    Siaya Governor James Orengo has said it would be a setback for Kenya if Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua were to become president in the next general elections.Speaking on Wednesday during a media interview, Orengo said that although Gachagua could be eligible to run for the presidency if cleared by the courts on his impeachment charges, his election would reflect poorly on the country’s political direction.

  • Opinion: Mt Kenya Risks Another Costly Mistake by Embracing Gachagua’s DCP Without Scrutiny

    Opinion: Mt Kenya Risks Another Costly Mistake by Embracing Gachagua’s DCP Without Scrutiny

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    Make no mistake, Kenya’s problem is not leaders retreating into tribal cocoons.That, sadly, remains the default setting of our politics. The real danger lies in those who dress up ethnic realignment as a principled stand.Yesterday’s announcement by Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata that he will not defend his seat on a UDA ticket in 2027 has triggered fresh excitement in Rigathi Gachagua’s camp.

  • Ngunjiri Wambugu Defends Push to Cede Ol Kalou Seat to Jubilee

    Ngunjiri Wambugu Defends Push to Cede Ol Kalou Seat to Jubilee

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    Former Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu has defended the proposal to have the Ol Kalou parliamentary seat ceded to the Jubilee Party, emphasizing that individual political choices should not override formal coalition agreements.Wambugu dismissed claims that the seat should be withheld due to alleged cooperation between Jubilee candidate David Kiaraho and the government, arguing that such reasoning ignores established political precedents.