A political development in the Mt Kenya region has attracted attention as parties continue positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election. The latest move involves a familiar face in Kenya's broadcasting industry who has decided to pursue her political ambitions under a different party.
Former Inooro FM presenter Evelyn Waithira Muithirania has officially left the Jubilee Party and joined the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Gachagua announced her defection on Wednesday, November 4, after welcoming her to his Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri County. He said Waithira had expressed interest in contesting for the Murang'a County Woman Representative position on a DCP ticket.
Waithira is not new to the political contest for the seat. She participated in the 2022 General Election under the Jubilee Party ticket and finished second behind United Democratic Alliance candidate Betty Maina, securing more than 100,000 votes.
Her entry into DCP gives her another opportunity to pursue the countywide parliamentary position, although she will first have to secure the party's nomination.
Gachagua assured her that DCP would conduct free and fair nominations. He also encouraged her to begin mobilising supporters and participating in the party's membership registration exercise ahead of the primaries scheduled for March 2027.
Waithira previously built her public profile through broadcasting, particularly her work at Inooro FM, where she became known for programmes focusing on farming and community issues. She earned the nickname Baruthi wa Urimi because of her agricultural advocacy.
Her defection comes as DCP continues attracting political aspirants seeking elective positions ahead of the next general election. The party's nominations will determine whether she secures its ticket to contest the Murang'a seat.
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Lawyer Willis Otieno has criticised government economic adviser David Ndii over his explanation of the rising demand for milk in Kenya, questioning why construction workers have been brought into the discussion.
Otieno was reacting to remarks attributed to Ndii, who dismissed claims of a milk shortage, saying demand had simply increased because more people were consuming the product.
Ndii pointed to affordable housing construction sites, arguing that construction companies provide milk to their workers in large quantities.
"We don’t have a milk shortage; the demand has simply gone up, meaning there are people consuming a lot of milk. I can tell you who they are. If you visit any of our Affordable Housing sites, you will find a lot of crates of milk. That is what construction companies provide to the workers," Ndii said.
However, Otieno questioned the explanation, arguing that it failed to address the underlying challenges affecting milk production and supply.
"Imagine being the government's chief economist and offering such intellectually bankrupt reasoning to explain a basic supply problem," Otieno stated.
He further argued that blaming construction workers for increased milk consumption was not a convincing explanation for the situation.
"When you cannot explain production failures, market distortions or policy incompetence, you start blaming people building houses for drinking milk," he added.
Using bread as an example, Otieno sarcastically questioned whether masons would also be blamed if the country experienced a bread shortage.
"At this rate, if bread disappears tomorrow, will you blame masons for eating too much flour?" he posed.
Otieno concluded by saying Kenya deserved economists who could provide meaningful explanations for economic challenges rather than what he described as excuses.
"Kenya deserves economists, not professional excuse manufacturers," he said.
Gachagua withdrew Petition E522 of 2024, which was filed at the High Court before the Senate completed the impeachment process that led to his removal from office in October 2024.
His lawyer, Victor Swanya, informed the court on Tuesday, November 4, that the decision to discontinue the case had been made by Gachagua himself.
Swanya explained that the petition raised issues that had already been addressed in another related case, making it unnecessary to continue pursuing both matters.
The lawyer told the court that the legal team wanted to avoid spending additional judicial time on issues that had already been determined in Petition E565 of 2024.
According to Swanya, the team would instead concentrate its efforts on challenging the judgment arising from the latter petition before the Court of Appeal.
He explained that the High Court had previously indicated that the judgment in E565 would also apply to E522, influencing the decision to withdraw the earlier case.
The two petitions were filed at different stages of Gachagua's impeachment proceedings.
Petition E522 was lodged before the Senate concluded the impeachment process. It challenged the constitutionality and legality of proceedings initiated by the National Assembly against the then Deputy President.
The case named the Speakers of the National Assembly and Senate, alongside the two parliamentary houses, among the respondents.
On the other hand, Petition E565 was filed after the Senate voted on October 17, 2024, to uphold the impeachment charges against Gachagua, effectively removing him from office.
That case directly challenged the Senate's decision and became the central focus of his continuing legal battle.
Swanya maintained that the legal team was now concentrating on the appeal rather than pursuing another case containing similar arguments.
The lawyer also confirmed that the matter before the Court of Appeal had been scheduled for directions on July 19.
Gachagua was impeached in October 2024 following a motion introduced by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse. The Senate subsequently upheld the charges, paving the way for Kithure Kindiki to take over as Deputy President.
The withdrawal of E522 does not mean Gachagua has abandoned his entire legal challenge against the impeachment. His lawyers intend to pursue the appeal arising from E565.
The latest development therefore marks a change in how the former Deputy President's legal team is pursuing the dispute, with attention now focused on the appellate proceedings.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has made a significant change to his legal battle against his impeachment after withdrawing one of the petitions he filed at the High Court.
The decision marks a shift in how the former deputy president's legal team intends to challenge his removal from office in October 2024.
Gachagua withdrew Petition E522 of 2024 after instructing his lawyers to discontinue the case. His lawyer, Victor Swanya, informed the court about the decision, explaining that the former deputy president had personally directed the move.
But why has Gachagua decided to abandon one of the cases while his fight against impeachment is still ongoing?
According to Swanya, the petition raised issues that had already been addressed in another related case, Petition E565 of 2024.
The lawyer explained that continuing with both matters would consume valuable judicial time without necessarily producing a different outcome.
He told the court that the legal team preferred to concentrate its resources on challenging the ruling in E565 rather than pursuing two cases dealing with substantially similar issues.
The two petitions were filed at different stages of Gachagua's impeachment.
Petition E522 was lodged before the Senate completed the impeachment process. It challenged the legality and constitutionality of the proceedings initiated by the National Assembly.
The respondents included the Speakers of both Houses of Parliament, the National Assembly and the Senate.
However, the situation changed on October 17, 2024, when the Senate voted to uphold the impeachment charges against Gachagua, confirming his removal from office.
Following that decision, Gachagua filed Petition E565 to challenge the Senate's action.
It is the High Court judgment in this second petition that his legal team is now challenging at the Court of Appeal.
Swanya explained that the High Court had previously clarified that its judgment in E565 would also guide the determination of issues raised in E522.
That clarification influenced the decision to withdraw the earlier petition and concentrate on the appeal.
The lawyer further confirmed that the Court of Appeal proceedings were already scheduled, with directions set for July 19.
The latest development means Gachagua's legal team is narrowing its focus to the appeal against the High Court's findings rather than continuing with overlapping proceedings.
However, withdrawing Petition E522 does not mean Gachagua has abandoned his wider fight against the impeachment.
His remaining legal challenge is now centred on the Court of Appeal, where his lawyers hope to overturn the High Court decision that upheld the Senate's impeachment process.
Bayern Munich and Ajax have made a major request ahead of their highly anticipated January 5, 2027 friendly in Kenya, raising expectations of a huge international football gathering in Nairobi.
The two European giants have asked organisers to reserve at least 5,000 tickets for their supporters, with the clubs indicating they intend to purchase the tickets for fans travelling to Kenya.
Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi disclosed the request on Wednesday, November 4, saying the development could bring thousands of international visitors into the country.
The match will be played at the Raila Odinga International Stadium at Talanta Sports City in Nairobi.
According to Mwangi, the expected arrival of at least 5,000 supporters presents Kenya with an opportunity to benefit beyond the football action.
He explained that the visitors could spend money on hotels, restaurants, transport, tourism activities and other services during their stay.
The government also hopes the fixture will give Kenya international exposure, considering the enormous global following enjoyed by Bayern Munich and Ajax.
The two clubs have a combined social media following of more than 300 million, giving the country an opportunity to showcase its tourism attractions, culture and investment opportunities to a massive international audience.
Mwangi suggested that some supporters could develop an interest in returning to Kenya for holidays after experiencing the country during the football event.
The economic benefits could therefore extend beyond the January 5 match.
Hotels, tour operators, restaurants and transport businesses are among those expected to benefit if thousands of international visitors make the trip.
However, the PS did not reveal the ticket prices, the specific countries from which supporters are expected to travel or the arrangements being made for their visit.
The friendly is also expected to provide an important opportunity for Kenyan footballers to showcase their abilities before representatives of two established European clubs.
The government hopes local players could attract the attention of international scouts and potentially secure opportunities abroad.
The fixture is part of Kenya's wider preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which the country will co-host alongside Uganda and Tanzania.
The government views the Bayern Munich-Ajax showdown as an opportunity to demonstrate Kenya's ability to organise major international sporting events ahead of the continental tournament.
Mwangi further revealed that any surplus generated from the match would be channelled towards supporting preparations for AFCON 2027.
With the two European clubs requesting 5,000 tickets for their supporters, attention is now turning to how the January encounter will boost Kenya's international sporting profile and hospitality industry.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi led lawmakers from both Houses of Parliament in visiting the recuperating Siaya Senator on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
Oburu was recently discharged from hospital after receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness. The legislators visited him to encourage him and wish him a quick recovery.
Speaking during the visit, Wetang’ula said the delegation was pleased with Oburu’s improving condition but urged him not to rush back into political activities before fully recovering.
He praised the ODM leader for his determination in dealing with his health challenges, encouraging him to give priority to his well-being.
In response, Oburu thanked the two Speakers and the legislators for taking time to check on him, describing their visit as a gesture that had deeply touched him.
The veteran politician also dismissed social media reports that had falsely announced his death while he was receiving treatment, saying the claims had instead strengthened his determination to overcome his illness.
"Those who wrote me off while I was in hospital by declaring me dead only made me stronger and more determined to fight my sickness. Here I am, recovering and growing stronger by the day," he said.
Oburu maintained that his absence from political engagements was temporary, promising to return to the political scene once he completes his recovery.
He also revealed that he missed parliamentary debates and other political activities, asking supporters to continue praying for him as he recuperates.
Kingi, meanwhile, said the Senate fraternity was missing Oburu's contributions to parliamentary debates and national political discussions.
The delegation included Senate Chief Whip David Wakoli, Senate Minority Leader Stewart Madzayo, William Kisang, Daniel Maanzo, National Assembly Minority Whip Millie Odhiambo, Mishi Mboko and Eve Obara.
The visit came amid growing public interest in Oburu's health and his expected return to leadership duties within ODM.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has withdrawn Constitutional Petition E522 of 2024, which challenged aspects of the impeachment process that led to his removal from office in October 2024.
The petition was among several legal challenges filed following the National Assembly's decision to initiate impeachment proceedings against Gachagua, who became Kenya's first Deputy President to be removed from office through impeachment.
The legal battle arose after Parliament approved his removal over several allegations, including claims of gross violation of the Constitution, undermining the government and promoting ethnic divisions.
Gachagua challenged the process, arguing that his constitutional rights had been violated and that Parliament failed to follow the required legal procedures.
His legal team, led by Senior Counsel Paul Muite, has been involved in several court proceedings seeking to challenge the circumstances surrounding his removal.
The withdrawal of Petition E522 comes against the backdrop of an extensive legal battle that has involved several consolidated petitions before the High Court.
The court's decision highlighted the distinction between the legality of the impeachment and the constitutional rights that must be respected throughout the process.
Gachagua's latest move adds another development to the prolonged legal dispute surrounding his removal from the country's second-highest office.
Political aspirant and Kenyan content creator Wilson Muirani Gathoni, popularly known as Jaymo Ule Msee, has hit back at critics mocking his financial struggles after he appealed to fans for financial assistance.Jaymo, in a video shared on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, accused some people of celebrating his difficult situation, claiming that posts and discussions about his appeal had spread across WhatsApp groups.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has withdrawn impeachment petition E522 of 2024.
In a surprising turn of events, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has formally withdrawn two constitutional petitions challenging his impeachment, citing the fact that they have been overtaken by events.
Through a notice filed at the High Court and addressed to the Deputy Registrar, Gachagua, represented by Senior Counsel Paul Muite and advocate Victor Swanya seeks to discontinue the petitions filed before his official removal from office by Parliament.
Gachagua has turned into a fierce critic of President William Ruto. The ruling weakens his ambition to run for president, as impeachment bars him from holding public office.
Gachagua was not in court when the 350-page ruling was handed down, but his legal team have vowed to appeal.
His dramatic removal from office followed his fallout with Ruto. An overwhelming majority of lawmakers voted for his impeachment, accusing him of corruption, inciting ethnic divisions and undermining the government.
He challenged the impeachment, arguing that the charges were "baseless", politically motivated and that he had been denied a fair hearing.
Why Gachagua withdrew E522 Swanya told the court that the core issues raised in E522 had already been addressed in a separate but related matter, Petition E565 of 2024, making it unnecessary to continue litigating both cases simultaneously. "What we don't want is to spend a lot of judicial time in arguing a petition whose issues have sort of been determined by E565 of 2024," Swanya said. "So that instead of focusing on this particular petition, which is addressing issues that have been addressed in E565 of 2024, we focus our energies on the appeal which we are pursuing.
Jason Cundy has explained the origin of his famous Ange Postecoglu mask and the real reason why he's used it to berate Spurs fans.
Despite the fact they're now coming off the back of three consecutive wins, it's no secret that the last couple of years has been a bit of a rollercoaster for Spurs.
Winning the Europa League while narrowly avoiding relegation two seasons in a row has been tough for any Spurs fan to deal with, and it's even worse you're sent you countless clips of a man wearing a face mask of former manager Postecoglu and a clown hat.
That man, is former Chelsea and Spurs player Cundy, who, to some, has become the face of Spurs' downfall in recent years, and now he's explained exactly why.
Cundy has become a viral sensation in recent years for his relentless teasing of fellow former player Jamie O'Hara over Spurs' dismal performances as of late.
Central to this banter, has been the infamous Postecoglu mask, which Cundy has now revealed ended up being a bit of an accidental success.
Speaking exclusively to SPORTbible via Aussiecasinos.com, Cundy revealed: "I saw on Instagram that you can buy these masks of all sorts of celebrities. Leonardo DiCaprio, Elvis.
"I got my producer to email them and ask them if they could personalise them because now we're so visual.
"You know, we can piss about, have a laugh, have some fun and that's all the masks were.
"So we ordered a Ruben Amorim mask, an Arne Slot mask and the Ange Postecoglu mask, they were the first three that we ordered.
“I think they were from South America or some far-flung place. By the time the Ange mask rocked up, he'd been sacked by Forrest. So it was a bit redundant, I didn't quite know what to do with it.
"A couple of times I wore the Slot one, but it wasn't until Spurs were really cr** and I just pulled that Ange one out because, of course, big Ange used to manage Spurs."
Although he's not exactly proud of how the mask looks, Cundy admitted that he's started to enjoy the ridiculous nature of it, while adding why he thinks it's been such a success.
"There was one day where I remember looking at the monitor and the mask wasn't quite on my face properly It was hanging off at an angle. And I looked at it and I thought, 'that's nuts," Cundy admitted to SPORTbible.
"That looks crazy. I think the combination of Spurs being totally cr**, the Ange mask at any angle, and me mocking O'Hara. I mean, how can you take anyone seriously?
"Your side's just been beaten again and it was almost on a weekly basis that this mask came out. And I then started saying, you know, 'you're going down, Jay, you're going down'
"I think the fact that he stormed out the studio a couple of times.
"He said to me once 'you're supposed to be a professional broadcaster,' and I've got this mask hanging off the side of my face. The irony of that wasn't lost on me, but people have gone mad for the mask. It's been, it's been crazy, really."
The Ange mask has since gone massively viral, with clips attracting millions of views across social media, allowing Cundy, and his mask, to become a household name.
Cundy added: "Everyone asks about the mask. I keep walking down the road, 'have you got your mask on yet?' I don't carry it with me! I don't have it in my back pocket and put it on because someone wants the mask."
And the boyhood Chelsea fan has revealed that there's actually several other masks that he's since brought in, including one that he's saving for a special occasion.
He revealed: “I've got a Jamie Carragher one. I've got a Gary Neville one. And I've actually got a Jamie O'Hara mask as well, which, you know, I don't quite know what to do with that yet.”
For some, Cundy's apparent hatred of Spurs comes as a surprise given the fact that he spent several years playing for the club, making 28 appearances in total.
Since leaving Spurs, Cundy has opened up about how he reflects on his time at the club, expressing disappointment how they treated his injuries.
However, when asked what led to his passionate disliking of his former club, Cundy admitted that deep down it was nothing more than some banter and friendly rivalry given his passion for boyhood club Chelsea.
Speaking to SPORTbible, he said: “My enjoyment of them struggling just comes from being a Chelsea fan.
"Chelsea and Spurs have got a real deep rivalry. A real deep rivalry. And it goes back a very long time.
"I know everyone will say that Spurs' biggest game is against Arsenal. And I accept that. But the Chelsea Spurs game, the atmosphere can be really on the edge of hatred, it really can.
“But for Chelsea fans, I think Spurs is one of the biggest, if not the biggest game of our season."
He added that, with talkSPORT co-host O'Hara being a Spurs fan, this rivalry helps make their show together even better, with their banter reflecting the friendly rivalry enjoyed by mates across the world.
"The fact that Jamie is a Spurs fan works, the dynamic is brilliant. Because we get on, we're good friends," Cundy said.
“So When the mic comes on and Spurs got beat again, it's tough for him sitting there and I've got this bloody mask on.
"I don't think there's anything cruel about it. I don't think there's any bullying. There's not anything vitriol about it. But it's just a p***-taking fight, and he deals with it very well, to be fair.”
Of course, O'Hara is the one that got the last laugh after Spurs secured by far their biggest win of the season last month, beating Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to kickstart what could be a bit of a resurgence heading into the festive period.
