Political Earthquake: Aisha Jumwa Dumps UDA as Ruto's Party Faces Growing Revolt.
Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has officially resigned from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), delivering another major politica…
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IEBC and UN Sign Electoral Support Agreement to Strengthen Credible and Inclusive 2027 General Election Preparations
Kenya has moved into active preparations for the 2027 General Election after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission signed an Electoral Support Pr…
Edwin Sifuna Alleges Safaricom Blocked Linda Mwananchi Paybill as Movement Faces Digital Frustrations
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has alleged that Safaricom blocked the Linda Mwananchi movement’s attempts to set up a paybill number for public contributions, cl…
President Ruto Hosts Over 5,000 Nairobi Artisans at State House, Rolling Out Tools and Empowerment Programmes for Grassroots Businesses
President William Ruto hosted more than 5,000 artisans from Nairobi County at State House on Thursday in an economic empowerment drive aimed at uplifting grass…
TIFA Poll Shows Matiang’i-Sifuna Alliance at 29% Outpaces Ruto Stalled at 24% Ahead of 2027
A new TIFA poll shows President William Ruto’s 2027 bid losing steam, with his support stuck at 24% amid economic frustration and political fatigue, while a po…
Irungu Kang'ata Navigates Mt Kenya Politics as DCP Speculation Grows But Linda Mwananchi Becomes His First New Alignment
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata remains at the center of Mt Kenya's political realignment after quitting UDA as his 2027 vehicle, but instead of joining DCP …
Babu Owino ditches ODM to launch a new Linda Mwananchi party ahead of 2027, naming James Orengo as patron and eyeing the Nairobi governor’s seat.
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has announced plans to leave the Orange Democratic Movement and contest the 2027 elections under a new Linda Mwananchi party, citin…
President Ruto Announces Key Nominations and Executive Changes to Fill Vacancies in Government
President William Ruto has announced a new round of appointments to fill vacancies in key Constitutional Commissions and Statutory Bodies, while also effecting…
President urges western residents to register as voters, flags 1.5 Million ID holders missing from electoral register
On July 15, 2026, President William Ruto urged residents of the western region to register as voters, revealing that about 1.5 million people there hold nation…
Ol Kalou by-election sparks jubilation as DCP's Sammy Ngotho gains momentum
The Ol Kalou by-election turned into a late-night celebration as supporters of DCP’s Sammy Ngotho took to the streets, chanting and waving party colors while e…
Citizen petition seeks constitutional change to allow direct recall of president and governors
On July 14, 2026, Senator Edwin Sifuna highlighted a citizen petition seeking to amend the Constitution to allow voters to directly recall the President and go…
Ol Kalou By elections:Voters stream to polling stations
Ol-kalou residents stream to polling stations to elect new Member of Parliament in a highly anticipated by-election
Senator calls for ban on crb checks in job recruitment citing unfair barrier for Kenyan youth
Senator Sifuna’s central concern is straightforward: a person’s credit record should not determine their suitability for a job. He contends that many young gra…
Human rights watchdog urges immediate action ahead of Ol Kalou by-election
A national human rights body has raised alarm over the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election set for July 16, 2026, citing reports of violence, voter intimidation…
Ol Kalou heads to the polls as by-election voting gets underway
Residents of Ol Kalou turned out early on Thursday , July 16th, for a closely watched by-election to fill a vacant seat in Nyandarua County. Polling stations o…
Poll numbers spark debate over future leadership rankings
A recent Infotrak opinion poll has reignited discussion about shifting political alignments after placing Senator Edwin Sifuna at 13 percent in a hypothetical …
High court dismisses rastafarian petition seeking legal use of cannabis for religious purposes
On July 15, 2026, the High Court at Milimani dismissed a petition by Kenya’s Rastafarian community seeking an exemption to use cannabis for religious purposes,…
Senate Blocks Activist's Proposal to Let Kenyans Impeach the President and Governors.
The Kenyan Senate has rejected a public petition by Nakuru-based activist Laban Omusundi seeking the establishment of a legal framework that would allow citize…
Gakuya urges opposition to rally behind senator Edwin Sifuna for 2027 presidency
Embakasi North MP James Gakuya has urged opposition leaders to put aside personal ambitions and rally behind Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as their presidential…
Gachagua raises alarm over alleged plot to rig Ol Kalou by-elections, urges IEBC to intervene
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has written to IEBC Chairman Erastus Edung Ethekon raising alarm over an alleged plot to undermine the…
IEBC fines Nakuru town MP David Gikaria Ksh. 2.5 Million over Ol Kalou by-election malpractices
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has fined Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria KSh 2.5 million for electoral malpractices during the Ol Kalou …
Over 1,000 police officers deployed in Ol Kalou ahead of July 16 by-election
More than 1,000 police officers have been deployed to Ol Kalou Constituency ahead of the July 16 parliamentary by-election, Inspector General Kanja announced o…
IEBC Chairperson warns against unaccredited persons at Ol Kalou polling stations
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon has warned that only accredited individuals will be allowed near polling stations during the July 16 Ol Kalou parliamentary by…
Wamalwa warns against proliferation of political parties in western Kenya, cites risk of deepening Luhya divisions
Former CS Eugene Wamalwa has warned that forming more political parties in Western Kenya will only deepen divisions within the Luhya community. Speaking on Jul…
DCP mobilises Ol Kalou diaspora ahead of crucial parliamentary by-election
The Democracy for the Citizens Party has called on all registered voters from Ol Kalou Constituency who are working or living outside the area to return home f…
President Ruto leads early 2027 Presidential preference at 32%,Kalonzo, Sifuna and Matiang'i trail
A new Infotrak poll released on 13th July 2026 shows President William Ruto as the most preferred candidate if Kenya’s 2027 presidential election were held tod…
Migori MCA proposes extending presidential term limits
Migori MCA George Omamba has proposed reviewing Kenya’s constitutional two-term limit for the presidency, arguing that President William Ruto’s administration …
When Development Arrives in a Campaign Convoy: The Ol Kalou Test
As Ol Kalou prepares to vote, the by-election has raised tough questions about development timing, State influence, voter inducement, and the battle for Mount …
Oburu Odinga :ODM will back Ruto in 2027 instead of fielding it's own presidential candidate
ODM National Chairman Dr. Oburu Oginga has announced that the Orange Democratic Movement will not field a presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election. …
IEBC intensifies on Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election set for 16th July 2026
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has entered the final phase of preparations for the Ol Kalou Parliamentary By-Election set for 16th July 20…