DCP invites aspirants for Ol Kalou by-election ticket ahead of July 16 polls
The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has opened applications for aspirants seeking to vie on its ticket in the upcoming Ol Kalou Constituency by-election following the death of Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho, who was a member of Jubilee. He died on Sunday, March 29, 2026.. In a public notice dated April 26, DCP called…
Gachagua ramps up 2027 rhetoric, accuses govt of broken promises
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has intensified political rhetoric against the government, accusing it of failing to deliver on key pledges made during the 2022 General Election, while rallying Kenyans to push for change in the next electoral cycle. In a statement on his X account on April 25, 2026, Gachagua claimed that promises on…
Matiang’i condemns attack on youth as political violence victim receives treatment in Kisii
Jubilee Deputy Party leader Fred Matiang’i has condemned what he termed as a “cowardly act” of violence after visiting a 31-year-old man allegedly assaulted over his political views, currently receiving treatment in Kisii County. In a statement on his X account on Saturday, April 25, 2026, Matiang’i said he visited Obed Mogunda Somoni at Chiron…
State Machinery Rolls in as Emurua Dikirr By-Election Takes Shape
Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya on Thursday led a high-profile campaign team in support of United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate David Keter, signalling the ruling party’s determination to retain the Emurua Dikirr parliamentary seat in the May 14 by-election. Tuya, accompanied by nominated senator Joyce Korir, Narok Woman Representative Rebecca Tonkei and Aldai MP Maryanne…
PS Rono Dismisses Claims of 2027 Bomet Governor Bid
Parliamentary Affairs Principal Secretary Aurelia Rono has dismissed claims that she is positioning herself to contest the Bomet gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election. Rono said she has not declared any interest in the seat, insisting that her recent tour of duty in Bomet should not be misconstrued as political. “I am discharging my…
Rotich Draws Crowds as Emurua Dikirr By-Election Race Intensifies
Democracy for Citizens (DCP) party aspirant Vincent Rotich attracted large crowds on Wednesday as he presented his nomination papers to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) offices in Emurua Dikirr ahead of the forthcoming by-election. Residents turned out in large numbers to escort Rotich to the constituency offices, signalling growing political interest in the…
Keter Calls for Unity, Woos Rival Ngeno’s Supporters Ahead of Emurua Dikirr By-Election
United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate in the upcoming Emurua Dikirr by-election, David Keter, has extended an olive branch to supporters of Bernard Ngeno, who ran against him in the party nominations, urging them to back his bid. Keter, who spoke after presenting his nomination papers to the IEBC, said he needs support from all voters…
Bimbin Accuses Konoin MP of Disrupting Empowerment Event with Hired Goons
Youthful parliamentary aspirant Mercy Cheptoo Bimbin has accused Konoin MP Brighton Yegon of hiring goons to disrupt a recent empowerment event at Ngererit Primary School. In a strongly worded statement, Cheptoo claimed individuals allied to the MP infiltrated the event and booed leaders perceived not to support him. “Goons paid by the area MP infiltrated…
Police bust ‘Tokyo Mafias’ gang in Makadara, arrest 10
A multi-agency police operation has led to the dismantling of a notorious criminal gang operating in Makadara, Nairobi, with 10 persons of interest arrested during a targeted crackdown. Officers from South B Police Station conducted a targeted security operation on April 11, 2026, dismantling a criminal group identified as the “Tokyo Mafias” operating within Makadara,…
MPs raise alarm over ID delays in Sotik registration offices
Members of the National Assembly have raised concerns over persistent delays in the issuance of national identification documents in Sotik Sub-County, citing inadequate resources, weak infrastructure, and policy gaps affecting service delivery. The concerns emerged during an oversight visit by the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security led by Hon. Co. (Rtd.) Dido Raso…
