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…
Ruto, Gachagua Meet at Requiem Mass of Late Ol Kalou MP
President William Ruto and his former Deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, met face-to-face for the first time since their public fallout. The two leaders joined family and constituents at the requiem mass for the late Ol Kalou MP David Njuguna Kiaraho. Despite the somber nature of the event, all eyes were on the front row, where the…
Alai claims plot to oust Sifuna as ODM secretary general was thwarted
Kileleshwa Member of County Assembly (MCA) Robert Alai has sparked fresh controversy within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), alleging a high-stakes internal “game” aimed at protecting Secretary General Edwin Sifuna from removal. Taking to his X account on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, Alai claimed that the original intent of the party’s National Delegates Convention (NDC)…
