Category: Politics
Kalonzo Musyoka slams arrest of Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia, says ‘selective justice is not justice’
Opposition leader Kalonzo Musyoka has strongly condemned the arrest of Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia, describing the move as arbitrary and warning against what he termed the selective application of justice in Kenya. In a statement published on his official Facebook page, Kalonzo maintained that while leaders must exercise responsibility in their public utterances, the law…
Gideon Moi warns politicians against inflammatory rhetoric ahead of 2027 polls
Kenya African National Union (KANU) Chairman Gideon Moi has cautioned political leaders against using divisive language, warning that ethnic profiling and reckless public utterances risk threatening national peace as the country moves closer to the 2027 General Elections. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the former Baringo Senator called out politicians engaging in tactics that…
Ol Kalou’s Douglas Kamau sworn in after by-election victory
Ol Kalou Member of Parliament Sammy Douglas Waweru Kama has officially been sworn into the National Assembly, marking the end of a fiercely contested by-election that reshaped the political landscape in Nyandarua County. Kamau took the Oath of Office on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Parliament Buildings, formally assuming office as the MP for Ol…
Ol Kalou MP-elect Sammy Kamau takes matatu to Parliament for swearing-in
Ol Kalou MP-elect Sammy Douglas Waweru Kamau on Tuesday, July 28, chose public transport as he headed to Parliament Buildings in Nairobi to take the oath of office, a move that quickly drew attention online and sparked debate about political symbolism in the wake of his emphatic by-election win. Photos and videos seen by Bomet…
Caroli Omondi: Linda Wananchi will have its own party and Presidential candidate
The Linda Wananchi movement has announced plans to transform itself into a fully fledged political party and field its own presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a televised interview on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, Suba South MP Caroli Omondi said the group could no longer continue operating within the Orange Democratic…
IEBC launches public forums on 2027 campaign finance rules
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has launched nationwide public participation forums on the Draft Election Campaign Financing Regulations, 2026, and proposed campaign contribution and spending limits as it seeks to strengthen transparency ahead of the 2027 General Election. According to the statement by the IEBC on Monday, July 27, 2026, the exercise began…
ODM dismisses claims of internal rifts, reaffirms support for broad-based govt
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has dismissed speculation of internal divisions, insisting the party remains united, organized and firmly committed to the broad-based government arrangement with President William Ruto’s administration. In a statement issued after a meeting in Nairobi on Monday, July 27, 2026, ODM said 35 county chairpersons from across the country, alongside Majority…
Salasya warns opposition against undermining regional kingpins ahead of 2027 polls
Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has urged opposition leaders to stop judging political influence by the size of individual rallies, warning that such comparisons could fracture the emerging anti-Ruto alliance and weaken its chances in the 2027 General Election. In a statement on Monday, July 27, 2026, Salasya argued that political capital is built over…
Methu mocks President Ruto’s ‘campaign not started’ remarks
Nyandarua Senator John Methu has taken a swipe at President William Ruto over his recent assertion that he has not yet begun campaigning for the 2027 General Election, claiming the Head of State is already in campaign mode despite insisting otherwise. In a statement on Monday, July 27, 2026, Methu sarcastically dismissed Ruto’s remarks as…
CS Ruku dismisses claims of dividing Mt Kenya, accuses Gachagua of political entitlement
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has dismissed claims that he is seeking to divide the Mt Kenya region, insisting that his remarks are aimed at highlighting historical and development inequalities between communities in the larger Mt Kenya bloc. Speaking during an interview with local station on Monday, July 27, 2026, Ruku said the region…