Category: Politics
Kalonzo to Ruto: Your days are numbered; Kenya will not wait for you to count them
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has warned President William Ruto that his administration’s time in power is running out, accusing the government of failing to honour Kenyans’ trust. Responding to messages of support, Kalonzo said Kenya needed leadership anchored in courage, clarity and an “unshakeable commitment” to the people. “To the Ruto regime, hear the…
Gachagua says he can deputise Sifuna in 2027 race
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has declared that he is willing to deputise Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna in the 2027 presidential election if an opposition alliance determines that Sifuna offers the best chance of defeating President William Ruto. Speaking during a community engagement with Kenyans in Spokane, Washington, on Sunday, August 6, 2026, Gachagua said…
Mudavadi cautions Sifuna over plans to build national political party
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has cast doubt on the ability of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and other emerging opposition leaders to establish a political outfit with a nationwide reach ahead of the 2027 General Election. Mudavadi argued that creating a party capable of competing effectively across Kenya requires extensive grassroots organisation, something he said…
Tata Chemicals Magadi shutdown: DCP accuses Ruto of targeting firm over mineral, oil interests
The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has accused President William Ruto’s administration of using regulatory measures to force the closure of Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited, alleging that the move is linked to business interests surrounding mineral and oil resources in the Magadi area. Addressing the media on Thursday, September 3, 2026, DCP secretary general,…
Political Rivalry Takes Centre Stage During Ruto’s Emurua Dikirr Tour
A political rivalry pitting Emurua Dikirr MP David Keter against his political rival, Bernard Ngeno, played out during President William Ruto’s tour of the constituency. The two politicians, who faced off in the recent UDA nominations, remain at loggerheads as they position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election. President Ruto, who was winding up…
List: Yusuf Hassan, 20 others who have joined DCP after Jubilee exit
The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has announced a fresh wave of political defections from the Jubilee Party, with Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan among a group of leaders and aspirants who have joined the party. DCP said the latest entrants are part of its efforts to expand its support base and bring together leaders…
Gachagua: No one can break historic Kikuyu-Kalenjin political ties
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has maintained that the longstanding political ties between the Kikuyu and Kalenjin communities cannot be severed despite political differences and individual acts of betrayal. Gachagua said the relationship between the two communities dates back to the 1950s, when former President Daniel arap Moi visited Mzee Jomo Kenyatta during his restriction…
Gachagua warns of possible chaos ahead of Emurua Dikirr visit
Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has written to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, raising concerns over his safety ahead of a planned visit to Emurua Dikirr Constituency in Narok County on Friday, August 21, 2026. In a letter dated Thursday , August 20, 2026, Gachagua said he would visit the…
Ndindi Nyoro joins People’s Party of Kenya after quitting UDA
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has formally left the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and announced that he has joined the People’s Party of Kenya and the opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election. Nyoro made the announcement on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi, where he confirmed that he and his supporters…
Ndindi Nyoro: Kenyans will be key consideration in my next political move
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro says he has been carrying a heavy burden for months as he weighs his next political decision, insisting that the interests of Kenyans will guide whatever direction he takes. Speaking in a presser on Monday, August 17, 2026, Nyoro said he had spent months thinking and praying about his political future,…