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…
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…
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to building an inclusive Kenya where every citizen enjoys equal rights, dignity and opportunities, saying no Kenyan should feel excluded from national development regardless of religion, ethnicity or region. Speaking at State House, Nairobi, on Wednesday, August 5, while hosting more than 9,000 Muslim religious leaders from…
Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok has welcomed President William Ruto’s decision to formally incorporate more than 100,000 village elders into the National Government administration, saying the move reflects an idea that Bomet County pioneered five years ago. In a statement issued on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, Barchok said the county government introduced a programme that integrated…
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…
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…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticized President William Ruto, stating that the political agreement involving National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi benefited only the two leaders and their families while failing to deliver on promises made to the people of Western Kenya. In a statement issued on Thursday, July…
Calm prevailed across Kericho County on Monday despite calls by activists to hold Saba Saba demonstrations, with businesses operating normally under heightened security. Security officers maintained patrols in major towns and trading centres as residents went about their daily activities without disruption. Several business owners welcomed the peaceful atmosphere, saying demonstrations would further strain an…
Community leaders have called for continued support for child welfare institutions following the Annual Baby Day celebrations at AIC Baby Home Mogogosiek in Bomet County. The celebrations brought together church leaders, elected representatives and well-wishers who pledged to strengthen partnerships aimed at improving the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children. The home, established in 2000…
President William Ruto has praised Kenya’s strong diplomatic ties with Chad after receiving a goodwill message from Idriss Mahamat Déby at State House, Nairobi. According to President William Ruto X post on Monday, July 6, 2026, the message was delivered by Tahir Hamid Nguilin, who also serves as Chad’s Minister of State and Minister of…
