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Politics

  1. Oburu Odinga faces court battle over Jaramogi estate

    ODM leader Oburu Odinga is in a court dispute with his step-siblings, niece and stepmother over the estate of former Vice President Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, ending a three-decade period of quiet in the household.

    3 hours ago · The Standard →

  2. Ruto's unfulfilled promises blamed for Gideon Moi's by-election exit

    President Ruto promised to complete stalled roads and dams, build a stadium in Kabarnet, establish a university, and bring Kanu into government when he reconciled with Gideon Moi in October 2025. A year later, the political alliance has unravelled after the former senator abandoned his bid to reclaim the Baringo Senate seat, raising questions about what was delivered.

    3 hours ago · The Standard →

  3. Wetang'ula eyes 2032 presidency, backs Ruto's 2027 re-election

    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula is leveraging his support for President William Ruto's re-election in 2027 to strengthen his presidential ambitions for 2032, building on decades of political experience and regional influence in Western Kenya.

    3 hours ago · The Standard →

  4. MPs halt campaign livestreaming amid 2027 election transparency concerns

    A series of recent developments aimed at changing how elections are conducted in Kenya have attracted public scrutiny and raised fears of planned electoral mischief and misconduct in the 2027 presidential elections, including MPs stopping electioneering livestreaming.

    3 hours ago · The Standard →

  5. Ruto launches three-day Ukambani tour ahead of 2027 campaign

    President William Ruto is intensifying his 2027 political campaign with a three-day tour of Ukambani, where development projects are expected to feature prominently in his engagements.

    3 hours ago · The Standard →

  6. Gideon Moi says Ruto failed to fulfill political deal promises

    A year after President William Ruto and Kanu Party Leader Gideon Moi signalled a political understanding in October 2025, Gideon has publicly stated that promises made to him and the people of Baringo remain unfulfilled.

    3 hours ago · The Standard →

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