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Dan Maanzo

Also known as: Senator Dan Maanzo · Lawyer Maanzo · Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo

Makueni Senator who alleged Kenya Kwanza operatives offered him Ksh.10 million to vote for Gachagua's October 2024 impeachment.

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  1. August 2026
  2. Capital News

    Among those who turned up at the DCI offices were Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo, National Assembly Deputy Minority Leader and Kathiani MP Robert Mbui, Kajiado North MP Onesmus Ngogoyo and several other opposition politicians.

    Opposition Demands Answers Over Arrest of MP John Kaguchia
  3. July 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    You cannot verify what has already been verified by IPOA and KNCHR, which have investigation reports documenting every victim,” another petitioner’s lawyer, Dan Maanzo, added.

    35 protest abduction victims left out of compensation list: Court told
  5. Citizen Digital

    Then, on July 30, Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo escalated the story from allegation to something resembling a confession under duress.

    A rogue house for hire: How Kenya's Parliament has sold its soul
  6. Capital News

    Kalonzo was joined by Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua, Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo, Mavoko MP Patrick Makau, Wundanyi MP Danson Mwashako and lawyer Ndegwa Njiru.

    Sifuna, Kalonzo Close Ranks as Opposition Vows Unity Against Ruto
  7. Citizen Digital

    Senator Maanzo reveals Ksh.10M offer, threats ahead of Gachagua ouster vote By Moses Kinyanjui July 30, 2026 09:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A screengrab of Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo speaking on Citi

    Senator Maanzo reveals Ksh.10M offer, threats ahead of Gachagua ouster vote
  8. Citizen Digital

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    Sifuna's removal as Deputy Minority Whip planned at State House meeting - Linda Mwananchi MPs say
  9. The Standard

    He further told the court that Ngache was released on Friday following a court order in the High Court, which instructed the police that she be released.However, Ngache's lawyers led by Ndegwa Njiru, Ian Mutiso and Senator Dan Maanzo strongly opposed the application, arguing that

    Court frees woman arrested over X posts tracking Ruto's flights
  10. Citizen Digital

    Njagi appeared before Principal Magistrate Edgar Kagoni at the Kajiado Law Courts, represented by a legal team of more than six lawyers, including Siaya Governor James Orengo, Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino.

    Bob Njagi released on Ksh.100K bail
  11. The Standard

    According to the survey, leading Senators based by region include Danson Mungatana at 55 per cent at the coast, Ali Roba with 60 per cent in the North Eastern, Dan Maanzo, 62 per cent in Eastern.

    Most improved? Mandago, Chute and Sigei top new Senate rankings
  12. May 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

    Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo said the opposition’s “only weapon” against the Kenya Kwanza administration is the ballot.

    Kalonzo hits out at Ruto over fuel prices, says president obsessed with insulting him
Politics

Opposition demands transparency over MP John Kaguchia arrest

The News

Opposition leaders, including Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo and National Assembly Deputy Minority Leader Robert Mbui, demanded answers from investigative agencies over the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia, insisting on transparency regarding the reasons for his detention and adherence to due process and constitutional rights. Kaguchia was taken to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations headquarters for questioning after being arrested outside Royal Media Services premises on Monday morning.

22 hours ago · Capital News

Yesterday

  1. Opposition demands transparency over MP John Kaguchia arrest

    Opposition leaders, including Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo and National Assembly Deputy Minority Leader Robert Mbui, demanded answers from investigative agencies over the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia, insisting on transparency regarding the reasons for his detention and adherence to due process and constitutional rights. Kaguchia was taken to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations headquarters for questioning after being arrested outside Royal Media Services premises on Monday morning.

    22 hours ago · Capital News

Friday 31 July

  1. High Court to rule on exclusion of 35 abduction victims from compensation

    A High Court judge will rule next Friday on a petition challenging the removal of 35 victims of abduction and enforced disappearance from a compensation list for anti-government protest victims. The petitioners accuse the Makau Mutua-led Panel of Experts of unlawfully excluding these victims and subjecting them to a new authentication process, while the KNCHR has backed the petition.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. MPs publicly allege cash payments for Gachagua impeachment vote

    Sitting Members of Parliament, including Suna East MP Junet Mohamed, have publicly confirmed that money changed hands to secure votes for the October 2024 impeachment of then Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, naming individuals allegedly involved in the payments.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 30 July

  1. Sifuna, Kalonzo pledge Opposition unity for 2027 election

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna met Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and other Opposition figures, where they reaffirmed commitment to a united front ahead of the 2027 General Election. Kalonzo warned that the Opposition must remain focused on challenging President William Ruto's administration and cautioned against leaders engaging with the Kenya Kwanza government.

    30 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. Senator Maanzo claims Ksh.10M bribe offer ahead of Gachagua vote

    Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo has alleged that Kenya Kwanza operatives offered him Ksh.10 million to vote for Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment in October 2024, and threatened consequences if he accepted the bribe but voted against removal.

    30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 16 July

  1. Opposition senators claim Sifuna's removal orchestrated at State House

    Opposition senators aligned to the Linda Mwananchi faction have alleged that Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's removal as Senate Deputy Minority Whip was planned during a meeting between President William Ruto and ODM leaders before being formalized at a parliamentary group meeting. The lawmakers accused the government of interfering with Parliament's independence and weakening the opposition.

    16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 6 July

  1. Court orders release of woman arrested over Ruto flight-tracking posts

    A Nairobi court has freed Mombasa resident Halima Ngache, who was arrested over allegations of operating an X account that tracked and published President William Ruto's flight movements. Senior Principal Magistrate Teresia Nyangena rejected a second bid by the DCI and ODPP for more time to complete investigations.

    6 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 2 July

  1. Activist Bob Njagi released on 100,000 shilling bail

    Activist Bob Njagi was arraigned before the Kajiado Law Courts on treason charges stemming from his arrest on June 24, 2026, ahead of the second anniversary of the Gen Z-led protests. He was released on a cash bail of 100,000 shillings and directed to report daily to the Kitengela DCI office.

    2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Four Senators Named Most Improved in Infotrak Ranking Survey

    According to a new survey by Infotrak Research and Consulting, Senators Jackson Mandago, James Lomenen, Mohamed Chute, and Hillary Sigei have been named the most improved, with each climbing significantly in rankings compared to 2024 results. Kirinyaga Senator Kamau Murango ranked as the top-performing Senator at 69 per cent.

    1 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 17 May

  1. Kalonzo, Muturi attack Ruto on cost of living, unity

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and former Public Service CS Justin Muturi criticized President William Ruto over rising costs of living and alleged political intolerance after being barred from addressing a church congregation on politics. The opposition leaders called for unity ahead of the 2027 General Election, with Senator Dan Maanzo saying the ballot is their only weapon against the Kenya Kwanza administration.

    17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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