Also known as: Senator Dan Maanzo · Lawyer Maanzo · Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo
Makueni Senator who warned politicians against sponsoring goons and alleged receiving bribe offer over Gachagua impeachment vote.
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… 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 bailThe 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 rankingsCitizen 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 himMakueni Senator Dan Maanzo warned politicians sponsoring political goons that criminal liability does not expire, and called on President William Ruto to end tolerance of poll violence. His comments followed violence during a Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay on Sunday where property was destroyed and journalists were assaulted.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo warned politicians sponsoring political goons that criminal liability does not expire, and called on President William Ruto to end tolerance of poll violence. His comments followed violence during a Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay on Sunday where property was destroyed and journalists were assaulted.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Makueni nominated MCA Urbanus Kyalo Wambua, accused of posting inciting remarks on TikTok, was released on Sh200,000 cash bail or alternative bond of Sh500,000 by a Nairobi court. The Wiper-linked politician is barred from contacting or interfering with prosecution witnesses in the cyber harassment case against Kibwezi MP Mutuse.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome faced Senate scrutiny over rising cases of public school land grabbing, with lawmakers warning that many institutions remain vulnerable due to lacking title deeds and recent attacks by alleged hired goons.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
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.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →