… He took a detour through other constituencies and recited a list: Malava, Banisa, Mbere, Isiolo, Emurua Dikirr, Baringo, Magarini, Kasipul and Ugunja, as if a scoreboard from other contests could erase the question asked of him.And even as Omar claimed victory in these constituen …
Audio By VocalizeUDA supporters during a rally in Emurua Dikirr. [File, Standard] One of the greatest mistakes Kenyans make during political transitions is assuming that everyone who opposes the government automatically becomes a reformer. …
… One of the defining features of Konchellah's career was his long-running rivalry with the late Johanna Ngeno, the influential former Cabinet Minister and Emurua Dikirr MP. …
… unces new NEC appointments By Citizen Reporter May 25, 2026 02:21 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua has claimed his party’s performance in the Emurua Dikirr …
Audio By VocalizeNewly elected Emurua Dikiir MP David Keter MP has little time to celebrate his victory in the just -concluded by-election as he faces a daunting task to deliver to his constituents, as the next general election beckons. …
The election of David Kipsang Keter as the new Member of Parliament for Emurua Dikirr has triggered fresh political debate over the future of President William Ruto’s influence in the Rift Valley ahead of the 2027 General Election. …
… This week’s Emurua Dikirr by‑election, following three-term UDA MP Johana Ng’eno’s death, tested UDA dominance in the region against Rigathi Gachagua’s DCP. …
… t William Ruto and his government,” Hassan said.He argued that the party’s performance in successive by-elections showed that UDA was consolidating support across the country despite sustained criticism from opposition leaders.According to the SG, the latest wins in Emurua Dikirr …
… The ward by-elections were conducted alongside the Emurua Dikirr parliamentary by-election in Narok County, where voters turned out to elect a replacement for the late MP Johana Ng’eno, who died in a helicopter crash on February 28, 2026. …
An opinion piece argues that political violence has become normalised in Kenya, citing Saturday's chaos in Embu where a meeting attended by Deputy President Kindiki descended into stone-throwing and arson that killed one person and torched six vehicles, along with multiple other incidents targeting opposition and government officials. The author contends that police inaction has emboldened perpetrators and calls for urgent intervention to stop the trend.
An opinion piece argues that political violence has become normalised in Kenya, citing Saturday's chaos in Embu where a meeting attended by Deputy President Kindiki descended into stone-throwing and arson that killed one person and torched six vehicles, along with multiple other incidents targeting opposition and government officials. The author contends that police inaction has emboldened perpetrators and calls for urgent intervention to stop the trend.
An opinion piece warns that children are being politicized and exploited by being taken to political rallies, given partisan songs and slogans, and encouraged to share political messages, when parents, guardians, teachers, and community members should instead protect them from political battles until they are mature enough to make independent choices.
President William Ruto has pledged Sh1.2 billion towards construction of a university in Emurua Dikirr, Narok County, to be named after late MP Johana Ng'eno. The institution will expand access to higher education for students from the region and across the country.
President William Ruto has warned individuals involved in political violence that the government will take action, urging residents of Emurua Dikirr in Narok County to maintain peace and unity. He said development projects could only be sustained in an environment where communities rejected violence and worked together.
Fifteen Members of Parliament have condemned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for gender-based political violence, intimidation, and attacks targeting women leaders and women associated with political opponents. The legislators said political disagreements should not devolve into personal attacks or the targeting of women because of their gender, marital status, or political affiliations.
Paul Ng'eno, brother of the late Emurua Dikirr MP Johanna Ng'eno, has died after a period of hospitalization. DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua sent condolences to the family, describing the loss as particularly painful given that the mother has lost two sons within a short period.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is calling for a thorough investigation into the February 28, 2026 helicopter crash that killed former Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng'eno and five others, saying Kenyans deserve to know the truth behind the incident.
The United States and France have joined Kenya's investigation into a Eurocopter EC130 B4 crash near Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County that killed seven people on Wednesday, including a pilot, two Ecuadorians, and five American citizens. Post-mortem examinations and DNA sampling were under way on the victims.
Former Deputy President Rigath Gachagua has intensified his 2027 presidential campaign against President William Ruto in the South Rift region, urging the Kipsigis community to support the opposition and remove Ruto from power. Speaking in Emurua Dikirr constituency in Narok County, Gachagua accused Ruto of isolating the Kipsigis and questioned his administration's handling of former MP Johana Ng'eno's death.
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has called for clarification on the circumstances surrounding the death of former Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ngeno, challenging Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to explain what happened. Speaking at a rally in Emurua Dikirr on Friday, Gachagua said Ngeno's family had not found closure and cited unexplained details about the location and aircraft involved on the day of death.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua visited the family of late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng'eno to offer condolences and pledged to construct a shelter at the MP's gravesite and assist a hospitalised family member. Gachagua also renewed calls for independent, foreign-led investigations into the helicopter crash that killed Ng'eno in February.
Security has been deployed at Mogondor Centre in Emurua Dikirr, Narok County, ahead of a rally by Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua. The deployment comes as Gachagua continues political engagements in the region and after his convoy was previously attacked in Nakuru County.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused Emurua Dikirr MP David Kipsang Keter and government officials of threatening violence ahead of his planned visit to the constituency on August 21, warning that disruptions could surpass recent Homa Bay violence where one person died and dozens were injured.
ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga has criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for questioning the circumstances of Raila Odinga's death, telling him to respect the late former Prime Minister and stop involving his name in political campaigns. Wanga alleged that Gachagua was a fierce critic of Odinga when alive and had previously threatened to kill him if he attended protests.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for allegations that contaminated jet fuel caused the helicopter crash that killed former Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng'eno, calling the claims "made-up, cooked-up nonsense" and challenging Gachagua to present evidence to investigators. Gachagua had raised the allegations while delivering an accountability statement, claiming to have intelligence that fuel transported from Lodwar caused the crash.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua called on Maasai and Mount Kenya communities in Narok to unite and vote out President Ruto and his allies in next year's General Election. Gachagua, leading the Democracy for Citizens Party, also announced he would address the nation on Tuesday with an assessment of the President's four years in office.
An opinion piece criticises UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan for attacking the Standard Group and a journalist after questioning the party's loss in the Ol Kalou Constituency by-election, arguing his response was a deflection from addressing the defeat.
An opinion piece contends that many opposition politicians are not authentic reformers but rather respond opportunistically to changed political circumstances, adopting the language of reform only to win sympathy while maintaining previous patterns once in power.
Gideon Sitelu Konchellah, former Kilgoris MP and Minister for Immigration, has died following cardiac arrest at a Nairobi hospital. The veteran lawmaker, whose political career spanned more than two decades, was a prominent figure in South Rift politics.
DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua has announced new appointments within party leadership, including John Methu as secretary general designate, Leonard Cheruiyot as Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock, Abdi Noor Mohammed as chairperson for Northern representation, and Wilson Kanyagu Ndungu as youth caucus representative. Gachagua claimed the party's performance in the Emurua Dikirr by-election would have been a victory were it not for bribery and intimidation.
Newly elected MP David Keter, who won the Emurua Dikiir by-election with 18,266 votes, says he has ten months to deliver on campaign promises and complete projects initiated by his late predecessor, including a proposed university, market facilities, and road construction.
David Kipsang Keter, running on the UDA ticket, won Thursday's Emurua Dikirr by-election with 18,266 votes, defeating Democratic Change Party's Vincent Kibet Rotich (10,760 votes). The result has sparked political debate over President William Ruto's influence in the Rift Valley ahead of 2027.
An opinion piece argues that United Democratic Alliance-nominated Senator Karen Nyamu should face party disciplinary action for remarks made to a minor during a Senate civic education visit on 25 March, citing violations of Chapter Six and the Children Act. Over 1,700 people have petitioned UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar to invoke party mechanisms and issue a formal public censure.
The United Democratic Alliance Secretary General Hassan Omar said three by-election victories on Wednesday demonstrate growing public confidence in President William Ruto ahead of 2027, with UDA candidates winning in Emurua Dikirr parliamentary seat and two wards in Elgeyo Marakwet County.
Protests erupted across Kenya after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority announced a historic increase of Sh46 per litre for diesel and Sh16 per litre for petrol, triggering anger among boda boda operators, matatu owners, and small-scale traders who accuse President Ruto's administration of abandoning ordinary citizens and breaking campaign promises.
United Democratic Alliance candidates won by-elections in Endo Ward, Elgeyo Marakwet County (Festus Korir Kiprop with 4,475 votes) and Porro Ward, Samburu County (Daniel Lolngojine with 2,328 votes) on Thursday. The Endo Ward seat became vacant following the death of Jeremiah Biwott in January 2026.