John Waluke

Also known as: Sirisia MP John Waluke · Honorable Waluke

Sirisia MP convicted in a 67-year sentence related to a National Cereals and Produce Board maize scandal, maintaining the case was politically motivated.

2026-05-072026-08-18

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May 2026
7 MayThe Standard
… He also told court that initially, it had been planned that Sirisia MP John Waluke was the one to front the impeachment motion against Gachagua but graft cases in which he was acquitted shadowed his chances of success, thus, it was settled that Kibwezi West Mwengi Mutuse would ta …
Gachagua's impeachment case resumes

Politics

Deputy Governor calls for stripping Uhuru of retirement benefits

The News

Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has called for former President Uhuru Kenyatta to be stripped of his retirement benefits, claiming he is using proxies to derail the government agenda, and challenged MP John Waluke to table a motion in Parliament citing Section 6 of the Retirement Benefits Act, which provides for removal of benefits if a retired President participates in active politics six months after leaving office.

17 August 2026 · The Standard →

Yesterday

Deputy Governor calls for stripping Uhuru of retirement benefits
Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has called for former President Uhuru Kenyatta to be stripped of his retirement benefits, claiming he is using proxies to derail the government agenda, and challenged MP John Waluke to table a motion in Parliament citing Section 6 of the Retirement Benefits Act, which provides for removal of benefits if a retired President participates in active politics six months after leaving office.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 29 July

NCIC will not investigate hate speech based on social media clips alone
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) said it will only undertake investigations into hate speech and incitement after a formal complaint has been made under legal guidelines, and will not rely on social media clips as evidence. NCIC chairperson Bishop Dr. Kepha Nyamweya Omae stated that formal complaints are necessary because the commission must verify legitimacy and cannot act on unverified content.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
NCCK urges voters to reject leaders using hate speech and divisive language
The National Council of Churches of Kenya has called on citizens to reject leaders who use hate speech, ethnic incitement and divisive language ahead of 2027 elections, urging voters to choose based on values and constitutional and scriptural principles rather than tribal affiliation or political manipulation.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 28 July

NCIC probes Gachagua, two Cabinet Secretaries over hate speech
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission is investigating ten Kenyans, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Cabinet Secretaries Aden Duale and Geoffrey Ruku, over remarks the commission says could amount to hate speech or ethnic incitement ahead of the 2027 General Election.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
NCIC opens investigations into political leaders over hate speech
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has launched independent investigations into several political leaders accused of hate speech and ethnic incitement ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that divisive rhetoric threatens national cohesion and that "hate speech is not free speech."
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
NCIC investigates Gachagua, Duale over alleged hate speech
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission is investigating former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Cabinet Secretaries Aden Duale and Geoffrey Ruku, and seven other individuals over alleged hate speech and ethnic incitement ahead of the 2027 General Election.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 21 July

Linda Mwananchi supporters warn against disruption of Bungoma rally
Linda Mwananchi leaders in Bungoma County have accused Kenya Kwanza counterparts of using insults and threats against Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and called on them to deliver promised projects like road construction instead of engaging in politics. Tensions have escalated as MP John Waluke cautioned the opposition against attempts to hold rallies in his constituency ahead of the 2027 elections, while movement leaders asserted their constitutional right to hold meetings anywhere in the country.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 18 July

Kenya Kwanza MPs urge Ruto to pick Western running mate
After the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, Kenya Kwanza leaders have called on President William Ruto to select a running mate from Western Kenya, arguing the result signals waning support in the Mt Kenya region and the need to consolidate his political base in the west.
18 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 17 July

Sirisia MP Waluke denies stealing in 67-year NCPB conviction
Sirisia MP John Waluke has spoken publicly about his 67-year prison sentence in the National Cereals and Produce Board maize scandal, maintaining that he never stole public funds and that the case was a breach of contract rather than a criminal matter, which he characterizes as politically motivated.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sirisia MP Waluke claims NCPB conviction was politically motivated
Sirisia MP John Waluke, convicted and sentenced to 67 years in prison or a hefty fine in the National Cereals and Produce Board maize scandal, maintains he never stole public funds and argues the dispute stemmed from a breach of contract between his company and the government that he characterizes as political.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 7 May

Gachagua impeachment challenge resumes in High Court
A three-judge High Court bench has resumed hearing a case challenging the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. His legal team argues that the National Assembly failed to conduct meaningful public participation before approving the impeachment motion, with lawyers contesting that the motion lacked sufficient detail for citizens to make informed submissions and questioning whether the claimed 30,000 public submissions within two days was realistic.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →