Also known as: former Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana · Prof. Kivutha Kibwana · Professor Kivutha Kibwana · Prof. Kibwana · Prof Kibwana · Prof Kivutha Kibwana
Former Makueni Governor and Professor of Law now serving as Chancellor of International Leadership University, warning against divisive politics ahead of 2027 elections.
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The Standard
… Prof Kivutha Kibwana, chancellor of International Leadership University, said responsibility for peaceful elections extended beyond the State and political parties to opposition leaders and citizens.“We cannot think there will be no violence in 2027,” Kibwana said. …
Leaders warn of hate speech, political intolerance ahead of 2027 pollsThe Standard
… Former Lands minister Kivutha Kibwana said the Government had taken an important step by establishing the Affordable Housing Act and regulations, but implementation would determine their impact.He said social housing should not be limited to construction of units but should inclu …
Housing policy fails to translate into decent homes, report showsCitizen Digital
Kibwana warns Babu Owino, Sifuna against splitting Linda Mwananchi By Kenneth Gachie September 25, 2026 01:52 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana. …
Kibwana warns Babu Owino, Sifuna against splitting Linda MwananchiThe Standard
… This is the same misunderstanding that followed Prof Kivutha Kibwana when he returned to teaching after serving two terms as Governor of Makueni. …
When professors return to class, who is really confused?The Standard
… Kivutha Kibwana warned that Kenya faces a moral crisis and urged us to help reimagine its correction. …
Doping: Let us remove the maize cob before champions step on itCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 20 — Professor Kivutha Kibwana has assumed office as Chancellor of the International Leadership University (ILU), with Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, former Court of Appeal President Justice Daniel Musinga and Green Africa’s Kalua Green hailing his …
Prof. Kibwana assumes ILU Chancellorship as Ogamba, Musinga hail professionalism, valuesThe Standard
… Kivutha Kibwana as Chancellor, Ogamba defended the government’s proposed reforms to higher education financing and challenged critics to provide alternative solutions.“The Government will continue to work with and support both public and private universities in view of their vita …
Ogamba defends university funding reformsThe Standard
… Kivutha Kibwana during a morning interview at Spice FM on August 5,2026. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] Former Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana has warned that Kenya risks a repeat of the 2007 post-election crisis if leaders continue to prioritise the pursuit of power over the needs …
Kivutha warns a repeat of 2007 post election violence if politics remains divisiveThe Standard
… Joined by People’s Liberation party leader Martha Karua, Siaya governor James Orengo, former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, former Makueni governor Kivutha Kibwana and other leaders the families took the notice to the office of Inspector General Douglas Kanja.They said they have a …
Britain warns citizens of tomorrows demosThe Standard
… Human rights activists and political leaders accompanied the families, including Siaya Governor James Orengo, former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, former Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana, Peoples Liberation Party leader Martha Karua, Muslims for Human Rights director Khalif Khalif …
'This must stop': 2024 Gen Z protest families plan anniversary demosPolitical and religious leaders at a forum organised by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation and Article 10 have warned that hate speech, ethnic profiling and political intolerance could fuel violence as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election. The NCIC is investigating at least eight prominent politicians over allegations involving hate speech, ethnic profiling or incitement.
19 October 2026 · The Standard →
Political and religious leaders at a forum organised by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation and Article 10 have warned that hate speech, ethnic profiling and political intolerance could fuel violence as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election. The NCIC is investigating at least eight prominent politicians over allegations involving hate speech, ethnic profiling or incitement.
19 October 2026 · The Standard →
A State of Housing, Tenure and Basic Services Report by HakiJamii finds that Kenya's expanding housing policy is failing to translate into decent homes for low-income families due to gaps in implementation, tenure security, basic services, and accountability. The report, based on research in Nairobi, Kisumu, and Mombasa, argues that Kenya's housing challenge is increasingly one of policy implementation and governance rather than construction alone.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →
Former Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana has warned leaders behind the Linda Mwananchi movement, particularly Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, to protect the outfit from ethnic politics and internal divisions ahead of the 2027 General Election, describing it as a "breath of fresh air" in Kenya's political landscape.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece reflects on the Kenyan public's confusion when academics like Prof Stephen Kiama return to university teaching after holding senior administrative posts, arguing that professors view the classroom as their core identity rather than a demotion.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's high rate of doping violations — accounting for 12 per cent of athlete violations globally, the world's third-highest share — represents a moral crisis threatening sport's integrity and national honor. The author cites recent cases, including three positive samples at the Kitui Green Run, and notes that ADAK's register lists 45 provisionally suspended competitors, with 35 in athletics.
23 August 2026 · The Standard →
Professor Kivutha Kibwana has assumed office as Chancellor of the International Leadership University, with Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba and former Court of Appeal President Justice Daniel Musinga praising his professionalism and academic experience. Kibwana, a Professor of Law with extensive experience in academia and public service, previously taught at the University of Nairobi and currently serves at Daystar University and the Catholic University of Eastern Africa.
20 August 2026 · Capital News →
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has reaffirmed the government's commitment to working with private universities and defended proposed reforms to higher education financing, arguing that Kenya's existing financing system is unsustainable amid rising demand and pressure on public resources.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Makueni Governor Kibwana said Kenya risks repeating the 2007 post-election crisis if leaders continue prioritizing power struggles over citizen needs and service delivery. He argued that political culture has become overly focused on campaigns and gaining or retaining power rather than development, and called for the country to move away from divisive politics and focus on building institutions.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
The British High Commission has issued a travel alert ahead of June 25 commemoration demos for youths killed during the 2024 Gen Z protests, warning that Kenya has witnessed protests that cause traffic disruptions and injuries. Families of the deceased, alongside political leaders, notified police of plans for a nationwide march and called for June 25 to be declared a national holiday.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
Families of youths killed during the 2024 anti-tax protests have notified police of plans to hold nationwide demonstrations next week to mark the second anniversary of the June 25 unrest, seeking to honour more than 60 people killed and press for accountability. The families called for dialogue between police and the public, urged police to avoid excessive force, and demanded prosecution of officers implicated in the killings.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →