Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka claims his longstanding relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping could help him renegotiate Kenya's debt obligations if elected president in 2027, citing a previous meeting when he served as Vice President and proposing direct bilateral negotiations with major creditors including China.
10 August 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka claims his longstanding relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping could help him renegotiate Kenya's debt obligations if elected president in 2027, citing a previous meeting when he served as Vice President and proposing direct bilateral negotiations with major creditors including China.
10 August 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka said he has no problem making Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna his running mate in the 2027 election, provided the opposition remains united to defeat President William Ruto. He predicted a victory margin exceeding 70% if opposition unity holds.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has signalled he would accept a running-mate role under Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna in the 2027 presidential election, provided demographic and regional considerations are factored into the opposition's ticket. Kalonzo said a united opposition could secure more than 70 per cent of the vote to unseat President William Ruto.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called on Kenya's United Opposition to remain unified for the 2027 General Election, arguing that coalition success depends on agreement on a common political cause rather than opinion polls. He cautioned that opinion surveys could be used for electoral manipulation and alleged some actors, including the intelligence community, might use polls to shape opinion in favour of President William Ruto, though he provided no evidence.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Police Reforms Working Group Kenya is calling on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to identify and arrest goons who were captured intimidating voters during the Ol-Kalou by-election in Nyandarua County. The group alleges that armed, masked militia and plainclothes officers invaded polling centres, fired ammunition, deployed tear gas, and assaulted journalists and human rights observers.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
Voters in Kiambaa Constituency marched to their MP's offices on Monday to protest allegations that John Njuguna Wanjiku was linked to hooliganism during the July 16 Ol Kalou by-election, claiming he was seen with vehicles and associates among groups accused of causing chaos.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chaos erupted at multiple polling stations in Ol Kalou Constituency during a parliamentary by-election on Thursday, with hooded armed men clashing with crowds, teargas fired, journalists assaulted and cameras confiscated. Journalist Enos Teche was injured and had his camera taken by armed hooded men in five Toyota Prado SUVs outside Ol Kalou Comprehensive School, allegedly with police present.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Commissioner Moses Atulala has warned that continued political attacks on the electoral body risk undermining public confidence and could trigger widespread rejection of the 2027 General Election results, regardless of who wins.
15 July 2026 · Capital News →
IEBC Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana warned that attacks on the commission and unverified political utterances could undermine public trust, potentially leading to rejection of 2027 election results regardless of outcome.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba's tweets have moved from entertainment to serious diplomatic concern, with his posts now undermining regional relations and causing anxiety among embassies.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Transport and Safety Authority Director General says the mandatory motor vehicle inspection plan, initiated in 2016 and effective from June 2022, is needed to address national security, ensure roadworthy vehicles, and maintain vehicle records for national planning. He clarified that the four-year inspection threshold is calculated from a vehicle's date of manufacture rather than importation.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Trials of two Ugandan government critics are resuming Tuesday as General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the 52-year-old son of President Yoweri Museveni and head of the army, intensifies a crackdown on activists and independent media. Analysts say he has become the dominant force in the country in recent weeks, with repeated statements that he intends to succeed his 81-year-old father.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Books and Newspapers Act (1960), Official Secrets Act (1968), and Penal Code provisions on sedition remain live instruments used to constrain Kenyan journalists and suppress reporting, according to this opinion piece. Recent examples include police shutdowns of broadcasters during June 2024 demonstrations and physical attacks on journalists covering protests.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the 52-year-old son of President Yoweri Museveni and head of the army, has ordered the arrest of leading activists and politicians in recent weeks and shut down the main independent media group. Trials of two government critics, including opposition leader Kizza Besigye and his lawyer Erias Lukwago, were set to resume, with analysts saying Kainerugaba has become the dominant force in the country.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
The National Transport and Safety Authority suspended enforcement of mandatory vehicle inspections on private cars after motorist complaints. Director General Nashon Kondiwa outlined what the regime would have covered: roadworthiness checks including registration and mechanical components like brakes and headlights, plus additional requirements for commercial vehicles such as reflective lights.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has criticized the government's approach to compensating police brutality victims without prosecuting the responsible officers, calling it a "half measure" and arguing that true justice requires criminal accountability through the courts, not just executive compensation.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kesses MP Julius Rutto has urged the Consumers Federation of Kenya to wait for Parliament to complete its consideration of the Finance Bill 2026 before approaching the courts, arguing that the three arms of government operate independently and should not interfere with each other's processes before due procedures are completed.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Treasury CS John Mbadi termed the nationwide transport strike over fuel price increases "uncalled for," saying the government has already absorbed a significant share of the global increase triggered by the US-Iran war, which he said is grappling Kenya with a crisis it did not cause.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka pledged continued support for journalists and media practitioners on World Press Freedom Day, commending their resilience and coverage of the 2024 Gen Z protests despite intimidation and media house closures. He cited constitutional protections for media freedom and freedom of expression.
3 May 2026 · Capital News →