Also known as: Olkalau · Chokereria
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Order a long-term news report on Ol Kalou
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The Standard
… Other leaders led by Murang'a governor Irungu Kangata, who recently defected to the party, Laikipia senator John Kimyua, Mukurueni constituency MP John Kaguchia, Jayne Kihara (Naivasha) and Kamau Ngotho of Ol Kalou, supported the calls for unity. …
DCP leaders vow opposition unity to oust Ruto's administrationThe Standard
… It may be in Ol Kalou, or in Emurua Dikir, or some other place. A government that cannot honour existing funding agreements with public universities can find money to start building new universities. …
Honour CBA with lecturers for genuine varsity educationCitizen Digital
… Marwa's appointment also comes months after Ruto appointed former United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate in the recently concluded Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election Samuel Muchina to the same commission, revoking Amos Chege Mugo's term.
Ruto appoints Nelson Marwa to chair Nairobi Rivers Commission, revokes Bishop Wanjiru’s appointmentCapital News
… Ol Kalou MP Sammy Douglas Waweru said NYS graduates receive extensive training that could be put to better use through a policy requiring private security firms to recruit personnel who meet prescribed training standards. …
MPs back plan to create security jobs for NYS graduatesCitizen Digital
… ssed allegations that he was pushed to acquire a political vehicle to divide the Mount Kenya vote in 2027. “Ile uongo mmesoma kwa Ruto msituletee hapa kwa upinzani, sisi our eyes are wide open, our focus is direct, mara ya mwisho huyo jamaa tulionana was two weeks before Ol Kalou …
Opposition unity tested as Nyoro, Methu in public spat over alleged Ksh.30M Ruto dealThe Standard
… According to Methu, he was approached by individuals from the government after the Ol Kalou by-election and encouraged to form a party, become a principal in the united opposition and position himself for a possible running mate slot alongside President Ruto. …
John Methu: Ndindi Nyoro is a 'Mole' in oppositionThe Standard
… His remarks drew a response from Ol Kalou MP Sammy Kamau, who defended the role of kingpins as community leaders who provide political direction. …
Why Wa Muthende wants Kenya to ditch kingpin politics ahead of 2027The Standard
… I think it has to be done the Ol Kalou style where there is no room, there is absolutely no room for interference. …
Nyakera calls for parallel tallying systems to guard 2027 voteCapital News
… Gachagua also referred to recent political gatherings in Ol Kalou and Nembure, using them to argue that public sentiment against the government was growing. …
Gachagua hits back at Ruto over Uhuru attacksThe Standard
Monica Njeri, 73, casts her ballot at Huruma Primary School during the recent Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. …
Propaganda machine: How AI turns political propaganda into new election battlegroundDCP party leaders, including secretary general John Methu and recently defected Murang'a governor Irungu Kangata, have pledged to remain united under the official opposition to unseat President Ruto's administration in the next general elections. They said they will not be intimidated and urged Mt Kenya region voters to support the opposition flagbearer.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
DCP party leaders, including secretary general John Methu and recently defected Murang'a governor Irungu Kangata, have pledged to remain united under the official opposition to unseat President Ruto's administration in the next general elections. They said they will not be intimidated and urged Mt Kenya region voters to support the opposition flagbearer.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's government has failed to honour the 2025–2029 collective bargaining agreement with public university lecturers, who have been on strike for nearly a month. The author contends the government prioritizes campaign spending over settling the dispute, while the Cabinet Secretary urges lecturers to return to classrooms and pursue peaceful talks.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has appointed former Devolution Principal Secretary and Coast Regional Commissioner Nelson Marwa as Chairperson of the Nairobi Rivers Commission for a three-year term effective October 16, 2026. The appointment, issued via Gazette Notice No. 16248, formally revoked the previous appointment of Bishop Margaret Wanjiru.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Members of Parliament have backed a proposal to prioritise the recruitment of National Youth Service graduates into government institutions and private security firms to address youth unemployment. The motion seeks a policy framework for deploying NYS graduates, who number about 18,000 annually, as security officers in public institutions.
14 October 2026 · Capital News →
People's Party of Kenya leader Ndindi Nyoro and Democracy for Citizens Party Secretary General John Methu have engaged in a public spat, with Nyoro dismissing Methu's claims that he is a mole within the opposition and instead accusing Methu of having close links with President William Ruto. Nyoro also denied allegations that he had been recruited with a Ksh.30 million payment to acquire a political vehicle aimed at splitting the Mt. Kenya vote ahead of the 2027 election.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
John Methu alleges that Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro is fragmenting the opposition ahead of 2027 and working in the interests of President William Ruto. Methu said Nyoro had advised him against forming a separate party to avoid dividing Mount Kenya votes, but later formed his own political party despite this counsel.
12 October 2026 · The Standard →
Mbeere North MP Leo Wa Muthende has warned that political kingpins could breed dictatorship and called for a shift towards spokesperson-style leadership ahead of the 2027 General Election, urging voters to assess leaders based on their records, vision and plans rather than their association with dominant political figures.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →
Citizens Party Nairobi patron Irungu Nyakera has called for a parallel tallying system to verify results transmitted through the official electoral system in the 2027 General Election, saying it would help curb interference during result transmission. He also proposed stationing agents at polling centres to monitor the process from ballot box arrival through result transmission.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has responded to President William Ruto's attacks on retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, saying Uhuru is not Ruto's opponent in the 2027 election and that Ruto should instead focus on public concerns including high living costs, unemployment, and healthcare challenges.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
According to The Standard, Kenya's government is accused of deploying artificial intelligence bots and bloggers as part of a propaganda machine ahead of the 2027 elections.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has rejected accusations that President William Ruto has lost support in the Mt Kenya region, attributing them to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's personal political dispute and accusing Gachagua of using vernacular media to spread what he called hatred and propaganda against the President.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto's allies in Western Kenya, led by Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka, have defended the IEBC against opposition claims that it could rig the 2027 General Election. The leaders urged politicians to respect the electoral commission's constitutional independence and accused the opposition of undermining confidence in the body.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on opposition leaders to cease criticising the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), arguing that the electoral agency's independence must be respected and that attacks on it could undermine public confidence in the August 2027 General Election. Mudavadi defended the current IEBC leadership under Chairperson Erastus Ethekon and cited recent by-elections, including the Ol Kalou poll, as evidence of the commission's ability to conduct credible elections.
5 September 2026 · Capital News →
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has accused opposition leaders of attacking the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to undermine confidence in the 2027 election, arguing the attacks aim to discredit the election outcome before voting takes place. Mudavadi defended the commission's independence, citing recent by-elections as evidence of its capacity to deliver free and fair polls, and warned opposition leaders against attempting to dictate how the IEBC conducts its work.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →
Ndia MP George Kariuki said President William Ruto still stands a chance of winning back Mt Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election, pointing to development projects as his strongest card and arguing it remains too early to conclude the region has abandoned Ruto. Kariuki attributed the region's cooling relationship with the government partly to the fallout between Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, though he noted the rift can still be mended.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
A fire in Aberdare Forest, Nyandarua County, has destroyed more than 200 acres of forest land over four consecutive days starting August 28. The Kenya Wildlife Service reports the fire has been significantly reduced and contained, with 62 personnel and community volunteers deployed, though strong winds hampered firefighting efforts in areas covered by bamboo vegetation.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece uses the recent arrest of an impostor priest in Lodwar as a mirror to warn about deceptive political candidates seeking office in the 2027 General Election, comparing them to "wolves in sheep's clothing" who come with false promises.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has alleged that Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin are illegally occupying their offices after exceeding the 60-year public service retirement age, citing violations of the Public Service Act by President Ruto's administration.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku has defended his call to separate Mt Kenya East's political interests from the West, arguing that the region must take different political positions to ensure his constituents receive government development ahead of 2027. He accused DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua of insulting President Ruto and other leaders, creating a political dilemma for Mt Kenya East.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto is expected to unveil a new police uniform on August 28, with over 6,000 graduating constables set to wear it starting August 31. The change marks at least the third significant general-duty uniform overhaul in under a decade, raising questions about why uniforms are easier to reform than actual police practices.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua alleged at a press briefing that gas cylinders distributed to residents during the Ol Kalou by-election were among more than 200,000 cylinders seized from small-scale LPG traders in four counties between June and October 2025. He claimed the seizures were carried out by a police unit and accused officers of operating outside established procedures.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu said the commission summoned several people who breached the code of conduct in the Ol Kalou mini polls held on July 16, 2026, and fined and warned them through the Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee process. She maintained that no malpractice was witnessed inside polling stations and that deployed officers ensured security and order were well maintained.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has granted Nyandarua Governor Moses Kiarie Badilisha anticipatory bail of Sh 50,000 and barred the DCI and National Police Service from arresting or detaining him pending case hearing, after he moved to court over what he claims as pursuit by unknown persons.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has welcomed calls for an ICC investigation into political violence in Kenya, but countered opposition accusations against President Ruto by claiming opposition leaders are sponsoring violence and shifting blame to the government.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Human rights organization VOCAL Africa has written to the International Criminal Court's Office of the Prosecutor seeking close observation of Kenya's deteriorating political and human rights situation ahead of the 2027 General Election, citing organized gang use at political gatherings, inflammatory rhetoric, attacks on journalists and protesters, and institutional failure as potential triggers for widespread violations.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that recent by-elections in Kenya marked by goon culture, voter intimidation, bribery, and violence reflect a broader democratic crisis across East Africa, with Tanzania and Uganda showing similar patterns of suppression and abuse of opposition figures and civil rights observers.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has given President William Ruto seven days to release the complete and unedited report of the National Taskforce on Police Reforms, which was submitted in November 2023. Maraga warned he will publish the report himself if the President fails to do so, citing unfulfilled recommendations including restoring police independence and ending what he terms systematic police brutality.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has given President William Ruto a seven-day ultimatum to publish the National Taskforce on Police Reforms report, which was submitted on November 16, 2023, citing incidents of chaos and violence as evidence of deteriorating policing under the current administration.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Constitutional lawyers Paul Muite and Willis Otieno have argued that displaying the President's portrait is a matter of political tradition rather than legal requirement. Under Kenya's Constitution, the national symbols are limited to the National Flag, National Anthem, Coat of Arms, and Public Seal, with no legal obligation to display the presidential portrait in private or public offices.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Retired Chief Justice David Maraga has challenged President William Ruto to release a police reforms taskforce report he chaired within seven days, or Maraga will release it himself. Maraga accuses Ruto of failing to implement the report's recommendations to restore National Police Service independence and end police brutality over nearly three years.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →