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Former President of Kenya who served until 2022, now subject of state capture accusations similar to those he made against his predecessor.
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… g public outrage, the incident underscores the shocking depth to which political discourse in this country has plummeted.Hardly had the dust settled on this mockery when Vihiga Woman Representative, Beatrice Adagala, aimed a vulgar Luhya epithet at former President Uhuru Kenyatta …
Let's restore dignity and decency to our politicsThe Standard
… What matters is that we subject all candidates to a credible nomination process and, at the end of it, we emerge with one candidate,” Orengo said in August.Orengo currently chairs the Ukombozi Alliance Coalition Council, having taken over from former President Uhuru Kenyatta foll …
Orengo breaks silence after Linda Mwananchi settles on SifunaThe Standard
… He said he took the businessman to former President Uhuru Kenyatta in an effort to resolve the matter.“I took him to the President and left him with President Uhuru Kenyatta, and it failed and he left,” Ruto said. …
Ruto says no Lamu resident will be displaced over oil refinery projectCitizen Digital
… Speaking ahead of the groundbreaking, Dangote blamed bribe demands during the Uhuru Kenyatta administration, saying his company does not pay bribes. …
CCement wars: Ruto, Obasanjo revisit French investor Lafarge’s controversial exit from KenyaThe Standard
… Hardly had the dust settled on this mockery when Vihiga Woman Representative, Beatrice Adagala, aimed a vulgar Luhya epithet at former President Uhuru Kenyatta during a political gathering. …
Let's restore dignity and decency to our politicsCitizen Digital
… The President also came to Dangote's defence, claiming he had been frustrated multiple times before relocating some investments to other countries during retired President Uhuru Kenyatta's tenure. …
President Ruto says Dangote refinery project will proceed despite court cases, protestsCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize City lawyer Steve Mbugua has weighed in on the ongoing debate over former President Uhuru Kenyatta's political rights, arguing that the matter should be separated from politics and assessed strictly on the basis of the law.Mbugua, a member of the Jubilee Party w …
Vet your leaders or risk another 2024, Dagoretti South aspirant Mbugua tells KenyansThe Standard
… Kimure said DCP was not seeking the backing of former President Uhuru Kenyatta but would have no problem if Kenyatta votes for its candidate. …
Opposition leaders to unite and speak with one voice by DecemberCitizen Digital
… He said he subsequently discussed the matter with then-President Uhuru Kenyatta, explaining why he had refused to sign the budget. …
Sonko tells court budget refusal was at the heart of his fight with stateCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize The Jubilee party has fired back at President William Ruto over remarks he made against his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta. …
Blinded by power! Jubilee hits back at Ruto after attacking UhuruPeople's Party of Kenya leader Ndindi Nyoro called for opposition parties to unite behind a single presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 General Election, arguing that a divided opposition would weaken its chances and that the focus should instead be on addressing Kenya's economic challenges.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
People's Party of Kenya leader Ndindi Nyoro called for opposition parties to unite behind a single presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 General Election, arguing that a divided opposition would weaken its chances and that the focus should instead be on addressing Kenya's economic challenges.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece reflecting on the first anniversary of Raila Odinga's death and tensions within the ODM party, examining who controls his political legacy and questioning the commitment of current party leaders to Raila's vision.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has urged opposition principals to stop setting conditions for choosing a single candidate to challenge President Ruto, warning that some opposition figures chanting "wantam" may be sponsored by Ruto to divide the vote. He suggested naming a single candidate at least five months before the 2027 General Election, comparing the moment to 2002 when Mwai Kibaki was named close to polling day and won by a landslide.
28 October 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has predicted that Kenya's 2027 General Election will mirror the 2002 polls, when opposition parties united behind one candidate to end KANU's rule, arguing that similar political realignment is taking shape and opposition leaders must rally behind a single candidate to challenge President William Ruto.
28 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto, who campaigned on a promise to investigate alleged state capture and cronyism under his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta, is now being accused of the same misconduct.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Office of retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has warned Kenyans against fake social media accounts impersonating him, former First Lady Margaret Kenyatta, and their children. The office clarified that it operates only two official accounts—a Facebook page and an X account, both under the username @4thPresidentKE—and that Uhuru, Margaret, and their children do not operate personal social media accounts.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on Kenyans to remain united and warned against divisions as the country navigates its political and social challenges, urging citizens to embrace peace, love and togetherness during a birthday interview with Milele/Kameme FM.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta turned 65 on October 26, with the Office of the Fourth President and various political leaders sending birthday wishes celebrating his service to Kenya and contributions to the African continent.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
Political tensions flared at the burial of former Ambassador Burudi Nabwera in Trans Nzoia County as Governor George Natembeya and Kiminini MP Kakai Bisau clashed, briefly disrupting the ceremony. Natembeya criticized President William Ruto and called for support for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, while Bisau interjected, sparking the confrontation.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Sh7.5 billion Nithi Bridge project has started after years of unfulfilled promises by successive governments. The original bridge, opened in 1985, has been a blackspot claiming hundreds of lives.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
At the burial of Burundi Nabwera, Kiminini MP Kakai Bisau urged Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya to cut short his speech to allow the funeral to proceed by 2pm as specified in the deceased's will. The disagreement escalated into a heated seven-minute exchange before a family member intervened to end the standoff.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has dismissed the possibility of a first-time Member of Parliament winning the 2027 presidential election, arguing that Kenya's political history shows all former presidents gained adequate political experience before seeking the top seat.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has criticized Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential ambitions, arguing that Kenya needs a leader with sufficient political experience. Wetangula cited former presidents and President William Ruto as examples of leaders who gained valuable political experience before becoming president.
23 October 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece reflecting on Mashujaa Day and whether Kenya's heroes and heroines are properly recognized and celebrated, using the example of Duncan Mindo, Kenya's first African State Counsel and legal mentor.
23 October 2026 · The Standard →
The International Criminal Court, created in 2002 to prosecute war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide, is navigating a damaging sex scandal, membership losses, and potential US sanctions. The court has convicted 15 people in nearly 25 years—all African—and faces criticism over a low conviction rate and focus on minor figures from Africa.
22 October 2026 · The Standard →
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, addressing Mashujaa Day celebrations in Eldoret, called on Kenya and Ethiopia to transform their athletics competition into a catalyst for economic growth and regional integration through cooperation in infrastructure, energy, trade, and technology.
20 October 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has condemned the forceful takeover of property belonging to the late President Daniel Arap Moi's family adjacent to the Eldoret State Lodge, calling it impunity by the Ruto regime and urging security personnel to vacate immediately.
19 October 2026 · The Standard →
In 2014, President Uhuru Kenyatta announced a US$2 billion Eurobond loan borrowing plan; the article examines the mystery of where these funds went.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
Suna East MP Junet Mohamed skipped the first anniversary memorial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga because former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was invited. Junet said he could not share a platform with Gachagua at an event honouring Raila.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has warned the Mt Kenya region against abandoning President William Ruto's 2027 re-election campaign, arguing that turning against the administration could cost the community political influence and access to national development opportunities for up to 30 years.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dieter Rolf, a German friend of the late Raila Odinga, shares private memories and untold stories from their two-decade friendship, recalling moments of football, laughter, and personal time away from politics.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on politicians to avoid insults and political fights, instead focusing on development and peace as Kenya approaches the 2027 General Election. Kindiki said leaders would struggle to convince voters without a tangible development record, and that citizens want development and unity, not "noise, insults and fights."
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed did not attend the first anniversary memorial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Bondo, saying he could not share a platform with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, whom he accused of promoting hatred and ethnic divisions. Gachagua said he was in the United States attending a previously scheduled programme.
16 October 2026 · Capital News →
The modern Homa Bay fish market, commissioned by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and President William Ruto at Lake Victoria's shore, is recalled by traders as one of Odinga's final development projects in the county before his death in 2025. The market features modern facilities including cold storage and has improved trading conditions for fishmongers.
16 October 2026 · The Standard →
ODM deputy party leader Simba Arati urged members threatening to leave the party to reconsider, while accusing those in the Linda Mwananchi faction of being funded by political sponsors, amid tensions over ODM's cooperation with President William Ruto's administration.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →
A year after Raila Odinga's death, multiple politicians—including President Ruto, former President Kenyatta, Wiper's Kalonzo, and ODM figures—are invoking different aspects of his legacy as they position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election. The contest exposes divisions over whether Raila represented a movement capable of cooperating with those in power or an opposition tradition focused on challenging government and demanding accountability.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto and retired President Uhuru Kenyatta skipped the first anniversary memorial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on October 15 at Migwena Cultural Grounds in Bondo, Siaya County, as their escalating public feud threatened to overshadow the ceremony honouring one of Kenya's most influential political figures. Ruto instead undertook development activities in the Rift Valley, commissioning NG-CDF offices and launching infrastructure projects, while opposition leaders gathered in Siaya to pay tribute to Raila.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka announced he will attend the first anniversary memorial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Bondo on October 15, alongside Raila's widow Ida Odinga and other Kenyans, resolving earlier doubts after he had previously expressed concerns about political leaders exploiting Raila's legacy.
14 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto is focusing his political attacks on former President Uhuru Kenyatta rather than addressing pressing domestic issues, as suggested by the article's opening metaphor about ignoring a house fire to chase fleeing rats.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's health professionals have been praised for their training and response to an imported Ebola case, with no additional infections reported nine days after confirmation. The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives says healthcare workers, properly trained to handle emerging infectious diseases, can contain the virus with adequate support.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →