Uhuru

2026-04-272026-10-10

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June 2026
23 JunThe Standard
… In between, Uhuru’s debt spree altered the fiscus (public treasury) so much more than the economy that Ruto must borrow simply to keep the lights on in government. …
Beyond the Budget: Kenya needs an economic story, not just a fiscal one
12 JunThe Standard
… Uhuru and his administration should be blamed for the Yala River killings and other brutalities of his time.Kenya will only witness a substantial change in policing the day the National Police Service realises it is supposed to act independently, not as a puppet of the executive. …
Respect citizens' right to hold demonstrations
April 2026
27 AprThe Standard
… Matiangi, a former super minister in Uhuru’s government, was a World Bank operative, leads the Jubilee party, and has Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka’s support in flexing political muscles. …
The three way presidential competition

Opinion

Opinion: Don't target Ruto alone, hold all underperforming leaders accountable

The News

An opinion piece argues that calls for President Ruto to leave office should extend to legislators and governors who have failed to perform and contributed to national decay through misuse of funds and corruption. The author contends that voters should judge Ruto's full scorecard in 2027 and hold all underperforming leaders accountable, citing examples of MPs, Woman Reps, and senators who misuse public resources.

5 October 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 5 October

Opinion: Don't target Ruto alone, hold all underperforming leaders accountable
An opinion piece argues that calls for President Ruto to leave office should extend to legislators and governors who have failed to perform and contributed to national decay through misuse of funds and corruption. The author contends that voters should judge Ruto's full scorecard in 2027 and hold all underperforming leaders accountable, citing examples of MPs, Woman Reps, and senators who misuse public resources.
5 October 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 26 September

ODM delegates reject Sakaja's use of party ticket for 2027
ODM delegates and party members meeting in Makadara resolved to reject attempts by people in President Ruto's government to give Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja the ODM ticket for the 2027 gubernatorial race, insisting instead that ODM field its own candidate, Makadara MP George Aladwa.
26 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 10 September

Opinion: Yvonne Okwara questions government accountability on killings
Yvonne Okwara's opinion column criticises the Kisii County Governor's apparent normalisation of police killings, questioning whether an administration's performance should be measured by death tolls and challenging the logic of accepting endorsement from a previous administration blamed for more killings.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 29 August

Winnie Odinga says voters' interests trump family convenience
EALA MP Winnie Odinga said her political decisions will be guided by voters' expectations rather than family name alone, and she is prepared to pursue her convictions independently if forced to choose between political convenience and her beliefs.
29 August 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 27 August

Hassan Omar repeats criticism of Kenyatta family wealth
UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar has reiterated controversial remarks questioning how the Kenyatta family accumulated wealth and land holdings, and said he will propose renaming Mama Ngina Waterfront after colonial resistor Mekatilil wa Menza if elected Mombasa Governor.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 25 August

Ruto says Raila would have pursued same priorities if elected
President William Ruto, reflecting on his relationship with the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, said he had no regrets about the 2022 election outcome, arguing that Raila would have pursued many of the same policies had he won, citing shared priorities on housing and universal healthcare.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 16 August

Goons raid hotel in Homa Bay before Linda Mwananchi rally
A group of youth raided the Homabay Tourist Hotel on Saturday evening, shattering windows, destroying furniture, and stealing items before fleeing on motorbikes. The incident occurred ahead of a planned Linda Mwananchi rally in the county led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto faces political difficulties ahead of 2027
An opinion piece argues that President William Ruto is increasingly on the defensive across multiple political fronts, with something amiss in his political behaviour as he navigates challenges ahead of the 2027 election.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 15 August

Gachagua's convoy attacked in Nakuru; he criticizes Ruto
Goons attacked a convoy led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Friday in Kaptembwo, Nakuru West Sub County, damaging six vehicles. Gachagua used the incident to criticize President Ruto while defending former President Uhuru.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 31 July

Ex-IPOA boss claims Ruto threatened him over police watchdog independence
Macharia Njeru, the inaugural Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority, alleged that William Ruto made direct threats to him during Ruto's time as Deputy President, warning of political fallout if IPOA did not comply with executive demands. Njeru's allegations add to recent accusations by former National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Prof. Njuguna Ndung'u that President Ruto has systematically interfered with public institutions.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opinion: Sifuna advised to seek political balance as presidential candidate
An opinion piece uses the myth of Icarus to counsel Senator Edwin Sifuna, who polls show as a rising presidential candidate, to avoid political extremes and "stick to the middle" as he navigates heightened national prominence.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 17 July

Ol Kalou voters rejected UDA candidate despite intimidation
After the UDA candidate's defeat in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, Kenyans praised the constituency for voting with resolve despite three months of voter bribery, police deployments, goon activity, and organized intimidation.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ol Kalou voters reject UDA candidate despite intimidation
The United Democratic Alliance candidate lost the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election despite three months of voter bribery, police deployments, and intimidation tactics. Residents of the constituency voted despite facing pressure, violence, and what the source describes as "overwhelming State machinery."
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 23 June

Kenya needs economic growth story beyond fiscal messaging
A Standard opinion piece argues that Kenya's 2027 election messaging risks focusing narrowly on tax and debt management rather than how economic policy translates into tangible improvements in voters' pockets and livelihoods.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 12 June

Opinion: Police brutality at demonstrations violates constitutional rights
An opinion piece argues that police continue to suppress constitutional rights to assemble and demonstrate, citing arrests of environmental activists during a Nairobi National Park protest, shooting of two students at Multimedia University, and killing of one person at a Nanyuki Air Base demonstration, claiming officers use live bullets despite public condemnation and constitutional protections.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 27 April

Three political groupings compete ahead of 2027 election
As Kenya approaches the August 2027 General Election, three political groupings led by William Ruto, Kalonzo Musyoka, and Edwin Sifuna are engaged in stiff competition that could lead to a re-run if no candidate achieves the required 50+1 majority vote.
27 April 2026 · The Standard →