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President of Kenya facing closely contested 2027 reelection campaign amid public debt, political violence, and declining popularity concerns.
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Audio By VocalizePresident William Ruto has pledged to work with ODM leaders and supporters to advance the late opposition chief Raila Odinga's development legacy, saying his vision for Kenya would live on. …
I will advance Raila's legacy - RutoThe Standard
… roads, clean water, quality education and healthcare, rather than mobilising citizens around political events.His remarks come against the backdrop of an increasingly competitive succession contest within Mt Kenya, a region that played a significant role in President William Ruto …
Gachagua links Embu violence to 2027 Mt Kenya succession battleThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeLeaders allied with Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua have warned President William Ruto against what they described as a dangerous approach to political unrest following clashes in Embu and an attack at ACK Witima Church. …
Gachagua allies warn Ruto over Embu clashesThe Standard
… He called for unity within the Linda Mwananchi movement and said opposition leaders should eventually negotiate to field one candidate against President William Ruto in 2027. …
Babu Owino pledges good service if elected Nairobi GovernorThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeNairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has accused President William Ruto of undermining devolution through delays in the disbursement of funds to counties. …
Sifuna accuses Ruto of undermining devolutionThe Standard
… Ruto hataiba kura but atapigiwa kura kwa njia halali,” Mudavadi said, insisting that Ruto would not need to steal votes to win.He called on politicians to avoid propaganda and respect the outcome of the election, warning that Kenya could not afford another period of political ins …
Mudavadi warns against 'dead voters' claimsThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto has sent a message of condolence to Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana and his wife, Deputy Government Spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga, following the death of their eight-year-old daughter, Amal Mghoi Mungatana. …
Ruto mourns Senator Mungatana's daughterCitizen Digital
… 10:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna is standing firm on his presidential ambitions, while accusing leaders from his backyard allied to President William Ruto …
Sifuna stands firm on 2027 presidential bid, tells Luhyas to reject ‘number two’ dealCitizen Digital
… Speaking in Kangema, Murang’a County, the two leaders reiterated their push for a united opposition front to challenge President William Ruto in next year’s election. …
Chaos as rival groups clash during United Opposition rally in GarissaCitizen Digital
Gachagua accuses Ruto of ‘state capture,' running Kenyans out of business By Olive Burrows September 12, 2026 09:34 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua …
Gachagua accuses Ruto of ‘state capture,' running Kenyans out of businessPresident William Ruto has awarded Kamagambo University a Letter of Interim Authority, saying it will create higher education opportunities for young people in Migori County and the country while training teachers, entrepreneurs and professionals.
4 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has awarded Kamagambo University a Letter of Interim Authority, saying it will create higher education opportunities for young people in Migori County and the country while training teachers, entrepreneurs and professionals.
4 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Law Society of Kenya has filed a complaint demanding the suspension of Communications Authority Board Chairperson Charles Kamau Karondo over alleged involvement in political activities during the July 2026 Ol Kalou Constituency by-election, and is seeking an independent tribunal investigation.
4 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has warned that Kenyans will not "gamble" with the country's future by electing political leaders without a clear agenda or track record, contrasting the Broad-Based Government's demonstrable record and vision with other political formations built around personalities rather than policy.
4 hours ago · Capital News →
Government Spokesperson Charles Owino questioned security authorities' inaction weeks after Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma made remarks that Owino called incitement, including warnings against the "one-term" phrase and threats toward hotels in Homa Bay. Owino characterized the remarks as unbecoming of a legislator and called for swift police action despite what he described as clear evidence.
7 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
With the 2027 General Election 11 months away, controversial statements by politicians aligned with President William Ruto's administration—including claims that votes could be "added" and dead people's fingerprints used to cast ballots—have intensified concerns over the integrity of the electoral process ahead of what is expected to be a closely contested election.
13 hours ago · The Standard →
Some second-term governors and veteran politicians have backed President William Ruto's reelection bid, facing political oblivion or uncertain futures if he loses.
13 hours ago · The Standard →
President William Ruto is increasingly adopting a hardline public posture towards foreign investors and businesses with blunt ultimatums, only for government officials to later qualify or soften his position. Political analysts and diplomats argue that making demands publicly, creating maximum pressure, then allowing officials to negotiate creates a deliberate scheme using the weight of the Presidency to pressure investors into accepting demands.
13 hours ago · The Standard →
President William Ruto's visit to Nyanza exposed tensions between the ODM party's zoning push and the UDA party alliance, with hired hecklers and supremacy battles marked during the tour.
13 hours ago · 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.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto toured Kisumu County unveiling Ksh700 billion in projects. He praised the UDA-ODM coalition and defended his affordable housing programme, while ODM leaders pledged support for his 2027 re-election bid but demanded proportional government positions in return.
19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto says the Government is working with the family of late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to organise the anniversary of his death and oversee construction of a mausoleum expected to be completed by October 14.
19 hours ago · Capital News →
President Ruto defended the housing levy during a media engagement in Kisumu, stating that both the Azimio la Umoja and Kenya Kwanza coalitions proposed a levy in their election manifestos, though Kenya Kwanza's manifesto did not specify the deduction percentage. Ruto said the programme addresses Kenya's housing deficit, creates jobs, and supports economic growth.
19 hours ago · Capital News →
President William Ruto commissioned the new Otonglo Police Station in Kisumu West Constituency as part of efforts to strengthen security infrastructure in the area. The facility, formally designated as a police station in March 2026, responds to longstanding calls for increased security presence in the growing commercial and residential area.
22 hours ago · Capital News →
President William Ruto has warned political leaders against using chaos, violence and divisive politics to advance their interests, saying Kenya has no room for leaders bent on destabilising the country. Speaking in Kisumu during a five-day development tour of Nyanza, Ruto challenged opposition leaders to abandon what he described as outdated politics based on empty rhetoric, tribalism, division and violence, and to present Kenyans with a clear political agenda ahead of the 2027 General Election.
22 hours ago · Capital News →
Lawyer Danstan Omari, speaking in Nyamira, declared his support for President William Ruto, describing him as both a client and personal friend, and urged the Gusii community to back the Kenya Kwanza administration, arguing that development in the region depends on cooperation with the government rather than opposition politics.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja told the Senate that national government ministries owe the county Ksh.2.7 billion in outstanding land rates, and said other public institutions such as police stations, prisons and military barracks have even larger outstanding obligations. Sakaja argued that Nairobi could raise Ksh.80 billion in own-source revenue if land rates are fully collected.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has issued interim orders restraining The Standard Group from republishing allegations linking President William Ruto's daughter, Charlene Ruto, to a Kenya Police Service uniform tender. The National Police Service clarified that the company allegedly connected to Ms Ruto did not participate in the procurement, with Bedi Investments Limited identified as the actual contractor.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kisii Governor Simba Arati, ODM deputy leader, has stated that ODM must secure a 50% power-sharing deal with UDA if the party is to support President Ruto's re-election in 2027, saying the arrangement should cover key government positions and reflect ODM's contribution to Ruto's second-term bid.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto and Nyanza leaders addressed a rally in Kisumu.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Suleiman Shahbal, an EALA MP and businessman, says he is proceeding with his 2027 Mombasa gubernatorial bid despite President Ruto's request to stay out of politics, citing the need for competent individuals in government to transform the country.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has issued interim orders restraining the Standard Group from republishing or distributing allegations linking President William Ruto's daughter, Charlene Ruto, to a Kenya Police Service uniform procurement. Charlene challenged a Standard publication from August 30, 2026, arguing the reports associated her with an alleged Ksh2.8 billion tender.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has criticized the Linda Mwananchi movement's proposal to allocate affordable housing units to police officers, saying the government has already planned 20,000 houses for police and accusing the movement's leaders of lacking understanding of the housing programme.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claims the opposition has "locked" Nairobi ahead of the 2027 General Election, citing recent rallies by Linda Mwananchi leaders Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino that drew thousands of residents calling for a one-term presidency. Gachagua asserts the opposition will secure 2.5 million of Nairobi's 2.7 million registered voters and win no seats for William Ruto's UDA or ODM in the city.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
The family of late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has announced plans for an inclusive first anniversary commemoration of his death on October 15, 2025. A committee chaired by Prof. Adams Oloo is coordinating activities to allow supporters to mourn and celebrate him.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's public debt reached Sh13.120.87 trillion as of end-June, representing 68.5 per cent of GDP and exceeding the 55 per cent legal ceiling, while President Ruto claims his administration has slowed borrowing and stabilised the economy, a claim contradicted by Treasury data and warnings from fiscal watchdogs and the International Monetary Fund about rising refinancing pressures.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
At the 10th memorial of late Maasai leader William Ole Ntimama, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi called for Ruto's peaceful re-election while Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku urged the Maa community to back the President to secure its interests, with the event focused on Ntimama's decades-long campaign for Maasai land rights and political representation.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna held a large procession through Nairobi on Sunday as part of his Linda Mwananchi movement, declaring his readiness to become Kenya's sixth President and signaling his emergence as an opposition force ahead of the 2027 General Election.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that political violence has become normalised in Kenya, citing Saturday's chaos in Embu where a meeting attended by Deputy President Kindiki descended into stone-throwing and arson that killed one person and torched six vehicles, along with multiple other incidents targeting opposition and government officials. The author contends that police inaction has emboldened perpetrators and calls for urgent intervention to stop the trend.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that President William Ruto's declining public popularity makes him likely to lose the next election in less than 11 months, and positions Kalonzo as best positioned to win, while discussing various other presidential aspirants.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's public debt crossed Sh13 trillion in June, reaching 68.5 per cent of GDP, well above the 55 per cent legal ceiling, according to Treasury data. The country's fiscal watchdog and the International Monetary Fund warn that rising refinancing needs are squeezing public finances, despite President Ruto's assertions that his administration has slowed borrowing and stabilised the economy.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →