Parliament, cabinet, parties, governance.
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has rejected working with President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election, stating that the Head of State has been using emissaries to try to persuade him to join the Kenya Kwanza administration.
5 hours ago · The Standard →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has rejected working with President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election, stating that the Head of State has been using emissaries to try to persuade him to join the Kenya Kwanza administration.
5 hours ago · The Standard →
President William Ruto has announced a new national vision centred on development and economic prosperity as Vision 2030 nears completion. He has invited public engagement in a national conversation about a development charter intended to ensure social and economic prosperity beyond 2030.
5 hours ago · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has proposed a Bill with far-reaching consequences that, if approved, will impact how the 2027 General Election is conducted, including guidance on the recall of MPs and removal of the need to livestream proceedings.
5 hours ago · The Standard →
Parliament and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki clashed with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Thursday over whether the Deputy Chief Justice has powers to appoint High Court Judges to sit on benches while the Chief Justice remains in office.
5 hours ago · The Standard →
The Controller of Budget says many counties requisition funds for specific purposes, obtain approval, receive the money, and then divert it to different expenditures—a practice driving pending bills to Ksh.235.6 billion and trapping money that should stimulate the economy.
8 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has recovered two grabbed public properties in Mombasa and Kwale counties valued at Ksh.100 million after securing favorable court judgments. The Environment and Land Court nullified irregular allocations of a government house in Kizingo, Mombasa (Ksh.55 million) and a public beach access road reserve in Diani, Kwale (Ksh.45 million), and found former public officials liable for misfeasance in public office.
8 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has accused President William Ruto of creating a "false equivalence" between constitutional values and economic development, arguing that Kenya's development agenda cannot be divorced from the principles in the Constitution.
10 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has dismissed claims that proposed amendments to the Elections Act would abolish live transmission of election results or revert to manual voting. The IEBC said the proposed changes instead introduce a complementary mechanism for transmitting results in areas without adequate network coverage.
10 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto announced a National Conversation on Kenya's Future Beyond Vision 2030, set to launch on August 12, 2026, to develop the country's next long-term development blueprint. The process will involve all government institutions, 47 counties, and representatives from across society, with Ruto emphasizing that the successor strategy must be driven by Kenyans rather than government.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Nominated Senator Crystal Asige has been removed from the Senate Committee on Roads, Transport and Housing. She said the removal is a setback to her advocacy for persons with disabilities but will not deter her from serving Kenyans.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has told Orange Democratic Movement leaders to stop discussing the Deputy President position as though it were vacant, insisting that incumbent Prof. Kithure Kindiki deserves respect as the holder of the country's second-highest office and singling out Cabinet colleague Wycliffe Oparanya and other ODM leaders for undermining the DP through public debate over the position.
12 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claimed that President William Ruto intends to unveil an ambitious Vision 2060 plan and appoint former President Uhuru Kenyatta to lead it, warning Kenyans ahead of Ruto's address to the nation that the speech would be long on vision but short on answers.
13 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna met Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and other Opposition figures, where they reaffirmed commitment to a united front ahead of the 2027 General Election. Kalonzo warned that the Opposition must remain focused on challenging President William Ruto's administration and cautioned against leaders engaging with the Kenya Kwanza government.
13 hours ago · Capital News →
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has urged Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to stay in the opposition and resist alliance with President William Ruto, describing the 2027 election as Kalonzo's defining political moment and pledging overwhelming support from his own National Economic Development Party.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has dismissed speculation he could work with President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 election, saying they will oppose each other at the ballot. He claimed Ruto's administration had sent intermediaries to court him, but insisted he would not join forces with the President.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, ahead of President Ruto's state address, called on the government to provide answers on insecurity, healthcare, education and governance rather than launch new development plans. Gachagua urged former President Uhuru Kenyatta to reject any role in implementing Vision 2060, arguing Kenyans first deserve accountability for the past year's performance.
14 hours ago · Capital News →
Kenya's High Court has issued conservatory orders halting the Imenti State Lodge project pending determination of a constitutional petition. The petition, filed by activist Francis Awino and three others, challenges the project's legality and environmental impact, citing violations of constitutional safeguards on environmental protection, public participation, and fair administrative action.
14 hours ago · Capital News →
A High Court issued conservatory orders stopping the proposed Imenti State Lodge project in Meru pending determination of a constitutional petition filed by activist Francis Awino and three others. The court held that allowing the project to proceed could cause irreversible environmental harm and render the petitioners' case nugatory.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Former Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u has accused President William Ruto of eroding the independence of public institutions through political interference and creating a culture of fear among public officials. Ndung'u said the capacity for integrity exists but is undermined when political leaders exert undue influence over independent offices.
15 hours ago · Capital News →
Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has resigned from President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA), citing prolonged humiliation and political betrayal despite her early support for the President. Jumwa alleged she was sidelined and barred from State House meetings, claiming the President abandoned loyal allies.
15 hours ago · Capital News →
The Wiper Patriotic Front has dismissed recent attacks on party leader Kalonzo Musyoka from the ruling government, characterizing them as propaganda intended to distract Kenyans from economic, social, and governance challenges ahead of the 2027 General Election.
15 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Former Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u has accused President William Ruto of overrunning government institutions and forcing civil servants to conform out of fear, thereby weakening institutional independence. Speaking at a forum in Sweden, Ndung'u argued that strong institutions rather than individuals are key to fighting corruption and addressing poverty, describing both corruption and poverty as fundamentally institutional problems.
16 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi City County has sworn in the chairperson of the Physical Planning and Land Use Liaison Committee, a quasi-judicial body that will hear appeals on planning and land use decisions. The committee offers a faster, more cost-effective alternative to court litigation, resolving disputes within 30 days of filing.
16 hours ago · Capital News →
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has cleared Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers National Treasurer Wicks Mwethi Njenga of forgery allegations, directing the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to close its inquiry due to lack of evidence. The complaint had alleged Njenga used different names across his identity card, university degree, and TSC records.
17 hours ago · Capital News →
Wiper deputy minority leader Enock Wambua has dismissed claims that party leader Kalonzo Musyoka met President William Ruto to team up for the 2027 General Election, terming the claims a "deep fake" and asserting Kalonzo remains committed to the United Alternative cause.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi City County has appointed six debt recovery firms to pursue property owners who have defaulted on land rates for more than three years, with penalties including property attachment, auction, and Credit Reference Bureau listing. The Nairobi Revenue Authority is coordinating the campaign, assigning each firm to one of the county's six boroughs.
19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested seven current and former senior officials of Nakuru County Government, along with a contractor, over alleged conflict of interest and procurement fraud. An Economist II at the county allegedly used companies owned by her husband to secure 29 county contracts worth Ksh120,042,417 between 2020/2021 and 2024/2025.
19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has quit the ruling United Democratic Alliance, citing humiliation and frustration over her bid to run for the Kilifi gubernatorial seat in 2027. She claims her attempts to address grievances with President William Ruto were rejected and that she was chased out of State House during a meeting with Coast leaders.
19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Lawyers have filed a constitutional petition in the High Court challenging Health CS Aden Duale's fitness to serve in public office over remarks he made on July 20 in Mandera County. The petition raises questions about whether his public statements met constitutional standards expected of a State officer, even though Duale clarified the comments were a figurative Somali expression not intended to demean any ethnic community.
20 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Senate Energy Committee met with NuPEA CEO Justus Wabuyabo regarding the Siaya nuclear project.
20 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission dismissed reports that it intends to restrict live streaming of election results during the 2027 General Election, with Chairperson Edung Ethekon describing such claims as "unfounded propaganda" and reaffirming the commission's commitment to media access and transparency.
20 hours ago · Capital News →
The IEBC plans to submit draft campaign financing regulations for the 2027 General Election to Parliament in August after concluding nationwide public participation. The proposed rules aim to introduce contribution and spending limits, mandatory campaign bank accounts, and stricter disclosure requirements to strengthen transparency in campaign financing.
20 hours ago · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has proposed new draft election financing regulations requiring all candidates and political parties to channel campaign income and expenditure through designated bank accounts, with stricter disclosure, reporting and auditing requirements, to prevent excessive spending from influencing electoral outcomes.
20 hours ago · Capital News →
Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo has alleged that Kenya Kwanza operatives offered him Ksh.10 million to vote for Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment in October 2024, and threatened consequences if he accepted the bribe but voted against removal.
22 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Mt Kenya legislators allied to the government have rejected ODM's demand for a 50-50 share of government and the Deputy President's seat, arguing that ODM joined the administration through a broad-based arrangement and has no moral authority to make such demands.
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto will deliver a special address to the nation on Thursday, with State House saying he will urge Kenyans to embrace a bold national vision and take ownership of Kenya's future. The address comes after the ruling UDA party suffered a significant electoral setback in a July 16 by-election in Ol Kalou, where the opposition DCP candidate won with 35,440 votes against UDA's 5,450 votes.
30 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto will address the nation on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. from State House, Nairobi. The address will focus on charting the way forward for the nation's development and an ambitious vision, following receipt of a report on developing a new national vision to succeed Vision 2030.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sources told The Standard that Kenya Kwanza's parliamentary leadership have met overseas and tasked one member with bringing Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka into the broad-based coalition ahead of the 2027 General Election.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
Matatu operators have rejected a National Assembly proposal to empower the NTSA to set minimum and maximum public transport fares, saying Parliament has not consulted the industry and that fare-setting must account for varying costs across different routes.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has nominated Antonina Lentoijoni, an education administrator with over 26 years in Kenya's education sector and nearly two decades in senior TSC leadership, alongside former KNUT Secretary-General Wilson Sossion to serve as members of the Teachers Service Commission. The nominations have been forwarded to Parliament for vetting and approval by the National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Education.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
Newly elected Ol Kalou MP Sammy Douglas Kamau Ngotho was sworn in on Tuesday, drawing a rare show of political solidarity from members of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP).
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
Stakeholders question a proposal for instant fines in Kenya.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's political fortunes have declined sharply, with rivals plotting against him while President William Ruto appears indifferent and neither defends his deputy nor reassures him.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
Democratic Republic of Congo's constitutional court approved a proposal allowing President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third term after a referendum, despite the current constitution limiting him to two terms ending in 2028. The process would require a panel of experts, constituent assembly approval by three-fifths majority, and a public vote.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto is scheduled to address the nation Thursday evening from State House, Nairobi, as the government faces mounting pressure from doctors' and nurses' industrial action over pay disputes, education funding shortfalls, and youth unemployment. The address comes amid speculation over a possible Cabinet reshuffle and recent reports of tension between Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested seven current and former senior Nakuru County officials and a contractor over alleged conflict of interest and procurement fraud. The arrests followed investigations into an economist at Nakuru County Government who allegedly used companies owned by her husband to conduct county business, with the three linked companies awarded 29 contracts worth Sh120,042,417 between 2020/2021 and 2024/2025.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
Njuguna Ndung'u, former National Treasury Cabinet Secretary, has accused President William Ruto of overrunning state institutions, saying fear of lifelong repercussions forces officials to conform. Ndung'u said he refused to engage in deals during his tenure despite pressure, warning that consequences of compromising public office can last a lifetime.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Liberal Democratic Party has endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential campaign for the 2027 General Election, with party officials stating that the time is appropriate for the Western region to produce Kenya's next president and describing Sifuna as an uncorrupted leader of integrity.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has reaffirmed his loyalty to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) while accusing Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya of fuelling divisions within the party as Oparanya aims to be named President William Ruto's running mate in the 2027 polls.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
A lawyer says the media has the right to collect and report election results from polling stations, and that livestreaming election results is an important transparency safeguard. The Senate is considering a bill that would remove the requirement for IEBC to livestream polling station results and replace it with electronic transmission to tallying centres.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper Patriotic Front has defended party leader Kalonzo Musyoka against recent attacks on his development record, saying the attacks are meant to distract Kenyans from pressing national challenges. The dispute began in mid-December when President William Ruto questioned Musyoka's development record at public rallies, with Musyoka countering that he launched and secured financing for a major road project linking Kibwezi to Maua during his tenure as vice president.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Union of Teachers and Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers have directed members not to administer national examinations until invigilators, supervisors and center managers are paid outstanding allowances. The unions say thousands of teachers remain unpaid months after the government released Sh1.5 billion through the National Treasury to KNEC for 2024 exam administration, with only examiners having received payments so far.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto's four nominees for key constitutional commissions—Antonina Lentoijoni and Wilson Sossion to the Teachers Service Commission, Flora Mutua to the Public Service Commission, and Dr. Duncan Ojwang Oburu to chair the Independent Policing Oversight Authority—have been referred by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula to departmental committees for vetting under the Constitution and Public Appointments Act.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper Patriotic Front leaders have denied claims that party leader Kalonzo Musyoka met with President William Ruto to discuss a working arrangement ahead of the 2027 election, instead stating that Kalonzo is committed to working with the United Alternative Government to select a single presidential candidate.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved corruption-related charges against nine county officials and three companies following EACC investigations into procurement irregularities at Nakuru County Government. The suspects face charges including conflict of interest, money laundering, procurement law violations, and corrupt practices.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has invited Kenyans to participate in a national conversation to shape Kenya's long-term development vision, to be formally launched on August 12. He acknowledged that Kenya is off course to achieve Vision 2030's target of becoming an upper-middle-income country by 2030, and called for the dialogue to move beyond partisan politics and electoral cycles to unite around a shared national destiny.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Democratic Republic of Congo's constitutional court approved a proposal that could allow President Felix Tshisekedi to run for a third term after a referendum. Tshisekedi, in power since 2019, is constitutionally required to step down at the end of his second five-year term in 2028, but has suggested he would accept a third term if people wanted him to.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Orange Democratic Movement has removed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi from powerful Senate committee positions amid tensions within the party over Sifuna's criticism of ODM's cooperation with the Kenya Kwanza administration. Sifuna will be moved from the Senate County Public Accounts Committee to the Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Committee.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga warned politicians and individuals fuelling political tensions and goonism that they will face the full force of the law ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking at the NCAJ Conference in Mombasa, Ingonga said his office is working with the DCI and NCIC to prosecute those found responsible for inflammatory rhetoric and disruption of political gatherings.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested three suspects over the alleged embezzlement of Ksh.4.8 million meant for purchasing and installing electricity transformers under the NG-CDF in Igembe North Constituency. The funds were allocated for six transformers during the 2014/2015 financial year, with each project allocated Ksh.800,000.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen failed to appear before the Senate Lands Committee to answer questions about alleged intimidation and land grabbing at Two Rivers Crescent Estate in Ruiru, Kiambu County, drawing sharp criticism from senators.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha has defected from the ruling UDA to the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), aligning with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua ahead of the 2027 General Election. Gachagua announced the move after hosting Badilisha and members of the Nyandarua County Assembly, who have committed to defending their seats on DCP tickets in the 2027 elections.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has been removed as chairperson of the Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee after members unanimously passed a vote of no confidence, citing his failure to consult colleagues and unilateral decision-making on committee affairs.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha has defected from the ruling UDA to join the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) led by Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, along with the entire Nyandarua County Assembly leadership. Gachagua said the group has committed to defending their seats on DCP tickets and will participate in the party's nomination exercise ahead of the 2027 General Election.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Governor Johnson Sakaja told the High Court that he has complied with a court order to appoint a substantive Nairobi County Secretary by forwarding the name of Dr Machel Waikenda to the County Assembly for vetting and approval. Sakaja said his first nominee was rejected, prompting the formation of a new selection committee that recommended Waikenda.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Council on the Administration of Justice has reactivated its Ad Hoc Committee on Election Preparedness to coordinate the justice sector ahead of the 2027 General Election, following IEBC briefings on the electoral roadmap. The committee, chaired by the IEBC Chairperson, will focus on enhancing justice-sector readiness and inter-agency collaboration throughout the electoral cycle.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested three suspects for allegedly stealing Sh4.8 million allocated for six rural electrification projects in Igembe North Constituency. The funds, intended for transformer procurement and installation under the NG-CDF during 2014/15, were withdrawn on the same day they were disbursed with no transformers procured or installed.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
Lang'ata MP Phelix Odiwuor says he will reintroduce a Bill seeking to make National Youth Service training mandatory for all Form Four graduates before proceeding to university, college or employment, arguing the programme would instill discipline, patriotism and practical skills.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna said he is prepared to work with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua despite voting for his impeachment, arguing that opposition efforts to unseat President William Ruto take priority. Sifuna stated the Linda Mwananchi movement will collaborate with anyone committed to upholding the Constitution, the rule of law, and removing Ruto from office.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Public Accounts Committee is examining the Auditor-General's report on the State Department for Energy's accounts.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) said it will only undertake investigations into hate speech and incitement after a formal complaint has been made under legal guidelines, and will not rely on social media clips as evidence. NCIC chairperson Bishop Dr. Kepha Nyamweya Omae stated that formal complaints are necessary because the commission must verify legitimacy and cannot act on unverified content.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has said he is ready to run for president in 2027 if the Linda Mwananchi movement's supporters want him to, stressing the decision will be made through consultations with the people.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's public debt has reached Sh12.82 trillion, with loan repayments consuming 71 per cent of government revenue and leaving just 29 per cent for salaries, public services and development projects, according to Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o. She warned Parliament that the mounting debt burden has severely constrained fiscal space and the country must continue borrowing to stay afloat.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
Mike Sonko's National Economic Development Party welcomed defectors from UDA, ODM, Wiper, and Jubilee in Changamwe Constituency, Mombasa County, including parliamentary aspirant Abdi Dahib and several MCA aspirants, as the party expands ahead of the 2027 General Election.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has launched a fresh bid to reverse his impeachment, citing new evidence and a recent East African Court of Justice ruling. He maintains that a 2022 High Court ruling allowing him to vie for office has never been overturned and that he remains eligible to contest any political seat in the 2027 General Election.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja told the High Court that he has complied with court orders on appointing a substantive County Secretary, having nominated Dr Machel Waikenda to the County Assembly after a fresh recruitment process following the rejection of an initial nominee.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senior leaders in President William Ruto's government have engaged in bitter exchanges that expose the Kenya Kwanza coalition's internal divisions, with Cabinet Secretaries continuing to trade criticism.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's self-imposed 45-day political isolation, nearing its July 31st deadline, has consolidated Mt Kenya regional support and enabled talks with former President Uhuru Kenyatta, but has not resolved disagreement among opposition principals over naming a united flagbearer for 2027 elections.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Two years after Kenya's Gen Z uprising transformed the country's political landscape, a new poll reveals that the nation's young voters overwhelmingly believe the country and its economy are heading in the wrong direction.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto acknowledged during a church service in Amagoro, Busia County, that securing another five-year mandate in 2027 will not come easily and will require a determined political fight.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, despite being President Ruto's Principal Assistant and UDA Deputy Party leader, faces a serious challenge to his position amid reports that his Intergovernmental Coordination docket has been handed to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Four years before its 2030 deadline, Kenya's ambitious development framework has seen fewer than 30 per cent of its flagship projects meet their targets, reflecting a significant leadership vacuum in implementation.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
The article argues that goonism is a systemic issue driven by economics rather than random occurrence, noting it intensifies during protests and elections and citing historical examples like KANU youth wingers, raising questions about who funds and directs such groups.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Bitter exchanges by senior leaders in President William Ruto's government have exposed the Kenya Kwanza coalition's tensions as Cabinet Secretaries continue exchanging barbs.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's self-imposed political isolation has consolidated Mt Kenya regional support and enabled talks with former President Uhuru Kenyatta, but opposition principals have not yet agreed on a formula for naming a united flagbearer ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the conclave's July 31st deadline approaching.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Two years after Kenya's Gen Z uprising, a new poll reveals that the nation's young voters overwhelmingly believe the country and its economy are heading in the wrong direction, signaling a warning ahead of the next general election.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, senior members of the Linda Mwananchi team, have been moved from powerful Senate committee positions as part of the broad-based government's reconstitution, which observers say may weaken parliamentary oversight.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto conceded during a church service in Amagoro, Busia County, that securing a second term in 2027 will not come easily and will require a determined political fight, marking one of his clearest acknowledgements that his re-election bid may not be as straightforward as previously projected.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, President Ruto's Principal Assistant, faces challenges to his position as he has been stripped of the Intergovernmental Coordination docket, which has been handed to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, with his future appearing uncertain amid coalition discussions.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen have been criticized by Senators for failing to appear before the Senate Lands Committee to address concerns from residents of Two Rivers Crescent Estate in Ruiru, Kiambu County, who claim an influential individual is sending goons to evict them from legally acquired land.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Governor Sakaja's Sh49.27 billion budget for Nairobi County was approved by the County Assembly for the 2026/27 financial year, representing an increase of nearly Sh4 billion from the previous year. The budget prioritizes health, education, infrastructure, and environmental management, with major allocations for road construction, sub-county offices, and health facilities.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has signed the Central Bank of Kenya (Amendment) Act into law, raising questions about the rationale given Kenya's minimal domestic gold production and comparisons to the historic Goldenberg scandal.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested the former Igembe North NG-CDF Fund Manager and two former constituency officials over an alleged Sh4.8 million misappropriation of public funds meant to electrify six project sites during the 2014/2015 financial year. According to EACC, the funds were transferred into project bank accounts and withdrawn the same day by account signatories.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has called for Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale to resign over remarks comparing the Kikuyu community to hyenas, which she termed hate speech and an embarrassment to the UDA party. Karanja urged President Ruto to act and called on the National Cohesion and Integration Commission to take action against the CS.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Council of Churches of Kenya has called on citizens to reject leaders who use hate speech, ethnic incitement and divisive language ahead of 2027 elections, urging voters to choose based on values and constitutional and scriptural principles rather than tribal affiliation or political manipulation.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has opened investigations into former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, and eight other public figures over alleged hate speech and ethnic incitement. Questions persist about whether the NCIC has become an effective watchdog or an institution better known for issuing warnings than pursuing enforcement action.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority has issued new rules requiring aircraft landing at Wilson Airport to maintain higher altitudes when passing Bomas of Kenya, with planes from the Bomas side now staying above 6,600 feet at Monastery checkpoint and above 6,300 feet when crossing the Bomas International Convention Centre.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Murang'a University and the Commission for University Education are being sued over Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa's academic papers, with the university accused of failing to scrutinise his past before issuing him a PhD.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja appeared before Milimani High Court to answer contempt proceedings over his alleged failure to appoint a substantive County Secretary nearly eight months after a December 2025 judgment ordering him to do so. His lawyer told the court that Sakaja had appointed Godfrey Akumali as Acting County Secretary and forwarded his nomination to the County Assembly for vetting and approval.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly Finance Committee said it will require East African Development Bank directors and National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi to appear before it to explain the bank's operations and required disbursements. The committee Chairman Kuria Kimani said the Committee must ensure the proposed amendment bill does not breach the Constitution and that EADB, if undertaking banking transactions, should be subject to Central Bank of Kenya supervision.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Speaking at the 2nd Women Engineers Summit Gala Dinner in Nakuru, National Assembly Minority Whip Millie Odhiambo challenged women engineers to pursue leadership and political positions, arguing they remain underrepresented in decision-making spaces despite their qualifications. She urged women to reject the culture of seeking approval and break free from societal expectations that discourage them from competing for leadership roles.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has called for accelerated digital transformation across public institutions, saying technology is critical to sealing corruption loopholes, improving transparency and strengthening accountability. The EACC CEO said digital systems should become central to justice sector operations to improve detection, investigation and prosecution of corruption cases.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
ODM youth leader Kasmuel McOure said the party has never received political support in the Mount Kenya region despite years of trying to court it, and argued that winning the presidency does not depend on Mount Kenya support. His comments come as ODM faces internal divisions following the death of founder Raila Odinga in October 2025.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha has officially joined the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), citing the wishes of his constituents to leave the ruling UDA party. He said he will seek re-election on the DCP ticket in 2027.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Members of Parliament from Kenya and officials from the U.S. Congress have reaffirmed commitment to strengthening parliamentary cooperation and expanding bilateral relations with focus on trade, education, youth empowerment and democratic governance. Kenyan lawmakers called for increased market access for locally produced goods in the United States and urged support for timely renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly's Budget and Appropriations Committee has endorsed the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill, 2026, which will provide counties with an additional Sh72.26 billion for health services, agriculture, climate resilience, and critical infrastructure during the 2026/27 financial year. The funding comprises Sh16.46 billion from the National Government, Sh53.82 billion from development partner loans and grants, and revenue from court fines and mineral royalties.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has defended his modest Bungoma village home, saying his lifestyle reflects his values and a deliberate choice to avoid using public office for personal enrichment, dismissing criticism from political rivals that his house is too small for his position.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has argued that the opposition's call to unseat President William Ruto is rooted in demands for constitutional values such as human rights, democracy and the rule of law, rather than a rejection of infrastructure development. Drawing parallels with the end of Daniel arap Moi's administration in 2002, Sifuna said Kenyans voted for change because they were dissatisfied with the manner in which the country was governed.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna said he would not turn down a presidential bid in the 2027 General Election if the decision is collectively made by the people. He said discussions about his political future have increasingly come from young Kenyans, including at a recent meeting in Taita Taveta, following his recent removal from his roles as ODM Secretary General and Senate Deputy Minority Whip.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Speaker Moses Wetang'ula warned legislators against turning Parliament into a platform for partisan political exhibitions after 13 DCP-allied MPs arrived in matching party colours, prompting objections from fellow lawmakers. While declining to immediately rule the attire out of order, Wetang'ula said the House would enforce rules against party symbols or coordinated attire for political messaging, except in special circumstances.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission held public participation forums in Nyeri and Machakos to gather stakeholder views on draft regulations aimed at tightening the raising and use of campaign funds ahead of the 2027 General Election. The commission says regulating campaign financing will help level the political playing field and prevent money from overshadowing leadership, policies and ideas.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o told Parliament that Kenya's public debt has reached Ksh.12.82 trillion, with 71 per cent of revenue going to loan repayment and only 29 per cent available for government operations. She warned the government continues to borrow beyond approved ceilings and that counties are diverting approved funds.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
United Green Movement Party leader David Maraga has accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of inadequate El Niño preparation, warning of a humanitarian and environmental crisis if urgent measures are not taken. He cited forecasts by the Kenya Meteorological Department, the World Meteorological Organization, and ICPAC projecting an intense El Niño event from October through early next year, with an eight-in-ten chance of rainfall surpassing the 1997 El Niño disaster.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nation Media Group Uganda has announced it will resume operations after receiving authorization from President Yoweri Museveni's government, ending a period of disruption across its television, radio, print and digital platforms.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has declined to sign the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal (Amendment) Bill, 2024, and returned it to Parliament with proposed changes, citing concerns that provisions could hurt Kenya's investment climate and weaken the public procurement framework. The President exercised his constitutional powers to refer the Bill back, objecting to 17 clauses including definitions of local and foreign firms that he argues are impractical and could undermine efforts to attract foreign direct investment.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda announced the resumption of normal operations, a month after General Muhoozi Kainerugaba shut down the media house's offices. NMG's chairman stated the station would progressively restore services across television, print, radio and digital platforms.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rigathi Gachagua, Democracy for the Citizens Party leader, has accused the government of using the National Cohesion and Integration Commission to divert attention from Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale's remarks, calling the probe politically motivated. Gachagua defended his controversial "kill the snake and its eggs" statement as political metaphor for the 2027 election, not incitement or hate speech.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
Silas Jakakimba, a lawyer and political strategist who spent 19 years working alongside former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has joined the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and now serves as UDA Secretary for Homa Bay County. He is focused on winning the Suba North parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya and the United Kingdom have announced the resumption of joint military training between the Kenya Defence Forces and the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) in Nanyuki, after uncertainty over its cancellation. Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the resolution demonstrates the two countries' ability to resolve challenges through dialogue while maintaining their strategic partnership.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya and the United Kingdom have agreed to resume joint military training exercises at the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) following consultations, marking a renewed commitment to their defence partnership. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the resumption strengthens the Kenya Defence Forces' operational capabilities, enhances regional peace and security, and delivers economic benefits to host communities.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
United Green Movement party leader David Maraga has warned the government of inadequate preparedness to handle expected El Niño rainfall, criticizing the lack of budget allocation for flood mitigation and calling for urgent mitigation plans and supplementary funding.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Suspended Kangema Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi has been summoned to the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court after failing to attend plea taking in a corruption case in which he is accused of soliciting a Sh150,000 bribe in exchange for a favourable sentence. A probation officer at Kangema Law Courts, Julius Irungu Njogu, was arraigned and pleaded not guilty to receiving bribes allegedly intended for Mutegi.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has opened applications for the position of Commission Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, with the deadline set for August 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The recruitment is being handled by KPMG, and the commission has reaffirmed its commitment to equal opportunity employment.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has acquitted rally driver Maxine Wahome of the murder of her boyfriend, Assad Khan, after finding that the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions failed to present sufficient evidence to prove the charge beyond reasonable doubt.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
Governance advocate Francis Awino has filed a constitutional petition compelling the Kenya Urban Roads Authority to disclose records relating to the Ngong Road–Naivasha Road Flyover project, arguing the public has a right to scrutinize a publicly funded initiative after KURA allegedly failed to respond to an information request submitted in June.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transport and Housing has summoned Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano to appear on August 4, 2026, over contract variations, approvals, planning and reports related to the Bomas International Convention Complex redevelopment project. Miano had previously declined to attend, citing that she had already provided comprehensive responses to committee concerns, but senators rejected her explanation, asserting that Parliament determines sufficiency of information and that Cabinet Secretaries are constitutionally obligated to appear before parliamentary committees when required.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi tour, featuring back-to-back rallies in Trans-Nzoia and Bungoma where Luhya elders symbolically anointed him as the region's political heir, has shifted Kenya's political conversation and raised questions about whether the momentum can sustain against established Western Kenya political machinery.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A reflection on the life and legacy of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who passed away in October 2025 while receiving treatment in India. The government accorded him a state funeral in honour of his contributions to democracy in Africa.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party, has challenged the National Cohesion and Integration Commission to summon him over remarks he characterized as figurative language directed at President William Ruto and his allies, saying "killing the snake" means removing Ruto through voting and "killing the eggs" means removing his supporters through voting.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Principal Probation Officer Julius Irungu Njogu has been charged in the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court with requesting Sh170,000 from a case party on behalf of a magistrate in exchange for a favourable sentence. His co-accused magistrate did not appear in court, with his advocate citing illness.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto reaffirmed the Government's commitment to making education and technology central to Kenya's transformation, noting the country's strong performance at the 2026 Global Huawei ICT Competition demonstrates Kenya is emerging as Africa's technology hub. Kenya's Cloud Track Team won the Grand Prize, marking the country's first win since joining the competition in 2019.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
National Assembly Deputy Speaker Gladys Shollei has warned that political violence, intimidation and sexist attacks are driving capable women away from politics and discouraging their participation in leadership ahead of next year's General Election. She said discussions are underway with the President's Advisor on Women's Rights to engage the IEBC on strengthening enforcement of electoral codes of conduct to curb abuse targeting female candidates.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has lifted Kenya's ban on shisha, ruling that continued enforcement of the prohibition is unlawful and unconstitutional after the government failed to regularise the underlying 2017 regulations within a court-ordered nine-month timeframe. Justice Bahati Mwamuye declared a February 2025 Ministry of Health statement and April 2025 nationwide crackdown directive unlawful, and restrained the government from enforcing the expired regulations.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission is investigating ten Kenyans, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Cabinet Secretaries Aden Duale and Geoffrey Ruku, over remarks the commission says could amount to hate speech or ethnic incitement ahead of the 2027 General Election.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Senate Committee met with the Controller of Budget and the Auditor-General to discuss public debt.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's High Court has lifted the ban on shisha, ruling that continued enforcement is unlawful and unconstitutional because the Public Health (Control of Shisha Smoking) Rules, 2017 expired after the government failed to regularise them within a nine-month period granted by the court in 2018. The judge barred the government from enforcing the expired rules and subsequent directives against members of the Novel Tobacco Products Association.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Social media reports alleged President Ruto reassigned Deputy President Kindiki's role in coordinating intergovernmental affairs to Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi; Kindiki dismissed the claims as "fake news," and a governance expert says the controversy stems from misunderstanding Kenya's legal framework rather than an actual transfer of constitutional power.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved bribery charges against Kangema Law Courts Senior Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua and Probation Officer Julius Irungu after the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission submitted an inquiry file. According to the EACC preliminary report, Irungu approached a complainant on behalf of Kinyua and demanded Ksh.170,000, claiming it would secure a non-custodial sentence through a favourable probation recommendation.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved charges against Senior Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi and Senior Probation Officer Julius Irungu Njogu for allegedly soliciting a Sh170,000 bribe from a Murang'a businessman to influence a criminal case outcome. The EACC investigation found sufficient evidence for prosecution, and the DPP has directed the suspects be charged immediately.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto reaffirmed his commitment to providing full government funding for every university student, saying the government is refining its funding model to ensure access to higher education regardless of financial background. He acknowledged public concerns about how the government will finance the plan, arguing that investing in education is essential for Kenya's development.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenyan government has launched a nationwide public participation exercise on its draft Artificial Intelligence and Other Emerging Technologies Policy, inviting citizens to submit views that will shape how the country regulates and develops AI. The draft policy aims to promote innovation, strengthen digital infrastructure and human capital, and enhance Kenya's economic resilience.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
The National Assembly is preparing to resume sittings after a short recess beginning July 2, with the House Business Committee set to schedule legislative business amid heightened political activity and positioning ahead of next year's General Election.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
First-time Vihiga Woman Representative aspirant Amakove Wala has highlighted the physical, emotional and gender-specific challenges women face while campaigning, including managing menstruation and personal safety during high-speed political convoys, speaking from her experience at rallies across multiple counties.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Governor Jonathan Bii has proposed an elders-led Alternative Justice System framework to resolve the Sh1.1 billion Finland and Canada education programme dispute, following the acquittal of former Governor Jackson Mandago in the criminal case. Bii said the county is ready to facilitate mediation involving elders, clergy, MCAs, and community leaders to achieve compensation and closure for affected families.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
Seventeen youths arrested after allegedly attacking government officials and vandalizing a motorcade during a public participation forum on a nuclear power plant in Bondo Sub-County have been released on bail. The magistrate rejected the prosecution's bid to hold them longer pending investigations into possible terrorism-related charges.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has advertised a vacancy for Commission Secretary and Chief Executive Officer on a four-year renewable contract. Applicants must be Kenyan citizens with a university degree and at least five years of management experience, preferably in electoral matters, finance, governance, public administration, law or political science.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed as "fake news" reports that President William Ruto transferred his role of chairing intergovernmental coordination to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. The denial comes amid intensified political speculation about Kindiki's isolation within government and suggestions from some allies that he may not be the best choice as Ruto's running mate in 2027.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Nairobi County Assembly has approved Governor Johnson Sakaja's KSh49.27 billion budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, a KSh4.67 billion increase from the previous year, prioritising infrastructure, healthcare, education, and service delivery.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has unveiled plans to build a state-of-the-art garage to accommodate mechanics affected by the Nairobi River Regeneration Programme, with capacity for up to 1,200 vehicles and support facilities including showrooms, painting booths, car wash bays, training rooms, clinics, shops, and kitchens.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A year before the next General Election, President William Ruto increasingly finds himself governing under relentless political pressure as he seeks re-election to a second term.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has removed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki from the role of intergovernmental coordination through a directive by Chief of Staff Felix Koskei, transferring the devolution department to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who will now serve as the link between devolved units and the national government.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Laikipia leaders have called for the pending Kenya-United Kingdom Defence Cooperation Agreement to be signed unconditionally, insisting that British soldiers accused of crimes in Kenya must face trial in Kenyan courts.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto is governing under relentless political pressure as he seeks re-election to a second term, with the next General Election a year away.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Opinion piece examining whether young people gathering at Senator Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi rallies signal the emergence of a new political force in Kenya's opposition, as supporters voluntarily contribute money and show unprecedented engagement.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved bribery charges against Senior Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi and Senior Probation Officer Julius Irungu Njogu, who were arrested on July 21 during an EACC sting operation after allegedly soliciting money from a convicted businessman in exchange for a favourable probation report.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Suba South MP Caroli Omondi says the Orange Democratic Movement is dead and its values have been betrayed, stating that the Linda Mwananchi Movement will transform into a political party because remaining in ODM is no longer sustainable.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruled that the legal foundation of Kenya's shisha ban collapsed after the government failed to regularise the Public Health (Control of Shisha Smoking) Rules, 2017 within a court-set timeline. The court barred government agencies from enforcing notices issued in 2025 targeting shisha traders and businesses.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has launched independent investigations into several political leaders accused of hate speech and ethnic incitement ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that divisive rhetoric threatens national cohesion and that "hate speech is not free speech."
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission is investigating former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Cabinet Secretaries Aden Duale and Geoffrey Ruku, and seven other individuals over alleged hate speech and ethnic incitement ahead of the 2027 General Election.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi County Assembly has allocated Sh20 million in the 2026-2027 budget to build a monument and statue honouring former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at the Supreme Court Roundabout in the Central Business District. The monument will recognise Odinga's contributions to Kenya's democratic reforms, constitutional change, infrastructure development and efforts to promote national unity.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has welcomed the resumption of joint military exercises at the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) following a licensing dispute that threatened to force the UK to relocate its annual September drills. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the decision reflects the strength of the Kenya-UK defence partnership despite recent challenges.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has declined to assent to the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal (Amendment) Bill, 2024, returning it to Parliament with concerns that its provisions could undermine Kenya's investment climate and create inconsistencies in public procurement laws. The President proposed amendments to multiple clauses, citing issues including the definition of local and foreign firms.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has directed that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki lose the role of intergovernmental coordination, which will now be handled by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi as the link between devolved units and national government.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Migori County leaders, including Governor Ochilo Ayacko and three MPs, have launched a campaign urging residents to acquire national identity cards and register as voters, citing low registration numbers as of July 2026 (519,116 registered voters) that could weaken the county's political influence in the 2027 general election.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
East African central bank governors have vowed to accelerate plans for a single regional currency by 2031 while pursuing aggressive diversification of foreign reserves through domestic gold purchases, amid geopolitical conflicts and soaring energy costs threatening macroeconomic stability across the bloc.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly resumes sittings after a short recess with plans to prioritise legislative reforms in business regulation, competition, electoral, media laws and consumer protection.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Individual judges' performance data reviewed by The Standard shows significant variations in how quickly land and environmental cases are resolved depending on the judge assigned, according to leaked ELC (Employment and Land Court) data from the last financial year.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has dismissed accusations from Rigathi Gachagua's camp that he was dispatched by President William Ruto to split the Mt. Kenya region, saying he is only addressing development disparities and accusing Gachagua of political arrogance.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Activists have filed a High Court petition challenging the exclusion of victims of enforced disappearance from the government's compensation programme for human rights violations victims. The High Court certified the petition as urgent, with a hearing scheduled before Justice Gregory Mutai.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM has declared the deputy presidential position non-negotiable for backing President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid, arguing that since Ruto is running on the UDA ticket for president, ODM should produce the running mate. The party is reviewing its working arrangement with UDA and insisting the condition is essential for the coalition to continue.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's aviation workers have suspended a nationwide strike scheduled to begin Friday after the government brokered an agreement with the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) to resolve labour disputes. The suspension averts disruptions at airports including Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and provides relief to airlines, passengers, and businesses dependent on airport operations.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Senate County Public Accounts Committee has resolved to direct the Inspector General of Police to arrest and produce Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo before senators on August 6, accusing him of repeatedly defying summons to explain audit queries after he skipped a Monday session and sent a last-minute reschedule request.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi gubernatorial hopeful Pauline Njoroge has defended Senator Edwin Sifuna's criticism of the Affordable Housing Programme in Western Kenya, arguing his reference to chickens was a metaphor for tailoring development projects to regional social, economic and cultural realities, not a literal rejection of the government's housing agenda.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has launched public participation forums across the country to gather input on draft election campaign financing regulations and proposed spending limits for candidates and political parties ahead of the 2027 General Election.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
Chief Justice Martha Koome has unveiled five justice sector reform instruments aimed at accelerating digital transformation, strengthening responses to sexual and gender-based violence, and enhancing access to justice through greater institutional coordination. Speaking at the 38th National Council on the Administration of Justice meeting in Mombasa, Koome said the reforms are designed to build a justice system that is fair, efficient, accessible and responsive to the needs of all Kenyans.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has petitioned the National Cohesion and Integration Commission to investigate and prosecute former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, arguing that Gachagua's public statements at rallies, media interviews and press briefings have linked the Kalenjin community to criminality, insecurity and organised violence.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Consumer Federation of Kenya has filed a court petition seeking to suspend the government's proposed Sh8-per-kilometre toll charges on the Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit and Rironi–Maai Mahiu–Naivasha highways, arguing the charges would burden motorists already facing high fuel prices and other costs. The government has urged the court to dismiss the petition, contending that a parallel case on the same matter is already underway.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Railway Allied Workers Union has threatened industrial action to paralyse train services, including the Standard Gauge Railway, unless Kenya Railways addresses years of poor pay, deteriorating working conditions, and labour grievances. Union Secretary General Erick Tirop accused the Managing Director of neglecting employee welfare while prioritising infrastructure development.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Kisumu Law Courts have ordered the unconditional release of eight people arrested during a church service attended by members of the Linda Mwananchi movement, directing that they should not face any further charges. Senior Counsel James Orengo, representing them, alleged the prosecution was attempting to manipulate the judicial process.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
A constitutional petition has been filed at the High Court seeking to compel the Kenya Urban Roads Authority and its Director General to disclose documents relating to the planning, financing, procurement and implementation of the Ngong Road–Naivasha Road Flyover Project. The petitioner alleges KURA failed to respond to an information request made under Article 35 of the Constitution and the Access to Information Act.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Consumers Federation of Kenya has filed a constitutional petition in the High Court challenging the government's proposed tolling of the Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit (A8) Highway, naming KeNHA, the Cabinet Secretaries for Roads and National Treasury, the PPP Directorate, and the Attorney General as respondents.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Advocate Dr. Adrian Kamotho has filed an urgent petition in the High Court seeking to suspend the Law Society of Kenya's targeted boycott of selected judges and judicial officers, arguing the move threatens access to justice and constitutional rights to fair hearing.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has renewed its commitment to implementing election campaign financing regulations ahead of the 2027 General Election, with Acting CEO Obadiah Sunkuli stating the commission is determined to operationalize a legal framework that has faced repeated delays since the enactment of the Election Campaign Financing Act, 2013. The IEBC is conducting nationwide public participation to gather views on the Draft Election Campaign Financing Regulations, 2026.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has temporarily stopped the arrest, charging and prosecution of three individuals over the collapse of Manzil Towers C in Nairobi, pending the hearing of their judicial review application. The applicants are challenging the Directorate of Criminal Investigations' decision to charge them with abuse of office and neglect of official duty.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Governor Anyang Nyong'o responded to the Auditor General's queries regarding the fiscal year 2025/26.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former State House Chief of Staff Nzioka Waita is stepping down as Managing Director for Africa Advisory at the Tony Blair Institute at the end of September to pursue the Machakos governorship in the 2027 General Election. This is his second attempt at the seat, having lost the 2022 race.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
Suna East MP Junet Mohamed claimed some legislators benefited financially from the 2024 impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and alleged that Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot was an "accounting officer" in the process. Junet provided no evidence to support the claims, and no official investigation has substantiated such allegations.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has demanded that Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale withdraw and apologise for remarks he made about the Kikuyu community, criticising him for remaining defiant despite calls to do so. Duale has refused to apologise, insisting he will not retreat from his position despite public criticism.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has refused to apologize for controversial remarks targeting the Kikuyu community, insisting he stands by his comments and accusing the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) of applying double standards. The NCIC has launched an investigation into the remarks after receiving a formal complaint.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has publicly criticized Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale over remarks he allegedly made about the Kikuyu community, calling on him to withdraw the statements and issue an unequivocal apology. Wahome rejected Duale's justification that others had made worse mistakes, becoming the first serving Cabinet Secretary to publicly rebuke him over the allegations.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that President William Ruto is behind a coordinated effort to politically isolate Deputy President Kithure Kindiki by encouraging leaders within the Kenya Kwanza administration to publicly criticize him. Gachagua claimed Kindiki is enduring mounting political pressure in silence and said he experienced a similar pattern during his tenure as Deputy President.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
NEPD Party leader Mike Sonko has said President William Ruto's political future depends on delivering campaign promises and government services rather than engaging in political rhetoric or slogans such as "Wantam" and "Tutam," arguing that Kenyans judge governments by service delivery and economic progress.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna toured Kenya's Western region with his Linda Mwananchi brigade, concluding with a rally in Bungoma that observers say marks him as an emerging political star positioning himself for a presidential run.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard reports that Edwin Sifuna's rise is reshaping politics in Western Kenya, disrupting the region's long-established power structures dominated for over three decades by figures including Musalia Mudavadi, Moses Wetang'ula, and Wycliffe Oparanya.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's political rallies across Western Kenya have been largely peaceful, contrasting with recent wave of violence-disrupted political gatherings elsewhere in the country. Minor incidents including a vehicle overturning and a motorcyclist forced off the road occurred during the tour.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
As the 2027 political season gains momentum, questions mount over when Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka last personally hosted a major political rally, with younger opposition politicians increasingly dominating the public stage.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Facing mounting pressure over his reelection plans, President William Ruto yesterday criticised the opposition as an existential threat to the country and urged Kenyans to reject them, as the Linda Mwanainchi brigade delivered a message of intent to unseat him in Western.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
The United Kingdom has moved a major military training exercise to Tanzania after Kenya refused to approve necessary licenses, effectively halting British Army Training Unit (BATUK) operations in Laikipia County.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna conducted a tour of the Western region with the Linda Mwananchi brigade, culminating in a rally in Bungoma, which observers say signals the emergence of a political star and potential presidential contender reminiscent of Raila Odinga.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Western Kenya's political landscape, long dominated by figures like Mudavadi, Wetang'ula, and Oparanya, is experiencing unprecedented disruption from a rising political force, described as capable of shaking established centres of power simultaneously.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard examines when Kalonzo Musyoka last personally hosted a major political rally, noting that as the 2027 political season intensifies, younger opposition politicians are increasingly dominating the public stage.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto yesterday criticised the opposition as an existential threat to the country and urged Kenyans to reject them, as he faces mounting pressure from a surge in pushback against his reelection plans.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja dismissed current political transfers and defections as premature, saying transfer activity was yet to peak and would intensify from November.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Makadara MP George Aladwa has dismissed allegations made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua against Inspector General Douglas Kanja as false and politically motivated, describing Kanja as a seasoned officer whose leadership has strengthened professionalism and reduced crime including terrorism, robbery and murder cases.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has unveiled proposed election law reforms aimed at curbing premature political campaigns, with the Election Amendment Bill, 2026 seeking to define early campaigns, prohibit political activities outside prescribed timelines, and introduce enforcement measures that apply to all political actors.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has stated he will remain President William Ruto's running mate in next year's General Election, dismissing debate over the position. Kindiki declared his intention to seek the presidency in 2032 and called for Mt Kenya region unity behind Ruto's re-election bid.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Karachuonyo Constituency are being encouraged to register as voters in large numbers to strengthen efforts to split the constituency. The UDA party is targeting 130,000 registered voters, arguing that increased voter registration will bolster their case to the IEBC for division during the next electoral boundaries review.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has arrived in Addis Ababa for the 49th Ordinary Session of the African Union Executive Council (scheduled for July 28–29, 2026), where he will campaign for Kenya's candidates: Judge Phoebe Okowa for the International Court of Justice and Justice Njoki Ndung'u for the International Criminal Court.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
UDA women have condemned attacks and intimidation based on political affiliation, saying Kenyans have the right to support leaders and parties of their choice. They cited the case of Rachel Wandeto and called on all Kenyans to respect divergent political views, urging opposition leaders to focus on issues and policies rather than attacking individuals.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
A city lawyer has filed a High Court petition seeking conservatory orders to suspend the Law Society of Kenya's targeted boycott of judges and judicial officers, arguing the action is unconstitutional, undermines judicial independence, and denies litigants access to justice.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) suspended a nationwide strike scheduled for July 28 after a breakthrough meeting with the government and aviation agencies, leading to a framework agreement that sets out a schedule for negotiations over workers' grievances across various aviation institutions.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Linda Mwananchi movement toured Bungoma County, where thousands gathered as opposition leaders called for support of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's 2027 presidential bid against President William Ruto. Leaders hinted at forming a new political party, claiming ODM has abandoned its original ideals.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Leaders allied to President William Ruto held public engagements in Kisii County, including church services and rallies, where they urged residents to support the President's development agenda and re-election bid.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya and the UK failed to reach a deal on joint military training after the UK announced the 2026 exercise with the Kenyan Defence Forces will be held outside Kenya due to unsuccessful attempts to secure licenses. Parliament's Defence Committee chair Nelson Koech attributed the move to concerns over legal jurisdiction and immunity for British personnel, as well as grievances linked to the 2012 murder of Agnes Wanjiru, which has been connected to British soldiers attached to BATUK.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Suna East MP Junet Mohamed alleged that members of Parliament were given money to support former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment in October 2024, and that Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot distributed the funds to MPs in the National Assembly and Senate.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lobby group Bunge La Mwananchi has filed a complaint with the Law Society of Kenya against Nairobi advocate Charles Munga Kaguoya, accusing him of professional misconduct in his handling of client Peter Gathungu Gikonyo's legal affairs and failing to observe professional standards expected of Bar members.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has called on President William Ruto to immediately dismiss Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale over what she described as inflammatory remarks targeting the Mt Kenya region, arguing that silence would amount to endorsement of divisive politics.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said he will only appear before the National Cohesion and Integration Commission if the commission first summons former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his tribal utterances, accusing NCIC of applying double standards to government and opposition leaders.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto assured Kenya of peaceful elections in 2027, saying his administration will deal firmly with goonism. He linked increased goon attacks at political events to leniency shown during 2024 Gen Z protests, stating that protesters "have now graduated to goons."
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Governor Sakaja announced that 2,500 officers from the Nairobi County Inspectorate and National Police Service will undergo intensive training to establish a specialised Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit, aimed at shifting policing focus from traffic enforcement to enhanced security patrols and rapid response across the capital.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has vowed that Kenya will hold peaceful 2027 elections despite intensifying campaign activity, warning that his government will not tolerate political violence, intimidation, or destruction of property disguised as protests, while affirming that all political leaders will be free to campaign and present their agendas to voters.
26 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna said the Linda Mwananchi opposition movement is being powered by ordinary Kenyans, after residents across Western Kenya donated money and gifts during recent coalition rallies in Kimilili, Chwele and Bungoma town.
26 July 2026 · Capital News →
The article examines how establishments use dehumanizing language and slurs against dissent and marginalized groups, and how victims often reclaim these insults as symbols of resistance, disarming those in power.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that bribery demands by President Ruto through Members of Parliament led to the cancellation of a planned UK military training exercise in Nanyuki involving 1,500 British soldiers scheduled for September 2026. The UK Ministry of Defence cancelled the exercise citing disagreements over defence arrangements.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Anglican Church of Kenya Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has called on political leaders and citizens to exercise restraint as 2027 election campaigns gather momentum, warning that reckless rhetoric could ignite conflict and reminding Kenyans they have "no spare country."
26 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Linda Mwananchi movement held rallies in Bungoma County led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, with opposition leaders accusing the Kenya Kwanza administration of failing to create jobs and lower the cost of living ahead of the 2027 General Election.
26 July 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered the immediate transfer of all police officers at Keringet Police Station in Nakuru County, citing misconduct and suspicions that they enabled the drug trade. Twenty new officers will be deployed, a special security team will be assigned to fight drug trafficking, and the station will receive a new police vehicle within two weeks.
26 July 2026 · Capital News →
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye launched a new party called Kiiraay on Saturday, following his falling out with ex-prime minister Ousmane Sonko. Faye, who was swept into office in 2024 by Sonko's Pastef party, appointed Sonko prime minister but sacked him in May after their relationship soured.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has demanded that Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar resign, accusing them of using inflammatory rhetoric unsuitable for public leadership. Speaking at a funeral in Kitui, Kalonzo extended his criticism to President William Ruto's administration, warning against arbitrary arrests and alleged abductions of opposition supporters.
26 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna received contributions from Kiminini residents in Trans-Nzoia during a stopover for the Linda Mwananchi caravan, gathering both notes and coins from the crowd to fund travel to Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kitale.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has dismissed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's recent political tour of Embu County as "empty populism," arguing that Gachagua's engagements dwelt largely on criticising government leaders rather than offering alternative policies or development proposals.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Linda Mwananchi rally took place in Kiminini, led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has vowed he will not apologise for controversial remarks that triggered an investigation by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission, dismissing mounting criticism and telling supporters to ignore social media backlash.
26 July 2026 · Capital News →
Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has encouraged young people to avoid being used for divisive politics and instead take advantage of government empowerment programmes such as the Hustler Fund, Nyota Fund and Micro and Small Enterprises programmes to start and grow businesses.
26 July 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka condemned tribal remarks by Public Service Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale at a burial in Kitui County, declaring that Duale and UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar are unfit for public office and should resign.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya declared at a Linda Mwananchi rally in Western Kenya that the region will end political fragmentation and speak with one voice to seek leadership representation ahead of the 2027 General Election, moving beyond what he described as years of "begging" for government inclusion.
26 July 2026 · Capital News →
Opposition leaders led by Edwin Sifuna, George Natembeya, James Orengo, Babu Owino, Godfrey Osotsi and Boni Khalwale campaigned in Trans Nzoia County, dismissing disunity claims and declaring their movement capable of denying President Ruto a second term in 2027.
26 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto engineered the removal of former deputy Rigathi Gachagua and weakened Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to consolidate power, but has inadvertently created formidable political opponents that could threaten his 2027 re-election bid.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Linda Mwanainchi brigade has put forward Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as a potential presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in next year's General Elections and change the country's political direction.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Westlands MP Fred Gumo has joined Luhya elders and politicians in backing Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for the top job, while telling National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi to abandon their presidential ambitions for 2032, saying they were given a chance but failed.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
Okoth Obado was a prominent political figure in Nyanza who commanded significant support in Migori and stood against ODM's political dominance, but is now a convicted murderer.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Law Society of Kenya called for a targeted boycott against certain judges, with lawyer Nelson Havi attempting to enforce it at Nyandarua High Court, but other lawyers continued to appear before the targeted judge despite the boycott call.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
Months after Kenya announced a Sh2 billion compensation programme for families of those killed, maimed, injured or abducted during anti-government protests in the last decade, beneficiaries report they have yet to receive funds, and questions mount over the disbursement process.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Linda Mwanainchi brigade has proposed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as a potential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in next year's General Elections, marking a new development in efforts to alter Kenya's political leadership.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
In July 2026, Kenya's president.go.ke website was defaced with a ransom demand for five bitcoin; this followed a similar coordinated breach in November 2025 affecting multiple government sites. The opinion argues that these attacks using conventional techniques foreshadow risks from AI-powered cyber threats at scale.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
Cherangany MP Patrick Simiyu has joined the Linda Mwananchi movement and endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for the presidency during a rally in Kitale on Friday. The DAP-K lawmaker, previously aligned to the broad-based government, said the movement enjoys massive support across the country.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
Governor Johnson Sakaja announced that at least 2,500 officers from Nairobi County inspectorate will join the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit once it is unveiled, following a Presidential directive issued in February. The officers will undergo specialised training before deployment to address the city's security challenges.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto assured Kenyans that the country will remain peaceful during the 2027 General Election campaigns, saying the government will not allow violence, criminal gangs, or destruction of property to undermine national stability. His remarks come as political temperatures rise with both the Kenya Kwanza administration and opposition coalitions intensifying grassroots mobilization.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua blamed President William Ruto's administration for the relocation of the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) from Nyanyuki to Tanzania, saying the move will cause the collapse of Nyanyuki's economy and loss of around 500 jobs in the town.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto declared the government will not tolerate criminality disguised as peaceful protests, saying individuals who previously participated in anti-government demonstrations have "graduated from protesters to goons" and are bringing chaos. He argued that safeguarding peace and preventing political intimidation remain government priorities.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has called on President William Ruto to immediately dismiss Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale over remarks she described as ethnically divisive, warning that failure to act would be interpreted as approval of tribal politics. Karua also criticized the National Cohesion and Integration Commission for moving too slowly in addressing complaints related to hate speech and ethnic incitement.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said he will not honour a summons from the National Cohesion and Integration Commission unless former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is also summoned, accusing Gachagua of making inflammatory remarks targeting Somali and Muslim communities and the NCIC of applying double standards in hate speech enforcement.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto's administration of orchestrating a campaign to undermine Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, claiming recent remarks by ODM Secretary-General Junet Mohammed about potential UDA-ODM cooperation were part of a political strategy aimed at frustrating Kindiki into leaving office. Gachagua warned that political divisions within the Mt. Kenya region could weaken its influence ahead of the 2027 General Election.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
Sharon Otieno's family held a thanksgiving service after the High Court convicted former Migori Governor Zachary Okoth Obado, his former personal assistant Michael Oyamo, and former Migori County Clerk Caspal Obiero of her 2018 murder. The family expressed relief at the conclusion of their eight-year quest for justice.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has assured Kenyans of free, fair and credible elections on Tuesday August 10, 2027, dismissing opposition claims that elections will not be peaceful and calling those spreading such messages "enemies of democracy."
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Linda Mwananchi movement leaders, including Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, campaigned in Trans Nzoia County, declaring that the Western region's political leadership will unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election and arguing that decades of failed regional leadership necessitate new direction for the Luhya community.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered the immediate transfer of all police officers at Keringet Police Station in Nakuru County, saying those complicit in alcohol abuse will face rehabilitation and disciplinary action. He announced the deployment of 20 new officers and a special police unit to target drug traffickers and illicit brewers in the region.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on Mt. Kenya residents to back President William Ruto's re-election, arguing a second term would allow the region to vote itself into power and secure sustained development. Speaking at the opening of a dairy factory in Meru, Kindiki cited government investments in dairy farming, including Sh100 million in the factory and an additional Sh100 million for expansion.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto defended the Social Health Authority (SHA) healthcare system at a meeting with Nairobi County Community Health Promoters, dismissing opposition plans to abolish it and revert to the previous NHIF system should they win the 2027 election. Ruto argued SHA has enabled Kenyans to access medical care and criticized opponents' plans as taking Kenya back to "dark days."
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has castigated Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale over anti-Kikuyu remarks she described as inciting ethnic divisions, and appealed to youth not to be recruited as "goons by selfish politicians" to fight "proxy wars" in politics.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua challenged Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to arrest him rather than issue threats, while defending young people from the Mt. Kenya region against allegations linking them to the outlawed Mungiki sect.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Outgoing Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura held a farewell meeting with the Office of the Government Spokesperson's 80-member staff following his reassignment by President William Ruto to head the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights in the Executive Office of the President.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has defended the Social Health Authority (SHA), stating it is performing "ten times more" than the defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), citing increased monthly disbursements to health facilities and expanded membership registration. Ruto dismissed proposals to restore NHIF, arguing SHA has advanced the Universal Health Coverage programme despite ongoing criticism over system failures and delayed reimbursements.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki told farmers in Meru that the Mt. Kenya region should remain united behind the Kenya Kwanza administration and that political divisions should not undermine economic gains, while dismissing talk of his removal from office.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Fred Matiang'i, deputy party leader for Jubilee Party, attended a church service in Utawala.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has arrived in Embu County for a "Meet the People" tour to engage residents and promote the party's agenda, and is expected to officially open the party's Embu County offices.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court declined to certify as urgent a constitutional petition seeking to suspend the NTSA's rollout of electronic logbooks, allowing the programme to continue. The petition, filed by Javan Onyango and Emmanuel Kiplagat, challenges NTSA's decision to replace physical vehicle logbooks with electronic logbooks as a violation of constitutional rights.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kirinyaga, Wajir, Nyeri, Kiambu and Mombasa have emerged as Kenya's top-performing counties in the latest Politrack Africa 2022–2026 Governors' Performance Index, based on citizens' assessment of county governments across healthcare, roads, water, agriculture, trade, revenue collection, public participation, service delivery and fiscal management. The survey found that urban residents generally rate county governments more positively than their rural counterparts, particularly in water provision, infrastructure and overall service delivery.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya welcomed a delegation of the Linda Mwananchi movement led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for public engagements in the county. The visit brings opposition leaders and residents together to discuss governance, the economy, and livelihood issues as political activity intensifies ahead of the 2027 General Election.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has extended the declaration of parts of Marsabit County as security-disturbed for another 30 days to contain banditry and inter-communal violence. The Interior Cabinet Secretary ordered residents in thirteen affected localities to surrender all firearms to police stations and government offices for safekeeping until the declaration is lifted.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has appointed Moses Wekesa Mwambu Mabonga as Non-Executive Chairperson of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), replacing Adan Haji Ali, who moves to chair the Public Benefit Organizations Regulatory Authority. The gazette also announced several other board appointments across energy, communications, irrigation, and other regulatory authorities.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru called for Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale to apologize for remarks she characterized as ethnic profiling in response to the Ol Kalou by-election, saying it was dangerous to reduce the government's political challenges to tribal prejudice.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Five months after President Ruto and Nairobi Governor Sakaja signed a cooperation agreement in February unlocking Sh80 billion for the capital's development, the partnership has begun translating into visible infrastructure projects across the city, including extensive road and drainage works on major corridors.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion survey by the Centre for African Progress conducted among 4,500 respondents in Nairobi's 17 constituencies places Embakasi East MP Babu Owino at 36 per cent, ahead of businesswoman Agnes Kagure at 32 per cent, with incumbent Governor Johnson Sakaja trailing at 11 per cent.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado was convicted of murder based on a chain of evidence including five calls to an aide, an alleged Sh30,000 abortion payment, secret meetings with a journalist, a Sh3.5 million counter-offer, and efforts to suppress an illicit affair in the weeks and months before Sharon Otieno's death—rather than on his whereabouts on the night of the killing.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Senators from both majority and minority sides criticized remarks made by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale in Mandera County, expressing concern that his utterances could arouse ethnic tensions ahead of the 2027 General Election.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
With barely a year until the 2027 General Election, Western Kenya has become a major political battleground where rival heavyweights are competing to consolidate support among the region's estimated 2.6 million registered voters, with more than three political axes already formed to shape the region's future.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Key leaders in Kakamega and Vihiga counties are breaking ranks with the Orange Democratic Movement to endorse Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and his Linda Mwananchi movement, signaling a political realignment in Western Kenya.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado was convicted of murder based on evidence including five calls to an aide, an alleged Sh30,000 abortion payment, and attempts to suppress an alleged affair. The High Court's conviction focused on his actions in the weeks and months before Sharon Otieno's death rather than his whereabouts on the night of the killing.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's draft Freedom of Assembly Bill, collaboratively developed by the KNCHR, Attorney General, and other stakeholders, offers an opportunity to address the country's cycle of protest-related violence, in which at least 1,800 people have been killed or injured since 2017. The opinion piece discusses what the bill gets right, where it diverges from previous attempts, and what must be strengthened.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
A week-long public sensitisation forum by the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency and KenGen on a proposed Sh500 billion nuclear power plant in Bondo Sub-county ended in chaos on Friday when residents began heckling officials, escalating into stone-throwing and gunfire that left one person with a gunshot wound and several vehicles damaged. Opposition intensified during the forums over concerns about environmental and health implications, land rights, and consultation transparency.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Senators from both majority and minority sides criticized Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale during Thursday's plenary for utterances he made in Mandera County on Tuesday, raising concerns that the remarks could arouse ethnic tensions ahead of the 2027 General Election.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
With the 2027 General Election a year away, Western Kenya has emerged as a key political battleground, with more than three political axes competing for influence over the region's estimated 2.6 million registered voters.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Key leaders in Kakamega and Vihiga counties are breaking ranks with the Orange Democratic Movement to endorse Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and his Linda Mwananchi movement, signaling a political realignment in Western Kenya.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan scholars and veteran policymakers presented President Ruto with a document outlining strategic guidelines for long-term national economic transformation, focusing on public sector reform, agricultural transformation, manufacturing value addition, and knowledge economy investment. The document identifies policy incoherence as a major obstacle and advocates building consensus on national development priorities and development coalitions across government, political parties, private sector, and society.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has called on parents to take greater responsibility for their children's upbringing and shield them from politicians and criminal groups seeking to recruit young people into criminal activities. He emphasised the family as the first line of defence and urged closer collaboration between parents, teachers, and school administrators to foster discipline and prevent youth involvement in crime.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Police officers and civil society groups have launched the Early Warning and Early Response (EWER107) System, a digital platform developed by the Administration Police Service Peace COP Unit and human rights organisation Midrift Hurinet to track early indicators of conflict and prevent violence. The platform has been rolled out across 14 counties in the Rift Valley ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Luo Nyanza is emerging as a political battleground for the 2027 election, with government and opposition competing for influence over the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's voting constituency.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Union of Kenya Civil Servants has filed a court case in the Employment and Labour Relations Court to strip the Public Service Commission of its authority to advertise, shortlist, interview, and promote civil servants, contending that the commission has exceeded its constitutional mandate and that these powers should be transferred to Principal Secretaries of respective ministries.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Fred Matiang'i accused government-aligned leaders of fueling ethnic divisions and warned that armed groups threaten peace as political activity builds toward the 2027 General Election. He urged leaders across the political divide to prioritize national unity over regional and tribal politics instead of engaging in what he called "primitive discussions."
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kirinyaga County scored highest in a new Thematic Governors Performance Index by research firm Politrack Africa, which rates all 47 counties on agriculture, health, water management and public satisfaction. Governor Anne Waiguru's county posted a composite score of 61.5 per cent, followed by Kisii County at 58.5 per cent.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered the transfer of all police officers at Keringet Police Station in Kuresoi South, Nakuru County, as part of a security intervention to address crime and combat illicit alcohol and drugs in the area. A special team will be deployed to the region, and the station will receive an additional police vehicle within two weeks.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →