A new opinion survey has placed Embakasi East Member of Parliament Paul Ongili, popularly known as Babu Owino, in the lead in the early race for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat ahead of the 2027 General Election. the is accoring to the survey by the Centre for African Progress (CAP). Presenting the findings on Friday…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said the ongoing grassroots elections by the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) across 18 counties are progressing smoothly, with strong voter turnout and minimal disruptions. Speaking during a press conference on Saturday, Kindiki said the party was conducting grassroots elections in counties including Trans Nzoia, Samburu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Uasin Gishu,…
Sen. Hassan Omar Hassan, together with National Elections Board (NEB) Chairperson Anthony Mwaura and UDA Party Directors, speaking during a press briefing held at UDA Headquarters in Nairobi. The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has confirmed its preparedness to conduct the Repeat Phase III grassroots elections scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026, across 18 counties. Speaking…
Onchari Oyieyo, CEO Centre for African Progress speaking to the press in Nairobi on March, 03 2026 A new opinion survey has placed Embakasi East Member of Parliament Paul Ongili, popularly known as Babu Owino, in the lead in the early race for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat ahead of the 2027 General Election. the is…
Kalonzo Musyoka speaking during a press briefing at the SKM Command Center on March 5, 2026. Opposition leaders led by Kalonzo Musyoka on Thursday strongly criticized the proposed National Infrastructure Fund Bill 2026 and the government’s plan to partially sell its stake in Safaricom, warning that the two proposals could weaken constitutional safeguards governing public…
UDA Secretary General Sen. Hassan Omar addressing the press in Nairobi on February 27, 2026 The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has hailed its clean sweep in the just-concluded by-elections as a clear endorsement of its reform agenda and a rejection of what it termed “empty rhetoric” from the opposition. Speaking to the press on Friday…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Onesmus Murkomen has reaffirmed the importance of private sector partnerships in accelerating Kenya’s socio-economic transformation. Speaking during the commissioning of new school facilities in Elgeyo-Marakwet County, Murkomen said collaboration between government and corporate foundations is critical in ensuring equitable development across the country. “Private sector is an integral partner in our socio-economic…
Senior ODM leaders led by Siaya Senator James Orengo accompany Secretary General Edwin Sifuna at a briefing following the contested NEC resolutions. Sifuna has rejected his removal as ODM Secretary General, declaring the move unconstitutional and vowing to fight to retain control of the powerful party office. A fierce power struggle has erupted within the…
Senator Tabitha Mutinda,speaking at the event on Friday held in Nairobi. Leaders allied to the broad-based government on Tuesday held a high-level consultative meeting in Nairobi, bringing together Members of Parliament from ODM and UDA in a show of political unity and support for President William Ruto’s development agenda. The meeting, led by Senator Tabitha…
By KAM Chief executive Tobias Alando Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) welcomes the 16-month retrospective extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which will grant Kenyan products preferential access to the United States under the trade partnership. The renewal supports business continuity for both Kenyan and American businesses, as they realign and strengthen their economic, political, and social…
