Members of the Joint Broad-Based Coalition Parliamentary Group have convened in Naivasha for a high-level meeting underway expected to focus on the coalition’s legislative agenda, government priorities and coordination ahead of the next phase of parliamentary business. The meeting brings together lawmakers from UDA and ODM, providing a platform to assess progress, strengthen cooperation and…
The race to succeed governors in Meru, Embu and Tharaka Nithi is threatening to split Mt Kenya into two political blocs, complicating former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s plan to unite the region behind him ahead of 2027. Mt Kenya East has 1,338,373 voters – Meru 772,573, Embu 334,684 and Tharaka Nithi 231,966 – representing 6.1%…
Village elders will receive a monthly stipend starting today, President William Ruto has announced. “Starting today, every village elder will be paid a monthly stipend of Sh3,000,” the President announced. Speaking at State House, Nairobi, during an engagement with village elders drawn from across Kenya, President Ruto said elders would also undergo digital literacy…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has commended President William Ruto’s leadership, noting that the government’s progress in economic growth, infrastructure development, and security is positively transforming lives across the country. Speaking in Uasin Gishu County, Murkomen observed that although President Ruto hails from the region, his development agenda is benefiting all Kenyans, regardless of…
Youth leaders from Makueni during a press briefing in Nairobi on Wednesday July 29, 2026 Youth leaders in Makueni County have warned politicians against using young people to perpetrate violence during the 2027 General Election, while demanding meaningful economic opportunities, accountable leadership and greater inclusion in decision-making. Addressing the media, the youth accused political leaders…
For years, many residents of Kenya’s Coast and North Eastern regions lived between two fears. On one side were the constant threats posed by violent extremist groups seeking to exploit poverty, marginalisation and religious divisions. On the other was growing mistrust of the very security agencies mandated to protect them, with communities often accusing state…
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Nairobi business woman Agness Kagure The Kenya Patriots Party (KPP) has emerged as one of Nairobi’s fastest-growing political parties, according to a new opinion poll that places the party among the city’s top political formations ahead of the 2027 General Election. The survey by the Centre for African Progress…
By MINA media Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has defended Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, saying he continues to enjoy the confidence of Kenyans despite criticism from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Speaking on Thursday, Murkomen dismissed attacks directed at the police chief, stating that there was no basis to question his leadership. “There…
Attorney General Dorcas Oduor photo/file Kenya has launched a multi-sectoral committee to review and align laws declared unconstitutional by the courts with the Constitution, in a move aimed at eliminating legal inconsistencies, reducing litigation and strengthening the rule of law. Attorney General Dorcas Oduor said the committee will review statutes and subsidiary legislation that have…
UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi on Friday July 17, 2026. The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has accepted defeat in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election while maintaining that the outcome will not derail the party’s nationwide political strategy ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking to the press, UDA…
