Political analysts and the former Bungoma Senator's opponents say the upset has put his influence and bargaining power at serious risk....
Despite splashing a lot of money in the by-elections, UDA candidates scraped through. There is the risk of a fallout in the broad based government over choice of running mate....
Wanga's sentiments come amid a fallout with her deputy, Oyugi Magwanga, following the latter's decision to campaign for Philip Aroko....
Political analysts and the former Bungoma Senator's opponents say the upset has put his influence and bargaining power at serious risk....
In the just-concluded election, the candidates did not bother explaining to the electorate what their priorities would be, as they were not in charge of their campaigns....
Despite splashing a lot of money in the by-elections, UDA candidates scraped through. There is the risk of a fallout in the broad based government over choice of running mate....
Kindiki had been dismissed as a non-starter, with critics doubting his ability to mobilise votes for Ruto....
The battle for regional control in several areas may be shifting, attracting fresh entrants into the political arena....
Former Cabinet Secretary Matiang'i has declared in recent months that he intends to challenge President William Ruto in 2027, and Uhuru's Jubilee has endorsed him as their preferred candidate....
Oburu Odinga was the subject of speculation after it emerged that he flew to Dubai last week, barely two months after similar speculations of Raila emerged, ending in national mourning....
Karua criticised what she described as an election like no other, claiming that voters were offered household items instead of policy-driven leadership....
Karua criticised what she described as an election like no other, claiming that voters were offered household items instead of policy-driven leadership....
KUSCCO has come under scrutiny in recent months over allegations of embezzlement of millions in SACCO funds, which resulted in members losing billions of shillings....
The owners of the companies will be required to prove that they are still in business or in operation to avoid being struck off the register of companies....
The President took some time off his busy schedule to attend a high-profile Islamic wedding in Msalani town, Ijara Constituency, on Saturday....
Despite the ODPP recommending that he face charges over Ksh140 million in procurement irregularities and conflicts of interest, President Ruto went ahead and appointed him to the position....
Hours later, five others were killed in Ngaremara, Isiolo County, during a fierce confrontation as residents attempted to recover stolen livestock....
The Indian moved to Kenya as a 17-year-old hoping to further his ambitions but was embroiled in a scandal soon after....
The authority has warned importers that legal action will be taken against the importers if they fail to take action by December 2....
KRG The Don questioned what impact Edwin Sifuna had in Nairobi and declared that he will be removing him from office in the next election, sparking reactions....
The case stems from a documentary entitled “Panorama: The Secret Bribes of Big Tobacco,” aired by the BBC on November 30 and December 4, 2015, which Wetangula claims defamed him....
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) shipment, which was expected to be released in the market in December, was allegedly transshipped through Uganda to conceal its origin....
He was apprehended on November 14 following a raid on his home by the EACC over allegations that he demanded Ksh15 million in bribes while serving as the authority's boss....
The department has said that even though much of the country will remain sunny and dry, some areas will experience rainfall in the next five days....
CS Ogamba made multiple appointments to university councils, including the UoN, Tharaka University, Kaimosi Friends University, Tom Mboya University, Koitaleel Samoei University College, among others....
Homa Bay governor Gladys Wanga has signalled a potential purge in her administration, warning county staff to either commit to her leadership or step aside....
The funds were allegedly aimed at persuading the woman's family to abandon their quest for a full investigation into their daughter's death....
This economic strain has made some camps a target for Al Qaeda and Al Shabaab-linked insurgents, who are attempting to recruit hungry and unemployed youth....
By 2023, the Kenyan-born population in the United States had reached roughly 164,642, reflecting steady migration over recent years....
Many political observers have been questioning Kuria’s motive for resigning from a top government post and why he has not shown interest in joining any political alliance....
Candidates under the broad-based government won narrowly as the opposition candidates waded through the political intemperance to register impressive numbers....
Young candidates defy odds, winning seats in surprising by-election results....
The just-concluded by-elections were a litmus test to test former DP Rigathi Gachaguas political influence in Mt Kenya region and to gauge the acceptance of his party outside the region....
If the mixed results of the by-elections are anything to go by, the oppositions support base is rapidly growing in the region....
A closer look at the tight margins in several races suggests that the stage is set for an extremely competitive 2027 contest, especially in key battleground regions....
Anita Soina reminded Gen Zs of the generation that lined up to vote on the November 27 byelections. She asked them to register for voters or keep quiet....
The ELOG report rated 93.4 per cent of polling stations to have had good or very good conduct, a figure described as encouraging but not sufficient for full credibility....
As Chairman, Chesire will recruit a new Executive Director to replace Jose Orive of Guatemala, whose 13-year tenure ends in December 2026....
Millie Odhiambo warned politicians not to base their analysis of politics based on online supporters or even online commentators....
EACJ stated that permanently barring Sonko from holding public office inflicted irreparable harm on his career and reputation....
“Most alarming was the scale of voter bribery conducted openly and with impunity. Money flowed freely in an attempt to substitute people's will with financial coercion,” Natembeya briefed....
UDA’s Kiprono Chemitei wins Baringo Senatorial by-election, defeating rivals in a landslide and earning public endorsement for his leadership and agenda....
On the first count of failing to report the commission of FGM, each was fined KSh 200,000 or two years’ imprisonment in default....
According to the Governor, Nairobi currently collects land rates from just 50,000 of the city's 250,000 parcels, leaving 200,000 properties outside the revenue bracket....
Odoyo Owidi had a change in thought after Boyd Were's Kasipul by-election win, calling for unity and celebrating UDA-aligned victories across the country....
LSK categorically stated that Kenya cannot afford relapses that enable turmoil similar to what was witnessed during the Thursday polls....
The MCA was elected following the death of her husband, the then MCA, Paul Leshimpiro, who was shot dead by bandits in Samburu in 2024....
Duale reaffirmed that the new financing model is centred on transparency, accountability, and results-driven investment, while promoting coordinated, high-impact interventions across the sector....
Among those targeted by Omar's remarks was Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, who publicly backed DAP-K's Seth Panyako against UDA's David Ndakwa in the Malava parliamentary by-election, arguing that Pan...
The leaders from the ODM party slammed Gachagua for attempting to shake the party's dominance in the Coast region through the Magarini by-elections....
Tensions have risen in ODM Homa Bay as Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga faces calls to resign over supporting independent candidate Philip Aroko in Kasipul....
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CS Kabogo acknowledged the concerns, saying most of the proposals were “doable.”...
President William Ruto usesd Kiambu visit to attack opposition, celebrating by-election wins and warning rivals against empty slogans ahead of 2027 polls....
The President highlighted the results of the November 27 by-elections, claiming that all seven parliamentary seats were won by candidates aligned with his administration, stating that it was now time...
The suspected gang is believed to have been involved in or linked to the chaos that erupted during the by-election in Kasipul....
In their speeches, both candidates did not acknowledge the win by their opponents, David Ndakwa (Malava) and Body Were of Kasipul Constituency....
Philip Aroko gracefully accepted defeat in the Kasipul by-election, offering a heartfelt message of gratitude to supporters after Boyd Were's ODM victory....
“Relying on the national budget was impossible as a single highway could consume nearly half of the entire annual development budget.” The President stated....
President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has emerged victorious in the just-concluded by-elections, sweeping multiple parliamentary and county assembly seats across the country....
President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has emerged victorious in the just-concluded by-elections, sweeping multiple parliamentary and county assembly seats across the country....
He described the results as a mark of absolute confidence by Kenyans in UDA, identifying President Ruto, Deputy President Kindiki, and broad-based partners as the biggest winners in the 2025 by-electi...
The Narok town ward by-election was seen as highly contested, with Gachagua personally going to the area to campaign for his candidate...
William Ruto applauds UDA and ODM victories in the November 27 by elections as Ndakwa, Wamuthende, Chemitei and others secure key wins across several counties....
While it is yet to be enacted, Trump’s proposed immigration measures would require prior approval from Congress before their implementation....
UDA’s David Ndakwa wins Malava by election after a tight race as DAP K seeks verification of votes and Mudavadi hails the result as a sign of growing confidence....
Gachagua's sentiments come on the back of a win by UDA candidates in both Malava and Mbeere-North parliamentary elections....
The race was considered a two-horse race between the government and the United Opposition, as political rivalry played out in public....
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has completed tallying and counting of votes in 22 areas where by-elections were held....
UDA's Ahmed Maalim Hassan won the Banissa Constituency by-election with 10,431 votes, defeating UPA's Nurdin Maalim Mohamed. Read more on the decisive victory....
Homa Bay County Police Commander Lawrence Koilim has confirmed the recovery of a firearm belonging to MP Peter Kaluma’s bodyguard, which went missing after the legislator was attacked at the...
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has expressed profound disappointment over the conduct of former National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi, who became involved in a physical...
The mini-polls were triggered by the appointment of Geoffrey Ruku as Public Service Cabinet Secretary, replacing Justin Muturi, who was dismissed in March....
According to IEBC, a total of ten candidates participated in the Kasipul parliamentary elections held on Thursday, November 27....
Leonard Muthende of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has been declared the MP-elect for Mbeere North after winning Thursday’s by-election with 15,802 votes....
For over 15 years, Wetang'ula has dominated the politics of Kabuchai and Bungoma, winning successive elections and pulling strings for his FORD Kenya candidates...
ODM's Boyd Were won the Kasipu by-election with 16,819 votes, defeating rival Philip Aroko. Read more on the victory, celebrations, and his commitment to Kasipul....
ODM's Moses Omondi Okoth won the Ugunja by-election with 9,437 votes, solidifying the party's hold on the constituency despite a low voter turnout....
Nyaribo is facing the charges of gross violation of the constitution and abuse of office....
Kithure Kindiki voices confidence in UDA’s Wamuthende as Mbeere North tallying continues amid tension and a brief disruption at Siakago Town Hall....
The case of Githuka v. Njau highlights that if a landowner does not assert their ownership, the law will grant the property to a long-term occupant who is actually using it....
The plan draws from incidents such as the February 1, 2024, explosion at an unlicensed liquefied petroleum gas depot in Mradi, Embakasi, where a truck loaded with cylinders detonated....
Questions have been raised on whether candidates can still face electoral repercussions if they are linked to violence during or before the polls....
ODM party officials were chased away from Nyatwere Polling Station after they were caught doing party mobilisation. They were reminded to go more than 400m away....
The organisation’s structure is designed to serve women who are typically excluded from formal financial systems due to lack of collateral, low financial literacy, or time and mobility constraints....
According to CS, the chartering of Dadaab and Kakuma as municipalities paves the way for enhanced infrastructure development, benefiting both refugees and local residents....
Both the opposition and a section of leaders from the government had raised concerns over ballot stuffing claims, prompting violence in some areas....
Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi accused police of being part of the violence witnessed in various parts. He wants the ongoing voting stopped....
An IEBC official was forced to take cover in a classroom after chaos erupted at Kaungu Primary School during the by-election in Mbeere North Constituency....
In his new role, Amin will be using the position to elevate the continent's voice and priorities within Interpol, advancing technology-driven policing, and strengthening joint operations....
The Communications Authority had directed media houses to stop live broadcasts of demonstrations, prompting lobby groups to move to court....
It highlights that nearly every major newspaper framed today’s by-elections as a high-stakes rehearsal for the 2027 general election....
IEBC imposed new restrictions during the Kasipul by-election after violence erupts, banning candidates from moving between polling stations to ensure peace....
Witnesses described the attackers as “a large group of more than 10 vehicles, involving club- and gun-wielding goons,” who shot in the air and assaulted supporters before torching the car....
Violence and bribery claims disrupted byâ€'elections in several counties on Thursday, November 27, as rival camps accused each other of attempting to sway voters and cause chaos....
ODM Sec-Gen Edwin Sifuna and Siaya Governor James Orengo condemn by-election violence, accuse security agencies of incompetence or complicity....
Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna is among leaders who have strongly condemned the violence witnessed in various parts of the country. He blamed Kipchumba Murkomen....
The suspect will face charges related to money laundering, unauthorised registration of SIM cards, obtaining money by false pretence, and conspiracy to defraud...
The demands followed a clip showing former CS Muturi clashing with Thuku Kirunga, the agent of UDA candidate Leonard Wa Muthende....
DAP-Kenya candidate Seth Panyako hinted at losing in the Malava by-election. He faced several threats on the eve of the polls leading up to his dramatic arrest....