Ruto dismisses revival of Azimio, says opposition cannot beat him

President William Ruto has dismissed efforts to revive the Azimio Coalition by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, confident he will defeat them in the 2027 General Election. This comes as Azimio announced leadership changes, with Kalonzo Musyoka taking over as party leader from Raila Odinga, sparking a dispute over gazettement of the new officials.

Ruto campaign: The hidden message behind Lusaka's appointment as coordinator

The appointment of Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka as a coordinator for Ruto's campaign carries a hidden message, according to an interview conducted during a break from documenting Lusaka's forthcoming autobiography, Beyond Belief.

The President's tokenism targets payslip holders in populist ploy

President William Ruto's empowerment forums, including the Nyota Yangu initiative and the Hustler Fund, are being questioned as potential political ploys for the 2027 presidential election rather than genuine upliftment programs for Kenyans.

Bangladesh Islamist Leader Eyes Premiership in Landmark Election

Shafiqur Rahman, leader of Bangladesh's largest Islamist party, Jamaat-e-Islami, is making his fourth attempt at the premiership in an upcoming election. This election marks the first since a 2024 uprising toppled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Rift within ODM party deepens as Edwin Sifuna-led faction rejects UDA coalition talks

Ruto won't perform even if handed a second term, opposition says

Opposition leaders in Kenya are urging citizens to reject President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid, claiming his administration has failed to deliver on promises made during the 2022 campaign. They argue that a second term would exacerbate existing problems in crucial sectors like health and education, promising a return to Uhuru Kenyatta-era policies if the opposition wins.