The Online Kenyan Logo

The Online Kenyan

K
Originally published by Kenyans
📰 Read Full Article
top
August 27, 2026
2h ago

Matiang'i Explains Mass Defections from Jubilee to DCP

Matiang'i Explains Mass Defections from Jubilee to DCP

The Wednesday showdown in Nairobi saw key Jubilee Party members from Nairobi officially join the DCP...

✨ Key Highlights

The Jubilee Party has dismissed claims of weakening following mass defections in Nairobi, stating that the departing officials were suspended months prior.

  • Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang'i clarified that the individuals who left had been suspended for misconduct and mismanagement.
  • Key figures involved include Fred Matiang'i for Jubilee Party and Rigathi Gachagua with the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP).
  • The defections, which occurred on Tuesday, August 25, saw several party chairpersons and MPs join the DCP, aiming to contest all 17 Nairobi constituencies in 2027.

Continue Reading

Read the complete article from Kenyans

📰 Read Full Article
Advertisement

Related News

William Ruto: From Katiba critic to its custodian
politics2h ago

William Ruto: From Katiba critic to its custodian

President William Ruto's commitment to implementing the 2010 Constitution is being scrutinized, 16 years after its enactment. Sceptics are questioning his performance in upholding this significant legal framework.

S
Standard Politics
📰 Read Full Story
Court cases expose how brutal, scheming the state will go to defy the law
politics2h ago

Court cases expose how brutal, scheming the state will go to defy the law

Recent court cases in Kenya have revealed concerning instances of state agencies allegedly defying legal rulings and exhibiting brutal tactics.

S
Standard Politics
📰 Read Full Story
Rigging thunderbolt: Gachagua takes on IEBC over 2027 election technology kits
politics2h ago

Rigging thunderbolt: Gachagua takes on IEBC over 2027 election technology kits

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has raised concerns about the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), alleging a plot to rig the 2027 General Election.

S
Standard Politics
📰 Read Full Story
Suluhu’s Party Expels Former VP, Names Replacement
top2h ago

Suluhu’s Party Expels Former VP, Names Replacement

Tanzania's ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), has expelled former Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi and endorsed Energy Minister Deogratius Ndejembi as its nominee for the position.

K
Kenyans
📰 Read Full Story
Why halting of technology procurement puts 2027 poll calender in jeopardy
politics10h ago

Why halting of technology procurement puts 2027 poll calender in jeopardy

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has temporarily halted the procurement of critical election technology, potentially jeopardizing the 2027 General Election calendar.

S
Standard Politics
📰 Read Full Story
Miru Systems: Profile of the IEBC election technology supplier at the centre of controversy
politics10h ago

Miru Systems: Profile of the IEBC election technology supplier at the centre of controversy

Allegations by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that South Korean election technology provider Miru Systems is a tool for rigging the upcoming general election have brought the company's past into scrutiny.

S
Standard Politics
📰 Read Full Story
Advertisement