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politics14h ago

Inside Sifuna’s shuttle diplomacy to avert opposition fallout

Edwin Sifuna, the Secretary-General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), has been engaged in shuttle diplomacy to mend a brewing fallout within the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party.

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politics15h ago

Ruto: We did not overpromise Kenyans in last general election

President William Ruto stated that his administration did not overpromise Kenyans during the last general election. He made these remarks on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, in Bomet Shopping Centre, Bomet County.

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politics13h ago

'You're a small time politician' Kindiki scoffs at Gachagua

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed his predecessor, Rigathi Gachagua, as a "small timer" and predicted a decisive victory against him in the August 2027 elections, intensifying the political battle for the Mt Kenya region's voting bloc.

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politics17h ago

Oburu flies to London for medical check-up, political engagements

ODM party leader Oburu Oginga has traveled to the United Kingdom for a routine medical check-up and political engagements with Kenyans in London.

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politics13h ago

Sifuna-ODM war ends with Tribunal upholding party's disciplinary powers

The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has upheld the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party's decision to remove Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as its Secretary-General, concluding a dispute over disciplinary powers.

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politics1d ago

Under pressure: Election stakes force Ruto U-turns

Kenyan President William Ruto has recently made several reversals and revisions to government decisions, sparking debate about the influence of public pressure and upcoming 2027 General Elections on his administration's policy agenda.

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politics1d ago

Broad-based unity put to the test as parties flex muscle in Nairobi City politics

Political alliances in Nairobi City are facing significant strain as various parties test their strength, potentially impacting the current broad-based unity.

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politics1d ago

Duale’s battle for the North Eastern throne

Adan Duale, the Cabinet Secretary for Health, is facing increasing resistance from local politicians across North Eastern Kenya as they challenge his influence and attempts to dictate regional leadership.

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politics1d ago

Gachagua vs Uhuru: The battle for Mt Kenya after Ruto

A political power struggle is unfolding in the Mt Kenya region, with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua reportedly asserting his influence following President Ruto's election.

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politics2d ago

ODM to Ruto: DP post and half of government is not negotiable

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has issued a set of non-negotiable demands to President William Ruto, including the Deputy President's position and half of all government posts, if he secures a second term.

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politics2d ago

Report reveals why cost of polls is high, how to cut it

A new study reveals that Kenya's elections are among the most expensive in Africa and globally, driven by factors including incumbent re-election bids and low public trust in the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

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politics2d ago

Western MPs set terms for backing Ruto in 2027

Western Kenya MPs have presented President William Ruto with a list of political and development demands as a condition for rallying the region behind his 2027 re-election bid.

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politics3d ago

Gachagua unveils opposition’s first 100-day plan

Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), has unveiled a 100-day plan for a hypothetical opposition government, focusing on reforms requiring political goodwill rather than extensive financial resources.

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politics3d ago

Ruto turns to technocrats in Mt Kenya battle

President William Ruto's administration is deploying technocrats to the Mt Kenya region to bolster support for his 2027 re-election bid by highlighting government achievements and countering misinformation.

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politics3d ago

Ruto wraps up three-day tour of Kajiado with development projects

President William Ruto concluded a three-day tour of Kajiado County by commissioning and announcing numerous development projects, while also making political overtures in a region traditionally leaning towards the opposition.

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politics3d ago

Sifuna wave jolts Ruto men in Western

Kenya's Western region is witnessing intensified political activity as top government officials scramble to consolidate support for President William Ruto's UDA party amidst a rising wave of influence from Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and his Linda Mwananchi movement.

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politics3d ago

The war within: Ruto allies in power struggle with ministers

A growing power struggle is emerging within President William Ruto’s camp, as top government officials clash with politicians in a supremacy battle that could jeopardize his re-election campaign.

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politics4d ago

Bishop Wanjiru’s return: Ex-Ruto ally joins opposition, targets Nairobi governor

Former President William Ruto ally, Bishop Margaret Wanjiru, has announced her intention to vie for the Nairobi governor seat in the 2027 General Election, joining the opposition.

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politics4d ago

Ndindi Nyoro: I have what it takes to send Ruto home

Ndindi Nyoro, leader of the People's Party of Kenya, has declared his ambition to be the opposition's presidential candidate and challenged President William Ruto in the upcoming General Election.

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politics4d ago

Gachagua opens door for Sifuna-Mt Kenya alliance in 2027

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has indicated a willingness to support Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the opposition's joint presidential candidate in 2027, even proposing himself as a running mate.

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politics5d ago

Key meetings, donor talks lined up as Gachagua begins US political tour

Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), has begun a 45-day political tour of the United States aimed at mobilizing support and securing financial partnerships.

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politics5d ago

Inside Sifuna, Orengo truce ahead of key Linda Mwananchi Nairobi rally

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Siaya Governor James Orengo have met to quell rising tensions within the Linda Mwananchi political movement ahead of a crucial Nairobi rally.

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politics5d ago

Political honcho in debt after fundraiser fails miserably

Several prominent Kenyan figures are facing financial and reputational challenges, with a politician's fundraiser failing to cover expenses and a former MP evicted over rent arrears.

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politics5d ago

2027 gamble: Politicians abandon ‘safe’ seats for bigger posts

Kenyan politicians are making high-stakes gambles for the 2027 elections, abandoning secure positions for potentially more powerful roles that also carry a greater risk of defeat.

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politics5d ago

Mudavadi accuses opposition of plot to discredit IEBC, rallies Western to back Ruto in 2027

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has accused the opposition of plotting to discredit the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and urged Western Kenya leaders to rally behind President William Ruto for the 2027 General Election.

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politics6d ago

‘Young politicians are chest-thumping because of crowds’: Kindiki tells off opposition

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed the large crowds seen at opposition rallies as an unreliable indicator of voting intentions, emphasizing that actual votes are what matter.

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politics1w ago

Party indiscipline: Defections with no consequences

Kenyan political parties are struggling to enforce discipline as elected members frequently switch allegiances with minimal consequences, a phenomenon exacerbated by legal loopholes and the nature of parties as "election vehicles."

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politics1w ago

Inside Ruto’s three-day Maa blitz: Projects, politics and 2027 campaigns

President William Ruto is undertaking a three-day tour of Kajiado County, focusing on development projects while simultaneously campaigning for the 2027 elections.

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politics1w ago

How Kivutha Kibwana party name switch could save Sifuna’s banned brand

Former Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana is seeking to rebrand his Muungano Party as The Mwananchi Party (TMP), sparking speculation of a connection to Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi movement.

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politics1w ago

Ruto's new Mt Kenya comeback offensive: Can he win it back?

President William Ruto is intensifying efforts to regain the crucial Mt Kenya voting bloc, which has shown signs of drifting away following the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

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