Kasarani Member of Parliament Ronald Karauri has officially entered the 2027 Nairobi gubernatorial race, signaling a high-stakes battle for the capital’s top seat. Karauri announced his candidacy on February 22, 2026, during a bursary issuance ceremony for Grade 10 students in Kasarani. He blamed the city’s persistent struggles on poor leadership and declared his readiness…
Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto chats with Justice Katwa Kigen [left} and Karim Khan, then his lawyers as he arrived at the International Criminal Court ahead of the hearing. [File, Standard] Justice Kigen, the President’s ex-lawyer among the Supreme Court Judge applicants, barely days after his appointment Court of Appeal…
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has firmly rejected allegations that former President Uhuru Kenyatta is the silent force behind his recent political maneuvers. Speaking during a candid interview on NTV Kenya on Tuesday morning, the ODM secretary general dismissed claims of a secret alliance, labeling the online rumors as entirely baseless. Sifuna clarified that he has…
President William Ruto has confirmed that the Bomas International Convention Complex (BICC), a state-of-the-art facility rising at Bomas of Kenya, will officially open by May this year. Speaking during the Magical Kenya Open at Karen Country Club, the president said the new convention complex will replace the 50-year-old Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) as Kenya’s…
Kisii elders crowned former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i as a community elder and appointed him their official spokesman during a traditional ceremony at Ekerenyo Grounds in Nyamira County on Monday, February 23, 2026. United Opposition leaders watched as the elders formally blessed Matiang’i and presented him with traditional instruments. These symbols represent his new…
Audio By Vocalize ODM Linda Mwananchi faction led by Edwin Sifuna and other political leaders at Amalemba grounds in Kakamega town on Saturday, February 21,2026. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] Leaders allied with the Orange Democratic Movement’s Linda Mwananchi faction have accused pro-government politicians and police of trying to block their rallies in Vihiga and Kakamega counties. Speaking…
Audio By Vocalize Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Salim Mvurya [Facebook] The Government has announced a new partnership with the private sector ahead of the sixth edition of the WRC Safari Rally 2026. Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Salim Mvurya, confirmed that the Government of Kenya has…
Audio By Vocalize Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna addresses the Press in Nairobi following his removal as ODM secratry general on February 12, 2026. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has left the door open to a presidential bid, urging youths to register as voters ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking on Nation FM,…
The cost of building Nairobi’s Talanta Sports City has surged by Sh10.85 billion above the Treasury’s initial approval, according to a damning new report from Auditor General Nancy Gathungu. The audit blames unexplained price hikes and a procurement process that bypassed legal requirements, raising serious questions about transparency and financial oversight in the high-profile project….
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has promised to take action against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for repeatedly tarnishing his name during discussions on national security. Speaking on Thursday, February 19, 2026, Murkomen accused Gachagua of unfairly targeting him while demanding security reforms, even though the sector involves cooperation between many different agencies. The Cabinet…
The High Court of Kenya has dismissed petitions challenging the Privatization Act, 2025, effectively clearing the way for the government to sell stakes in state-owned enterprises like the Kenya Pipeline Company Limited (KPC). In a judgment delivered at the Milimani Law Courts, Justice Bahati Mwamuye threw out a petition from civil society groups. These organizations…
President William Ruto has cautioned MCAs against joining the popular “one term” political bandwagon, warning that such rhetoric could sabotage their own push for retirement benefits. Speaking at the annual County Assemblies Forum on Thursday, February 19, 2026, the president explained that campaigning on a one-term narrative sends the wrong signal to the public and…
The High Court in Kericho has declared UDA aspirant John Chebochok unfit for public office following his involvement in a sex scandal. In a judgment delivered on Thursday, February 19, 2026, the court ruled that Chebochok grossly violated the Constitution. Chebochok previously faced serious allegations of sexual exploitation following a high-profile BBC Africa Eye investigation…
A constitutional petition challenging the new Cooperation Agreement between the National Government and the Nairobi City County Government has reached the High Court. On Wednesday, Justice Bahati Mwamuye certified the case, filed by Christine Gathoni and Benard Peter, as urgent. The court noted that the petitioners’ motion specifically questions whether the agreement aligns with the…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has shared groundbreaking details about the new Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit (NMPU), promising a specialized force unlike anything Kenya has seen before. Speaking at a press briefing in Nakuru on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Murkomen explained that this unit, born from a cooperation deal between the Nairobi County Government and…