Deputy President Kithure Kindiki speaking in Njoro Sub County on August 1, 2025. [Daniel Chege, Standard] Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has criticised opposition leaders for what he termed “cheap politics” over the health of ODM leader Raila Odinga. Speaking on Monday, October 13, Kindiki said it was shameful and un-African for leaders to…
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua threw a jibe at President William Ruto after his new political partnership with KANU Chairman Gideon Moi. During a church service at the Ambassadors of Christ Church in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, Kalonzo criticized Ruto for deepening political polarisation, saying the President was putting politics…
DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa during an interview on Spice FM. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] Democratic Action Party–Kenya (DAP–K) leader Eugene Wamalwa has said that Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and the country’s Gen Z voters will play a decisive role in determining the outcome of the 2027 General Election. Speaking on Spice FM, the former Defence Cabinet…
President William Ruto has expressed confidence that Kenya will rise from a third-world to a first-world nation within the next 30 years. Speaking on Sunday, Ruto noted that Kenya has remained in the developing category for far too long but affirmed that his administration is determined to change that reality through faith, unity, and hard…
President William Ruto has expressed concern over the deteriorating state of Nairobi, pledging to restore the capital to global standards. Speaking on Sunday during the 70th anniversary celebration of the Africa Inland Church (AIC) Ziwani in Nairobi, Ruto said he had engaged county leaders, led by Governor Johnson Sakaja, to initiate a major cleanup and…
Roseline Ochieng (center) mother to activist Nicholas Oyoo, Beatrice Ochieng (right) and Free Kenya Movement Women League leader Florence Kanyua after attending service at Jesus Christ Macher Church, Ruiru, on October 12, 2025. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] For 12 days, the families of Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo have lived in agony,…
DCP leader and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua warns leaders against being used to split Mt Kenya. [File, Standard] DCP leader and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned leaders against betraying Mt Kenya and causing political divisions. Addressing faithful at Ambassador of Christ church in Mwea, Kirinyaga county, Gachagua said there will be no…
President William Ruto and KANU Chairman Gideon Moi during the KANU grassroots consultative meeting at Kabarak in Nakuru County. [PCS] President William Ruto is leaving nothing to chance as he bids to win all seven parliamentary by-elections slated for November 27, 2025. He is focusing on either weakening or scuttling the opposition with eyes trained…
President William Ruto and KANU Chairman Gideon Moi during the KANU grassroots consultative meeting at Kabarak in Nakuru County. [PCS] President William Ruto is leaving nothing to chance as he bids to win all seven parliamentary by-elections slated for November 27, 2025. He is focusing on either weakening or scuttling the opposition with eyes trained…
President William Ruto is received at Kabarak Farm by Kanu National Chairman Gideon Moi on October 10, 2025. Their meeting at Kabarak comes just a day after Mr. Moi withdrew from the Baringo senatorial by-election. [Joseph Kipsang, Standard] President William Ruto visited Kabarak Farm, the residence of the late Daniel Arap Moi, on Saturday, October…
President William Ruto and Kanu National Chairman Gideon Moi after a meeting at State House, Nairobi, on October 9, 2025. [PCS] Kanu party National Chairman Gideon Moi will not participate in the November 27 senatorial by-election. The veteran politician was expected to present his nomination papers to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on…
Police block the home of Naivasha MP Jane Kihara in Maraigushu, Naivasha to stop her from meeting her supporters who wanted to offer her moral support after the recent arrest. [Antony Gitonga,Standard] The troubles facing Naivasha MP Jane Kihara have escalated as auctioneers, accompanied by armed police, raided her home in Naivasha, seizing family livestock…
President William Ruto is joined by other Heads of State and Governenment during the 24th COMESA Heads of State Summit at KICC, Nairobi. [PCS] Kenya has officially assumed the chairmanship of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) today, during the 24th Heads of State Summit, taking over from Burundi. For the next…
Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) Party Leader Eugene Wamalwa(centre) and his Deputy Wafula Wamunyinyi(left) welcome Seth Panyako(right) to vie for the Malava Parliamentary Seat in the November 2025 By-Election. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] The Malava parliamentary by-election threatens to split the united opposition after Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leaders issued a 24-hour ultimatum…
The Attorney General has opposed a petition filed by Katiba Institute challenging the appointment of presidential advisors, insisting that the President made the appointments lawfully and within his constitutional authority. In submissions filed before the High Court, the AG – listed as the first respondent – argues that the petition lacks a valid legal basis…