Politics

The shifting sands of Coast politics are redefining old loyalties, with Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho now at the forefront of President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election campaign—while Nyali MP Mohamed Ali, a former Ruto ally, has emerged as one of the regime’s harshest critics. Joho, who previously lambasted Ruto during the 2022 campaigns, is…

Albert Ojwang’s body entering home through window for final prayers before vigil. PHOTO/ A screengrab by K24 Digital@YouTubeA sombre scene unfolded in the village of Kakwonyo on Thursday, July 3, 2025, as the body of Albert Ojwang, a 31-year-old teacher and blogger, was brought home for final prayers—his coffin passed through a window into his father’s…

Kenya will continue with purpose, resolve and confidence in presenting its investment opportunities to the world. President William Ruto added that the country will also be leading the global shift that has witnessed the rise of new and more trade patterns. The shift, according to him, will broaden economic prospects, build inclusive development and unlock…

A dark phone screen with the TikTok logo. Image used for representation only. PHOTO/PexelsIn Kenya’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, TikTok has emerged as a political powerhouse, shaping narratives, organising protests, and influencing voter sentiment. Yet, most of the country’s political class remains unprepared for this shift, risking irrelevance in a nation where 38% of citizens…

Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs, Hassan Joho, has taken aim at opposition leaders who continue to criticize President William Ruto’s administration, accusing them of hypocrisy and failed leadership. Speaking during an economic empowerment event in Taita Taveta County on Thursday, Joho questioned the credibility of the critics, noting that many of…

Mt Kenya elders have called out former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for repeated public attacks on Deputy President Kithure Kindiki. Led by Meru region chairman Adriano Aruyaru, the elders observed that Kindiki deserved the highest respect, not only by virtue of his national office but also by his ranking as a senior elder in their…

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) acting chairman Cleophas Malala has accused President William Ruto of betraying the people of Kakamega and the larger Western region for failing to deliver some of the key promises he made while campaigning in the 2022 general election. Speaking to the residents on Thursday, July 3, 2025, as part of…

Gem Member of Parliament Elisha Odhiambo is readying a suit against former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i for extrajudicial killings during his time in the Jubilee government.. Odhiambo confirmed that he was drafting a petition to bar Dr. Matiang‘i from vying for the presidency, claiming that he oversaw what he called government–sponsored atrocities – particularly the dumping of bodies of mutilated individuals in River Yala. “As MP for Gem, I had a meeting with lawyers last night having listened…

Peter Kaluma speaking at a past event . PHOTO/@gpdkaluma/XHoma Bay Town constituency Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Kaluma has dared former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to field a candidate in the upcoming Malava constituency by-election. Taking to his official X account on the night of Thursday, July 3, 2025, Kaluma challenged Gachagua to test the…

Former Mukurweini MP Kabando wa Kabando. PHOTO/@Wakabando/XFormer Mukurweini constituency Member of Parliament (MP) Kabando wa Kabando has urged the family of the slain face mask hawker, Boniface Kariuki, to reject President William Ruto’s Ksh1 million donation. In a statement shared via his official X account on Thursday, July 3, 2025, Kabando wa Kabando argued that accepting…

Kiambu senator Karungo wa Thang’wa at a past event. PHOTO/@KarungoThangwa/X Kiambu County Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa has taken a direct swipe at Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, questioning his silence over the Thursday, July 3, 2025, torching of the Mawego Police Station. Thang’wa has also blasted Murkomen, saying he wonders whether, like in previous similar…

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, while addressing the public in Kakagema on Monday, May 19, 2025. PHOTO/@GeorgeNatembeya/XTrans-Nzoia County Governor George Natembeya has called for unity in the Luhya community, vowing that the region will not be politically divided or manipulated by external forces starting in 2027. Speaking during the Western region tour by the opposition…

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula. PHOTO/@HonWetangula/XNational Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has led calls for women’s economic empowerment and national unity during a high-profile event in Mwatate Constituency. Flanked by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Mwatate MP, and other local leaders, Wetang’ula on Thursday, July 3, 2025, said empowering women is both a moral and economic imperative….