Politics

Former Bahati MP Ngunjiri Kimani addressing a public function. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/HonOnesmusKimaniNgunjiriMpBahatiConstituencyFormer Bahati constituency Member of Parliament Kimani Ngunjiri has issued a stark warning about the potential consequences of Kenya’s escalating political divisions. Speaking on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, during an interview with K24 TV, Ngunjiri cautioned that without careful management, the country could descend into a…

William Ruto with the Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey during their meeting in London on June 2, 2025. PHOTO/@WilliamsRuto/XPresident William Ruto has held talks with Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey in London, focusing on deepening ties between Kenya and the 56-member intergovernmental organisation. In a statement posted on his X account on July 2, 2025,…

William Ruto with the former UK Prime Minister and Tony Blair Institute founder, Tony Blair during their meeting in London on June 2, 2025. PHOTO/@WilliamsRuto/XPresident William Ruto on Wednesday, June 2, 2025, met with the former UK Prime Minister and Tony Blair Institute founder Tony Blair in London. During the meeting, the two discussed collaborative…

The parents to Boniface Kariuki, the hawker who was shot by police in the head on Tuesday last week’s demonstrations the mother  Susan Njeri kariuki and the father John Kariuki with relatives after visiting Boniface Kariuki in the ICU brief the media at Kenyatta National Hospital Saturday 21st June 2025. [David Gichuru,Standard] The family of Boniface Mwangi, the hawker…

Commandant General of National Youths Service (NYS) James Tembur addressing during a workshop held in Naivasha on Wednesday, July 2,2025.PHOTO/@NYS_Ke/XThe National Youth Service (NYS) has reaffirmed its commitment to sound financial management and transparency with the launch of a key workshop aimed at strengthening financial reporting practices among its personnel. Held at the NYS Technical…

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki during an economic empowerment programme in Kitui Central. PHOTO/@KindikiKithure/XDeputy President Kithure Kindiki has hit back at criticism directed at him as being a ‘yes man’ to President William Ruto. Speaking during an empowerment drive in Hola, Tana River County, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, the DP vowed to remain in subjection…

President William Ruto speaks during a past event. PHOTO/@WilliamsRuto/XMilimani High Court Judge Chacha Mwita has ordered Katiba Institute and the Attorney General’s (AG) office to comply with directions issued on June 12, 2025, stating that they were clear on the filing of responses and submissions. Justice Mwita issued the orders on Wednesday, July 2, 2025,…

An image of Danson Mungatana. PHOTO/@Hon_Mungatana/XTana River Senator Danson Mungatana has sustained attacks on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, criticising him as a divisive figure during his tenure as the country’s second deputy president. Speaking on Wednesday, June 2, 2025, in an empowerment forum in Hola, Tana River, Mungatana hailed Gachagua’s successor as a man…

Meshack Ojwang Opiyo, the father of the late X influencer Albert Ojwang. PHOTO/screengrab by K24 Digital from a video posted on XThe family of the late blogger Albert Ojwang has denied claims that they received Ksh10 million from comedian Eric Omondi’s fundraising efforts, clarifying that the total support received was slightly over Ksh5 million. Speaking…

South Mugirango MP Sylvanus Osoro. PHOTO/@WilliamsRuto/XSouth Mugirango MP Sylvanus Osoro has chided the country’s Gen Zs over their participation in the demonstrations marking the first anniversary of the June 25 Anti-Finance Bill protest of 2024. The United Democratic Alliance legislators particularly took a swipe at the demonstrators’ futile aim of unseating the sitting president, William…

Former Chief Justice David Maraga.PHOTO:[Wilberforce Okwiri,Standard] Former Chief Justice David Maraga has vowed to restore constitutional order in Kenya, accusing President William Ruto’s administration of driving the country into lawlessness and capturing public institutions. Maraga spoke during an interview on Spice FM on Wednesday, pledging to anchor governance on constitutionalism and independence if…

Peter Kaluma speaking at a past event . PHOTO/@gpdkaluma/XHoma Bay Town Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Kaluma has issued a stern warning to Kenyans against taking part in the planned Saba Saba protests. In a statement published on his X account on July 2, Kaluma dismissed any prospects of marking the Saba Saba anniversary this…

Deputy president Kithure Kindiki during a women empowerment drive in Kanyangi, Kitui County on June 27, 2025. [Philip Muasya, Standard] Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured Kenyans that the government will not gag free speech because it is enshrined in the constitution. Speaking to residents of Mitaboni in Machakos County and Nguni in Kitui County…

Peter Kaluma speaking at a past event . PHOTO/@gpdkaluma/XHoma Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has dismissed PLO Lumumba’s call for urgent national dialogue, accusing the legal scholar of echoing ideas that opposition leader Raila Odinga had proposed a year ago, only to be rejected by the very voices now calling for action. Kaluma’s remarks were…