Politics in Kenya has taken a new twist, and this time, personal matters are being dragged into the spotlight. Majority Leader in the National Assembly, Kimani Ichung’wah, has openly criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in a way that many did not expect. While speaking during a charged political address, Ichung’wah claimed that Gachagua cannot
Crowds in Kiserian were ferried to a political rally using boda bodas and buses, took money reportedly handed out by Kithure Kindiki, and then left while chanting “WANTAM.” The phrase, which stands for “One Term,” is now widely used to oppose President William Ruto’s bid for a second term in 2027. According to the post
On July 19, 2025, social media users in Kenya woke up to trending posts hinting that influencer Mercy Masai and politician Oscar Sudi are now officially engaged. The conversation started when Mercy shared a post on X that showed a photo of two hands, one with a shiny ring, and captioned it, “Bluetooth device connected
The collapse of the case against Prof. Amukowa Anangwe has exposed a deeper issue in Kenya’s fight against corruption the weaponization of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) for political reasons. Prof. Anangwe, who served as the Chair of the University of Nairobi Council, was arrested and charged with abuse of office in May 2025.
As per the reports by the Star, Fred Matiang’i, the former Interior Cabinet Secretary, has joined former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in the United States as both seek to win the hearts and wallets of Kenyans living abroad. While the two leaders are part of the same political side, they are now competing for the
By Musa Maridhawa Across Kenya, a vile tradition of self-destruction has in recent time reared its ugly head. A worrying trend of disassembling—not building—driven by modern-day snake oil merchants has opened for anarchists a window to visit terror on innocent Kenyans. In the wake of this despicable conduct, a good number of Kenyans have had
Naivasha Member of Parliament Jayne Kihara has sent a strong warning to President William Ruto, urging him to be cautious about his close ties with Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah. Speaking outside the Milimani Law Courts on Friday, July 18, after being granted a personal bond of Ksh50,000, Kihara did not hold back. She openly blamed
What many thought was just a light and funny moment between President William Ruto and former nominated senator Gloria Orwoba has now turned into something more serious and controversial. The moment, which was caught on video and widely shared online, showed Ruto pinching Orwoba in what many assumed was playful. But according to Orwoba, it
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has openly challenged President Ruto’s government over the recent sharp increase in fuel prices, calling out top officials and demanding answers. According to available news sources, Nyoro did not hold back as he blamed three Cabinet Secretaries for the sudden spike in fuel costs that affected Kenyans last week.
By Jackie Adhyambo Across Kenya, a quiet revolution hums in the palms of millions. It is the pulse of smartphones, the glow of screens, the deft swipe of fingers navigating multiple virtual worlds. Hundreds of thousands of Kenya’s young men and women are digital natives and fluent in the intricate dialects of social media. They