The recent episode of Political Ringside featured a detailed discussion between host Fridah Mong’are and Chibeka Matara, the Chairperson of the KANU Youth Congress, about the role of young people in Kenyan political parties. They explored a serious but often overlooked issue, youth leagues are frequently sidelined, even though they are considered the future of
South Mugirango MP Silvanus Osoro has responded to a harsh political insult in an unusual way. A few days after a tense rally in Kisii County, he shared a photo of himself wearing a cap printed with the words “Osoro N’Nyuma.” The same phrase had been used to mock him before a large crowd. The
Governor Gladys Wanga now finds herself at the center of growing political tension in Homa Bay following the resignation of her deputy, Joseph Oyugi Magwanga. His decision to step down on February 26, 2026, has raised fresh questions about leadership, teamwork, and service delivery within the county government. Magwanga said he could no longer continue
Agnes Kagure recently shared a reflective message on her Facebook page that looks back at her earlier political journey and signals where she wants to go next. In the post, Agnes Kagure talks about a past campaign moment that captured hope and belief in a better future for the city. She notes that her team
Political Ringside has released a new discussion video examining the removal of Edwin Sifuna from his position as Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). The video, hosted by Ashley Wanjiku with guest Davis Bin Oluoch, focuses on whether President William Ruto had any role in Sifuna’s ouster and what the implications are for
A Toyota Probox was set on fire on Monday, February 23, in Keroka, Kisii County, after supporters of Jubilee candidate Fred Matiang’i clashed with suspected goons. The vehicle, which was allegedly ferrying the suspected goons, was forced off the road by angry supporters who had barricaded the area. Witnesses said several occupants of the vehicle
Kenya’s opposition leaders have withdrawn from planned talks with Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and announced plans to pursue private prosecutions against 12 police officers and two Members of Parliament over alleged misconduct during recent protests. In a joint statement, the opposition accused the National Police Service of failing to take meaningful action against
The Jubilee Party is preparing for the 2027 general election by setting its direction and strengthening its leadership around one main goal of offering a strong alternative government, in a recent interview on the Political Ringside hosted by Fridah Mong’are, the party’s National Youth Chairperson Angel Mbuthia spoke openly about the party’s future, its leaders,
The race for the Mombasa governorship in 2027 is already taking shape after the United Opposition named Nyali Member of Parliament Mohammed Ali as its preferred candidate. The announcement signals early political alignments as leaders position themselves ahead of the next General Election. The declaration was made during a roadside rally in Roysambu where Democracy
Political Ringside recently became the platform where a sensitive internal issue within the Orange Democratic Movement was openly discussed, focusing on the removal of Edwin Sifuna from his role as Secretary General and what that decision could mean for the party’s future. The conversation brought attention to growing tensions inside ODM at a time when