July 21, 2026
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Kasarani voters hand Kanyari early lead, according to Mwelekeo Insights survey

The race for the Kasarani parliamentary seat is already beginning to take shape, and early survey findings show that voters are distributing their support across different candidates rather than rallying behind a single dominant figure. The latest digital opinion poll by Mwelekeo Insights paints a picture of a constituency where competition remains wide open, with

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UDA’s Samuel Muchina concedes defeat, congratulates DCP’s Kamau Ngotho in Ol Kalou by-election

United Democratic Alliance candidate Samuel Muchina has conceded defeat in the closely contested Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, congratulating Democracy for the Citizens candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho on his victory in a move that has been praised as a demonstration of political maturity. Muchina acknowledged the outcome after the vote, expressing gratitude to the people of

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Ichungwah threatens legal action against Gachagua over explosive Ol Kalou rigging allegations

According to available sources of news, the political temperature in the Mt. Kenya region has flared up significantly after National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah issued a fierce pushback against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Ichung’wah’s explosive response follows allegations linking him to a coordinated plot to compromise the integrity of the upcoming July 16

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Samuel Muchina Nyaga’s development agenda dominates discussion after Inooro TV Ol Kalou debate

Samuel Muchina Nyaga of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) emerged as the standout candidate during the recent Inooro TV debate for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, according to many viewers who followed the discussion. The debate brought together candidates from different political parties to explain their plans for the constituency ahead of the July 16

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What happened to the Gen Z wave? Leakey Ochola breaks it down on Political Ringside

Political Ringside stands as a leading platform for analysis of leadership and political matters in Kenya. In a recent episode, host Fridah Mong’are spoke with political commentator Leakey Ochola about the state of the Gen Z movement one year after the major 2024 protests.One year on, the anniversary events on June 25 drew smaller crowds

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Lenox Ndeda calls out Ndindi Nyoro on Political Ringside for dodging critical parliamentary votes

A politician’s truest test isn’t found on the microphone at a bustling campaign rally, but in the quiet, calculated tally of a parliamentary vote. For Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, that distinction has become the center of a heated national conversation regarding political branding versus legislative duty. During a recent episode of the analysis show Political

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Gladys Wanga leads ODM call to reject June 25 demonstrations

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has called on its supporters to stay away from the planned June 25 memorial protests, saying the party will not take part in demonstrations and remains committed to working within the broad-based government. The message was delivered by senior ODM leaders during grassroots mobilisation events held in Homa Bay and

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Byron Nyakoi shares his views on Nyanza politics and youth leadership on Political Ringside

Political competition ahead of the 2027 General Election is already taking shape, with growing attention being placed on the influence of young voters and changing political loyalties across different parts of the country. These issues took center stage during a recent episode of Political Ringside, where youth leader Byron Nyakoi shared his views on the

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“We were sent by politicians, paid KSh 1,000 each” Suspect in All Saints incident claims

A man who has admitted to being involved in the recent incident at All Saints Church has claimed that he and others were sent by unnamed politicians to carry out the attack. Speaking during an interview after his arrest, the suspect said the group of young men was paid Sh1,000 each to take part in

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Ken Onyango links Patrick Analo’s arrest to wider accountability concerns on Political Ringside

The arrest of Nairobi County Chief Officer for Urban Planning Patrick Analo has triggered fresh scrutiny of Governor Johnson Sakaja’s administration, with political analysts now questioning whether deeper problems exist within the county government. Speaking on Political Ringside, commentator Ken Onyango argued that the case should not end with the arrest of one official but

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