April 23, 2026
Nairobi, Kenya

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Politics

Wamuchomba claims people’s bills are being silenced in favour of executive interests

Gathoni Wamuchomba, the Githunguri Member of Parliament, has raised concerns over what she believes is the gradual erosion of parliamentary independence in Kenya. Speaking during a television interview on Thursday, September 4, 2025, she expressed disappointment that the legislature has been turned into a rubber stamp for the presidency and other external interests. Wamuchomba argued

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Babu Owino challenges Raila and Ruto for rescuing Sakaja from impeachment

Babu Owino, has strongly criticized the leadership of Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, insisting that the governor deserves impeachment. While speaking during an interview on Kameme Television on Thursday, September 4, 2025, Babu Owino said that Nairobi residents have been denied the basic services they deserve, particularly in the health sector, pointing to Mama Lucy Hospital

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City hall drama exposes power play behind Sakaja survival

In Nairobi politics, the battle to remove Governor Johnson Sakaja from office came close to reality but shifted dramatically after heavy political pressure was applied. What began as a clear impeachment process by Members of the County Assembly quickly turned into a temporary retreat once powerful figures at the national level intervened. For several weeks,

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Ledama Olekina confronts Ruto over forced E-procurement on counties

Narok Senator Ledama Olekina has raised concern over the push by President William Ruto’s administration to enforce an electronic government procurement system on counties. Olekina believes the move interferes with the autonomy of county governments and risks creating a deeper constitutional crisis. He expressed his opposition on his X account, stressing that counties are semi-autonomous

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Susan Nakhumicha stirs controversy with “It’s Our time to eat” statement

Former Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has once again sparked controversy after making provocative remarks during a rare public appearance. Speaking in Budalangi at the burial of Mama Agatha Maina Namwamba, mother of politician Ababu Namwamba, Nakhumicha told mourners that it was “their time” to fully enjoy the benefits of being in government. She stated,

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Maverick Aoko alleges Raila cut 400M deal to save Sakaja from impeachment

Controversial blogger Maverick Aoko has sparked a storm after claiming that the push to impeach Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has quietly come to an end following what she describes as a secret deal. In a post on her X handle, Aoko stated that the impeachment “dies” after a meeting at Raila Odinga’s home in Karen.

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Questions raised over Passaris priorities after contradictory housing inspections

Esther Passaris has once again managed to put herself at the center of a heated national conversation, this time over her remarks during an inspection of the Bomet Affordable Housing Project on August 28. The Nairobi Woman Representative condemned the quality of the work, describing the wall finishes as “pathetic” and demanding that the contractors

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Boni Khalwale speaks out after Eric Mutai survives second impeachment battle

Kericho politics once again took center stage in the Senate after Governor Eric Mutai managed to survive his second impeachment attempt, leaving behind sharp divisions among lawmakers. The Friday, August 29, 2025 decision drew different reactions, with Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale emerging among those most dissatisfied with the outcome. Khalwale went online shortly after the

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Mutai urges unity in Kericho after surviving fresh bid to remove him from office

Governor Erick Mutai has managed to hold on to his seat following a decisive ruling by the Senate on Friday, August 29, 2025. Senators dismissed the charges against him and backed his objection to the impeachment, effectively ending the process in his favour. This marked the second time the governor has survived an attempt to

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Lawyer Elisha Ongoya demands respect after heated exchange with Kericho MCA in court

Lawyer Elisha Ongoya has come out strongly after a tense moment unfolded in court involving a Kericho Member of County Assembly who had appeared as a witness. The incident, which caused a brief disruption in the proceedings, occurred when the MCA became visibly emotional during cross-examination. This sudden reaction attracted attention inside the courtroom and

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