August 14, 2026
Nairobi, Kenya

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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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Why “Maitu Mubogothi” doesn’t qualify to be Nyandarua governor

By the Nyandarua Youth League In Nyandarua County, the question of who will succeed the current governor in 2027 has already begun to stir vigorous debate. Among those whose names have been floated is Faith Gitau, the incumbent Woman Representative. While her political ambitions may be clear, a closer examination of her record reveals profound

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Naisula Lesuuda questions fairness in Gloria Orwoba’s suspension battle

The controversy surrounding former nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba continues to raise questions about fairness and consistency in political discipline. After she was recently barred from accessing Parliament precincts, Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda weighed in, urging leaders and institutions to apply the law equally regardless of political alignment. Her remarks have reignited conversations about how

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Gachagua claims Ruto’s victim compensation plan is a trap to block ICC cases

Kenya’s political scene has once again been thrown into sharp debate following fresh remarks by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. He has openly questioned President William Ruto’s plan to compensate victims of police brutality and extrajudicial killings, arguing that it is less about justice and more about silencing those who could stand as witnesses in

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Gachagua accuses Ruto of turning SHA funds into political bribery chest

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has once again taken on President William Ruto’s administration, this time over the ongoing scandal at the Social Health Authority. He accused the government of diverting money that was meant to improve healthcare services and using it instead for political activities and bribery. Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV,

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Former DP reveals how Ruto tasked him to invite and host Hemedti in Nairobi

Rigathi Gachagua, the leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party and former deputy president, has made new claims about his role in facilitating high-level foreign meetings during his time in office. Speaking in an interview on Citizen TV’s The Explainer, Gachagua revealed that he personally arranged and oversaw a meeting between President William Ruto

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