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
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
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
Gloria Orwoba, the former nominated senator, has always seen herself as a fighter. But these days, she is fighting a different kind of battle. Once a member of President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), she is now one of the most vocal critics of the very people who put her in Parliament. People are
Nick Mararo has emerged as the leading candidate in a recent opinion survey on the Nyeri County senatorial race, giving him an early advantage as political activities ahead of the 2027 General Election continue to gather momentum. The survey, conducted by Swiss Poll International, placed the Jubilee Party aspirant ahead of several other contenders, highlighting
Speaking on Political Ringside, National Youth Council chairmanship candidate Soita Wafula has urged young Kenyans to take the upcoming National Youth Council elections seriously, describing the July 2026 exercise as a rare opportunity for the country’s youth to gain direct influence in governance and policy-making. During an interview hosted by Kevin Waswa, Wafula said many
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has strongly dismissed the apology issued by UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan following controversial remarks he allegedly made about the Mount Kenya community. The outspoken legislator insisted that the apology does not erase what she described as a deep tribal mindset within sections of the political leadership. In a
Political Ringside is increasingly becoming one of the key spaces where Kenya’s political figures are speaking more openly about power, loyalty and the realities shaping the road to 2027. In its latest interview, political strategist and former UDA Executive Director Nashon Pesa gave a candid account of his journey in the ruling party, the frustrations
Political Ringside recently hosted a detailed discussion on youth leadership in Kenya, with host Isaac Kweyu speaking to lawyer, entrepreneur, and aspiring Dagoretti North MP Mirimo Nyongesa about the growing role of young people in politics and the challenges they face in trying to bring change to their communities. The conversation focused on leadership, economic
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has sparked fresh debate within ODM after strongly responding to criticism over his recent remarks about the future of the party and the continued use of Raila Odinga’s name in political discussions. Speaking after comments made by EALA MP Winnie Odinga during a funeral service, Mbadi urged leaders to focus