On Monday, June 30, Moses Kuria, Senior Advisor to the Council of Economic Advisors, reiterated his declaration that there will be no elections in 2027. Kuria aroused debate with a caustic response to Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, who was emphatic that elections take place within the next two years, as mandated by the constitution.
Police officers across Kenya are now speaking out about their growing fears and frustrations with Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen. Many feel let down, especially after facing legal problems and pressure in their daily duties. As reported by The Standard, both junior and senior officers are beginning to question whether Murkomen truly supports them or
During an event held in Nyanza, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga spoke publicly about a proposal that he says was brought to him by fellow opposition leaders. According to Raila, he was offered a political deal that involved him running for president in 2027 with the understanding that he would later support another opposition figure
Cleophas Malala dropped a bombshell during an interview with Nation Media Services. The current DCP party deputy leader opened up about several things, including his past political ties and views on other major figures like Raila Odinga. In a very direct and honest tone, Malala shared that in his view, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga
Moses Kuria recently made headlines after announcing that he would be vying for the position of secretary general in the Jubilee Party. This unexpected move left many of his supporters and a number of Kenyans confused about where he truly stands politically. Some began to question whether he was planning to leave President William Ruto’s
By Billy Gichohi Kenya’s path forward demands leaders committed to nation building and certainly not slapstick impressionists. We do not need bombasts with flamboyant gestures typical of charlatans who peddle questionable salvation through beaten-path sound bites. Today, we are perilously saturated with “leaders” whose primary qualification is affected eloquence hewn from the threadbare cloth of
Senator Boni Khalwale has added his voice to the rising public concern over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang by calling for immediate action from the police. While speaking in Kakamega County on Friday, Khalwale asked police officers to arrest Deputy Inspector General Lagat without waiting for the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to complete
Esther Passaris has found herself at the center of public criticism after defending police officers accused of looting during the recent Gen Z protests in Nairobi. Her remarks, which suggested that the officers were recovering stolen laptops and not stealing them, have drawn sharp reactions from both citizens and civil society groups. Many see her
By Clement Wasike In the unending circus of Kenyan politics, survival hinges on an instinct honed by desperation, not principle. That is why if you look closely most of opposition politicking today is built on the art of scavenging. And leading the pack, with nostrils flared for the faintest whiff of misfortune, grievance, or fleeting
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wa visited Machakos alongside other Kenya Kwanza leaders and asked locals to ignore the politics of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. They described him as a leader who only brings division among Kenyans. Kindiki, who was on a two-day trip in Ukambani, spent time with