Standard Media through their widely read Standard Newspaper has sparked debate after deciding to investigate how President William Ruto has been relying on parliament to push through controversial bills. Their latest report has linked the president directly to the passage of the 2024 finance bill, the impeachment of former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, and the
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s return to the country on Thursday has become a major topic of discussion, not just for his supporters but also for political observers trying to make sense of his sudden change of travel plans. After spending a month in the United States, Gachagua was expected to fly back to Kenya
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has made a return to Kenya after spending nearly two months in the United States, and his arrival drew a huge reception at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Supporters had camped at the airport through the night, determined to give him what they described as a hero’s welcome. The scenes that
Kimani Ichung’wah has found himself at the centre of heated public debate, with his finances and political influence attracting sharp criticism from opponents and sections of the public. As the National Assembly Majority Leader and one of President William Ruto’s most trusted allies, the Kikuyu MP has often been in the spotlight, but recent claims
Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has raised concern over the conduct of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, cautioning him against attending political meetings linked to Kenya Kwanza’s economic empowerment agenda. Salasya, in a firm statement released through his official social media accounts on the night of Wednesday, August 20, 2025, said he is prepared to
Nairobi politics has once again been thrown into the spotlight after Senator Edwin Sifuna clashed with Professor Makau Mutua over his role as Secretary-General of the Orange Democratic Movement. What began as an opinion by Mutua quickly escalated into a fiery exchange that played out in public, showing the deep cracks and disagreements within ODM.
Narok Senator Ledama Olekina has once again stirred debate after strongly questioning the credibility of the Social Health Insurance Fund and demanding that the real truth behind it be revealed. His remarks have pushed the ongoing national conversation on corruption into an even sharper focus, coming at a time when Kenyans are already raising concerns
Former Presidential Economic Advisor Moses Kuria has voiced concerns over President William Ruto’s newly unveiled Multi-Agency Team on War Against Corruption, arguing that its placement under the Executive Office of the President raises questions of independence and fairness. Kuria, who also served as Trade Cabinet Secretary, shared his views during Citizen TV’s ‘The Explainer’ show
Former government senior advisor Moses Kuria has added his voice to the ongoing debate following President William Ruto’s claim that Members of Parliament are engaging in extortion. Kuria admitted that such practices are not new in Kenyan politics and said there is often a very thin line between lobbying and corruption. “There are always allegations,
Senators have raised sharp concerns over how the image of Parliament is being dragged into a corruption scandal and are demanding immediate action from their leadership. The controversy follows recent remarks by President William Ruto, who accused parliamentary committees of turning into dens of extortion where members of the Executive are allegedly forced to part