Raila Odinga’s loss of the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship to the Djibouti candidate has left many reflecting on the factors that may have contributed to this outcome. Among these, his endorsement of Johnson Sakaja, the governor of Nairobi, stands out as a pivotal moment that may have played a role in derailing his continental
Moses Wetang’ula, the Speaker of the National Assembly, is facing a serious threat to his position. Taifa Leo reports that efforts to remove him have intensified, especially after he ignored a court ruling that found he had violated the Constitution by declaring Kenya Kwanza as the majority coalition. This renewed push signals a shift in
A fresh impeachment motion against National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula is gaining momentum as opposition MPs intensify their efforts to remove him from office. The Azimio Coalition has been vocal about its dissatisfaction with Wetang’ula, accusing him of bias in handling parliamentary affairs. One of the key grievances is his decision that declared Kenya Kwanza
Embakasi East Member of Parliament, Babu Owino, has once again sparked debate over the leadership of Nairobi County. During a live interview with Citizen TV on Wednesday, he compared the past governors of the city and gave his reasons why the first two were not re-elected. He did not hold back when addressing the performance
President William Ruto’s administration is allegedly working to ensure that opposition leader Raila Odinga secures another term in the African Union. Diplomatic Affairs analyst Ahmed Hashi has claimed that this move is part of a strategy to keep Odinga engaged internationally, preventing him from fully focusing on local politics ahead of the 2027 elections. This
A big political change has happened in Kenya’s National Assembly after the court ruled that the Azimio coalition is the majority. Because of this decision, Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah has lost his position as Majority Leader, and Suna East MP Junet Mohammed has taken over. For months, there has been a debate about which side
President William Ruto’s recent remarks about academic qualifications have sparked fresh political tensions. Speaking in Garissa on February 6, 2025, Ruto questioned why individuals with “little education” were challenging his nationwide livestock vaccination plan. His comments suggested that only highly educated individuals were qualified to critique his leadership, a statement that did not sit well
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja’s recent interactions with Raila Odinga and his apparent willingness to join ODM raise more questions than they answer. His endorsement by Raila may seem like a big political moment, but in reality, it exposes Sakaja’s desperation to cling to power after failing to deliver for Nairobians. During the prayer event at
NARC Kenya Deputy Chairperson Kabala Kile has raised concerns over recent developments involving Chief Justice Martha Koome, accusing political figures of trying to weaken the judiciary. Kile pointed out that the Chief Justice’s past remarks during the 2022 presidential petition are now being used against her, calling it a political ploy. Speaking on February 9,
Former Chief Justice David Maraga On Sunday, February 9, 2025, David Maraga met with young people in Kibera, Nairobi, as pressure mounts for him to come out of retirement and run for president in 2027. In a statement posted on his official X account, Maraga stated that the young people had asked him to the