May 31, 2025
Nairobi, Kenya

Politics

Politics

Viral video of heckling in Embu highlights growing rift in Ruto’s base

A dramatic situation was witnessed in Embu County when the area’s Women Representative was booed while speaking to residents in a crowded hall. The video, which quickly went viral after being posted by Jim Njue on X, showed the lawmaker trying to convince locals to support President William Ruto’s government. She promised that development would

Read More
Politics

Morara Kebaso exposes alleged Ksh 9.4 million hospital bedsheet scandal linked to Gachagua

According to activist Morara Kebaso, former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua allegedly misappropriated public funds meant for healthcare facilities. Kebaso has drawn attention to troubling financial records suggesting Gachagua diverted Ksh 9.4 million intended for bedsheets at Nyeri County Referral Hospital to his own company, Wamunyoro Investments Limited, where he and his wife serve as sole

Read More
Politics

Moment of truth as Mwangaza reveals why she snubbed her husband for deputy governor role in 2022

During her 2022 campaign for Meru governor, Kawira Mwangaza had seriously considered naming her husband, Murega Baichu, as her running mate. She trusted him and believed that together they could lead the county well. But Murega turned down the idea. He feared that the public would accuse her of nepotism and favoritism, which could damage

Read More
Politics

Kenya’s emerging opposition is a portrait of self-seeking wackadoodles

By Francis Kimanene As Kenya’s political landscape braces for another election cycle, a new wave of opposition figures has emerged, positioning themselves as champions of the people and crusaders against government failures. Yet, behind the fiery rhetoric and populist promises lies a troubling pattern and a line-up of politicians whose pasts are riddled with contradictions,

Read More
Politics

Meru fallout sparks fierce response from Deputy President Kindiki

Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has spoken out strongly against what he called misleading and dishonest behavior by some leaders who should be working together with President Ruto. In a furious statement, Kindiki said it is disgusting to see leaders who are supposed to support the president’s plan for improving the country instead spreading lies

Read More
Politics

Why Kenya’s emerging opposition features is a cabal of self-seekers

By Francis Kimanene As Kenya’s political landscape braces for another election cycle, a new wave of opposition figures has emerged, positioning themselves as champions of the people and crusaders against government failures. Yet, behind the fiery rhetoric and populist promises lies a troubling pattern and a line-up of politicians whose pasts are riddled with contradictions,

Read More
Politics

Bashir scrambles to explain himself after viral June 25 remarks

Mandera North MP Bashir Abdullahi has found himself at the center of public anger after a video of him speaking in Parliament went viral. The clip showed him talking about the BBC documentary Blood Parliament, which exposed the involvement of two police officers and a soldier in the killings of protesters outside Parliament on June

Read More
Politics

Gachagua sends emotional Labour Day message as Kenyans struggle under harsh economy

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has delivered a candid and emotional message to Kenyan workers on Labour Day this Wednesday, as the country marked its 60th celebration of the annual holiday. In a heartfelt post shared through his social media accounts, Gachagua acknowledged the deep frustration and despair being experienced by workers across the country.

Read More
Politics

James Smart clashes with David Ndii as BBC documentary continues to raise public anger

NTV journalist James Smart has openly criticized the political class in Kenya for failing to understand the public’s feelings about a controversial BBC documentary. Taking to his official X account on Wednesday, April 30, Smart expressed frustration at how leaders have handled the growing anger among Kenyans online. His comments come at a time when

Read More