Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has raised serious concerns about how elderly residents in Mbeere North were treated during the recent by elections. He claimed that many older citizens who rely on the Inua Jamii cash transfer programme were threatened and told their benefits would be stopped if they did not support the United Democratic
Political Ringside became part of the national conversation as Kenyans tried to understand what Raila Odinga’s death means for the country. His passing on October 15, 2025, has created a moment of deep reflection and uncertainty. Odinga died in India after suffering a cardiac arrest while receiving treatment for long-term health problems that included diabetes,
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has written to Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja, expressing deep concern over renewed attacks and rising violence targeting him by hired goons, following the disruption of his political rally in Kariobangi North. In a letter dated December 1, 2025, Gachagua criticized the growing culture of goonism in Kenya, warning that
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has sharply accused President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja of planning the unrest witnessed at Kariobangi North PCEA church on Sunday, saying the chaos was meant to intimidate residents who rejected the ruling party’s candidate in the recent by-election. Speaking at a Thanksgiving ceremony for newly elected Kariobangi
Kitutu Chache South MP Anthony Kibagendi is once again attracting public attention after a troubling incident inside a Java House outlet on Thursday, November 27. The footage that has since circulated widely shows a tense confrontation that quickly grew into a physical assault involving the legislator and a man identified as Enock Omariba Moriasi. According
A youthful political activist has launched a sharp public critique against Orange Democratic Movement Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, accusing him of causing division and weakening the party’s position within the Broad-Based Government. The activist, Kasmuel Mcoure, shared his concerns through a post on X, where he directly challenged Sifuna for allegedly spreading false information about
A growing push to reshape Nairobi’s political landscape is taking shape as former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua moves to position himself and his Democracy for the Citizens Party at the centre of the 2027 race. His latest announcement of a political alliance with Kalonzo Musyoka’s Wiper Party signals a coordinated attempt to build a strong
The Law Society of Kenya has accused the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission of mishandling the recent by-elections held in 22 regions across the country. In its statement, the society said the polls were full of serious irregularities that raised questions about the IEBC’s ability to deliver credible elections ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The United Opposition camp, made up of Wiper, DAP-K, DCP, UPA and PDP, has secured several key victories in the just concluded mini polls across the country. Based on the official results released by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), the coalition has performed strongly in both parliamentary and ward-level contests but lost some
The contest in Mbeere North reached a decisive end when voters made their choice clear after days of intense campaigns, strong political messaging, and visible rivalry between government-aligned leaders and the united opposition. The mini-polls reflected deep political interest in the constituency, largely because the vacancy emerged after Geoffrey Ruku was appointed Public Service Cabinet