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
Peter Salasya has once again turned his sharp tongue towards his fellow legislators, this time mocking them over President William Ruto and Raila Odinga’s intensified criticism of parliament. The Mumias East MP said that the two leaders were now targeting key development funds managed by Members of Parliament, particularly the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) and
Fred Matiang’i is setting the stage for a major political comeback with his recent statements that he intends to run for the presidency in 2027. During his visit to Meru County, he presented himself as a reformist who wants to bring back order and proper management in key sectors of the country. He promised that
Dr. Duncan Oburu Ojwang‘ has formally declined President William Ruto’s nomination to serve as the Chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). In a letter addressed to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, Dr. Ojwang’ cited personal reasons and a perceived conflict of interest as the basis for his decision, effectively halting the
Edwin Sifuna, the Secretary General of ODM and current Nairobi Senator, has made it very clear that he will leave the party if it decides to support President William Ruto in the 2027 general election. Speaking in Saboti Constituency during an event to support local groups, Sifuna told the crowd that he cannot and will
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has spoken out on the contentious debate over education funding. Gachagua has accused President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki of squandering funds designated for the sector. During his visit to the United States, Gachagua chastised Ruto for breaching a promise he made to Kenyans when he was still
John Mbadi’s time as Treasury Cabinet Secretary has attracted criticism, especially over how the government is handling the education sector. His recent move to reduce secondary school capitation by KSh 5,344 per student has raised concern among parents, teachers, and political leaders. Many now believe Mbadi is working hand in hand with President Ruto to
John Mbadi, the Cabinet Secretary for Treasury, has asked Kenyans to stop attacking President William Ruto’s government without thinking about what happened under the previous leadership. While speaking in Suna West Sub-county on Sunday, Mbadi said many people are complaining without offering facts. He challenged them to say clearly what is currently going wrong that
What many thought was just a light and funny moment between President William Ruto and former nominated senator Gloria Orwoba has now turned into something more serious and controversial. The moment, which was caught on video and widely shared online, showed Ruto pinching Orwoba in what many assumed was playful. But according to Orwoba, it
Boni Khalwale has finally opened up about what really happened behind the scenes during the 2022 elections, revealing how top leaders in the Kenya Kwanza coalition plotted to block his ambition to become the governor of Kakamega. Speaking at his Malinya home in Kakamega on Monday, July 14, 2025, the senator explained how he was