The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has set 16 July 2026 as the date for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election following the death of area Member of Parliament David Njuguna Kiaraho. In a Gazette Notice, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the poll will fill the vacancy in the National Assembly seat representing Ol Kalou Constituency…
Seven people have been shot dead by armed bandits believed to be of Somali origin in a brazen attack in Kwa Kamari village, Tseikuru, in Mwingi North, Kitui County, authorities said. The killings, described by officials as the worst violence in the area in decades, have heightened fears over security in the region, coming barely…
The ruling United Democratic Alliance has gained fresh political momentum in Busia County following the defection of 10 members from the Orange Democratic Movement, in a move that signals shifting political alignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group was formally received into the ruling party during a county conference held in Odiado, where…
Peace ambassadors from Uasin Gishu, Kajiado, Laikipia, Nyandarua, Nakuru, Kitale, Kakamega, and Turkana counties convened in Nyahururu in a unified push to promote national cohesion ahead of the country’s next general elections. The meeting brought together leaders, activists, and community representatives committed to fostering harmony during a period often marked by heightened political activity and…
The People’s Liberation Party has stepped up a nationwide recruitment drive in a strategic push to expand its support base and increase visibility ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Election. Speaking during a series of engagements in Nyeri County, PLP leader Martha Karua said the campaign is part of a broader plan to solidify the party’s…
In a case that could redraw Kenya financial future, Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has taken the question of sovereign debt to the High Court, asking judges to declare that most of the money borrowed during former President Uhuru Kenyatta administration was illegal. The petition centers on Kenya borrowing between 2014 and 2024, a period spanning…
The Chief Executive Officer of Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Abdi Mohamud, has been elected president of Eastern Africa Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities, marking a significant moment for Kenya leadership in regional anti-corruption efforts. Mohamud formally assumed the role on Friday following the conclusion of the association 16th Annual General Meeting held in Nairobi from 20…
The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers Nyeri branch has escalated pressure on the government, demanding the immediate confirmation of intern teachers into permanent and pensionable positions or risk a boycott that could disrupt learning activities. Addressing journalists on Saturday, Nyeri Branch Executive Secretary Francis Wanjohi issued a firm ultimatum, insisting that all teachers…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on teachers across Kenya to push for improved medical insurance, sharply criticizing the Social Health Authority scheme as inadequate and financially strained. Speaking during a political tour of the Coast region, Gachagua said educators continue to face mounting challenges under the current system, urging them to reject what…
Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson is facing mounting political pressure after a senior member of the County Assembly issued a 24-hour ultimatum demanding the reversal of a controversial reshuffle in the Lands docket. Nairobi South MCA and Deputy Minority Leader warned that failure to act could trigger a confrontation between the executive and legislative arms of…
