Orange Democratic Movement party leader Oburu Oginga has definitively ruled out withdrawing from the broad-based government arrangement, signaling the party’s intention to formalize structured negotiations with the United Democratic Alliance ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking amid deepening internal divisions within ODM, the Siaya senator emphasized that abandoning the government partnership would contradict the…
Former Mombasa governor leverages cabinet position and ODM influence to consolidate coastal political power while Sports CS Salim Mvurya’s regional influence appears diminished ahead of the 2027 elections. Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has intensified efforts to assert himself as the undisputed political leader of Kenya’s coastal region through a series of…
President William Ruto revealed that he personally intervened to stop demolitions in the sprawling Mukuru Kwa Njenga informal settlement after chaotic scenes and protests erupted earlier this week. The demolitions, which began Tuesday, involved bulldozers and security forces moving into the settlement as residents scrambled to block the exercise that threatened to displace hundreds of…
In his first major address since assuming leadership of the Orange Democratic Movement, Oburu Odinga has pledged a measured approach to guiding the Luo community through Kenya’s evolving political terrain, firmly rejecting strategies that would consign the region to permanent opposition. Speaking at a Luo Leaders Forum in Kisumu, Oburu told delegates from Siaya, Kisumu,…
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has terminated the appointment of trade unionist Seth Panyako to the Local Authorities Provident Fund Board, bringing an abrupt end to a tenure that began under the previous administration. The revocation, formalized through a Gazette Notice dated January 23, became effective immediately, removing Panyako from the board responsible for managing…
The opposition Orange Democratic Movement could throw its weight behind President William Ruto’s re-election bid in 2027, a senior party official said Wednesday, in remarks that underscore Kenya’s fluid political landscape. Suna East MP Junet Mohamed told Citizen TV that ODM’s support for the president remains contingent on the success of ongoing political negotiations between…
In a nation where beauty has long been intertwined with cultural heritage, social activism, and creative expression, defining who represents the most captivating faces of Kenya in 2026 requires looking beyond mere physical aesthetics. From the runways of Paris to the boardrooms of Nairobi, from television screens to social media platforms, Kenyan women are redefining…
Kenya’s entertainment sector has grown into a major economic driver, with celebrities diversifying beyond performances into digital content, endorsements, business ventures and investments. The rise of streaming platforms, social media influence and international opportunities has enabled many to build substantial wealth despite economic pressures such as inflation and taxation. Net worth estimates draw from media…
President William Ruto has formally congratulated Uganda President Yoweri Museveni following his declaration as winner of the 15 January presidential election, securing a seventh term that extends his rule since 1986. In a statement issued on Sunday, Ruto praised the outcome as a reflection of the trust Ugandans place in Museveni and the ruling National…
The Kenya Tea Development Agency Holdings Ltd has appointed Francis Miano as acting group chief executive officer following the exit of former CEO Wilson Muthaura, who has proceeded on terminal leave. Steady leadership during transition Miano assumes the role effective 16 January 2026, KTDA Holdings Chairman Chege Kirundi announced in a statement issued on Friday….
