Kenya and France have formalized a landmark defense cooperation agreement, marking a significant expansion of bilateral security ties between the East African nation and the European power. Defense Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya and French Ambassador Arnaud Suquet signed the Defense Cooperation Agreement on Oct. 29, 2025, at the Defense Headquarters in Nairobi. The pact establishes…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is grappling with a crippling Sh22 billion funding shortfall that threatens to undermine critical activities as Kenya prepares for the 2027 general elections, officials warned lawmakers during a strategic retreat. The commission disclosed to the National Assembly during its fourth retreat in Naivasha that the funding gap could severely…
The Orange Democratic Movement has demanded an equal power-sharing arrangement with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance ahead of the 2027 General Election, setting tough conditions as both parties prepare for formal coalition negotiations.ODM Party Leader Oburu Odinga declared during grassroots tours in Western Kenya that any coalition agreement must guarantee equitable representation, warning that…
Kenya’s opposition coalition announced a significant rebranding Sunday, dropping the “United Opposition” label in favor of a more assertive identity, the United Alternative Government. Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka unveiled the new name during a church service at ACK Gitugi in Murang’a County on February 1, 2026, signaling a strategic shift as the coalition prepares…
Kenya is intensifying diplomatic efforts to secure a full nine-year term for Judge Phoebe Okowa at the International Court of Justice, following her historic election to the world’s highest tribunal in November 2025. Judge Okowa, who became the first Kenyan to serve on the ICJ when she was elected to fill a vacancy last year,…
Kenya’s Supreme Court this week dismissed a series of applications by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua seeking to halt ongoing High Court proceedings challenging his historic impeachment, allowing the constitutional crisis that has gripped the nation for over three months to move forward in the judiciary. The ruling represents the latest chapter in an unprecedented…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on the government to urgently declare the ongoing drought in North Eastern Kenya a national disaster and mobilise resources to avert further loss of life as humanitarian conditions deteriorate across the region. In a post on X dated January 31, 2026, Gachagua described the situation as a failure…
United Democratic Alliance nominated Senator Karen Nyamu criticized the United Opposition coalition Friday, describing it as uninspiring and motivated primarily by bitterness and vengeance against President William Ruto’s administration. In a Facebook post, Nyamu expressed disappointment with what she characterized as a coalition lacking substantive policy vision. The senator, known for her outspoken support of…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has intensified calls for Western Kenya to unite behind President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance, warning that continued political fragmentation could leave the region marginalized as rival areas consolidate support ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking during a media interview in Kakamega on Tuesday, Mudavadi pointed to Nyanza region’s grassroots…
Complete guide to registering on Betika, Odibet and SportPesa in Kenya 2026, with market analysis and platform comparisons. Kenya’s digital betting landscape has transformed into one of Africa’s most dynamic markets, with platforms like Betika, Odibet and SportPesa leading an industry projected to reach $831 million in 2025. As mobile technology reshapes how Kenyans engage…
