Zimbabwe’s cabinet approved sweeping constitutional amendments Tuesday that would extend presidential terms from five to seven years and fundamentally alter how the nation selects its leader, clearing a path for 83-year-old President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in power until 2030. The draft legislation, which Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi presented to journalists following the cabinet meeting,…
After more than three decades navigating Kenya’s turbulent political landscape, former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi says his departure from elective politics represents not an exit, but a transformation.In a candid interview on Jadiel Kabiro’s podcast, the 74-year-old veteran politician addressed speculation about his political future following his 2022 gubernatorial defeat to Kawira Mwangaza. Rather than…
Former nominated senator and businesswoman Millicent Omanga has abandoned President William Ruto’s ruling United Democratic Alliance party, announcing her support for a coalition of opposition leaders as Kenya’s political landscape shifts ahead of the 2027 general election. Omanga, who played a prominent role in Ruto’s 2022 presidential campaign, made the announcement Friday during a traditional…
Pauline Njoroge, the Jubilee Party’s Deputy Organizing Secretary, has thrown her hat into the ring for Nairobi’s gubernatorial race, positioning herself as a fresh alternative to incumbent Governor Johnson Sakaja. Njoroge announced Wednesday she has begun grassroots tours across the capital city, aiming to understand residents’ needs before formally launching her campaign. The move signals…
Former Law Society of Kenya president Nelson Havi has joined the Democratic Choice Party led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, marking a significant political realignment as opposition parties position themselves for Kenya’s 2027 general election. Gachagua welcomed the senior counsel Thursday, describing him as a legal heavyweight whose expertise would strengthen the party’s legislative…
Kenya’s ruling United Democratic Alliance has collected more than 25 million shillings in registration fees from thousands of candidates seeking the party’s nomination for the 2027 general elections, underscoring its dominance in the country’s fractured political landscape. Party records show 9,165 aspirants had registered by Feb. 2 across all elective positions, from governor to county…
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has drawn a line in the sand over his party’s future, warning that any alliance with President William Ruto could spell the end of the Orange Democratic Movement. In a blistering critique that has deepened fissures within ODM, Secretary-General Sifuna categorically rejected supporting Ruto’s reelection bid in 2027. Speaking with the…
Kenyan opposition leader Oburu Odinga dismissed speculation Monday that he’s seeking to replace the country’s deputy president, attempting to ease tensions as his party negotiates a power-sharing agreement with the ruling coalition ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking at a public event in Kisumu County, Odinga directly addressed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, saying his Orange…
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…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula’s Ford Kenya party and other Kenya Kwanza affiliates have expressed confidence in the looming UDA-ODM coalition deal despite unease in the ruling alliance. Wetang’ula said they do not feel threatened and were among Kenya Kwanza partners who encouraged President William Ruto to reach out to Raila Odinga, the then ODM…
