Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has publicly contradicted Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka on the timing of naming a united opposition presidential candidate for the 2027 elections, underscoring strategic differences in the emerging coalition. Speaking in Githurai, Kiambu County, on 3 January, Gachagua urged opposition allies against haste, warning that an early announcement would invite…
Oburu Oginga, leader of Kenya’s Orange Democratic Movement, has rejected persistent rumours that the opposition party has been sold to President William Ruto, declaring that the party is “too big and costly” for anyone to buy and asserting that he would be its automatic presidential candidate in 2027 should the party run independently. Speaking to…
Justin Muturi’s unexpected public revelations about Kenyan political affairs in 2025 made him one of the year’s most searched political figures and sparked a significant national controversy.
Winnie Odinga became one of Kenya’s most searched public figures in 2025 as the country looked to Raila’s daughter to understand the future of the Odinga political dynasty.
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru launched a nationwide campaign on Thursday to mobilise support for President William Ruto re-election bid in 2027, vowing to tour the country while urging Kenyans to remain aligned with the ruling Kenya Kwanza coalition. The announcement came during a gathering of around 2000 women from all regions of Kenya, where Waiguru…
Uriri lawmaker Mark Nyamita said Thursday he remains committed to the Orange Democratic Movement and plans to run for Migori governor on the party’s ticket in 2027, despite earlier threats to leave. Nyamita, who has won two parliamentary terms with ODM support, is expected to challenge incumbent Gov. Ochillo Ayacko. The MP said staying united…
Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has stirred intense speculation about her political future with a string of fiery rallies and uncompromising statements in the Mt Kenya region, raising questions about whether she is preparing for a comeback in the 2027 general elections. In recent months, Wahome has shifted from her Cabinet duties to grassroots mobilization…
Kenya’s National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah assured President William Ruto on Sunday that Kiambu County would deliver more votes for his 2027 re-election than any other region, reinforcing loyalty from a key stronghold despite visible political tensions at a church event. The pledge came during a fundraiser at the Africa Inland Pentecostal Church Assembly…
Winnie Odinga, a prominent member of Kenya’s main opposition Orange Democratic Movement and daughter of the late leader Raila Odinga, on Saturday rejected suggestions of deep divisions within the party, saying disagreements are a healthy part of democracy in a large political organization. Speaking to reporters in Gatanga, Murang’a County, the East African Legislative Assembly…
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has emerged as a central figure in Kenyan politics ahead of the 2027 presidential election, courted by both the ruling coalition and a strengthening opposition alliance. The 71-year-old veteran politician, a former vice president, commands a solid base in the Ukambani region and draws growing national attention as parties…
