Tag: Kenya politics
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Ruto Everywhere, Opposition Missing in 28 Counties: What it Means for 2027
Ruto Everywhere, Opposition Gaps in 28 Counties President William Ruto’s campaign machine is widely perceived to be reaching every corner of the country as the 2027 elections approach. In contrast, the United Opposition appears to be pulling back in several counties, creating a widening gap between the incumbent’s nationwide push and the opposition’s ability to…
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I miss her dearly”: Amos Kimunya pays tribute to late wife Lucy Wanjiru Muhinga
Amos Kimunya’s heartfelt tribute on the second anniversary The political world of Kenya paused recently to mark the second anniversary of the passing of Lucy Wanjiru Muhinga, the late wife of former Kipipiri Member of Parliament Amos Kimunya. In a message that resonated with many who have walked similar paths of grief, Kimunya expressed a…
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Murkomen Urges Politicians to Keep Churches Free From Violence
Kenyan politicians told to respect sanctuaries as spaces for worship Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a firm warning to politicians: keep churches out of political conflicts and do not allow rhetoric or actions to disrupt places of worship. Speaking to reporters after recent public gatherings, Murkomen underscored that worship venues must remain sanctuaries…
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Murkomen Urges Politicians to Keep Churches Violent-Free
Overview: A Strong Stand Against Violence in Places of Worship Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a firm warning to politicians: keep places of worship free from violence and disruption. In a recent statement, Murkomen underscored that any attempt to inflame tensions around churches will be met with legal consequences. The message comes amid…
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Democracy Begets Dialogue: Oburu Odinga on ODM’s Pivot to UDA
Democracy as the Guiding Compass In a decisive statement, Oburu Odinga, the senior ODM leader, underscored that the party’s recent outreach to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is rooted in a commitment to democratic governance and constitutional reform. Odinga’s remarks reframed the engagement with President William Ruto’s political vehicle as a strategic choice grounded in…
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Oburu Odinga: ODM Seeks Democratic Governance Through Talks with UDA
ODM and the democracy conversations: What Oburu Odinga is really saying Oburu Odinga, a senior figure in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), has continued to emphasize the party’s commitment to democracy, constitutional reform, and governance that serves the Kenyan people. In recent public remarks and party communications, he framed ODM’s decision to engage with President…
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The Untouchables at Play? Power Couple Under Scrutiny in Gachagua’s Woes and the Liwatoni Floating Bridge Debacle
Introduction: Two Headlines, One Narrative Two striking headlines have converged to cast a long shadow over Kenya’s political and infrastructural landscape: questions about a high-profile power couple allegedly influencing Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s political woes, and the controversial Sh1.9 billion Liwatoni Floating Pedestrian Bridge (LFPB) project that critics call a “white elephant.” While the issues…
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DCP nomination fights test Gachagua’s leadership as 2027 polls loom
Gachagua’s delicate balancing act Kenya’s political landscape is watching Rigathi Gachagua navigate a tricky frontier as the leader of the Democratic Cooperation Party (DCP). In his first major test since taking the helm, Gachagua must balance rewarding early loyalists with courting popular new entrants who could reshape the party’s trajectory ahead of the 2027 elections.…
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Ruto Intervenes to Halt Mukuru Demolitions Following Clashes
President Intervenes to Stop Demolitions in Mukuru Kwa Njenga President William Ruto disclosed that he personally intervened to curb demolitions in the sprawling Mukuru Kwa Njenga informal settlement in Nairobi after chaotic scenes and protests erupted earlier in the week. The announcement marks a rare direct intervention by the head of state in a contentious…
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Ruto Orders Halt to Mukuru Demolitions After Clashes
Overview: A presidential intervention in a tense day in Mukuru President William Ruto announced that he personally intervened to halt ongoing demolitions in the sprawling Mukuru Kwa Njenga informal settlement, Nairobi. His decision came after chaotic scenes and protests that erupted earlier in the week, drawing national attention to the contentious redevelopment efforts in one…