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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has come out strongly in defense of former Information Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju, accusing unnamed forces of attempting to intimidate and silence him through ongoing legal challenges.
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has strongly criticized Members of Parliament for the deteriorating state of roads in many counties, accusing them of failing to advocate effectively for adequate funding from the national government.
President William Ruto is scheduled to visit Busia County on Monday, March 16, 2026, and Wednesday, March 18, 2026, to commission and inspect various development initiatives aimed at enhancing infrastructure and improving the lives of residents in the border region.
In a significant ruling delivered on Friday, March 13, 2026, the Court of Appeal of Kenya granted a stay of execution on a High Court judgment that had declared the creation of multiple advisory positions in the Office of the President unconstitutional.
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has temporarily pulled down its newly launched Linda Mwananchi website after it faced intense cyberattacks shortly following its debut.
In Teso South Constituency of Busia County, angry residents recently took to the streets in a peaceful demonstration against a sharp surge in violent crime and murders.
Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has confidently declared his intention to contest the 2027 Kenyan presidential election, predicting a resounding and decisive triumph over the current leadership.
In a bold political salvo that has reignited tensions within Kenya’s Mt Kenya region, Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has publicly alleged that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is quietly seeking a political truce with President William Ruto.
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has ignited fresh controversy in the Democratic Citizens Party (DCP) by accusing Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala of holding a clandestine meeting with allies of Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru.
More than 30 Grade 4 learners from Big Tree Comprehensive School in Kitale were admitted to hospital on Thursday after experiencing severe symptoms believed to stem from eating contaminated mangoes.
Rt. Rev. Joseph Obanyi Sagwe, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega, has imposed a strict ban on politicians holding or organizing fundraisers—commonly known as harambees—in churches across Kakamega and Vihiga counties.
Moses Budamba Mudavadi, the eldest son of Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, has officially announced his intention to contest the Westlands parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party ticket.
A devastating road crash at Malaha Junction along the Kitale–Webuye highway in Bungoma County has resulted in at least 14 fatalities and 30 people sustaining injuries.
A security guard at St. Paul's Kokare Primary School in Teso North Constituency, Busia County, is currently receiving treatment for severe injuries following a violent attack by unknown assailants.
A 27-year-old man from Timobo village in Kapchorwa Ward, Nandi County, is fighting for his life at Kapsabet County Referral Hospital after sustaining severe burns and other critical injuries in a violent confrontation tied to an alleged love triangle.
In a significant show of political unity, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua led a delegation of opposition leaders to the Ntumbiri residence of impeached Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza on the evening of Saturday, March 7, 2026.
The Committee Overseeing the Implementation of the Ten Point Agenda and NADCO Report (COIN-10), chaired by Agnes Zani, has announced that its status report on the progress of the 10-point agenda and the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) recommendations is now complete and ready for release.
The United Alternative Government, an opposition coalition, has issued a stern warning of mass nationwide demonstrations starting in April 2026 unless the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) immediately ends its engagement with Smartmatic International Technologies for election management systems.
