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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has opted not to attend the burial of Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng'eno, who tragically lost his life in a helicopter crash late last month.
Key figures from the Linda Mwananchi faction within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), including Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, and Siaya Governor James Orengo, have strongly opposed an application to register "Linda Mwananchi" as a formal political party.
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has confirmed that the ongoing upgrade of Bukhungu Stadium is progressing rapidly, with the facility now more than 50 percent complete.
The High Court in Milimani has sided with Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya in a significant ruling, declaring his arrest and prosecution by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) unlawful.
Several Members of Parliament from Bungoma County have publicly endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as a potential presidential candidate for the 2027 elections.
A tragic incident has shaken a family in Shivakala–Lusokho village, Tongaren Constituency, Bungoma County, where a 21-year-old man allegedly stabbed his 24-year-old elder brother to death during a heated argument over a pair of gumboots on Sunday evening
Moses Budamba Mudavadi, the eldest son of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, has officially announced his intention to contest the Westlands parliamentary seat in the 2027 general elections on the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket.
Trans Nzoia Senator Allan Chesang' and Woman Representative Hon. Lillian Siyoi Walubengo have jointly reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to fulfilling their constitutional mandates of overseeing and scrutinizing the use of public funds without fear, favoritism, or political pressure
Kenya's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), Dr. Susan Nakhumicha, has firmly rebuffed criticism from Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya regarding her participation in government-organized meetings.
Homa Bay Deputy Governor Joseph Oyugi Magwanga has officially resigned from his position with immediate effect, bringing an end to months of escalating tensions with Governor Gladys Wanga.
Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana has reportedly never occupied his official office at the county headquarters in Hola town since taking office in 2017, with persistent allegations that fears of witchcraft have kept him away.
In a significant transition for the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK), Bishop John Okude Omuse has officially retired from his role as the Bishop of the Diocese of Katakwa, marking the end of his nine-year tenure. The retirement became effective on February 28, 2026, following a farewell and thanksgiving service held on November 9, 2025, at St. John’s Cathedral in Katakwa.
In a brazen nighttime assault on Friday, armed assailants stormed Musanda Police Station in Mumias West sub-county, Kakamega County, resulting in the death of one police officer and injuries to several others.
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) has extended interim conservatory orders that prevent the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) from removing Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna from his position as party Secretary General.
The Evurore Ward by-election in Embu County turned chaotic on Thursday when violence erupted at a polling station, disrupting the voting process and instilling fear among voters and supporters.
Lang’ata MP Phelix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang’o, has launched a sharp critique of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, claiming he has failed to deliver effective representation and oversight for Nairobians.
Police in Webuye, Bungoma County, have seized a lorry discovered abandoned near a petrol station during a routine patrol, uncovering 32 barrels filled with a liquid suspected to be ethanol.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has issued summons to 16 Members of the Bungoma County Assembly (MCAs) along with six county staff members for questioning regarding the alleged irregular expenditure of approximately Ksh65 million.
