News

Kenyan political news

Election news ยท 2,634 stories ยท page 1 of 293

917 stories this week48 Kenyan outlets5 hours ago latest story
Election

Gachagua: Wetangโ€™ula voted to impeach Sonko after eating his money

Published on November 7, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Mabonga Makhanu

Rigathi Gachagua

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula of receiving money from former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko before participating in the Senate proceedings that led to his removal from office through impeachment. Speaking during a political gathering, Gachagua claimed Wetang’ula had taken money linked to Sonko’s impeachment before voting to support […]

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula of receiving money from former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko before participating in the Senate proceedings that led to his removal from office through impeachment. Speaking during a political gathering, Gachagua claimed Wetang’ula had taken money linked to Sonko’s impeachment before voting to support […]

Read Full Article at People Daily View full page →

Election

Sifuna: Gachagua and I will do whatever it takes to remove Ruto from power

Published on November 7, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Mabonga Makhanu

William RutoRigathi GachaguaEdwin Sifuna

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has declared that he has reached an understanding with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to do everything possible to remove President William Ruto from power in the 2027 General Election, signalling a growing push for opposition unity ahead of the races. Speaking on Saturday, November 7, during the Ngemi Cia Watho […]

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has declared that he has reached an understanding with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to do everything possible to remove President William Ruto from power in the 2027 General Election, signalling a growing push for opposition unity ahead of the races. Speaking on Saturday, November 7, during the Ngemi Cia Watho […]

Read Full Article at People Daily View full page →

Election

Govt responds after David Ndiiโ€™s claim that affordable houses are not for the poor

Published on November 7, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Mabonga Makhanu

William Ruto

The State Department of Housing has differed with President William Ruto’s economic adviser David Ndii over his remarks that the Affordable Housing Programme is not designed for poor Kenyans, maintaining that households earning below Ksh20,000 per month are catered for under the government’s Social Housing category. Ndii’s comments sparked debate over the affordability of the […]

The State Department of Housing has differed with President William Ruto’s economic adviser David Ndii over his remarks that the Affordable Housing Programme is not designed for poor Kenyans, maintaining that households earning below Ksh20,000 per month are catered for under the government’s Social Housing category. Ndii’s comments sparked debate over the affordability of the […]

Read Full Article at People Daily View full page →

Image: The Standard Politics
Election

Sakaja's realignment triggers infighting within ODM as new entrants jostle for top seat

Published on November 7, 2026

Source: The Standard PoliticsBy Standard Digital

ODM

The race to control Nairobi ahead of the 2027 general election continues to heat up as new entrants throw their hat in the ring.

The race to control Nairobi ahead of the 2027 general election continues to heat up as new entrants throw their hat in the ring.

Read Full Article at The Standard Politics View full page →

Image: The Standard Politics
Election

Political defections expose UDA's soft underbelly

Published on November 7, 2026

Source: The Standard PoliticsBy Standard Digital👁 1 views

UDA

A wave of defections and realignments within the political landscape has exposed the soft underbelly of the ruling UDA party.

A wave of defections and realignments within the political landscape has exposed the soft underbelly of the ruling UDA party.

Read Full Article at The Standard Politics View full page →

Image: The Standard Politics
Election

Inside Ruto's plan to use chiefs to campaign for 2027 re-election

Published on November 7, 2026

Source: The Standard PoliticsBy Standard Digital

Ruto has already hosted chiefs and village elders at State House, where he made commitments concerning their welfare and working conditions, including improved facilitation.

Ruto has already hosted chiefs and village elders at State House, where he made commitments concerning their welfare and working conditions, including improved facilitation.

Read Full Article at The Standard Politics View full page →

Image: The Standard News Feeds
Election

Inside Ruto's plan to use chiefs to campaign for 2027 re-election

Published on November 7, 2026

Source: The Standard News FeedsBy Standard Digital👁 1 views

Ruto has already hosted chiefs and village elders at State House, where he made commitments concerning their welfare and working conditions, including improved facilitation.

Ruto has already hosted chiefs and village elders at State House, where he made commitments concerning their welfare and working conditions, including improved facilitation.

Read Full Article at The Standard News Feeds View full page →

Election

Nandi MCA apologises after threatening to send Sifuna supporters back to their Vihiga ancestral land

Published on November 7, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Mabonga Makhanu👁 1 views

Edwin Sifuna

Kameloi-Maraba Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA) Truphosa Kuto has apologised for controversial remarks in which she appeared to threaten residents of Nandi County supporting Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, warning that they risked being sent back to Hamisi in Vihiga County. Kuto, who now says her remarks were taken out of context and misinterpreted, maintained […]

Kameloi-Maraba Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA) Truphosa Kuto has apologised for controversial remarks in which she appeared to threaten residents of Nandi County supporting Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, warning that they risked being sent back to Hamisi in Vihiga County. Kuto, who now says her remarks were taken out of context and misinterpreted, maintained […]

Read Full Article at People Daily View full page →

Election

IG Kanja urges police to uphold professionalism ahead of elections

Published on November 7, 2026

Source: KBC DigitalBy KBC Digital👁 1 views

Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja has urged officers to uphold political neutrality, impartiality and professionalism as the country prepares for the forthcoming electoral period. Speaking during the National Joint Prayers and Thanksgiving Service for officers of the uniformed and disciplined services at Holy Family Minor Basilica in Nairobi on Saturday, Kanja emphasised the National Police Service’s responsibility to provide aโ€ฆ

Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja has urged officers to uphold political neutrality, impartiality and professionalism as the country prepares for the forthcoming electoral period.

Speaking during the National Joint Prayers and Thanksgiving Service for officers of the uniformed and disciplined services at Holy Family Minor Basilica in Nairobi on Saturday, Kanja emphasised the National Police Service’s responsibility to provide a secure environment for Kenyans to exercise their democratic rights peacefully.

The annual thanksgiving service brought together senior officials from the various uniformed and disciplined services, including Commissioner-General of Prisons Patrick Aranduh and senior commanders from the National Police Service and other security agencies.

Read Full Article at KBC Digital View full page →

Find more news