Image: | Daily NationKarua, Nyoro, Matiang'i dismiss Ruto’s tax relief pledges as 2027 campaign bait
Published on October 21, 2026
Opposition leaders accuse Ruto of repackaging campaign promises.
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Image: Citizen DigitalUDA SG Hassan Omar defends ‘dead voters’ remarks, tells IEBC he owes no apology
Published on October 21, 2026
United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Hassan Omar says he owes no apology for his controversial remarks on having the dead vote for President William Ruto to ensure a win in the 2027 race, which appeared to suggest that the fingerprints of deceased Kenyans could be used to cast ballots in favour of the Head of State in next year’s…
Image: Tuko.co.keKenya's ambassador to India ditches William Ruto's job, joins Gachagua's DCP
Published on October 21, 2026
Kenya envoy Peter Munyiri appears to leave Ruto’s government for DCP, with a 2027 Nyeri governorship bid announced by Rigathi Gachagua; resignation remains unclear.
Sakaja Own-Goal: Why Firing Mosiria Was the One Move That Could Cost Him 2027
Published on October 21, 2026
In Kenyan politics, timing is never just timing. It is a signal, a strategy, or—in the case of Governor Johnson Sakaja’s decision on October 21, 2026—a spectacular own goal. On the surface, the dismissal of Geoffrey Mosiria from his role as Chief Officer for Public Participation, Citizen Engagement, and Customer Service looked like a routine cabinet reshuffle. The circular from…
Illicit alcohol trade placed in same category as terrorism, banditry
Published on October 21, 2026
The Government has classified the illicit alcohol trade as organised crime, placing it in the same category as terrorism and banditry as it intensifies a nationwide campaign against the manufacture, distribution and sale of harmful alcoholic drinks. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the classification would underpin a sustained response targeting illicit alcohol and drug networks, with security agencies expected to…
IEBC begins clearance of Migwani Ward by-election candidates
Published on October 21, 2026
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has cleared three candidates to contest the Migwani Ward by-election in Kitui County scheduled for November 17, 2026. The candidates were cleared on Wednesday, the first day of a two-day clearance and registration exercise being conducted by the commission ahead of the mini-poll. They include Michael Kive of the Peoples Party of Kenya…
Image: Tuko.co.keLang’ata MP race: Davji Atellah leads with 38% support in new race
Published on October 21, 2026
KMPDU secretary-general Dr Davji Atellah leads the Lang’ata MP 2027 race with 38% in a new Chemi Chemi Analytics race, ahead of Abbas Khalif at 24%.
Image: Tuko.co.keGeoffrey Mosiria: Kenyans sympathise after Nairobi County officer is fired in latest reshuffle
Published on October 21, 2026
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja dismissed Geoffrey Mosiria days after his 2027 bid announcement, prompting mixed reactions over ambition and political loyalty.
Image: News – Capital FMMatiang’i, Karua and Nyoro Rally Opposition Support in Njoro Ahead of 2027 Races
Published on October 21, 2026
NAKURU, Kenya, Oct 21 – Opposition leaders Fred Matiang’i, Martha Karua and Ndindi Nyoro have vowed to unite behind a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the August 2027 General Election. The three leaders held a joint rally in Njoro, Nakuru County, on Wednesday, where they urged Kenyans to support their political agenda, promising reforms to address…