Category
Politics
Kenya politics news and explainers: Parliament, parties, elections, devolution and power. Clear reporting for citizens tracking policy and 2027.
Kasarani MP Karauri sues to freeze $552,000 escrow in loan dispute
Kasarani MP Ronald Karauri asked the High Court to restrain Compugeen Africa and Conrad Law Advocates from touching about $552,000 (Sh71.4m) in a UBA escrow account and to order transfer to his Ecobank account within 14 days under a March 2025 loan deal.
IEBC opens CEO search to replace Marjan; applications close 11 August
IEBC advertised for Commission Secretary/CEO on a four-year renewable contract as it rebuilds leadership ahead of 2027; candidates need a recognised degree and at least five years’ management experience. Applications close 11 August 2026.
Senate PAC again orders Kanja to arrest Isiolo Governor Guyo after no-show
After Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo skipped a 27 July PAC sitting with a letter sent about 12:30pm, chair Moses Kajwang renewed the order for IG Douglas Kanja to arrest and produce him — noting a 9 July warrant was never enforced.
Kindiki labels Ruto fallout claims ‘fake news’ after Mudavadi briefings swirl
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki posted “Fake news” on X after social media claimed President Ruto had moved intergovernmental coordination chair duties to Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi — chatter that intensified after UDA’s Ol Kalou by-election loss.
ODM pushes Oparanya for 2027 DP as Kindiki digs in after Malava rally
At a Malava rally on 26 July, ODM leaders including Junet Mohamed and Catherine Omanyo endorsed Cooperatives CS Wycliffe Oparanya as Ruto’s 2027 running mate, while DP Kithure Kindiki insisted in Meru he will keep the ticket — and Gachagua claimed State House is squeezing him.
Politrack index: Waiguru’s Kirinyaga leads; Wajir, Nyeri, Kiambu, Mombasa fill top five
Politrack Africa’s 2022–2026 Governors’ Performance Index ranks Anne Waiguru first, then Ahmed Abdullahi, Mutahi Kahiga, Kimani Wamatangi and Abdulswamad Nassir — with urban and women respondents rating counties higher than rural men on core devolved services.
Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi tour hits Trans Nzoia as crowds push him for 2027 ticket
At Sibanga and Kitale on 25 July, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna — with Natembeya, Babu Owino and Khalwale — said the opposition will field one flag-bearer against Ruto in 2027, touted Sh10 paybill gifts, and took chants for a Western presidential push.
Koech: Kenya–UK defence ties hold as Duke of Lancaster Laikipia drill is cancelled
Defence committee chair Nelson Koech told BBC Focus on Africa that Kenya–UK relations remain strong even after the UK cancelled a September Laikipia exercise for the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment over licences and a DCA still before Parliament — with Agnes Wanjiru’s unresolved case among community grievances.
Duale refuses apology over ethnic storm as NCIC probes and Gachagua shields Somali traders
In Marsabit on 25 July, Health CS Aden Duale said he will not apologise over viral remarks now under NCIC review, while in Embu Rigathi Gachagua urged Mt Kenya not to punish the Somali community — and North Eastern professionals said he does not speak for them.