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Kenya politics news and explainers: Parliament, parties, elections, devolution and power. Clear reporting for citizens tracking policy and 2027.
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.
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.
Sifuna in Trans Nzoia: Opposition will field one candidate against Ruto
At Linda Mwananchi rallies in Trans Nzoia, Senator Edwin Sifuna said the opposition will unite behind a single presidential flag-bearer in 2027, courted Western crowds with Natembeya, Babu Owino and Khalwale, and touted small paybill donations over big-money politics.
Kindiki asks Kiraitu to seek Uhuru’s hand in uniting Mt Kenya for Ruto 2027
In Meru on 25 July, DP Kithure Kindiki asked former governor Kiraitu Murungi to approach retired President Uhuru Kenyatta to help hold Mt Kenya together for President Ruto’s re-election push — days after Kindiki told Embu leaders the mountain must not split into rival blocs.
Cherargei: NCIC should probe Gachagua’s ‘militia’ remark before Duale
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei says NCIC is applying double standards by investigating Health CS Aden Duale while ignoring past remarks in which former DP Rigathi Gachagua allegedly called the Nandi community a “militia.”