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Kenya politics news and explainers: Parliament, parties, elections, devolution and power. Clear reporting for citizens tracking policy and 2027.
Gachagua declares Nyandarua headquarters of the Itungati movement
Rigathi Gachagua has declared Nyandarua the headquarters of the Itungati movement, linking the label to the region’s historical role in Kenya’s struggle and post-Ol Kalou politics.
Mounting goon terror demands stern action across Kenya
Commentary and reporting warn that growing goon culture is taking a severe toll on the country and must be stopped through firm, even-handed action against political violence.
Ruto: Kenya must stay united and peaceful after elections
President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to remain united and peaceful after elections, cautioning politicians against ethnic divisions and reminding leaders of their responsibility.
Gachagua: DCP will field candidates in all 47 counties in 2027
After Ol Kalou results, Rigathi Gachagua said Democracy for the Citizens Party plans to field candidates across all 47 counties in the 2027 general election.
Makau Mutua calls DCP’s Ol Kalou win a ‘nothingburger’ for 2027
Scholar Makau Mutua has dismissed DCP’s Ol Kalou by-election victory as a ‘nothingburger’, saying supporters are overreacting and that 2027 will not be decided by a single mini-poll.
Anatomy of a goon: the hidden economy fuelling Kenya’s political violence
Research highlights how unemployed youth are recruited into political goon networks, revealing a concealed economy that fuels election-season violence and intimidation.
People’s IEBC: citizen tally tools and lessons from Ol Kalou for 2027
People’s IEBC, a citizen-led election monitoring platform that publishes polling results, is drawing lessons from Ol Kalou tally plans as Kenya looks toward verifying the 2027 vote.
Bleak outlook: why DP Kindiki is walking on political eggshells
Analysis says Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is on political eggshells after being cast as Ruto’s safe pair of hands in Mt Kenya — a role strained by the Ol Kalou setback.
Kuria: government projects will continue in Ol Kalou after UDA defeat
Former CS Moses Kuria says state projects in Ol Kalou will continue despite UDA’s by-election defeat, congratulating the winner while framing development as non-partisan.