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Kenya politics news and explainers: Parliament, parties, elections, devolution and power. Clear reporting for citizens tracking policy and 2027.
Nairobi County Government Launches Sh8 Billion Road Repair Programme
Nairobi County has launched an Sh8 billion road rehabilitation programme targeting 312 kilometres of city roads, with Governor Sakaja promising completion before the 2027 elections.
Kenya's 2027 Budget Consultation Process Opens with Public Participation Forums
Kenya's National Treasury launches grassroots budget consultations for the 2027/28 financial year, promising the most inclusive public participation process in the country's fiscal history.
Uhuru Kenyatta Makes Surprise Political Comeback, Endorses Opposition Candidate
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta breaks a year of political silence to endorse an opposition presidential candidate, reshaping Kenya's 2027 electoral calculus.
Kenyatta Family Land Dispute Reignites as Court Rules on Historical Claims
The High Court's ruling on land parcels linked to the Kenyatta family estate reopens one of Kenya's most contested chapters in historical land injustices.
Lands Ministry Launches Digital Title Deed System to Cut Fraud and Delays
Kenya's Lands Ministry goes fully digital with title deed processing, using blockchain-backed records to tackle fraud that costs landowners billions of shillings annually.
Kenya's Inspector General Orders Nationwide Police Reform Audit
Inspector General Douglas Kanja launches a sweeping audit of all 47 county police commands, targeting systemic corruption, brutality complaints and staffing imbalances.
ODM Party Conference Sets Policy Agenda for 2027 General Election Campaign
The Orange Democratic Movement emerges from its national conference with a sharpened policy platform targeting cost of living, health care and youth employment ahead of 2027.
Nairobi Governor's Plan to Ban Boda Bodas from CBD Sparks Protests
Nairobi Governor Sakaja's proposal to exclude motorcycle taxis from the city centre has triggered street protests and a strike threat from Kenya's three million boda boda operators.
Kenya Signs New Security Cooperation Agreement with US to Combat Terror
Nairobi and Washington formalise an enhanced security partnership targeting al-Shabaab and regional extremism, unlocking fresh military aid and intelligence-sharing protocols.