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Kenya politics news and explainers: Parliament, parties, elections, devolution and power. Clear reporting for citizens tracking policy and 2027.
Coast delegates endorse Godhana to lead Federal Party of Kenya
Delegates from six Coast counties endorsed Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana to lead the Federal Party of Kenya, subject to formal party procedures, as 2027 positioning intensifies.
Oburu tells ODM dissenters: stop fence-sitting on Ruto alliance
ODM leader Oburu Oginga told members at the Naivasha broad-based retreat with President Ruto to declare openly whether they support cooperation with Kenya Kwanza or not, warning fence-sitters ahead of 2027.
Kalonzo vows commission of inquiry on Ruto graft claims if elected in 2027
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka said a future administration would form a commission of inquiry covering President William Ruto and senior officials, review SHA versus NHIF, devolve housing units to counties and raise county transfers toward 35 per cent.
Linda Mwananchi threatens daily ORPP protests over party name block
Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi said Linda Mwananchi will hold daily protests outside the Registrar of Political Parties if its party name is not cleared by Monday 10 August 2026, amid a clash with the newly registered LINDA party.
Ruku urges Muturi, Munya and Kivuti to back Kindiki against Gachagua
Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku asked Justin Muturi, Peter Munya and Lenny Kivuti to work with DP Kithure Kindiki, accusing Rigathi Gachagua of dividing Mt Kenya East ahead of 2027.
Sifuna seeks Senate path for security officers to vote while deployed
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna asked the Senate justice committee to set out legal and administrative steps so police and other security personnel deployed away from their home stations can cast ballots without losing election security.
Gachagua maps Kiambu–Kajiado–Narok–Nakuru week under DCP for 2027
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua announced a week-long Democracy for the Citizens Party tour across Kiambu, Kajiado, Narok and Nakuru, starting in Kiambu Town and looping Matapato, Kiambaa, Narok East and Kipeto.
Njuri Ncheke urge Ameru to stand with Kindiki and back Ruto, reject mountain split
At Nchiru Shrine in Meru, Njuri Ncheke elders — via Kiraitu Murungi’s reading of their statement — urged the Ameru to stand with DP Kithure Kindiki and President William Ruto, rejected splitting Mt Kenya, and heard Kindiki press unity with Mt Kenya West.
WANTAM poll: Kalonzo 50.2% leads Sifuna 44.6% as Aug 23 debate nears
Friday’s WANTAM dashboard put Kalonzo Musyoka at 50.2% against Edwin Sifuna’s 44.6% for the opposition presidential straw poll, with Matiang’i 2.7%, Gachagua 0.9% and Wamalwa 0.5%; Sifuna still leads the running-mate race at 36.2%.