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Kingi and Mvurya launch Coast unity campaign ahead of 2027 Kenya polls
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi and Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya have launched a Coast-wide unity campaign aimed at rallying the region behind President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 general election, citing Sh340 billion in government development investment across Coast counties as evidence that the Kenya Kwanza administration deserves continued support.
Mbui tables Bill to fulfil Ruto's tax relief promise for Kenyan workers below Sh30,000
Kathiani MP Robert Mbui has moved to translate President Ruto's National Prayer Breakfast pledge into law, advancing a proposal that would exempt roughly 1.5 million salaried Kenyans earning below Sh30,000 from income tax — even as Treasury warns of a potential Sh40 billion revenue shortfall.
ODM Makes Sifuna's Exit Official as NEC Endorses His Removal as Secretary-General
The Orange Democratic Movement has formally sealed the fate of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, with the party's National Executive Committee ratifying his removal as Secretary-General following a disciplinary process overseen by the Internal Dispute Resolution Committee.
Kindiki Tells Gachagua to Stay in His Lane Over Constitutional Dispute
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and ousted predecessor Rigathi Gachagua have taken their bitter rivalry to a new level, clashing publicly over how Kenya's constitution handles presidential terms. Kindiki told Gachagua to "stay in your lane," while Gachagua fired back, accusing the deputy president of reading the constitution "upside down."
EACC Puts Counties on Notice as Conflict of Interest Act, 2025 Takes Effect
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has put county governments on notice over the newly enacted Conflict of Interest Act, 2025, warning that weak oversight structures continue to expose devolved units to massive loss of public funds, with procurement and staff recruitment singled out as the most vulnerable sectors.
Kalonzo: System shields killers as police watchdog buries evidence on Gen Z deaths
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has accused the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) of sabotaging justice for families of Gen Z protesters killed in 2024, citing the case of Rex Masai. IPOA admitted in court to failing to collect critical evidence — an admission Kalonzo says proves the system is designed to shield killers.
Suba South MP Caroli Omondi Ejected from National Assembly Over Unparliamentary Outburst
Suba South MP Caroli Omondi was suspended for a minimum of five parliamentary sitting days on Thursday after Temporary Speaker Peter Kaluma found him guilty of gross disorderly conduct. The ruling came after Omondi allegedly told the Speaker to "stop being stupid" during debate on the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill, with Hansard records confirming the disputed remark.
Kenya's Counties Set for Sh428 Billion Boost as MPs Pass Revenue Bill 2026
The National Assembly has passed the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2026, unlocking Sh428 billion in equitable share revenue for Kenya's 47 county governments in the 2026/2027 financial year — a Sh13 billion jump from last year's disbursement, with funds targeting healthcare, roads, water, agriculture, and early childhood education.
Mwangi warns Gen Z protest grievances still simmering as Kenya marks two-year anniversary
Human rights activist and presidential hopeful Boniface Mwangi says the grievances that sparked Kenya's Generation Z protests two years ago remain dangerously unresolved. Speaking on Spice FM, he argued that public anger over the cost of living, corruption, and economic hardship has not subsided — and warned the government not to underestimate it.