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Kenya politics news and explainers: Parliament, parties, elections, devolution and power. Clear reporting for citizens tracking policy and 2027.
Kalonzo names Mohamed Ali Wiper deputy-designate; Njiru first spokesperson
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka appointed Nyali MP Mohamed Ali deputy party leader-designate, lawyer Ndegwa Njiru as the party’s first spokesperson and former Kigumo MP Jamleck Kamau as chair ahead of 2027.
High Court: Constitution sets poll for 11 Aug 2026, not IEBC’s 2027 plan
Lady Justice M. Thande ruled that Article 136(2)(a) fixes the next presidential election on 11 August 2026—the second Tuesday of August in the fifth year after 9 August 2022—while suspending invalidity of IEBC’s 2027 timetable to avoid chaos.
Gachagua tells Kalonzo to tour Nyanza; urges Matiang’i to deepen western push
At his Nyeri residence, Rigathi Gachagua pressed United Opposition principals to expand national support for 2027, urging Kalonzo Musyoka to tour Nyanza and Fred Matiang’i to consolidate Kuria, Kisii and neighbouring counties.
Gachagua rejects Mt Kenya zoning, floats opposition party coalition for 2027
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua proposed a coalition of Mt Kenya opposition parties for 2027 while ruling out zoning for most elective seats, saying only the presidency should be negotiated jointly.
Cherargei elected Senate CPAC vice chair as Kajwang keeps the gavel
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei was unanimously elected vice chairperson of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee; Homa Bay’s Moses Kajwang retained the chair after a wider Senate committee reshuffle.
Ruto vows peaceful 2027 polls and crackdown on political violence
President Ruto says the government will deliver a peaceful 2027 vote and move against political violence, framing security as central to the next electoral cycle.
Karua warns against ethnic politics as Duale remarks fuel national backlash
Martha Karua has cautioned Kenyans against ethnic politics as controversy around Health CS Aden Duale’s remarks continues to drive national debate and oversight pressure.
Ethnic rifts and 2027 rivalries strain Ruto’s Cabinet, reports say
Public feuds are laying bare political and regional divisions inside the Cabinet as 2027 succession politics gathers momentum around President William Ruto’s government.
Martha Karua: nothing short of the presidency — refuses to dissolve party
NARC-Kenya leader Martha Karua says she is aiming for the presidency and will not dissolve her party as 2027 coalition talks intensify.