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Politics
Opposition's Unity Promise Unravels as Rival Strategies Emerge Ahead of 2027
Kenya's opposition coalition is fracturing ahead of the 2027 election, with conflicting directives from leaders over the Gen Z protest anniversary exposing deep internal divisions. The public disagreements have called into question the bloc's pledge to field a single presidential candidate against President William Ruto, as rival strategies begin to emerge within the alliance.
Sakaja Asks Senate to Help Nairobi Unlock Sh63 Billion Revenue Target
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has appeared before a Senate committee seeking legal backing to enforce land rates collection, arguing the city can grow its annual own-source revenue from Sh13.8 billion to Sh63 billion if chronic defaulters — including prominent individuals — are finally brought to book.
State rolls out projects in Ol Kalou as by-election countdown enters final stretch
As the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election draws to within a month, the government has launched a wave of development projects and empowerment programmes in the constituency — moves that officials defend as routine but opposition leaders condemn as a calculated use of state resources to tilt the vote.
Wetangula Under Fire for Backing Nakhumicha in Trans Nzoia Gubernatorial Race
A political row has erupted within Kenya Kwanza after National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula appeared to endorse former Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha for the Trans Nzoia governorship in 2027, drawing sharp criticism from UDA aspirants Kakai Bisau and Chris Wamalwa, who accuse the Speaker of undermining fair competition within the coalition.
UDA Pledges Free and Fair Nominations Ahead of 2027 General Election
Kenya's ruling UDA party has assured aspirants of a level playing field during its 2027 party primaries, with elections commission board member Mary Mutinga revealing that the party is procuring electronic equipment to boost transparency. The pledge was made at a consultative forum in Machakos targeting Kamba community political hopefuls.
Nairobi County Faces July 7 Contempt Hearing Over Urban Planning Failures
The Court of Appeal has scheduled July 7 to hear a contempt application against Nairobi City County, filed by the Kileleshwa Ward Neighbourhood Association and Metro Alliance. The groups accuse the county of ignoring court orders to overhaul urban planning approvals, with compliance deadlines having already lapsed in March 2026.
High Court Freezes Ombudsman CEO Appointment Amid Recruitment Transparency Row
Kenya's High Court has temporarily blocked the appointment of Naisiae Paloshe Tobiko as CEO of the Commission on Administrative Justice after petitioners Otieno Ombok and the Sulwe Community-Based Organization challenged the recruitment process on grounds of lacking transparency. The matter returns to court on July 2.
Murkomen: Gachagua Is the 'Father of Violence' in Kenya
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has launched a stinging attack on impeached former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, branding him the "father of violence" in Kenya and accusing him of bankrolling criminal gangs. The remarks came days after what Murkomen described as a failed opposition mobilisation attempt on June 25.
Murkomen Vows to Take On Political Goons, One by One
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has vowed to personally pursue those behind political violence and goonism, issuing a stark warning during a church service in Mt. Elgon, Bungoma County. He pledged the government would use lawful means to protect citizens while intensifying action on drug abuse and defilement cases across the region.