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Kenya politics news and explainers: Parliament, parties, elections, devolution and power. Clear reporting for citizens tracking policy and 2027.
Kindiki asks Kiraitu to enlist Uhuru in uniting Mt Kenya for Ruto 2027
In Meru on 25 July 2026, DP Kithure Kindiki asked former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi to approach retired President Uhuru Kenyatta to help unite Mt Kenya behind President Ruto's reelection bid.
High Court keeps National Infrastructure Fund running, orders full money disclosure
Justice Patricia Nyaundi refused to suspend the National Infrastructure Fund Act 2026 but ordered Auditor-General-certified accounts of all receipts and spending within 30 days, plus quarterly transaction reports while petitions proceed.
Tifa: 83% national declared voter registration; South Rift trails at 66%
A Tifa poll puts national declared voter registration at 83%, with Nyanza highest at 89% and South Rift lowest at 66%, mapping uneven enrolment ahead of the next election cycle.
Orengo: ODM is finished; Linda Mwananchi is the new party vehicle
Siaya Governor James Orengo told Western Kenya rallies that ODM is dead and that he is party leader of Linda Mwananchi, selling its policies toward 2027 as Sifuna and allies tour Trans Nzoia and Bungoma.
Kenya joins AU's top contribution tier with Algeria, Nigeria, SA, Egypt, Morocco
At the 49th AU Executive Council in Addis Ababa, CS Musalia Mudavadi said Kenya has entered the African Union's highest financial contribution tier, joining major payers as President Ruto pushes African self-finance of continental institutions.
High Court rejects bid to freeze 2027 election prep pending constitutional overhaul
Justice Nyaundi dismissed a petition by Mwanzia seeking to halt 2027 election preparations until a full constitutional review, holding that amendments must follow Articles 255, 256 and 257 — not a lawsuit shortcut.
Junet alleges some MPs were paid during 2024 Gachagua impeachment; claim unproven
Minority Leader Junet Mohamed claimed some MPs received payments during the 2024 impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua. The claim is an allegation, not a proven finding; Gachagua was the first DP removed by National Assembly and Senate trial and later went to the High Court.
Sifuna: Linda Mwananchi weighing a 2027 presidential ticket, no final pick yet
On Citizen TV's Explainer, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna said Linda Mwananchi is strongly considering fielding a presidential candidate after nationwide consultations, and he remains open if chosen — without declaring a final bid.
NCIC opens hate-speech inquiries into Gachagua, Duale, Ruku and seven others
NCIC chair Kepha Omae said the commission is investigating Rigathi Gachagua, Aden Duale, Geoffrey Ruku and several other leaders over alleged hate speech, with DCI, EACC, ODPP and police as partners.