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Kenya politics news and explainers: Parliament, parties, elections, devolution and power. Clear reporting for citizens tracking policy and 2027.
Maraga begins three-week US tour to court diaspora ahead of 2027
Former CJ and UGM presidential aspirant David Maraga will tour US states from 17 September for three weeks, framing the diaspora as constitutional partners beyond remittances.
Mt Kenya MPs walk out of broad-based retreat after Arati-Kindiki clash
A broad-based government retreat at Lake Naivasha meant to ease ODM–UDA running-mate tensions ended with a walkout after Kisii Governor Simba Arati’s remarks angered Mt Kenya MPs defending DP Kithure Kindiki.
Gachagua: Ruto has failed Kenyans and abandoned campaign pledges
At a DCP HQ media briefing on 11 August 2026, Rigathi Gachagua said President Ruto betrayed public trust, eroded multiparty gains, failed rule-of-law pledges and allowed goonism, drugs and extrajudicial killings to thrive.
Linda Mwananchi keeps distance from Caleb Amisi’s new PRM party
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Siaya Governor James Orengo skipped Saboti MP Caleb Amisi’s People’s Renaissance Movement launch; insiders cite doubts over Amisi’s stance on Gachagua/Kalonzo ties and ODM pressure on party registration.
Gachagua urges Ruto to suspend housing levy and cut PAYE pressure
In his Ruto at Four address at DCP HQ, former DP Rigathi Gachagua called for suspending the Affordable Housing Levy, reviewing PAYE bands and petroleum pricing, claiming workers lose 45–50% of pay to taxes and levies.
Experts warn of presidential tenure crisis after Malindi election-date ruling
After Justice Mugure Thande’s 7 August 2026 Malindi ruling that an August 2027 presidential poll would be unconstitutional — while suspending immediate effect — governance experts including Amb. Esther Waringa called for a transitional arrangement.
Kalonzo says he will back Sifuna if opposition picks him for 2027
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka said he would support Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna if the opposition settles on him as its 2027 presidential candidate, while also pledging backing for Gachagua, Karua, Matiang’i or Wamalwa if preferred.
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.