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Kenya politics news and explainers: Parliament, parties, elections, devolution and power. Clear reporting for citizens tracking policy and 2027.
Ruto’s Hand Seen in Kindiki’s Cabinet Strain, Report Says
Reporting explores President Ruto’s role amid reported tribulations facing DP Kindiki and tension inside Cabinet.
Crystal Asige Loses Senate Committee Seat in ODM Shake-up
Nominated Senator Crystal Asige has lost a Senate committee position amid a wider ODM-linked minority reshuffle.
Election Season: Stop the Street-Victory Parties That Invite Chaos
An opinion urges Kenyans to drop premature street celebrations that escalate tension when tallies are incomplete.
Youth Are Rewriting Kenyan Politics Beyond Old Ethnic Scripts
Young organisers and voters are pushing issue-based politics that challenge ethnicity-first party machines, a Nation blog argues.
Nairobi Needs Political Will, Not More Paper Plans
Nairobi has plans for transport, housing and waste—but a Nation blog says execution fails without sustained political will.
Could TikTok Tip Kenya’s High-Stakes 2027 Election?
Short-video platforms are becoming campaign infrastructure. A Nation opinion asks whether TikTok can swing Kenya’s 2027 contest.
Mt Kenya By-Election Losers Regroup for the 2027 Fight
Candidates and camps that lost recent Mount Kenya by-elections are reorganising networks and narratives ahead of the 2027 general election.
IEBC Clarifies Stance on Livestreaming Election Results
The IEBC has moved to set the record straight after debate over whether polling-station results livestreams would be stopped ahead of 2027.
What Went Wrong? Ol Kalou Delivers a Reality Check for Ruto
Analysis of the Ol Kalou by-election blowout asks why UDA collapsed in a Mount Kenya seat and what it signals for President Ruto’s 2027 path.