Politics

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Opinion

Crowds Don’t Vote: The Numbers Behind Sifuna’s Presidential Risk

By Ronny Choge There's no denying it — Edwin Sifuna draws a crowd. From Taita Taveta to Trans Nzoia, the Linda Mwananchi caravan has turned quiet market towns into rally grounds, and the man once known mainly as ODM's sharpest television voice is now being spoken of as a possible flagbearer, a possible running mate, a possible kingmaker — depending on which room you're standing in. Luhya elders have symbolically […]

todayJuly 20, 2026 26

Politics

Ol Kalou Has Spoken: What a By-Election in Nyandarua Just Told Kenya About 2027

By Ronny Choge Last Thursday, 41,656 people out of 73,480 registered voters in Ol Kalou walked into 144 polling stations and did what by-elections rarely get credit for doing — they gave the whole country a preview of the road to 2027. On paper, this was a simple mini-poll. A seat fell vacant after the death of MP David Kiaraho in March, and the constituency needed a new representative. In […]

todayJuly 20, 2026 28

Politics

Ol Kalou By-Election Campaign Raises Questions Over Cash Handouts and Development Projects

By Brighton Okoth The campaign for the July 16, 2026 Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election has intensified, with allegations of voter inducement, large-scale distribution of household items and heightened political activity dominating the contest in Nyandarua County.The by-election, triggered by the death of former area MP David Njuguna Kiaraho on March 29, 2026, has attracted national political attention as the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Democracy for Citizens Party […]

todayJuly 9, 2026 43

Governance

Kenya’s Biggest Budget Yet: CS John Mbadi Unveils Ksh 4.84 Trillion Spending Plan for 2026/2027

By Ronny Choge | June 12, 2026   On the afternoon of Thursday, June 11, 2026, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi walked into the National Assembly carrying the traditional black briefcase emblazoned with Kenya's coat of arms and the word Harambee. What followed was a more than three-hour address that laid out the most ambitious spending plan in Kenya's history— and instantly split the country down familiar political fault lines. […]

todayJune 12, 2026 41

Politics

Kenya’s Historic Impeachment: What the Court’s Ruling on Riggy G Really Means

By Ronny | June 9, 2026. On June 8, 2026, a three-judge High Court bench delivered one of the most consequential rulings in Kenya's post-independence constitutional history. The case centred on Rigathi Gachagua — popularly known as Riggy G — the man who, just over a year ago, became the first Deputy President to be impeached and removed from office in Kenya's history. The ruling has sparked fierce debate across […]

todayJune 9, 2026 40 1 4

Business & Economy

Aliko Dangote’s Expanding Footprint in East Africa: Focus on Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Ethiopia

Nigerian billionaire and industrialist Aliko Dangote has recently intensified his engagement in East Africa, signaling a major expansion of his industrial and infrastructure ambitions across the region. Best known for building Africa’s largest oil refinery in Lagos, Dangote is now positioning himself as a central player in East Africa’s energy and manufacturing future, with notable engagements in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Ethiopia. Kenya: Nairobi Summit and Refinery Talks Dangote’s most […]

todayMay 18, 2026 32 2

Politics

ODM’s Internal Storm: Mbadi, the Odingas, and a Party Searching for Direction

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is facing one of the most turbulent periods in its history following the death of longtime leader Raila Odinga. What was once a party largely held together by Raila’s personal influence is now battling a leadership vacuum, ideological confusion, and open factional warfare. Recent reporting by Citizen Digital shows a party increasingly divided over succession, strategy, and its relationship with President William Ruto’s government. Mbadi […]

todayMay 18, 2026 44 3

Entertainment

From Stage to State: Why Octopizzo and Kenya’s Young Creatives Joining Politics Could Transform the Entertainment Industry

Written by Edwin Agesa on Sunday, 11 November 2025. Kenya's cultural landscape is shifting, and the conversation around rapper Octopizzo's intention to run for the Kibra parliamentary seat in 2027 has sparked a new debate: could creatives joining politics finally give the entertainment industry the structure and support it desperately needs? For years, Kenyan artists have shaped identity, influenced public opinion, and created national pride through music, film, comedy, fashion, […]

todayNovember 11, 2025 38

News

KENYAN HIGHWAY TAXES PROPOSAL BY KENHA

Kenyans may soon have to pay toll fees on several major highways, including the Thika Superhighway, Nairobi Southern Bypass, Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Highway, and others, as part of a new proposal by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA). This policy aims to fund the maintenance and rehabilitation of these roads, potentially freeing up the Road Maintenance Levy (RML) for other new infrastructure projects. However, this proposal has been met with widespread […]

todayAugust 19, 2024 96

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