Kenya Kwanza Stories

Economist Fred Ogolla slams Ruto's economics, calls broad-based govt political gimmick
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 19, 2025

Broad-based government is a political solution to an economic problem. We cannot allow someone to give you a political solution to an economic problem...

Irungu Nyakera’s Farmers Party cuts ties with Kenya Kwanza over "political betrayal"
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 08, 2025

The party said it entered the coalition in good faith, sharing a vision for Kenya’s future, but over time, the leadership began to observe a pattern o...

Mudavadi refutes claims of new political party affiliation, reaffirms commitment to Kenya Kwanza
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 06, 2025

Mudavadi previously led the Amani National Congress (ANC), a party that formed part of the coalition backing President Ruto in the 2022 general electi...

Ruto, Raila formally sign working pact, pledge to uphold rule of law and constitutionalism
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

In a joint statement read by ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna and UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar, Raila and Ruto pledged to promote leadership an...

Kenya Kwanza-ODM agreement is not a coalition, says National Assembly Minority Whip Osoro
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

Osoro emphasised that ODM members have already been working informally within the government, and this agreement aims to formalise this arrangement.

Five parties exit Azimio coalition - Registrar of Political Parties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 26, 2025

The parties that have left the coalition include the People's Liberation Party (formerly Narc Kenya), Maendeleo Chap Chap party, United Democratic Mov...

Political mischief? Senator Nyutu challenges ODM’s alliance with government
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Feb 13, 2025

He argued that the core issue should not be who the majority is, but rather who the minority is in the current political landscape.

Ruto's party backs Wetang'ula over contested Majority Coalition ruling
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 13, 2025

Legal and constitutional experts have, however, raised concerns over Wetang’ula’s decision to declare Kenya Kwanza as the majority side despite a High...

Wamuchomba reveals plans to ditch UDA in 2027 elections, condemns abductions of govt critics
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Feb 13, 2025

The lawmaker expressed disappointment that UDA had misled Kenyans with promises of economic empowerment, financial relief and fair returns for farmers...

Legal experts caution Wetang’ula over ruling declaring Kenya Kwanza majority party
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 13, 2025

In a letter, lawyer Kibe Mungai said the court had already determined that the question of the majority party was settled by Kenyan voters in the Augu...

Azimio calls for removal of Speaker Wetang'ula for defying High Court ruling on majority party
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

The opposition has questioned why the Jubilee Party is now being recognised as part of Azimio, despite Wetang'ula's earlier ruling stating that the pa...

Azimio MPs' attempt to pull out of House Business Committee rejected
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 12, 2025

Wetang’ula dismissed the withdrawal, stating that it was time-barred since the matter had already been put before the House and any withdrawal would r...

Wetang’ula declares Kenya Kwanza as majority party in Parliament despite court ruling
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 12, 2025

He acknowledged that the High Court’s decision had caused confusion but insisted that the numbers in Parliament remained unchanged.

Kenya Kwanza MPs reject court ruling on majority status, warn of parliamentary crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 10, 2025

The lawmakers argue that the ruling is impractical given the fluid nature of political alliances and should be addressed within Parliament.

Wetang’ula to challenge court ruling on dual role as Speaker and party leader
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 08, 2025

The judges emphasised that the Speaker, as an ex-officio Member of Parliament, must maintain neutrality.

High Court declares Azimio National Assembly Majority party, overturns Speaker’s decision
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 07, 2025

Court says Speaker Wetang’ula violated the Constitution by declaring Kenya Kwanza the majority in the National Assembly in 2022.

I can't criticise Ruto while in government, Energy CS Wandayi tells ODM critics
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 26, 2025

He dismissed accusations of sycophancy, saying critics would eventually be judged by their actions.

Catholic bishops call out Ruto's government over broken promises, rising insecurity
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2024

They accused leaders of repeatedly making empty promises, especially concerning critical issues like healthcare.

State gives extra Sh18 billion for permanent hiring of all 46,000 JSS intern teachers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 18, 2024

The government is planning permanent and pensionable terms for all 46,000 of them and will hire 20,000 interns starting in July.

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