Politics Stories

Will ex-CJ Maraga’s presidential dream excite Kenyans? Observers give their take
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 31, 2025

Maraga, who has been toying with the idea of moving to the House on the Hill following support from Gen Z, the country’s youngest voters and aggressiv...

Inside President Ruto's five-day tour of Mt Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 30, 2025

Ruto will return to Central Kenya counties for the first time since the impeachment of his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua

Makueni Senator Maanzo slams Ruto’s Mount Kenya visit as politically motivated
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 27, 2025

Senator Maanzo also took aim at Ruto's nomination of Geoffrey Ruku, the Mbeere North Member of Parliament, as CS for the Ministry of Public Service, w...

NCCK says churches under its umbrella won’t allow politicians to address faithful
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 24, 2025

The directive stipulates that politicians will no longer be allowed to make speeches during church services and should instead address the public or m...

Kenya's Gen Z shift to online platforms as traditional media intake declines - CA report 
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 19, 2025

According to the CA report, online usage among teenagers aged 15-17 years has grown from 13 per cent to 15 per cent, while young adults aged 18-24 yea...

Take voter registration seriously, Coast, North Eastern leaders tell Kenyans
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 16, 2025

They emphasised the importance of civic engagement, arguing that political representation begins with voter registration and active participation in n...

Jesus Winner Ministry Church defends Ruto's Sh20 million "pledge" amid calls for return
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 06, 2025

The church insisted the funds were a pledge rather than a direct cash donation.

Raila Odinga says he’ll announce next political move guided by interests of all Kenyans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 01, 2025

Siaya Governor James Orengo dismissed suggestions that ODM should join other opposition parties, insisting that it remains a dominant force.

Lamu’s youngest politician sets eyes on making it big in Kenya and beyond
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 28, 2025

Medo xplains that his success in politics and leadership, despite his young age, is due to his dedication to any role he is assigned.

Elon Musk now has an office in the White House. What’s his political game plan?
The Conversation  |  Jan 28, 2025

Musk claims that over time, the Democratic party has moved further to the left, leaving him feeling closer politically to the Republican party.

Tundu Lissu elected new leader of Tanzania’s Chadema party, succeeding Freeman Mbowe
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 22, 2025

A lawyer and former lawmaker, Lissu survived a near-fatal assassination attempt during the regime of the late President John Magufuli.

Get more youths on government table to rebuild trust for growth - lobby
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 21, 2025

Additionally, the think tank says the failure of governments worldwide to take account of the priorities of the young produces worrying and negative r...

Gachagua readies for showdown with Ruto as he announces planned launch of new political party
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 20, 2025

He revealed that talks were underway with leaders such as Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya.

Gachagua accuses government of allowing disruption of Nyeri prayer event by Maina Njenga
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 19, 2025

The presence of former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga and his followers caused confusion and panic, prompting the evacuation of Pastor Dorcas who was has...

Kenya abductions: The powerful legal shields citizens and courts can use – Expert
The Conversation  |  Jan 13, 2025

As the courts have made clear, the government cannot use national security as a justification to violate people's fundamental rights.

Stop spreading falsehoods and respect leaders, Kindiki tells Gachagua
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 06, 2025

During a church service in Nyeri, Gachagua alleged that the government was using former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga to sway Mt Kenya residents into su...

Kindiki: 2027 polls and Mt. Kenya aside, my focus is on delivering for Kenyans
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 19, 2024

When asked if he is now the undisputed leader of Mt. Kenya, Kindiki simply replied, "Which office is that?"

How Africa's young people living in urban areas are changing political culture
DW News  |  Dec 16, 2024

Many live in informal settlements under precarious conditions and have an unconventional approach to creating change.

Women in Botswana make up 54% of voters, but less than 10% of parliament: political parties can change that
The Conversation  |  Dec 15, 2024

In some countries, political parties voluntarily adopt rules and regulations to promote gender equality and women’s participation.

How Mukuru rights group uses murals to protest against bad governance
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 03, 2024

In their activism call, the group believes that Kenya is still operating like a neo-colonial state.

Stay ahead of the news! Click ‘Yes, Thanks’ to receive breaking stories and exclusive updates directly to your device. Be the first to know what’s happening.