Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on President William Ruto to stop politicising matters surrounding the estate of his late brother, Nderitu Gachagua. Speaking during an appearance on the Iko Nini podcast, Gachagua addressed concerns over the handling of his brother’s wealth, dismissing claims of mismanagement. He maintained that the distribution process was conducted…
Fresh doubts have emerged over the outcome of the 2025 Mbeere North by-election after the High Court ordered a targeted recount of votes in selected polling stations. The directive, issued on Friday, March 27, puts renewed scrutiny on the contest in which United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate Leonard Wamuthende had been declared the winner. Presiding…
The government is moving to allow Kenyans who choose to opt out of the Affordable Housing Programme to withdraw their contributions, a measure aimed at boosting transparency and public confidence. The announcement followed discussions between the Departmental Committee on Housing and officials from the State Department for Housing on Thursday, March 26, where lawmakers highlighted…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has officially confirmed Oburu Odinga as its party leader, following five months in an acting capacity. His election was ratified during a Special Delegates Conference on Friday, March 27, at Jamhuri Grounds in Nairobi, where party members expressed full confidence in his leadership. “Now that we have a proposer and…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has dismissed reports alleging that it has imposed tax debts on former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju, amid his ongoing financial and property disputes. In a statement issued on Thursday, the tax agency termed the claims as misleading and inaccurate, clarifying that Tuju remains fully compliant with his tax obligations. KRA…
A faction within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), branded “Linda Mwananchi” and led by Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino, has announced plans to hold a parallel National Delegates Conference (NDC) in Nairobi, escalating internal tensions within the party. The group says the “People’s NDC” will provide an alternative platform for grassroots members who feel sidelined…
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has thrown out a case contesting the removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as Secretary-General of the Orange Democratic Movement, delivering a significant setback to the Linda Mwananchi faction aligned with him. In a ruling issued on Thursday, March 26, the tribunal’s acting chairperson Gad Gathu determined that the body…
Lawmakers have widened investigations into the controversial eCitizen platform, summoning top officials and private firms over a suspected multi-billion shilling revenue gap. The National Assembly of Kenya’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has called in the Attorney General alongside James Mwangi, the CEO of Equity Bank, as part of efforts to establish how an estimated Sh9.4…
Kenya’s tax authority is tightening its grip on digital financial activity, placing millions of mobile money users under closer watch as part of a renewed push to seal revenue leakages. The move signals a shift toward data-driven enforcement, targeting individuals whose declared income does not match their transaction history. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) says…
The Tv show between Trevor Ombija and Rigathi Gachagua ended in disarray as the latter described the hosts as very biased and unprofessional. The former Deputy President who was appearing on the live Ramogi Tv show was seen frustrated by the two hosts led by news anchor Trevor Ombija. And this was seen at the…