Former Deputy President and Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has raised fresh concerns over the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission’s (IEBC) procurement of a new election management system ahead of the 2027 General Election. In a statement issued on Tuesday, September 1, Gachagua accused the IEBC leadership of victimising officials who, according…
Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has raised the possibility of President William Ruto and his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, finding their way back into the same political camp ahead of the 2027 General Election. Kuria made the remarks during an interview with Citizen TV on Sunday, August 9, suggesting that despite the bitter…
It appears that the broad-based administration may be settling on Mr. Wycliffe Oparanya as its preferred candidate for Deputy President in the next government. Recent remarks by Suna East MP Junet Mohamed, a key ODM figure, have fuelled that perception. While addressing supporters aligned with the Linda Mwananchi movement on Sunday, Junet publicly referred to…
Kenyan politics is becoming increasingly discouraging and, at times, downright shocking. The unfortunate reality is that many politicians are driven by self-interest rather than the interests of the people who elect and defend them. Principles are often abandoned the moment a better political opportunity presents itself. Yesterday, Kenyans woke up to the news that Mr….
A section of leaders and representatives from the Luhya community visited State House, Nairobi, on Wednesday to meet President William #Ruto. During the meeting, some of those given an opportunity to address the President declared that the Luhya community was fully behind his 2027 re-election bid. What I find interesting is how a handful of…
Ex-Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi’s remarks that President William Ruto has “never lost an election” have reignited debate about the role of political rhetoric in a democracy. While supporters may view the statement as a reflection of Ruto’s electoral track record, critics note that electoral success in the past does not guarantee future victories and caution…
President William Ruto has sparked widespread debate after making remarks about the conditions often attached to foreign aid and development financing. In a video that has since gone viral, the President argued that grants and loans from some developed nations can come with conditions that governments find difficult to accept. According to Dr. Ruto, African…
President William Ruto recently remarked that he had met “the owner of AI.” The statement quickly sparked debate, but it also raises an important question: Can anyone actually own Artificial Intelligence? The answer is straightforward: No. Artificial Intelligence is not a single product or company. It is a broad field of computer science and technology,…
The Deputy Inspector General of the Kenya Police Service, Eliud Lagat, has announced a series of changes within the police service following what authorities described as a “serious security breach” involving President William Ruto during a thanksgiving event held in Ganze, Kilifi County. In a statement issued on Monday, the changes affected senior officers attached…
Edwin Sifuna has challenged officials from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to summon government-allied elected leaders and demand explanations over alleged threats to interfere with the 2027 General Election. Speaking to supporters on Saturday, Sifuna warned MPs who have openly threatened to manipulate the 2027 vote, saying such remarks amount to criminal conduct…