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Ruto's crackdown on critics lays bare his authoritarian character
The President’s growing intolerance to political dissent was manifested during the November 27 by-elections. During the mini-polls, State machinery was used to manipulate polling.
By Josphat Thiong’o
2025-12-07 07:00:00
By Josphat Thiong’o
2025-12-06 12:40:00
The ODM party is eyeing a bigger stake in Ruto's administration ahead of the 2027 General Elections, as party leader Oginga hinted at the possibility of extending their political arrangement.
By Olivia Odhiambo
2025-12-06 12:40:00
Kenya has agreed to share its health data with the US for Sh200 billion investments. Experts warn Kenya got the short end of the stick and should renegotiate it.
By David Odongo And Rosa Agutu
2025-12-06 12:40:00
Impeachment of governors is a noble role for MCAs provided for in the Constitution but it has since turned into an avenue of corruption, coercion and blatant misuse of tax payers money.
By Harold Odhiambo
2025-12-05 09:00:00
The acknowledgement by senators that county assemblies have abused the impeachment process against governors raises many questions about how the exercise has been conducted.
By Edwin Nyarangi
2025-12-05 06:00:00
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) will hold grassroots elections in 20 counties on January 10, 2026, party officials have announced.
By David Njaaga
2025-12-04 13:06:10
Human rights organisations are calling on Parliament to fast-track the enactment of the National Intersex Persons Bill, 2023, to establish laws that protect the rights and their dignity.
By Jacinta Mutura
2025-12-04 11:25:22
The by-election results, Gachagua claims, demolished assertions that DCP is a regional or ethnically based outfit.
By Juliet Omelo
2025-12-04 10:35:00
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua claims to have struck a deal with Kalonzo Musyoka’s Wiper party on how they will zone the city.
By Josphat Thiong’o
2025-12-04 08:00:00
Nyamira Governor saved after Senate rules MCAs did not meet two-thirds threshold. Some Senators like Omogeni and Majority Whip wanted the matter to go to full hearing.
By Edwin Nyarangi
2025-12-03 20:33:43
Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo pleads “not guilty” to gross violation of constitution and abuse of office grounds, County Assembly to present evidence and witnesses for claims.
By Denis Omondi
2025-12-03 14:27:42
Youth leaders drawn from Mt Kenya and across the country announced the creation of a new youth-driven political movement, as they declared that a new chapter of coalitions is in the offing.
By Irene Githinji
2025-12-03 10:55:44
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