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Sifuna Rejects ODM Ouster as Winnie Odinga Joins Defiant Camp

Alfonce Mutuku February 12, 2026

NAIROBI, February 12, 2026 — ODM’s internal war has exploded into the open. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has rejected his removal as Secretary-General, calling the decision illegal and promising a political counter-attack against the party’s top leadership. Speaking at Serena Hotel on Thursday,

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IEBC CEO Hussein Marjan Resigns

Patricia Waigwa February 4, 2026

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission CEO Hussein Marjan has resigned from his post. Consequently, the commission begins a leadership transition. Marjan served at IEBC since 2015 in senior executive roles. He said the decision followed consultations with top commission officials. However, he did not disclose specific reasons for stepping down. Instead, he

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Ruto’s Free ID Move Sparks Long Queues Across Huduma Centres

Patricia Waigwa November 26, 2025

President Ruto has announced that the government will waive fees for replacing national IDs until after the 2027 Elections. The move aims to ensure that no Kenyan is excluded from registering as a voter. The announcement has triggered long queues at Huduma Centres, as citizens take advantage of the free services to replace IDs. The […]

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Rigathi Gachagua Faces Manhunt Over 2007 Violence Remarks and IEBC Threats

Kevin Matende May 19, 2025

In collaboration with other security agencies, detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have reportedly launched a search for the Democratic Change Party (DCP) leader. The former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua following his controversial comments related to the 2007 post-election violence. According to sources close to Gachagua, DCI officers

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Rigathi Gachagua Launches New Party, DCP

Cyrus Machogu May 16, 2025

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has officially launched his new political party, the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP). The launch event occurred on May 15, 2025, at the party’s headquarters in Lavington, Nairobi. This comes just three days after Gachagua resigned from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), the ruling party under President William Ruto. Gachagua

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Peter Salasya Launches 2027 Presidential Campaign, Begins Tour in Busia County

Cyrus Machogu May 1, 2025

Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has officially announced his intention to run for the presidency in the 2027 general elections. He marks the commencement of his campaign with a tour in Busia County. The youthful legislator, known for his vibrant political style, aims to position himself as a representative of the younger generation. […]