en
Africa, South America, North America, Europe, Asia, Oceania
Sign-up / Log-in to be up-to-date and informed!
Choose your News Preferences Below
Your Current Default Preferences are:
Top Stories
The Jubilee Party defended former President Uhuru Kenyatta amid renewed disputes over funding linked to Raila Odinga’s 2022 campaign. The party said rival politicians made the accusations to score political points and distract from the government’s current challenges. Jubilee rejected claims of fund mismanagement. It warned that the attacks could deepen political and ethnic divisions ahead of future elections.
Former Attorney General Justin Muturi alleged that Venezuelan IT expert Jose Camargo came to Kenya to influence the 2027 elections. At a public event, Muturi asked why Camargo visited State House and linked him to past electoral controversies. Opposition leaders called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to audit election systems. They also demanded that authorities terminate contracts tied to disputed election technology.
Governor Anne Waiguru confronted Kirinyaga MPs amid rising divisions in the United Democratic Alliance ahead of internal elections. The dispute followed several MPs opening an unsanctioned party office. Waiguru said the move undermined party unity and structures. She reaffirmed her role as the county’s senior UDA leader, warned against parallel leadership claims, and called for disputes to be resolved through official party elections.
Wajir East MP Aden Daud criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for claiming that funds from Minnesota financed development and political activities in Kenya. Daud said the remarks unfairly targeted the Somali community and threatened national unity. He urged political leaders to act responsibly, follow cohesion laws, and let authorities investigate any alleged financial crimes through established legal channels.
Migori Senator Eddy Oketch petitioned the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to remove Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as secretary general, citing alleged misconduct and breaches of the party constitution. Oketch said Sifuna disclosed internal campaign funding details from the 2022 presidential race and publicly contradicted party positions, actions he argued harmed ODM’s image. He asked ODM to remove Sifuna from parliamentary leadership roles and committees, and to initiate disciplinary proceedings that could result in expulsion.
Mama Ida Odinga urged officials of the Orange Democratic Movement to resolve internal disagreements through dialogue and consultation. Speaking to the press, she urged party members to reflect on Raila Odinga’s leadership approach and preserve party unity. Her remarks follow weeks of public disputes among ODM factions, with leaders reiterating the need for structured talks.
