Politics

Mass Defections Signal Early Realignment Ahead of the 2027 Elections

Kenya’s political landscape is entering another period of realignment as an increasing number of elected leaders abandon their parties in favour of formations they believe offer stronger prospects ahead of the 2027 General Election. The latest defections, spanning both national and county politics, suggest that coalition-building and political survival have already become central considerations, more […]...

President Ruto Pushes for New Global Financial Order at G7 Summit in France

President William Ruto represented Kenya at the G7 Summit in Évian, France, from 15th to 17th June 2026, following an invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron.  Kenya’s participation wa...

15 May 2026

Malaba Truck Drivers’ Strike Disrupts Regional Trade, Causes KSh35B Revenue Losses

A strike by cross-border truck drivers at the Malaba border between Uganda and Kenya caused major disruption to regional trade earlier this week, with authorities estimating revenue losses of up to K...

8 May 2026

Ruto Explains Tanga Refinery Plan Amid Tanzania–Kenya Talks on Industrialisation

President William Ruto has said the proposed oil refinery in Tanga, Tanzania, is part of a wider regional strategy to promote industrialisation, create jobs and add value to East Africa’s natural re...

1 May 2026

Governors End Senate Boycott After Truce Over Oversight Standoff

Governors and senators have closed ranks after weeks of closed-door meetings aimed at resolving a standoff triggered by allegations that some members of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee we...

10 Apr 2026

Fuel Shortage: Kenyans Need to Know the Truth

In Nairobi and other towns, some fuel stations have run out of fuel, triggering panic buying in stations that still have fuel. The Middle East war, which has closed the Strait of Hormuz since early Ma...

2 Apr 2026

Not Our War, But Still Our Problem: Africa and the Middle East Crisis

The escalating war in the Middle East, intensified by U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran and the resulting regional fallout, may appear geographically distant from Africa. In reality, its consequences are...

19 Mar 2026

Safaricom, Vodacom Launch Tap-to-Pay M-Pesa in Tanzania

Safaricom and Vodacom have jointly introduced a tap-to-pay feature for M-Pesa in Tanzania, signifying a major shift in the development of mobile money transfers from peer-to-peer to a fully integrated...

27 Feb 2026

Building Regional Security: Justified Accord 2026 Underlines Kenya-Tanzania Partnership

Security and military cooperation between Kenya and Tanzania has taken centre stage with the rollout of Exercise Justified Accord 2026, the largest annual multinational drill led by the United States ...

13 Feb 2026

Power Shift in Azimio: Sifuna Ousted, Kalonzo Takes the Helm

The Orange Democratic Movement has dismissed Secretary General Edwin Sifuna amidst ongoing internal factional disputes following the death of party leader Raila Odinga. The party has appointed Deput...

1 Feb 2026

Duale in Spotlight as SHA Scandal Exposes KSh 11B in Questionable Claims

The Ministry of Health is facing renewed scrutiny following reports that KSh 11 billion was lost from the Social Health Authority (SHA) in just six months. This occurred despite earlier assurance...

23 Jan 2026

Court Declares Creation of Offices for Ruto’s 21 Advisers Unconstitutional

The High Court has ruled that the creation of offices for 21 advisers appointed by President William Ruto was unconstitutional, finding that the positions were established without a legal framework,...

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