Significant Political events of the week

Okiya Omtatah eyes the Presidency

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah announced his intention to run for president in 2027. Through a gazette notice, the senator announced a 10-member Presidential Exploratory Committee to assess the feasibility of his candidacy for the upcoming elections. The committee consists of members, including Mary Kathomi Riungu as Chairperson and Charles ole Kabaiku as Deputy Chairperson. […]...

22 Nov 2024

President Ruto’s Second State of the Nation address

President Ruto made his Second State of the Nation Address in Parliament on November 21, 2024. In his speech, he highlighted some of his government’s achievements since he assumed office in 2022. Am...

18 Oct 2024

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai’s ouster thwarted on technical grounds

Kericho County Boss Erick Mutai narrowly escaped impeachment after facing numerous accusations, including gross violations of the Constitution and mismanagement of county finances. Thirty-one out of 4...

23 Jun 2024

Finger on the Pulse

Occupy Parliament Thousands of Kenyans from across the country this week joined protests against the Finance Bill 2024, demanding that the controversial tax plan be thrown out altogether. On Tuesday a...

25 Sep 2023

Political Sentiment: One year into power: President Ruto is making friends abroad, but ‘hustlers’ at home groan under the cost of living burden

Last year, Kenyans demonstrated a commitment to moving past the history of electoral violence. This resolve was reinforced by the postures of then-presidential candidates William Ruto and Raila Odinga...

12 Jun 2023

Finger on the Pulse

Monday, 5th June 2023 The Senegalese government cut mobile internet access amid deadly rioting. Mr. Kalonzo Musyoka, one of the leaders of Azimio, said that they are ready for bipartisan talks if do...

26 Apr 2023

FINGER ON THE PULSE

President William Ruto and Azimio chief Raila Odinga will have the final say on the inclusion of Eldas MP Adan Keynan and his Pokot South counterpart David P’Kosing in the bi-partisan dia...

24 Mar 2023

Azimio la Umoja leaders led their supporters in protests in Nairobi and Kisumu citing high cost of living.

20th March 2023 Azimio la Umoja leaders led their supporters in protests in Nairobi and Kisumu citing high cost of living. Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga announced that there will be protests eve...

3 Mar 2023

CBK Deputy Governor nominee Susan Koech appeared before the National Assembly for vetting.

CBK Deputy Governor nominee Susan Koech appeared before the National Assembly for vetting. The tribunal formed to consider the petition for removal of Juliana Cherera, Francis Wanderi, Irene Masit a...

3 Feb 2023

Finger on the Pulse

On Monday 30th President William Ruto said that every Kenyan is expected to pay taxes, amid a standoff with the Opposition. Korogocho MCA Absalom Odhiambo was arrested in Nairobi over his remarks duri...

27 Jan 2023