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Jubilee Party Persons with Disabilities Caucus Chairperson Hana Wanja Maina has dismissed suggestions that the United Opposition would collapse if former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua walked away, as divisions among opposition leaders deepen. Maina criticised Gachagua over remarks that he could get angry, pack his bags and move permanently to the United States if other leaders disobeyed him. In a strongly worded statement, she accused the Democracy for the Citizens Party leader of expecting unquestioning loyalty from allies, and argued that no individual should put himself above the opposition's collective agenda. "He seems to expect us to ask, 'How high?' when he says jump, rather than ask why," Maina wrote. She compared the situation to the death of veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga. "If Kenya could survive the departure of a political giant like Raila, surely the United Opposition would not collapse in Gachagua's absence," she said. She a...

Former Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu has sparked fresh succession debate after drawing a surprising link between political developments in the United States and Kenya's opposition politics ahead of the 2027 General Election. In a social media message, Ngilu celebrated what she described as a strong showing by Democrats in the US and immediately turned attention back home, suggesting Kenya could be headed toward its own political wave. "Huko YUES, the BLUE WAVE imepita na wao. Hapa Kenya the BLUE COLOR is associated with Kalonzo and Sifuna. Sema OVERWHELMINGLY!" she stated. While many politicians have been focusing on coalition arithmetic and power-sharing discussions, Ngilu's message appeared to send a different signal. Rather than talking about parties, she focused on symbolism, linking the blue political identity associated with Kalonzo Musyoka and Edwin Sifuna to the idea of an electoral wave. The statement is significant because both leaders have increasingly emerg...

As thousands of candidates focus on their KCSE papers, the deaths of three students in different parts of the country have cast a dark shadow over the 2026 examination season. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba confirmed the deaths of three candidates from schools in Homa Bay, Uasin Gishu and Siaya counties. While one candidate fell ill during the examination period and another died in hospital after sitting a paper, a third lost her life in a tragic incident at home before the examinations could progress. The heartbreaking developments have shifted attention away from examination performance and towards the welfare of learners during one of the most stressful periods of their academic lives. In Rachuonyo West, residents have been mourning the death of Otieno Congestina Achieng', a candidate who reportedly became ill while undertaking examinations. In Turbo, the death of Cornelius Kiplagat Rotich has left classmates and teachers in shock, while in Siaya, the killing of Vivia...

Kenya’s political landscape appears to be entering a new phase of uncertainty as divisions inside both the government and opposition camps increasingly take center stage. Wednesday’s newspaper headlines paint a picture of mounting political pressure on President William Ruto and growing competition among opposition figures seeking influence ahead of the 2027 General Election. While opposition leaders continue trying to build a united front, fresh reports suggest that not everyone is reading from the same script. Discussions around coalition building, succession politics and leadership arrangements have continued to generate debate across the country. One of the biggest talking points is the growing role of Rigathi Gachagua in efforts to bring together opposition leaders. The former deputy president has increasingly emerged as a central figure in opposition consultations, forcing political players to rethink their strategies as 2027 approaches. At the same time, attention has shifted to...

What was supposed to be a routine arrival mission for senior security officials in Somalia ended in tragedy after a police officer attached to Mogadishu Police Chief Ma'alin Mahdi lost his life moments after landing at Dhusamareb Airport. The officer, identified as Mukhtar Qasim Samay, was part of the security team accompanying Mahdi to Dhusamareb ahead of the inauguration of Galmudug's incoming leader, Liban Ahmed Hassan. According to reports from Somali media, the accident happened shortly after the team disembarked from the aircraft. Witness accounts indicate that Samay had descended from the plane and was walking away when he was struck by the aircraft's rotating propeller. Video footage circulating online has since drawn widespread attention across Somalia, showing the final moments before the fatal incident occurred. The tragedy has also raised fresh concerns about safety procedures at regional airports, especially during high-profile government visits where security ...

Political analyst Professor Herman Manyora has said Embakasi East MP Babu Owino's chances in the 2027 Nairobi governor race will largely depend on the alliances he forms. Manyora believes Babu must take the political realities of Nairobi seriously and work with influential leaders if he wants to win the contest to succeed Governor Johnson Sakaja. His comments come as several leaders position themselves to take over City Hall. Babu has said repeatedly that he wants to be Nairobi governor, arguing that his time as Embakasi East MP has prepared him for the job. He has launched The Mwananchi Party as his political vehicle, aiming to build an independent base for the race. Manyora has previously questioned whether Babu can build enough structures through the new party, especially to elect Members of the County Assembly. Nairobi has 85 elected ward representatives, whose support could determine how effective the next county administration is. Babu has acknowledged that a governor needs a...