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In a surprising twist, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has joined forces with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino to demand transparency from IEBC.   The trio, often seen on opposite sides of the political spectrum, now share a common cause: voter registration in border counties. Gachagua revealed that they had agreed to confront IEBC together, insisting the commission must explain how many voters have been registered in areas like Wajir and Mandera.   “If they don’t, we will mobilize Kenyans to storm IEBC offices,” Gachagua warned, signaling a rare alliance that could shake the political landscape.   Observers say the partnership is unusual but strategic, showing how politicians can unite when electoral credibility is at stake. For many Kenyans, the alliance is both shocking and intriguing — proof that politics makes strange bedfellows.  

The meeting was not meant to be about Sifuna alone, whatever the weekend announcement suggested. On Monday, October 26, Rigathi Gachagua hosted Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka at his Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri County. According to the story, the discussions touched on possible political cooperation between the Kikuyu and Kamba communities, with leaders exploring ways to strengthen the partnership before the 2027 polls. That talk of building blocs sits uneasily next to the story's other thread. DCP deputy leader Cleophas Malala reportedly announced on Sunday that the opposition had settled on Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna. Kalonzo was reportedly surprised, and Malala, who was expected to help persuade him, did not attend. The story says the meeting underlined the need to avoid claiming the presidential ticket before a broader agreement. What it leaves open matters. It does not say what Kalonzo said about Sifuna, whether Malala explained his absence, or what the Kikuyu-Kamba talks prod...

The crowd at the Bumula burial put pressure on two Ruto allies, but the second one has more at stake. Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa was reportedly pushed by some mourners to dance to Sifuna's campaign song and publicly back the Nairobi senator's presidential ambitions. He declined and reaffirmed his support for President William Ruto. For Barasa, this is a local contest as much as a national one. He is positioning himself for the Bungoma governorship in 2027 on a UDA ticket, where he faces Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi. Wanyonyi is associated with Sifuna's camp, while his brother, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, remains a Ruto supporter. The story says these divisions have exposed disagreements among leaders who otherwise back the same national administration. On Monday, October 26, a day before the burial, Barasa publicly criticised Wetang'ula, alleging that the Speaker was quietly supporting his brother's bid despite their shared association with Ruto. Bar...

Arsenal were knocked out of the Carabao Cup fourth round by League Two side Fleetwood Town, losing 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Highbury Stadium. The Gunners had 78% of the possession and 26 shots, but could not turn that dominance into goals against a deep, well-organised defence. Fleetwood went ahead in the 21st minute through Loupalo-Bi, after what GOAL described as a lapse in Arsenal's defensive transition. Summer signing Viktor Gyokeres equalised in the 50th minute, shortly after the break. Arsenal's night got worse late on. Teenager Max Dowman was shown a red card in the 85th minute, leaving the visitors a man down for the closing stages. The shootout decided it. Gyokeres scored his penalty, but Bruno Guimaraes, who came on in the 82nd minute, missed his, and Fleetwood scored all five of theirs. Haughey scored the winner. Goalkeeper Illan Meslier could not save any of Fleetwood's spot-kicks. In GOAL's player ratings, Gyokeres was Arsenal's best perform...

Opposition leaders have yet to agree on a joint presidential candidate to face President William Ruto in 2027, even after a series of high-level meetings at the Wamunyoro home of Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua, according to a report by The Star. Gachagua's Wamunyoro residence has become a hub for consultations, with the DCP leader hosting several opposition figures as they try to build a coalition able to unseat the current administration. While the leaders involved publicly agree on the need for a united front, choosing one person to lead the ticket remains the hard part. Competing ambitions and the interests of different factions are holding up a decision. With no deal in place, bargaining and realignments are likely to continue behind closed doors in the coming months. To pose a serious challenge, the opposition will eventually need several prominent figures to set aside their own presidential ambitions and back one candidate.

The dates tell a faster story than the headline suggests. Erick Mutinda Philip is charged with murdering Sylvia Kemunto Ayaye on March 30, 2025, at Multimedia University of Kenya along Magadi Road in Lang'ata. By April 2, 2025, a search team had found a body in a rooftop water tank at a university hostel. The court heard that account from Silas Ochieng Elphine Otieno, who was in charge of security at the university. He explained how the institution received a report about Sylvia's disappearance and worked with investigating officers to establish where she was. After the discovery, police were alerted and took control of the scene, where the body was identified as the missing student's. The same date, April 2, features in the testimony of a pastor from Jesus Is Alive Ministries, who told the court the church found her phone while counting collections and later gave it to police. So within a single day, two separate discoveries pointed to the same case. The story also reports...

ODM leader Oburu Oginga has expressed deep sorrow over the collapse of a multi-storey building in Kamukunji, Nairobi, and called for a thorough investigation and firm action against anyone found responsible. In his statement, Oburu called the disaster a painful reminder of the dangers of poor regulation, corruption and greed in the construction sector. He said the loss of lives was unacceptable and urged authorities to make sure those responsible face the full force of the law. He sent condolences to the families who lost loved ones and praised rescue teams from various government agencies for their continued efforts to find survivors and help those affected. Oburu said the government must act urgently to prevent similar tragedies. He advised tenants to confirm that a building has passed the required safety inspections and been approved for occupation before moving in, and said people should not be forced to risk their lives because developers ignore construction rules. He criticised d...