Category: Politics

President William Ruto has directed police officers to shoot in the leg anyone caught looting businesses or vandalizing property during protests — but not to kill them. While commissioning a police housing project in Nairobi’s Kilimani area on Wednesday, the President said violent protesters should be stopped with force — but not lethal force. > […]

Opposition leaders have strongly criticized President William Ruto over the construction of a church within the State House grounds, a project he claims is being funded from his personal resources. Speaking at a funeral service in Mathira Constituency, Nyeri County, the leaders also warned the government against any attempts to interfere with the planned Saba […]

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i has firmly denied claims that he is a political project of former President Uhuru Kenyatta, stating that he has not aligned himself with any political party as he continues to consult widely across the political spectrum. In an exclusive interview, Matiang’i said his presidential ambitions remain open to […]

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has claimed that the protests held on Wednesday, June 25, were not just demonstrations but part of a coordinated attempt to overthrow the government. Speaking during a press briefing, Murkomen alleged that the organisers of the protests were intent on toppling the regime through unlawful means, describing the events as […]

Activist Morara Kebaso has announced he is quitting politics, barely weeks after launching his official manifesto. A polarizing figure online, Morara made the surprise announcement on Monday, June 23, via X (formerly Twitter). In his post, the Inject Party Leader suggested his decision was driven by the constant criticism and intense public scrutiny he faced […]

Gilgil MP Martha Wangari has condemned the alleged killing of Kenyan youth over their social media posts criticizing the government, calling it a dangerous attack on free expression. Speaking during an event in Karunga on Sunday, Wangari said public office holders must be willing to face scrutiny and criticism — or resign if they cannot […]

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has dismissed allegations that he orchestrated a plan to have goons infiltrate the Tuesday, June 17 protests, saying he was out of the city at the time. Online reports alleged that Sakaja secretly met with Calvin Okoth Otieno, alias Gaucho — the self-proclaimed president of Bunge la Mwananchi — and Swaleh […]

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has expressed confidence in the Kenya Kwanza administration’s performance over the past two years, affirming that it remains on track to fulfil all its campaign promises. Speaking during the opening of the Third National Executive Retreat at the KCB Leadership Centre in Kajiado, Kindiki praised President William Ruto’s efforts in stabilising […]

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i has officially declared his intent to run for Kenya’s presidency in 2027—and he’s doing it with a bold promise: no blame games, no finger-pointing—just results. Speaking to Kenyans in the United States during a recent address, Matiang’i emphasized the urgent need for responsible leadership and a united front […]

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has defiantly rejected calls to resign following the controversial death of Albert Ojwang while in police custody, maintaining that he remains committed to his mandate and reforming the National Police Service (NPS). Murkomen appeared before the Senate on Wednesday alongside Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, Director of Criminal Investigations […]