Ruto men push for Raila to get position of PM
The push by Kenya Kwanza loyalists aims to accommodate the former premier in Rutos government. They want the Constitution amended to create the position. The push by Kenya Kwanza loyalists aims to accommodate the former premier in Rutos government. They…
Malava MP Moses Malulu Injendi dies
Malava Member of Parliament Moses Malulu Injendi has died. Malava Member of Parliament Moses Malulu Injendi has died. Read More
Raila’s Addis setback, a political turning point for both opposition and government
He returns home empty handed, leaving his admirers divided and his detractors wary. There are those who want the Raila to take up his role of calling the government back to order. He returns home empty handed, leaving his admirers…
Kenyans, Ugandans online demand the release of Kizza Besigye
Nearly 90 days after the alleged abduction of Ugandan opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye in Kenya, pressure is mounting on the Ugandan government to release him. Nearly 90 days after the alleged abduction of Ugandan opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye…
Intrigues of Raila’s AUC loss
Ahead of the crucial vote, Kenya was at a bad place over the conflict in Eastern DR Congo, amid accusations that Nairobi favoured Rwanda Ahead of the crucial vote, Kenya was at a bad place over the conflict in Eastern…
Raila speaks: ‘I am not bitter, I’m very happy indeed’
Kenya’s AUC chair candidate Raila Odinga concedes defeat, says not bitter over loss and is available to offer other services; plans to return home and focus on other matters. Kenya’s AUC chair candidate Raila Odinga concedes defeat, says not bitter…
Ruto warns against military intervention to end Sudan conflict
President William Ruto emphasised that a political crisis like the Sudan conflict should be resolved through dialogue rather than military means. President William Ruto emphasised that a political crisis like the Sudan conflict should be resolved through dialogue rather than…
Ruto on campaign overdrive as Raila stares at AUC moment of truth
On Friday President William Ruto met Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy and five other presidents to lobby for Kenya’s candidate Raila Odinga. On Friday President William Ruto met Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy and five other presidents to lobby for Kenya’s candidate…
Win or lose AUC contest, the Raila factor will shape 2027 elections
Raila Odingas absence in local political discourse would lead to major alignments even as questions emerge on whether his influence would remain. Raila Odingas absence in local political discourse would lead to major alignments even as questions emerge on whether his influence…
Madagascar gains SADC support threatening Raila Odinga’s chances
SADC has written to all 16 member states seeking support for Madagascar’s candidate in the race to succeed African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Moussa Faki. SADC has written to all 16 member states seeking support for Madagascar’s candidate in the…