“Two Groups, One Agenda”: Gachagua Accuses Raila of Secret Political Deals Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused ODM leader Raila Odinga of secretly playing both sides of the political spectrum to influence the 2027 General Election. Speaking at Jesus Exaltation Church, Bethsaida in Kajiado East, Gachagua claimed Raila had created two separate factions to benefit no matter the outcome. According to him, the ODM boss was being “strategic,” using the newly formed Kenya Moja alliance led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to challenge the government from within. “Raila is very clever. Don’t be fooled when he says he hasn’t…
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Exclusive: Ida Odinga’s 75th Birthday Party in Karen (Photos) Mama Ida Odinga marked her 75th birthday on Sunday, August 24, with a grand celebration at her Karen residence in Nairobi. The occasion brought together family, close friends, and top political leaders who joined her to honour the milestone. Among the dignitaries in attendance were Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse and Makadara MP George Aladwa, who celebrated alongside other invited guests. In a statement shared later that evening, Mwengi Mutuse applauded Mama Ida’s impact on education, reforms, and leadership. “Kenya respects your contributions as an educationist, reformer, entrepreneur, global peace ambassador,…
FKF President Discloses Exact Amount Paid to Harambee Stars Players Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed has disclosed the money Harambee Stars players received in allowances and bonuses over the past two months. Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV, Hussein confirmed that both the players and the technical bench were well compensated. “Whatever the team gets is the effort of the federation; the federation does everything in its power to make sure that we remunerate the team well,” he said. According to Hussein, the squad that featured in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) had 27 players, even…
Gachagua’s Ally Senator John Methu Admits Ruto Might Win 2027 Elections Nyandarua Senator John Methu, a close ally of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has cautioned that President William Ruto could easily secure a second term if the Mt Kenya region remains divided. Speaking during a TV interview on Sunday, August 25, 2025, Methu claimed that new political parties aligned with Ruto will soon emerge in the region, describing it as a calculated move to split Mt Kenya’s voting power before the 2027 General Election. The youthful senator noted that Mt Kenya’s political influence has always relied on unity. However, the…
Maraga Explains Why He Hasn’t Campaigned in Kisii Despite 2027 Bid Chief Justice Emeritus and presidential candidate David Maraga has dismissed calls from Kenyans who argue that he should focus on gaining support from his home counties, Kisii and Nyamira. During a Sunday night interview with KTN News, Maraga described such demands as tribal politics, stressing that he would fight this culture if elected as Kenya’s sixth president. He warned that ethnic balkanisation has denied Kenya visionary leaders since many citizens still vote based on tribe rather than development or leadership qualities. “Some people are saying I should go to…
Former MP Dies After Road Accident Former Laikipia North Member of Parliament, Mathew Lempurkel Lekidime, has died just weeks after being admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Kenyatta National Hospital. He was hospitalized following a serious road accident at the Exciting area in Ong’ata Rongai while on his way home. Lempurkel, who previously served in the National Assembly, had been fighting for his life since the crash six days ago, which left him with severe injuries. Past Legal Case In 2021, Lempurkel was sentenced to one year in prison for assault, a case that attracted national attention. The…
Former Police Officer Kills Wife, Assaults House Help in Pipeline A family in Pipeline, Nairobi, is grieving the tragic death of 27-year-old Susan Nabwire, who was allegedly murdered by her husband in a shocking act of violence. Nabwire, a young mother of a one-year-old baby, lost her life on the night of August 13. Her husband, a 44-year-old former police officer, is accused of killing her before turning on their house help and sexually assaulting her. According to Nabwire’s mother, the suspect returned home that evening already in an angry mood. He allegedly accused his wife of being unfaithful and…
Ruto Allies Call for Constitutional Changes Before 2027 A group of leaders from Kenya’s North Rift region is pushing for constitutional amendments to fix challenges they say have persisted since the 2010 Constitution was enacted. The leaders, who are allied to President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), want the referendum to take place alongside the 2027 General Election. They argue this would reduce costs and boost voter turnout. During a church service at AIC Boma in Kapsabet, Nandi Hills MP Bernard Kitur stressed that Kenya should not delay starting the amendment process. “Let us start the process of changing…
MPs Contribute Over 100K to Buy Anointed Handkerchiefs to Supply State House, Parliament Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi, alongside MPs allied to the newly formed Kenya Moja political caucus, has donated thousands of shillings to Pastor Peter Manyuru’s Jesus Teaching Ministry (JTM). The money will go towards buying anointed handkerchiefs meant for distribution to all three arms of government. In a dramatic move, the leaders made the donation during a Sunday service, insisting the handkerchiefs will help cleanse the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary from what they termed as rampant corruption. According to JTM, the blessed handkerchiefs carry divine powers.…
Rigathi Gachagua Breaks Silence, Links Chaos at JKIA Return to Government Plot Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has spoken out about the chaos that erupted during his return to Kenya from the United States. Gachagua, who left Nairobi for a political tour of the US on July 9, landed back in the country on Thursday, August 21, after six weeks abroad. What was planned as a grand homecoming quickly turned violent after his convoy was attacked with stones along Mombasa Road. The former deputy president had intended to address supporters at Kamukunji grounds but dropped the…