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Babu Owino Reveals Why He Rejected Government Job Despite Raila's Broad-Based D
By Judy Kendi • Oct 29, 2026
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has claimed that President William Ruto personally offered him the Cabinet Secretary for Education position during the 2024 Gen Z protests, but he turned it down because of his political beliefs. The legislator says he was unwilling to compromise his opposition to the broad-based government arrangement, insisting that his political decisions have always been guided by ideology rather than the promise of government positions.
Gachagua Forgives Sifuna Over Impeachment, Says Ruto Has Lost Mount Kenya
By Judy Kendi • Oct 29, 2026
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says he has no hard feelings towards Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna over his role in the Senate vote that removed him from office, arguing that the decision ultimately weakened President William Ruto's political standing in Mount Kenya. With the 2027 General Election approaching, Gachagua now sees the controversial impeachment as an unexpected advantage that could help the opposition build a stronger challenge against the incumbent.
Can Oburu Oginga Secure ODM an Equal Share of Power in Ruto’s 2027 Re-Election Bid?
By Judy Kendi • Oct 27, 2026
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is heading into a critical period of political negotiations ahead of the 2027 General Election, with party leader Oburu Oginga demanding an equal power-sharing arrangement with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA). But behind the ambitious proposal lies a major challenge: whether ODM can maintain internal unity and demonstrate enough electoral strength to secure an agreement that gives it an equal stake in a possible coalition government.
Uhuru Kenyatta, Hassan Omar, Mwengi Mutuse, Oscar Sudi, William Ruto, Raila Odinga, UDA, Jubilee Party, 2022 Election, 2027 General Election
By Judy Kendi • Sep 23, 2026
United Democratic Alliance (UDA) leaders have criticised retired President Uhuru Kenyatta after he reaffirmed his belief that the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga won the 2022 presidential election.UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar, Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse and Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi separately responded to Uhuru’s remarks, questioning why the former President had revisited the disputed election outcome years after the vote.
Ndindi Nyoro Tells Ruto to Respect Uhuru Kenyatta Ahead of 2027
By Judy Kendi • Sep 18, 2026
People’s Party of Kenya (PPK) leader Ndindi Nyoro has called on President William Ruto to respect retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, urging him to consider how Kenyans will remember his leadership after leaving office.
Sifuna protests cancellation of JKUAT Karen student forum
By Okinda Benjamin • Sep 17, 2026
The Nairobi Senator has been one of the more vocal critics of President William Ruto's administration and has repeatedly challenged the government over its record and policies.