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Government-allied MPs and opposition lawmakers clashed in Parliament on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, over the proposed Ksh2.2 trillionSource: People Daily

The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has handed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and his allies an important legal victorySource: People Daily

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 1 — President William Ruto has mourned Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, describing him as a “dear friend” following a helicopter crash in Zimbabwe that authorities say killed…Ruto said Chivayo, his wife Lucy Muteke and the other passengers died in the crash in Marondera, eastern Zimbabwe, describing their deaths as a “painful loss” to their families, friends and those who knew them.“I am deeply saddened by the tragic...

Chivayo has been a constant feature at State House, Nairobi, with the businessman keeping a burging bromance with President Ruto.Popular Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lucy Muteke, are among six people who died after a helicopter they were travelling in crashed in Marondera, Zimbabwe, on Wednesday, September 30.The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirmed that an aircraft carrying six occupants crashed in the Marondera Rural area at around 5pm on Wednesday. Police said more...

In Nairobi, the main candle-lighting event will be held at Uhuru Park, beginning 3pm.Former Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader, the late Raila Odinga.The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will Friday, launch a month-long programme of activities to commemorate the first anniversary of the death of its founding leader, Raila Amolo Odinga, with a nationwide candle-lighting ceremony.The ceremony, scheduled for 6pm, will be held simultaneously across the country, with the party calling...

Mohamed Shurie decision means Korane can now consolidate the support of his Abduwak clanFormer gubernatorial aspirant Mohamed Moulid Shurie shakes hands with Ali Korane after the former stepped down for the latter /STEPHEN ASTARIKOFormer Garissa Governor Ali Korane has received a boost in his bid to recapture the seat in the 2027 elections after aspirant Mohamed Moulid Shurie withdrew from the race and offered to support him.The move gives Korane an opportunity to consolidate votes from his...

President William Ruto has mourned his friend Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and wife, Lucy Muteke who died in a helicopter crash together with four other victims Wednesday evening. In a condolence message, Ruto described Chivayo as a dear friend whose warmth, energy and belief in Africa’s potential touched many people.- Advertisement - He termed their […]In a condolence message, Ruto described Chivayo as a dear friend whose warmth, energy and belief in Africa’s...

President William Ruto has mourned the tragic death of his dear friend, Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who was killed in a helicopter crash in Zimbabwe.President Ruto and Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo at State House. Photo I FileChivayo and his wife, Lucy Muteke, were among six people killed after their helicopter crashed in the Marondera Rural area, police confirmed.Ruto and Chivayo had struck a friendship that often stunned the entire nation, with Chivayo being a common...

President William Ruto has mourned Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, describing him as a dear friend following his deathSource: People Daily

The Jubilee Party has begun disciplinary proceedings against former Nyeri Town Member of Parliament (MP) Ngunjiri Wambugu overSource: People Daily

More than 20 ODM MCAs have endorsed George Aladwa for Nairobi governor in 2027, putting fresh pressure on the party’s broad-based deal with UDA over the seat.Search option is now available at TUKO! Feel free to search the content on topics/people you enjoy reading about in the top right corner ;)Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over four years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.Nairobi - More than 20 Orange Democratic Movement members of the...

Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna challenged Aliko Dangote's threats to critics of the KSh 2.07 trillion Lamu refinery, demanding explanations for affected Kenyans.Nancy Odindo is a current affairs writer at Tuko.co.ke (joined in 2023). She has one year of experience in print and more than five years in digital media.Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna took to the floor of the Senate on Wednesday, September 30, to challenge Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote over remarks the business mogul made at...