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Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris says CS Geoffrey Ruku would get her vote, insisting Sakaja’s ODM move guarantees nothing in 2027.NAIROBI, Kenya — Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has said Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku would receive her vote in the 2027 Nairobi governor race, arguing that Governor Johnson Sakaja’s move to ODM does not guarantee him re-election.Passaris said Nairobians,...

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has invoked the outcome of the US midterm elections to predict a political shake-up in Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election, declaring that…Source: People Daily

Passaris said that the CS would be the perfect fit for Nairobi, which deserves a hands-on, decisive, no-nonsense administrator.Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has endorsed Public Service Cabinet Secretary (CS) Geoffrey Ruko to become Nairobi County's next governor in 2027.In a statement issued on Wednesday, November 11, Passaris said that CS Ruko was the best fit to lead the county due to his track record in the Ministry.She argued that his hands-on approach to executing his...

“Yes, it is true. A motion is ready and would be tabled any moment from now."- source.The Nairobi City County Assembly in session on June 23, 2026.Members of the Nairobi County Assembly allied to the Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM) of Senator Edwin Sifuna are set to be removed from their influential positions in the House.According to credible sources at City Hall, the move is in response to two MCAs' continued support for the rival party, despite having been elected and...

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has hinted at a possible bid for the Nairobi governorship, declaring his interest in the county’s political leadership following Governor Johnson Sakaja’s…Source: People Daily

Treasury documents indicate that the government plans to expand the highway into a four-lane dual carriageway, with tolling also being considered as a possible way to finance the project.President William Ruto has confirmed that the government is speeding up negotiations to dual the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway following growing calls for urgent safety interventions along the busy route.Speaking on Wednesday, November 4, at the Industrialisation Summit held at the Kenyatta International Convention...

The announcement comes amid political realignments in Nairobi, with Sakaja joining ODM to defend his seat as Babu Owino seeks the same seat under Linda Mwananchi.Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has announced his intention to contest the Nairobi gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election, setting up a potential contest against incumbent Governor Johnson Sakaja.Addressing residents of South B in Nairobi on Tuesday, November 3, Ruku said he was ready to take over the...

Petitioner Timothy Tororey argued that the MP has remained outside the country and missed sittings for over two years.Mosop MP Abraham Kirwa before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning at Parliament buildings, Nairobi, on Thursday, November 30, 2023.The High Court has given Mosop MP Abraham Kirwa and the Speaker of the National Assembly another opportunity to defend themselves in a case seeking to have the legislator’s seat declared vacant over...

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi announced the date, urging senators to attend the joint sitting of Parliament.President William Ruto during the Special National Adress at State House on July 30, 2026/PCSPresident William Ruto will deliver the 2026 State of the Nation Address to a joint sitting of Parliament on Thursday, November 19.Senate Speaker Amason Kingi announced the date, saying the address would provide an opportunity to assess the country's progress in achieving its national...

Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has drawn parallels between the ongoing United States midterm elections and Kenya's 2027 General Election, arguing that public dissatisfaction with government…Source: People Daily

Former Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati and Westlands Member of Parliament Tim Wanyonyi have intensified efforts to secure the Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM) ticket ahead of the 2027 Bungoma gubernatorial race, setting the stage for a potentially competitive nomination battle.The two leaders are seeking to position themselves within the emerging political outfit associated with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as they seek to consolidate political support across the county ahead of the next...

Kasarani MP Ronald Karauri has taken another swipe at Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, claiming the county boss joined the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) after noticing his interest in…Source: People Daily