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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has hit back at President William Ruto over his claim that freedom and democracy are meaningless without development, arguing that the right to life…Source: People Daily

Nakuru senatorial aspirant Peter Mbae has predicted that Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s growing political appeal could spread beyond Western Kenya into Nyanza and the neighbouring Gusii region, arguing…Source: People Daily

Waiguru says Uhuru knew she was leaving Jubilee for Ruto in 2022, while weighing in on the 2027 presidential and Nairobi gubernatorial contests.Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has dismissed claims that she betrayed retired President Uhuru Kenyatta when she abandoned the Jubilee Party and joined President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) during the 2022 election campaigns.Waiguru said Uhuru was aware of her decision before she moved to Ruto’s camp, arguing that her...

Kirinyaga Governor Ann Waiguru has questioned whether Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has the political capacity and machinery to mount a successful presidential campaign.Speaking on Sunday, October 18, Waiguru argued that the Nairobi Senator may need more time to prepare for the country’s top seat.She cited the political decisions made by Sifuna’s allies as an example of what she considers a weakness in his ability to build the support base required to win a presidential...

President William Ruto has reappointed Simon Gicharu and named Nelson Marwa Nairobi Rivers Commission chair as CSs announce university and state agency appointments.NAIROBI, Kenya – President William Ruto and several Cabinet Secretaries have announced fresh appointments to state agencies, university councils and public institutions, including a new chairperson for the Nairobi Rivers Commission and a 40-member team to oversee preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).In a...

A section of Kenyans had raised concerns that the two politicians, both with roots in the Nyanza region, could split votes and weaken each other's prospects.Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has brushed off fears that Winnie Odinga's reported interest in the Nairobi Senatorial seat could undermine his own bid for the Nairobi governorship in the 2027 General Election.Search option is now available at TUKO! Feel free to search the content on topics/people you enjoy reading...

His remarks come amid ongoing reforms in hospital management, including Nairobi County's Health Services and Management Act, 2026.President William Ruto has called for the inclusion of members of the public in the management boards of hospitals to strengthen oversight of funds sent to the health facilities.Speaking during a church service at ACK Kapsabet church on Sunday, October 18, Ruto said the inclusion of members of the public will strengthen accountability and prevent the misuse of...

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has cast doubt on Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino’s prospects of defeating Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, arguing that the capital’s diverse electorate…Source: People Daily

Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.Source: Nation

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has said President William Ruto enjoys a higher political rating than Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna in the Mount Kenya region, challenging assumptions that the…Source: People Daily

Culture and Heritage Principal Secretary Ummi Bashir has been recognised as Kenya’s Youth and Creative Arts Empowerment Champion of the Year 2026.Bashir received the recognition in acknowledgment of her role in advancing youth empowerment and promoting creative arts and cultural development in Kenya.In a statement on Sunday, October 18, she said the award celebrated the talent and creativity of young people and reflected ongoing efforts to expand opportunities for them through cultural...

After a day of energetic rallies by their supporters, Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro will go head-to-head Sunday in their first debate, a week ahead of a bitter and divisive presidential runoff.Brazil's right-wing presidential candidate and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro (C) speaks during a press conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on August 30, 2026. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)Bolsonaro, 45, son of the far-right former...