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President Ruto and Governor Sakaja signed a cooperation agreement allocating funds for 50,000 new streetlights, water plants saving 50 million litres daily, 27 km Nairobi River sewer and ward road upgrades, with Ruto calling it a partnership to make the city livable while opposition senators warn of devolution threats.
The Council of Governors has accused Senators Edwin Sifuna, Moses Kajwang, Samson Cherargei and Johnes Mwaruma of extortion, intimidation, political witch-hunts and harassment during oversight appearances, demanding their removal from relevant committees to restore confidence in the process.
12 Feb, 2026 · 14 min read · 2,272 views
ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has firmly declared he will not resign or step down from his position, rejecting mounting pressure and internal calls for his removal amid escalating factional tensions within the party.
12 Feb, 2026 · 12 min read · 2,247 views
The Orange Democratic Movement is preparing for a potentially explosive National Executive Council meeting today amid reports that senior officials, including Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna, could face discipline or expulsion, with insiders alleging plans to replace Sifuna with Busia Governor Paul Otuoma while addressing the UDA pre-election pact.
11 Feb, 2026 · 14 min read · 2,111 views
Lang’ata MP Felix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang’o, has officially announced his intention to vie for the Nairobi Senate seat in the 2027 general election, setting up a high-stakes contest against incumbent Senator Edwin Sifuna amid competition from Lands PS Nixon Korir and South C MCA Abass Khalif.
10 Feb, 2026 · 15 min read · 2,266 views
Recent audits have uncovered that many Kenyan counties deliberately ignored the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Database (IPPD) system, leading to over 27,000 irregular recruitments, untraceable staff payments and widespread breach of the 35% personnel spending cap up to June 2025.
10 Feb, 2026 · 17 min read · 2,164 views
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen stated the government is unaware of Jubaland forces in Mandera, with reports under investigation.
03 Sep, 2025 · 20 min read · 2,345 views
Former Governor Whycliffe Wangamati and 10 others were arraigned in the Bungoma Anti-Corruption Case for fraudulent procurement.
02 Sep, 2025 · 21 min read · 2,521 views
Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah tabled a bill to re-register 18 state corporations, including KPA and KAA, as public limited companies.
28 Aug, 2025 · 20 min read · 2,465 views
President William Ruto appointed a 15-member Panel of Experts, chaired by Professor Makau Mutua, to facilitate compensation for demonstration victims.
26 Aug, 2025 · 20 min read · 2,387 views