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Ethnic-based voting to blame for electoral challenges, says IEBC nominee Mukhwana

By Omondi Powel   2025-05-31 17:19:03

IEBC nominee Moses Alutalala Mukhwana says Kenya’s electoral challenges stem more from ethnic-based voting patterns than from institutional failures within the commission.

Social media emerges as Ruto's most potent opposition

By Omondi Powel   2025-06-01 09:40:00

Social media is reshaping political engagement and giving a voice to a generation dissatisfied with the government’s performance.

Hold inquiry into police torture in EAC, Karua urges UN

By Omondi Powel   2025-06-05 09:35:51

Karua, who was among those refused entry into Tanzania recently, called for an end to illegal detentions and torture in the region.

'We were not consulted,' COTU dismisses PS Hinga's claims on housing law

By Omondi Powel   2025-06-07 14:37:53

COTU dismissed the assertion that it was consulted and participated in the drafting of the regulations guiding the implementation of the Affordable Housing levy.

Raila's stance causing confusion in ODM

By Omondi Powel   2025-06-10 10:24:53

The Orange Democratic Movement, led by Raila Odinga, is confused about its role in government as the 2027 general elections draw closer.

Over 200 families displaced as fire ravages Kibra, CS Ruku pledges support

By Omondi Powel   2025-06-12 18:05:00

A devastating fire broke out Wednesday evening in Kibra’s Mukungu village, leaving more than 200 families homeless and destroying property worth thousands of shillings.

Kioni: 'Why is DIG Lagat still in office?'

By Omondi Powel   2025-06-13 13:22:17

Jubilee Party SG Kioni has called for immediate interdiction of DIG Eliud Lagat and all police officers involved in the death of Albert Ojwang.

Political parties are undermining democracy

By Omondi Powel   2025-06-25 11:25:30

Kenya’s political leaders are fuelling tension and undermining democracy through early campaigns and disregard for the rule of law during protests.

Maraga accuses state of capture, vows to restore rule of law

By Omondi Powel   2025-07-02 14:29:16

Former CJ Maraga has vowed to restore constitutional order in Kenya, accusing President William Ruto’s administration of driving the country into lawlessness

How Gen Z have stolen 'maandamano' thunder from Raila

By Omondi Powel   2025-07-03 09:00:00

ODM leader has been the only politician who could mobilise street demos. Leaderless young people have successfully used social media to organise protests.

Atwoli joins calls for intergenerational dialogue

By Omondi Powel   2025-07-19 15:28:52

The veteran unionist urged leaders to take responsibility and bring Kenyans to the table, as the country risks slipping into chaos.

Wetang'ula calls for legal reforms to curb violent protests

By Omondi Powel   2025-07-19 15:47:50

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called for a review of Kenya’s laws governing protests, citing the recent wave of violence that has rocked the country.

Kitui readies to host first-ever Mashujaa Day celebrations

By Omondi Powel   2025-07-19 16:59:22

Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui County to host this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations, Internal Security PS Omollo confirms; venue has a seating capacity of nearly 10,000.

President pleads for a chance to 'transform' country

By Omondi Powel   2025-07-24 00:00:00

President William Ruto has pleaded for a chance to “transform” the country, saying his critics were wrong in their harsh judgment of his policies.

Why Diaspora Kenyans want Ruto barred from Unga

By Omondi Powel   2025-07-28 10:28:55

 Ndiang’ui has also accused Ruto’s administration of widespread corruption, opaque procurement processes and failure to provide social protection to struggling citizens:

Raila piles pressure on Ruto to implement MoU

By Omondi Powel   2025-07-30 08:00:00

Raila wants Ruto to implement a 10-point memorandum of understanding of cooperation they signed in March.