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Wanga opens Homa Bay to Linda Mwanainchi rally, says ODM won't shift stance

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga welcomes Linda Mwananchi rally, reaffirming ODM's support for the broad-based government

Ichung'wah resurfaces after weeks-long silence, dismisses rumours with humour

His unexpected post triggered immediate reactions from netizens, with supporters celebrating his comeback while political critics seized the opportunity to throw jabs at his legislative leadership.

MP John Kaguchia's TV appearance ends in arrest after overnight police standoff

The legislator had appeared on a political talk show on Sunday evening, where he addressed controversial remarks he made during a weekend rally.

VIDEO: Jalang'o forced to toss cash to crowd in Kayole, flee after rally turned chaotic

Jalang'o was forced to flee after a cash giveaway in Kayole descended into chaos, prompting him to throw money into the crowd before police moved in to restore order.

PHOTO: Ruto's childhood portrait unveiled at State House, Kenyans divided

The vintage portrait showed Ruto's formative years and includes records of his extracurricular activities, showing he served as a hostel captain, vice chairman of the Christian Union, among others.

Aisha Jumwa dumps UDA, claims Ruto humiliated and sidelined her

Jumwa, who served as Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage in President Ruto's administration, described the move as painful but necessary.

Sifuna claims ODM expelled him from leadership WhatsApp group after Kitale tour

Sifuna claims ODM has sidelined him and other dissenting leaders by removing them from the party's leadership WhatsApp group and reshuffling Senate committee positions

DCP-allied MPs paint Parliament green during Ol-Kalou's Sammy Kamau takes oath

The first-time legislator, who had earlier grabbed attention by travelling to Parliament aboard a public matatu for his swearing-in ceremony, was greeted with a warm welcome from DCP legislators.

PHOTOS: Ol Kalou MP-elect Sammy Kamau boards matatu to Parliament for swearing-in

Ngotho's gesture has drawn comparisons to 2017, when Igembe South MP John Paul Mwirigi captured national attention after becoming Kenya's youngest MP.

Junet Mohammed claims MPs pocketed cash during Gachagua impeachment

Junet Mohamed has alleged that money changed hands among MPs during Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment, claiming some lawmakers received cash but failed to put it to meaningful use.

PHOTOS: Thousands throng Bungoma streets to receive Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi team

Thousands of supporters filled the streets, chanting his name as Sifuna arrived under security escort.

Sifuna's Bungoma rally breaks tradition as supporters donate cash mid-event

Sifuna's "Linda Mwananchi" tour took an unprecedented turn in Bungoma after supporters voluntarily donated money during his rally to fund the movement.

Ruto hands Samuel Nyaga state appointment after crushing Ol Kalou defeat

Ruto has appointed defeated UDA politician Samuel Muchina Nyaga to the Nairobi Rivers Commission just days after his heavy Ol Kalou by-election loss.

PHOTOS: DCP-allied senators don matching green blazers at Parliament after Ol-Kalou victory

The legislators walked through Parliament together toward the chamber, raising a single index finger to acknowledge colleagues and supporters with the 'one term' gesture.

Eric Wamumbi: Mathira MP says UDA's Ol Kalou loss was a blessing for Ruto

Wamumbi said the Ol Kalou by-election loss benefited Ruto, praises Babu Owino's leadership potential, criticises Ndindi Nyoro, and predicts Ruto and Rigathi Gachagua will eventually reconcile.

Pauline Njoroge quits Jubilee after 14 years to join Linda Mwananchi

Njoroge stepped down as Jubilee Party Deputy Organising Secretary and relinquished her position on the party's National Executive Committee (NEC), with her resignation taking effect immediately.

PHOTOS: First look at Sh30m proposed Raila Odinga Mausoleum

The monument will stand alongside the existing Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Mausoleum, which was built in 1995 with a hexagonal design, a cultural landmark honouring two generations of the Odinga family.

Kindiki, Itumbi, Sudi concede after UDA suffers landslide Ol Kalou defeat

Top UDA allies Kithure Kindiki, Dennis Itumbi and Oscar Sudi conceded defeat in the Ol Kalou by-election, congratulating winner Sammy Kamau Waweru while expressing confidence of a 2027 comeback.

UDA MP Betty Maina vows to repossess Ol Kalou campaign boats after landslide defeat

Murang'a Woman Rep Betty Maina stirred controversy after vowing to reclaim the controversial Ol Kalou boats as UDA trailed in the by-election.

Rigathi Gachagua pulls massive livestream numbers during Ol Kalou vote tally

Gachagua attracted massive online viewership as votes were counted in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, after streaming real-time vote tallying from polling stations across the constituency.