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Topic: Politics

PS Muthoni defends SHA, urges leaders to keep politics out of healthcare

By Juliet Omelo   2026-06-14 19:59:39

Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has defended the government's healthcare reforms and urged leaders to stop politicising health matters.

Same old politics: Why the Kikuyu remain Kenya's default villains

By Macharia Munene   2026-06-14 18:35:38

Former Senator Omar Hassan criticised the Kikuyu and personalised those attacks by targeting the Kenyatta family, but he faced no public reprimand despite language widely viewed as divisive.

Ebola and politics of trust in healthcare system

By Wanja Maina   2026-06-13 21:46:05

Kenya’s proposed Ebola facility has sparked debate on devolution, rights, and health priorities amid concerns over governance, trust, and system preparedness.

Wetang'ula tightens grip on Western as Mudavadi stays away from local politics

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2026-06-08 17:50:03

Wetang’ula is increasingly emerging as the dominant political figure in Western, steadily consolidating his influence and positioning himself as a potential presidential contender in 2032

Nairobi ACK bishop urges leaders to shun ethnic politics

By Irungu Wahome   2026-06-07 17:50:48

The Nairobi ACK Diocese Bishop Johnathan Kabiru has urged politicians and Kenyans to embrace unity peace and tolerance ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Gender rule a legal promise trapped in politics

By Wanja Maina   2026-06-06 23:32:44

Kenya’s challenge is not the absence of constitutional clarity, but the absence of mechanisms to convert constitutional intent into political compliance.