By Joel Esabu Published: August 12, 2026 NAIROBI, Kenya — The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has rejected allegations by Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua that the government has captured key state institutions and interfered with criminal investigations. In a statement issued on Tuesday, hours after Gachagua addressed the media, the…
Tensions have emerged within the Kenya Kwanza–ODM political alliance over who should become President William Ruto’s running mate if he seeks a second term in the 2027 General Election. During a private meeting in Naivasha on Monday, ODM leaders reportedly pushed for the Deputy President position as part of a proposed power-sharing arrangement. Kisii Governor…
A man believed to be a cleaner at a private hospital in Eldoret is on the run after allegedly sexually assaulting a minor who had been admitted for treatment. By Joel Esabu | Imani Media News August 5, 2026 Police in Uasin Gishu County have launched a manhunt for a subordinate staff member at…
More than 1.2 million older persons and people living with severe disabilities are set to benefit as the Government rolls out the June 2026 Inua Jamii cash transfer payments. By Joel Esabu | Imani Media News August 5, 2026 The Government has released Ksh.2.426 billion to facilitate payments under the June 2026 cycle of…
The Nairobi Senator says the opposition’s mission to remove President William Ruto from office is more important than past political differences. By Joel Esabu | Imani Media News July 29, 2026 Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has said he is willing to work with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua despite having voted in favour of his…
The Government says the resumption of military exercises underscores the strong Kenya–United Kingdom defence partnership and commitment to regional peace and security. By Joel Esabu | Imani Media News July 29, 2026 The Government has announced the resumption of joint military training between Kenya and the United Kingdom at the British Army Training Unit Kenya…
The electoral commission says the proposed regulations will promote fairness, transparency and equal opportunities for candidates regardless of their financial strength. By Joel Esabu | Imani Media News July 29, 2026 The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has launched a public participation exercise to collect views on proposed campaign financing regulations that will guide…
President William Ruto has announced plans to introduce a universal funding model that will guarantee financial support for all students admitted to public universities, colleges, and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, in what is expected to be one of the biggest reforms in Kenya’s higher education sector. Speaking at State House, Nairobi,…
Public Service Cabinet Secretary (CS) Geoffrey Ruku believes that the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party spent over Ksh.100 million to fund campaigns in the just-concluded Ol Kalou constituency by-elections. According to the CS, the ruling party did not fund the campaign from the national exchequer but from its accounts, dismissing reports that about Ksh.10 billion…
OL KALOU, Kenya – Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) candidate Sammy Douglas Waweru Kamau has been declared the new Member of Parliament for Ol Kalou Constituency after recording a landslide victory in the highly contested by-election, delivering a major political statement ahead of the 2027 General Election. Official results announced by the Independent Electoral…