Kenya News » Nairobi News Kenya » Nairobi » Politics: How Mbilia Bel’s ‘Nakei Nairobi’ outsmarted Kenya’s crackdown on foreign music
When Mbilia Bel released ‘Nakei Nairobi,' meaning “I have gone to Nairobi," the song became a major hit across East Africa, particularly in Kenya, where Congolese rumba dominated dance floors and ...
News Kenya » Nairobi » Politics: Oburu Oginga, Sudi, Duale named Kenya's least influential politicians in Research 8020 poll
A new Kenya survey ranks political influence ahead of 2027, with Ruto leading Edwin Sifuna by 1 point as young voters cite living costs, jobs and corruption fears.
News Kenya » Nairobi » Politics: Trust summit exposes Kenya’s own crisis of public confidence
The findings by TIFA Research cast a spotlight on the challenge facing the government as Nairobi hosted the Global Trust Summit from Wednesday to Friday ...
News Kenya » Nairobi » Politics: Kenya’s shadow army: How cheap thugs became a political necessity
Kenyan politicians are hiring armed thugs for as little as $4 per day, as poverty and ruthless political competition threaten to unleash uncontrollable violence ahead of elections next year. So-called ...
News Kenya » Nairobi » Politics: One year on: Has Kenya’s opposition lost its way without Raila Odinga?
Raila Odinga’s legacy continues to shape debates over ODM’s cooperation with President William Ruto and the future of Kenya’s opposition [Ben Curtis/AP] (AP) Nairobi, Kenya – One year after Raila ...
News Kenya » Nairobi » Politics: Nairobi Trust Summit Adopts 29-Point Plan to Rebuild Global Confidence in Public Institutions
Nairobi Trust Summit 2026 adopts a 29-point plan proposing global governance reforms, stronger public institutions and new mechanisms to rebuild trust.
News Kenya » Nairobi » Politics: Kenya: Ruto and Raila shield Sakaja in Nairobi power battle to block Gachagua
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja was on the verge of political collapse. County legislators from both government and opposition had rallied signatures to impeach him, citing corruption, insecurity and ...
News Kenya » Nairobi » Politics: Kenya ex-Prime Minister Raila Odinga buried as the country faces political uncertainty
A signature cowboy hat that former Kenya Prime Minister Raila Odinga loved to wear lies on top of his coffin during his state funeral at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 ...
News Kenya » Nairobi » Politics: Kenya holds state funeral for revered Odinga, two killed in crowd crush
Kenya has held a state funeral for revered opposition leader Raila Odinga, a day after security forces killed several people after opening fire to disperse crowds of mourners at a stadium hosting a ...
News Kenya » Nairobi » Politics: Is Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna building a new political force?
The embattled Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party Secretary-General, Edwin Sifuna, has in recent weeks shaken Kenya’s political landscape with bold manoeuvres that signal a potential realignment ...
News Kenya » Nairobi » Politics: How bad politics holds back Kenya's first world ambitions
Kenya has long possessed the ingredients needed to become one of Africa's leading economic powers. Its strategic position along the Indian Ocean makes it the gateway to East and Central Africa through ...