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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. But ...
News Kenya » Nairobi » Politics: Kenya's 'political gangs' fuel election fears
Violent disruptions of political and civic events are raising concerns about the use of hired gangs as Kenya heads toward elections in 2027.
News Kenya » Nairobi » Politics: Makau Mutua Dismisses DCP's Ol Kalou By-Election Win As 'Nothingburger'
Political analyst and law professor Makau Mutua has downplayed the Democratic Congress Party (DCP)'s victory in the Ol Kalou by-election, arguing that the result should not be viewed as a broader ...
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: William Ruto bids farewell to EU and Belgium ambassadors as Kenya trade hits KSh 494 billion
President Ruto bids farewell to EU and Belgian ambassadors as Kenya's trade with Europe surges 20%, highlighting strong ties in coffee and agri-investment.
News Kenya » Nairobi » Politics: Kenya ex-Prime Minister Raila Odinga buried as the country faces political uncertainty
NAIROBI, Kenya — Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga was buried Sunday at his rural home as the country, which has previously been marred by post-election violence and anti-government protests, faces ...
News Kenya » Nairobi » Politics: Former Kenyan premier Raila Odinga, a key figure in African democracy efforts, dies at 80
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Raila Odinga, a former prime minister of Kenya and perennial presidential candidate whose populist campaigns challenged one-party rule, rattled authorities and gave him outsized ...
News Kenya » Nairobi » Politics: State-Backed Raila Odinga Mausoleum Enters Construction Phase After Site Handover
Construction of the proposed Raila Odinga Mausoleum has officially begun after the Odinga family handed over the historic Kang'o ka Jaramogi site in Siaya County to the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) for ...
News Kenya » Nairobi » Politics: Kenya deepens Caribbean diplomatic push with Jamaica mission, Grenada ties
Kenya’s inaugural High Commissioner to Jamaica Mwenda Karisa arrives in Kingston to begin her tour of duty on Monday, July 13, 2026. She was received by Amb Franz Hall, Under Secretary in Jamaica's ...
News Kenya » Nairobi » Politics: Nairobi's political father finally bows out
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja talks to ODM Leader Raila Odinga in a bid to reach out to President William Ruto to come up with a way forward following the halted impeachment against him during ...