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Political honcho in debt after fundraiser fails miserably

In other news, a controversial former MP eyeing political comeback has been evicted over rent arrears.


  1. PREMIUM Inside Sifuna, Orengo truce ahead of key Linda Mwananchi Nairobi rally

    Leaders in show of unity after ‘friendly fire’ threatened to split Linda Mwananchi.

    Edwin Sifuna and James Orengo
  2. PREMIUM Key meetings, donor talks lined up as Gachagua begins US political tour

    DCP leader to officially commence public phase of his political engagements in the US.

    Rigathi Gachagua
  3. Mudavadi accuses opposition of plot to discredit IEBC, rallies Western to back Ruto in 2027

    Mudavadi warns attacks on IEBC could erode public confidence ahead of the 2027 elections.

  4. PREMIUM 2027 gamble: Politicians abandon ‘safe’ seats for bigger posts

    The emerging political movement is turning the 2027 election into a high-stakes game of political musical chairs.

    Leaders
  5. ‘Young politicians are chest-thumping because of crowds’: Kindiki tells off opposition

    Kindiki exuded confidence that Kenyans will once again support the broad-based administration.

    Deputy President and UDA Deputy Party Leader Kithure Kindiki
  6. PREMIUM Party indiscipline: Defections with no consequences

    On paper, they remain members of their sponsor parties, but in public, they have switched camps.

    Irungu Kang'ata and Rigathi Gachagua
  7. PREMIUM Inside Ruto’s three-day Maa blitz: Projects, politics and 2027 campaigns

    Timing of Ruto's tour gives it an unmistakable political dimension.

    William Ruto
  8. PREMIUM Cocktail of warning signs: Agencies point to red flags 342 days before polls

    Officials warn failure to confront threats could expose country to a repeat of 2007/08 violence.

    IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon
  9. PREMIUM Ruto's new Mt Kenya comeback offensive: Can he win it back?

    Ruto has stepped up efforts to reclaim the restive Mt Kenya voting bloc.

    President William Ruto addresses Chuka residents
  10. PREMIUM How Kivutha Kibwana party name switch could save Sifuna’s banned brand

    The Registrar of Political Parties blocked bid by Linda Mwananchi team to register the popular brand.

    Edwin Sifuna
  11. PREMIUM Inside Ruto’s ODM deal to win back Western Kenya

    Nyanza region has been undergoing major changes since Raila's death.

    Ruto
  12. PREMIUM Ruto’s name dragged into plans for new Coast party

    Former Labour Cabinet Secretary Kazungu Kambi that he intends to establish a new political party.

  13. PREMIUM ODM headache in the city as MPs publicly back Babu Owino

    Over the weekend, Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang’ and Awendo MP Walter Owino declared support for Babu who has fallen out with ODM leadership.

    Babu Owino
  14. PREMIUM Two men, one ticket: Orengo challenges Sifuna 'coronation'

    Governor James Orengo's entry and demand for credible nominations goes against allies of Senator Edwin Sifuna, who say supporters have already publicly chosen a candidate.

  15. PREMIUM Uhuru, Raila, Gachagua.....Ruto’s changing enemy when things go south

    The enemy has no single name He is everywhere, looming near and large, but wearing a uniform that remotely identifies as Kenyatta.

  16. PREMIUM Nyoro’s 2027 gambit: National tours, new party and opposition pact

    Nyoro is positioning himself as a major player in the 2027 matrix.

    Ndindi Nyoro
  17. PREMIUM ODM leader Oburu Oginga speaks about his hospital stint

    'As a leader, I can’t hide anything concerning my health, and when I’m sick, all of Kenya will know.' Dr Oburu

    Oburu Oginga
  18. PREMIUM Court files uncover Jirongo’s massive Sh3.9bn debt mountain

    The estate faces 39 creditor claims claims from high-profile figures and bank debts.

    Cyrus Jirongo
  19. PREMIUM Wamatangi: State using graft cases to derail me

    Kiambu governor claims fallout with the national government triggered 'political persecution', alleges he resisted land grab.

    Kimani Wamatangi
  20. MP Joseph Wainaina’s remarks spark outrage

    Nominated MP facing mounting condemnation for telling Ruto's critics to leave Rift Valley.

    Joseph Wainaina
  21. PREMIUM Decision 2027: How ODM splashed Sh2bn in one year

    The accounts reveal a party trying to spend its way through an identity crisis: rich on paper but poor in cash.

    Oburu Oginga
  22. PREMIUM Odinga family’s 2027 political ambitions put ODM to test

    Five members of the Odinga family have expressed interest in various elective seats in the 2027 General Election.

    Jaramogi family
  23. PREMIUM Inside fresh push to let diaspora Kenyans vote with IDs

    Currently, Kenyans living outside the country are required to be holders of valid passports to apply for voter registration

  24. Revealed: Parliament’s watchdog committees caught sleeping on the job

    The poor performance by some committees come despite the attractive salaries and allowances provided to MPs to support their official duties.

  25. Kindiki to IEBC: Don't allow anyone to intimidate you

    Prof Kindiki tells the opposition to develop an agenda to present to Kenyans instead of attacking IEBC.

    Kithure Kindiki
  26. Wiper leaders condemn attack on Orengo, ‘unfair’ distribution of jobs

    Kalonzo Musyoka has demanded accountability on the use of national resources.

    Kalonzo Musyoka
  27. Judge cautions politicians against personal attacks as 2027 contests take shape

    Judge urges Meru rivals Linturi, Mutuma to focus on public issues.

  28. PREMIUM From Kibaki to Kindiki: Tharaka Nithi and the making of new Mt Kenya East power matrix

    In 2007, after nearly all votes had been tallied, an avalanche of over 90,000 came in from the constituency.

  29. Talk of Town: Race for control exposes deepening fault lines in political camp

    In other news, a political wedding between a first-term governor and a new party was called off at the eleventh hour.