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BY D.W WAGACHA Irrefutably, the Ol Kalou constituency by-election triggered considerable reverberations with the potential to make significant recalibrations on the Kenyan political landscape. The Democratic Citizens Party (DCP), led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua secured the seat with 35,440 votes, against President William Ruto’s ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) that garnered…
BY D.W WAGACHA The detention and prosecution of suspended South Sudan First Vice President Dr Riek Machar arguably marked the collapse of the transitional government, sparking considerable political tensions in the country. The Revitalised Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU) was established on February 22, 2020, under the 2018 Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of […] The post…
Uganda President Yoweri Museveni on Sunday, May 17, signed into law the controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026. The bill, now an Act of Parliament, has been interpreted as a domestic measure to regulate foreign influence in Uganda. However, what is not coming out directly is that its implications may be felt across the borders. […] The post Uganda’s Sovereignty Act and the regional…
Catholic Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Hubertus Matheus Maria van Megen is departing Kenya after completing his tour of duty. Archbishop van Megen is leaving after seven years, which were marked by quiet but steady diplomatic and pastoral engagement that helped deepen ties between Nairobi and the Holy See. During his tenure, he served as the Vatican’s […] The post Nuncio van Megen exits Kenya after…
When President William Ruto and President Emmanuel Macron unveiled the Africa-France Nairobi Declaration at the Africa Forward Summit, the language in the room was technical. The document that captured the two-day Africa-France meeting was characterised by jargon such as “sovereign equality”, “strategic partnership” and “new era of cooperation”. However, what many Kenyans, and by extension […] The…
President William Ruto has officially unveiled Supreme Court Judge Njoki Ndung’u as Kenya’s candidate for election to the International Criminal Court (ICC), as Nairobi simultaneously pushes a second bid for a seat at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The launch signals what officials describe as a coordinated “double bet” by Kenya to expand its […] The post Ruto unveils Njoki Ndung’u for…
Renewed tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea are emerging as a key driver behind a fresh wave of refugees into Kenya. While Kenya has long hosted refugees fleeing instability in Somalia and South Sudan, the latest data from the Economic Survey 2026 suggests a broader regional dynamic is now at play. The total number of registered […] The post Ethiopia, Eritrea tensions trigger a wave of Eritrean…
Kenya recorded a decline in terror-related incidents in 2025, but the country may be trading security gains for growing concerns over civil liberties, a new report warns. According to the Trends of Violent Extremist Attacks and Arrests in Kenya (January–December 2025), terror incidents dropped from 85 in 2024 to 72 in 2025, marking a 15 […] The post Terror attacks drop as report flags misuse of…
The ruling United Democratic Alliance, led by President William Ruto, will face off with the Democracy for the Citizens Party in the July 16 Ol Kalou by-election, setting up a high-stakes political contest in Nyandarua County. The mini-poll is shaping up as an early test of strength between UDA and DCP, led by former Deputy […] The post DCP vs UDA: Stage set for July 16 Ol Kalou by-election first…
BY MACHARIA WANGUI The United Democratic Alliance has handed its Ol Kalou parliamentary ticket to Samuel Muchina Nyaga, a long-serving aide to the late area MP Njuguna Kiaraho, setting the stage for a closely watched by-election in Nyandarua County. Muchina, who served as Kiaraho’s personal assistant, won the party primaries on Friday after garnering 3,221 […] The post Former MP Kiaraho’s PA…
