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Kenya politics news and explainers: Parliament, parties, elections, devolution and power. Clear reporting for citizens tracking policy and 2027.
Ruto in Uasin Gishu: vote the record, not the tribe; 600 markets promised
At Maili Nne, Huruma and Eldoret on 13 August 2026 President Ruto said voters will judge development records, not tribes. He cited 600 modern markets nationwide, 14 in Uasin Gishu, 64 stadia including Kipchoge for Mashujaa Day in October, and warned against election incitement.
Ndindi Nyoro leaves UDA, takes People’s Party of Kenya into the opposition
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro said on 17 August he has joined People’s Party of Kenya as party leader and the United Opposition after a year of talks with Munya, Karua, Orengo, Gachagua, Kalonzo, Sifuna and Matiang’i.
Ruto in Eldoret: Uhuru is funding my opponents — Gachagua and Jubilee fire back
In Eldoret on Thursday President Ruto said Uhuru Kenyatta failed on housing and SHA-style cover and is now backing rivals. Gachagua, Jubilee SG Ole Kenta, Sifuna, senators Methu and Nyutu, and Kalonzo all answered on Friday.
Ruto at Eldoret passing-out: KDF must build the country, not only guard it
At the Cohort 01/2025 passing-out in Eldoret, President Ruto said KDF’s first duty remains defence but the same skills should build Talanta stadium, Bomas, MV Uhuru II and cyber/maritime capacity as Kenya looks past Vision 2030.
Mt Kenya East elders back Ruto–Kindiki 2027 ticket and name Kindiki spokesman
Elders from Embu, Meru and Tharaka Nithi, meeting Saturday, endorsed President Ruto and DP Kindiki for 2027, asked Mt Kenya West to show Kindiki the same loyalty, and said only Kindiki may speak for the mountain on politics.
Mudavadi in Kakamega: grow Western numbers for Ruto, then plan past 2027
Launching the Magharibi Movement at Kakamega High School, Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi told more than 2,000 Kakamega delegates to register voters for a petition-free Ruto second term and treat the lobby as a vehicle beyond 2027, citing the Rironi–Mau Summit road.
Kalonzo floats Aisha Jumwa as Wiper deputy leader to lock in the Coast
In Kwale on Friday, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka proposed former CS Aisha Jumwa as deputy party leader after her UDA exit over the Kilifi governor race; the job still needs party organs, and follows Mohamed Ali’s deputy slot plus Kamau as chair and Njiru as spokesperson.
Orengo: police ‘have given up’ after goons hit Linda Mwananchi convoy in Homa Bay
Siaya Governor James Orengo said police at Ndhiwa surrendered authority to goons attacking the Linda Mwananchi convoy; AFP journalists were injured, three suspects were arrested near Nyangweso with pangas, and rallies were still set for Nyandiwa, Sindo and Homa Bay Town.
Maraga condemns attack on Gachagua convoy in Nakuru, demands action on armed militias
Former Chief Justice David Maraga condemned Friday’s attack on Rigathi Gachagua’s DCP motorcade in Nakuru, cited Articles 36 and 37, and urged police to pursue armed groups; Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara said goons were on a public payroll.