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Kenya politics news and explainers: Parliament, parties, elections, devolution and power. Clear reporting for citizens tracking policy and 2027.
Ichung’wah: match Kenya’s population growth with faster economic expansion
Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah told the Beyond 2030 National Conversation at KICC that population is both resource and burden, urging long-term plans beyond Vision 2030 to balance demography with jobs and growth; Africa may be ~25% of world population by 2050.
Linda Mwananchi asks Kanja to secure Homa Bay rally on August 16
Spokesperson Caroli Omondi alleged plans to block Linda Mwananchi leaders near Kabunde Airstrip, bridges and hotels ahead of the Sunday 16 August Homa Bay rally, and asked IG Douglas Kanja to protect supporters.
Maraga begins three-week US tour to court diaspora ahead of 2027
Former CJ and UGM presidential aspirant David Maraga will tour US states from 17 September for three weeks, framing the diaspora as constitutional partners beyond remittances.
Gachagua: Ruto has failed Kenyans and abandoned campaign pledges
At a DCP HQ media briefing on 11 August 2026, Rigathi Gachagua said President Ruto betrayed public trust, eroded multiparty gains, failed rule-of-law pledges and allowed goonism, drugs and extrajudicial killings to thrive.
Mt Kenya MPs walk out of broad-based retreat after Arati-Kindiki clash
A broad-based government retreat at Lake Naivasha meant to ease ODM–UDA running-mate tensions ended with a walkout after Kisii Governor Simba Arati’s remarks angered Mt Kenya MPs defending DP Kithure Kindiki.
Linda Mwananchi keeps distance from Caleb Amisi’s new PRM party
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Siaya Governor James Orengo skipped Saboti MP Caleb Amisi’s People’s Renaissance Movement launch; insiders cite doubts over Amisi’s stance on Gachagua/Kalonzo ties and ODM pressure on party registration.
Experts warn of presidential tenure crisis after Malindi election-date ruling
After Justice Mugure Thande’s 7 August 2026 Malindi ruling that an August 2027 presidential poll would be unconstitutional — while suspending immediate effect — governance experts including Amb. Esther Waringa called for a transitional arrangement.
Gachagua urges Ruto to suspend housing levy and cut PAYE pressure
In his Ruto at Four address at DCP HQ, former DP Rigathi Gachagua called for suspending the Affordable Housing Levy, reviewing PAYE bands and petroleum pricing, claiming workers lose 45–50% of pay to taxes and levies.
Kalonzo says he will back Sifuna if opposition picks him for 2027
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka said he would support Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna if the opposition settles on him as its 2027 presidential candidate, while also pledging backing for Gachagua, Karua, Matiang’i or Wamalwa if preferred.