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Politics
Kenya's Counties Set for Sh428 Billion Boost as MPs Pass Revenue Bill 2026
The National Assembly has passed the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2026, unlocking Sh428 billion in equitable share revenue for Kenya's 47 county governments in the 2026/2027 financial year — a Sh13 billion jump from last year's disbursement, with funds targeting healthcare, roads, water, agriculture, and early childhood education.
Kindiki Tells Gachagua to Stay in His Lane Over Constitutional Dispute
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and ousted predecessor Rigathi Gachagua have taken their bitter rivalry to a new level, clashing publicly over how Kenya's constitution handles presidential terms. Kindiki told Gachagua to "stay in your lane," while Gachagua fired back, accusing the deputy president of reading the constitution "upside down."
EACC Puts Counties on Notice as Conflict of Interest Act, 2025 Takes Effect
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has put county governments on notice over the newly enacted Conflict of Interest Act, 2025, warning that weak oversight structures continue to expose devolved units to massive loss of public funds, with procurement and staff recruitment singled out as the most vulnerable sectors.
Opposition's Unity Promise Unravels as Rival Strategies Emerge Ahead of 2027
Kenya's opposition coalition is fracturing ahead of the 2027 election, with conflicting directives from leaders over the Gen Z protest anniversary exposing deep internal divisions. The public disagreements have called into question the bloc's pledge to field a single presidential candidate against President William Ruto, as rival strategies begin to emerge within the alliance.
Mwangi warns Gen Z protest grievances still simmering as Kenya marks two-year anniversary
Human rights activist and presidential hopeful Boniface Mwangi says the grievances that sparked Kenya's Generation Z protests two years ago remain dangerously unresolved. Speaking on Spice FM, he argued that public anger over the cost of living, corruption, and economic hardship has not subsided — and warned the government not to underestimate it.
Sakaja Asks Senate to Help Nairobi Unlock Sh63 Billion Revenue Target
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has appeared before a Senate committee seeking legal backing to enforce land rates collection, arguing the city can grow its annual own-source revenue from Sh13.8 billion to Sh63 billion if chronic defaulters — including prominent individuals — are finally brought to book.
State rolls out projects in Ol Kalou as by-election countdown enters final stretch
As the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election draws to within a month, the government has launched a wave of development projects and empowerment programmes in the constituency — moves that officials defend as routine but opposition leaders condemn as a calculated use of state resources to tilt the vote.
Wetangula Under Fire for Backing Nakhumicha in Trans Nzoia Gubernatorial Race
A political row has erupted within Kenya Kwanza after National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula appeared to endorse former Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha for the Trans Nzoia governorship in 2027, drawing sharp criticism from UDA aspirants Kakai Bisau and Chris Wamalwa, who accuse the Speaker of undermining fair competition within the coalition.
UDA Pledges Free and Fair Nominations Ahead of 2027 General Election
Kenya's ruling UDA party has assured aspirants of a level playing field during its 2027 party primaries, with elections commission board member Mary Mutinga revealing that the party is procuring electronic equipment to boost transparency. The pledge was made at a consultative forum in Machakos targeting Kamba community political hopefuls.