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New Twist as DAP-K Deputy Party Leader Endorses UDA Candidate in Malava By-Election A surprising political shift has emerged in the Malava parliamentary race after Ayub Savula, the Deputy Party Leader of the Democratic Alliance Party–Kenya (DAP-K) and current Deputy Governor of Kakamega County, publicly endorsed the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate, David Ndakwa. The UDA party confirmed on Monday, November 10, that Savula had officially thrown his support behind Ndakwa, who is considered one of the two leading contenders in the upcoming Malava by-election. The endorsement comes just three weeks before voters head to the polls on November 27,…

The government has made a major change in its plan to distribute gas cylinders, which were earlier promised to be given for free to vulnerable households. Officials have now clarified that the gas cylinders will instead be sold at subsidised prices rather than being issued free of charge. This shift marks a departure from President William Ruto’s 2022 campaign promise, where he pledged to provide free gas cylinders to low-income families as part of his administration’s clean energy initiative. The project was meant to help poor households switch from using charcoal and firewood to cleaner cooking energy. Speaking before the…

A new group of recruits for the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), including general duty officers and tradesmen and tradeswomen, has officially reported for training. According to a statement released on Monday, the KDF confirmed that Cohort 01/25 had arrived at the Defence Forces Recruit Training School (DFRTS) to begin their initial phase of military preparation. The official welcoming ceremony was led by Brigadier Alphonce Ndar, who congratulated the recruits for successfully joining the forces and encouraged them to stay focused throughout the training period. “I wish you all the very best in your training. Stay healthy, take good care of…

The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a new weekly weather forecast, warning residents in several parts of the country — including Nairobi, Kiambu, and Murang’a — to prepare for consistent rainfall throughout the week. According to the department’s outlook, areas such as Nairobi, Mombasa, Kwale, Nakuru, and Machakos will experience heavier rainfall between Tuesday, November 11, and Saturday, November 15. The weatherman noted that most of these regions should expect an increase in rainfall intensity and longer wet spells during this period. Counties such as Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka, and Nairobi are expected to experience…

What Awaits MP Peter Salasya as Hate Speech Case Moves to Full Trial Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya is now facing a full trial over allegations of hate speech after reconciliation talks with the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) failed to take off. The case, which has been under review for months, will now proceed to a full hearing scheduled for January 17, 2026. This decision was made by Senior Resident Magistrate Paul Mutai, who noted that the mediation process could not continue due to the expiry of NCIC commissioners’ term before the conciliation could begin. During…

The county governments of Garissa and Laikipia have officially announced that they have entered into a new partnership with the national government to improve how bursaries and scholarships are managed and distributed to students. In a recent gazette notice, Laikipia Governor Joshua Irungu and Garissa Governor Nathif Aden confirmed that an intergovernmental agreement had been signed with the Ministry of Education. The agreement, which was finalized on May 8, 2025, outlines how the two levels of government — national and county — will work together in handling the allocation and issuance of bursaries and scholarships. According to the two governors,…

High Court Halts Another Ruto Executive Decision in Major Setback The High Court has once again delivered a major blow to President William Ruto’s administration, this time halting the process of appointing new members to the National Lands Commission (NLC). The decision has thrown into uncertainty the fate of a panel that Ruto had set up in August to oversee the selection and recruitment of the next NLC chairperson and commissioners. The court issued orders stopping the ongoing recruitment exercise after ruling that the President’s decision to appoint the selection panel and advertise the vacancies was unconstitutional. The judges said…

Why Police IG Kanja and DCI Boss Amin Risk Arrest Over Missing Security Analyst Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin could soon face arrest after a Nairobi court was asked to issue warrants against them over the mysterious disappearance of Peter Mwenda Mbijiwe, a well-known security analyst and former Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer. Mbijiwe’s family, through their lawyer Evans Ondieki, accused the two top police bosses of ignoring a court order issued on October 28, 2025, which directed them to produce Mbijiwe “dead or alive.” The lawyer lamented that the case had…

Another Candidate Steps Down to Back Seth Panyako in Malava In a significant political development in Malava Constituency, Joab Burudi Manyasi, the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) candidate, has officially withdrawn from the race to support Seth Panyako. The announcement was confirmed on Sunday by Panyako’s Democratic Action Party-Kenya (DAP-K), which described the decision as unanimous. According to the party, this move is aimed at ensuring that Malava residents have the chance to vote for a local candidate rather than someone perceived as an outsider. “Joab Burudi Manyasi of the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) has officially stepped down in favour of…

Cabinet Secretaries Aden Duale, Julius Ogamba, and Davis Chirchir have announced a series of new appointments and reappointments to various state boards and university councils, aiming to strengthen governance and oversight in key sectors. On the health front, CS Aden Duale, in a notice published in the official government gazette, confirmed the appointment of five new members to the Kenya Board of Mental Health. The newly appointed members include Linett Ongeri, Simon Githui, Harun Hassan, and Dennis Wamalwa, all of whom will serve three-year terms. Additionally, Beatrice Maingi has been reappointed to the board for another three-year term, continuing her…