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Ruto–Uhuru Political Tensions Resurface Amid New Wave of Criticism Political tensions between President William Ruto and former President Uhuru Kenyatta have once again resurfaced, drawing attention across Kenya’s political landscape as leaders from both camps exchange sharp remarks through allies. The latest wave of controversy was triggered after former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua publicly came out in defence of Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing unnamed individuals aligned to the current administration of attacking the former head of state through political proxies. Gachagua argued that Uhuru, despite being retired, still has the constitutional right to express his views on national issues and should…

Sharp Political Exchange Erupts as Oscar Sudi and Uhuru Kenyatta Clash in Heated Rhetoric Political temperatures continue to rise in Kenya after Kapseret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi issued strongly worded remarks targeting former President Uhuru Kenyatta, in what has become part of a growing pattern of post-2022 political confrontations between leaders aligned to different camps. What Sudi said In remarks circulating widely in media and social platforms, Sudi mocked Uhuru’s political involvement after retirement, urging him to step back from active politics and focus on personal life. He is quoted as saying: “Retire, stay at home and go to…

Residents of Webuye in Bungoma County, Kenya have been left with mixed feelings and heated discussions online after a burial that broke away from what many people in Kenya consider normal funeral traditions. The incident, which has been widely shared on social media through a video posted by Marion Mara, shows a man being laid to rest in a very unusual and rare style of coffin burial. According to the footage, the coffin used was not the standard fully closed type commonly seen in most funerals. Instead, it was a specially designed cream-coloured casket that could fold in the middle,…

Kitui: Police Seize Ammunition and Government Security Gear from PSV Bus in Major Security Operation Police in Kitui have intercepted a public service vehicle (PSV) carrying a suspicious consignment that included live ammunition and assorted government security equipment, in what authorities now believe could be linked to a wider criminal network. According to a statement released on Sunday, May 3, by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the bus, registration number KCW 208A, belongs to Buscar Sacco and was travelling from Lamu to Nairobi when it was stopped for what was initially described as a routine security inspection. What started…

Tragedy in Rongai: Parliament Chef Stabbed to Death in Domestic Dispute Kajiado County is in shock following a tragic incident that led to the death of a 53-year-old chef working at the National Assembly, identified as Mungai Gathogo. Police reports indicate that the respected chef was allegedly stabbed to death in his home in Ongata Rongai after a domestic disagreement that turned violent. Authorities say the main suspect in the case is his 31-year-old girlfriend, Catherine Muthoki, who has already been arrested and placed in custody at Rongai Police Station as she awaits arraignment in court. Investigators believe the two…

Oburu Oginga Calls for Unity Among ODM Leaders as Internal Rifts Deepen Ahead of 2027 Elections Nairobi – Senior politician Oburu Oginga, who is also associated with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), has issued a strong and reflective message to party leaders, urging them to remain united despite growing political differences within the party as the country moves closer to the 2027 General Election. In his message shared on Sunday, May 3, Oburu said he had spent time thinking deeply about the direction of the party and the responsibility that leaders carry. He emphasized that although disagreements are normal in…

Bomet Residents Respond to President Ruto Over Concerns on Low Voter Registration Residents from Bomet County in the Rift Valley region have responded to President William Ruto after he expressed concern about low voter registration among youth in his home region. The president had warned that millions of eligible voters across the country risk being left out of the upcoming elections if they fail to register, especially urging young people in the Rift Valley to secure national IDs and voter cards early. Ruto noted that it would be worrying for him to campaign across the country while his own backyard…

Siaya governor James Orengo has dismissed reports claiming that he was chased away from a funeral in Kisumu, maintaining that he left the event willingly after the burial programme had already moved to the family home. The governor was among several political leaders from the Nyanza region who attended the funeral service of Mzee Eliud Nyikal Okaka at Ridore Primary School grounds on Saturday, May 2. The late Okaka was the father of Seme MP James Nyikal. Trouble reportedly started shortly after Orengo arrived at the venue. His supporters allegedly clashed with a group of suspected goons believed to be…

Millicent Omanga Removed from Government Board after Political Fallout with UDA Former nominated senator Millicent Omanga has been removed from the board of directors of Kenya Shipyards Limited amid her growing political differences with President William Ruto and the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). The dismissal was confirmed through a gazette notice issued by Defense Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya on April 30, 2026. According to the notice, Omanga’s appointment to the board was officially revoked with immediate effect. She had originally been appointed to the position on January 14, 2025, and was expected to serve for a period of three…

Kenya Power Announces Planned Electricity Outages in Four Counties on Monday, May 4 The Kenya Power and Lighting Company has announced that several areas across four counties will experience temporary electricity interruptions on Monday, May 4, due to planned maintenance works on the power network. In a public notice released by the power utility company, Kenya Power explained that the scheduled outages are necessary to allow technicians to carry out system maintenance and upgrade electricity lines in the affected regions. The company noted that the maintenance exercise is part of ongoing efforts to improve the reliability and stability of power…