As candidates race to capture the Nairobi gubernatorial seat in the coming August polls, ethnicity remains a factor that will play a huge role as it is the norm in Kenyan politics. The Luhya community for instance feels that it is their chance to occupy the City Hall after backing their Luo neighbors in the […]
Former Nairobi governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko is in the race to become the next governor of Mombasa County after he was handed a direct ticket by Wiper Democratic Movement. Sonko had initially hinted at reclaiming his Nairobi seat which he lost through impeachment on December 3 2020 before he recently shifted his political base to […]
Westland MP Hon. Tim Wanyonyi Wetang’ula unveiled his ambitions to become the next governor of Nairobi on November 14 2021 with his bid receiving a boost after he was endorsed by ODM supremo Raila Odinga in January 2022. Wanyonyi launched his bid for the Nairobi top seat under the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) ticket and […]
ODM leader Raila Odinga believes his bid to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta got a major boost after he was endorsed by a team of Mount Kenya billionaires to protect their businesses. The promise to back Odinga comes a midst a grand search for President Uhuru Kenyatta’s successor or kingpin of the vote rich region that […]
There is a loud mumbling in Kalonzo Musyoka’s Wiper Party with junior politicians giving him ultimatums if he bends low to become Raila Odinga’s running mate for the third time. A section of Ukambani lawmakers led by Kitui senator Enock Wambua warned Kalonzo that such a move will lead to automatic withdrawal of their support. […]
Kisumu governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o has resorted to recruiting 2017 political rejects and left overs to scheme his way into reelection in 2022. Nyong’o whose administration has presided over remarkable make-over and rehabilitation of the lakeside city is facing strong political opposition from allies turned opponents who are out to ensure he loses re-election in […]
