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Why Treasury retained budget for Raila's office and pension

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The National Treasury of Kenya has retained the budget allocation for the office of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga (and his associated pension) in the revised national budget for the financial year ending June 2026 (supplementary estimates tabled in Parliament recently). Key details from recent reports (dated March 6, 2026): The office budget was originally set at Sh63.27 million but was slightly reduced by Sh5 million (specifically cutting insurance costs), leaving it at Sh58.27 million. This covers operational expenses such as staff salaries (Sh8 million), rent (Sh14.8 million), fuel (Sh4.25 million), travel, communication, and other costs. The pension and benefits allocation for former prime minister and vice-presidents (including Moody Awori and Kalonzo Musyoka) remains unchanged at Sh86.4 million. This decision comes nearly five months after Raila Odinga's death, sparking public discussion and questions about why funding continues without an occupant in the office...
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Alfred Keter receives a rousing welcome at Emurua Dikirr to the chagrin of UDA mandarins

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  Alfred Keter, the former Nandi Hills MP, received a rousing, hero's welcome from mourners at the funeral service for the late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng'eno in Emurua Dikirr (recently held amid the helicopter crash that killed Ng'eno and others). Videos and reports show crowds erupting in cheers, chants like "Wantam",  linked to his WANTAM movement, and loud applause as he arrived and spoke.  He delivered an emotional tribute and condolences, briefly pausing the proceedings due to the enthusiastic response. This moment stood out because prominent UDA figures like Oscar Sudi and others aligned with President William Ruto and Kenya Kwanza administration were reportedly present and watching.  Some accounts describe them appearing sidelined, "in disbelief," or "kicked out" of the spotlight, as the crowd's energy favored Keter—especially after he reportedly criticized the Ruto led government harshly in his speech including references to perfor...
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Why UDA rejected ODM's Zoning Push

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The United Democratic Alliance (UDA), Kenya's ruling party under President William Ruto, has rejected the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM)'s push for political zoning ahead of the 2027 general elections.  This stems from ongoing negotiations around their broad-based government arrangement and potential pre-election coalition. Zoning refers to an agreement where coalition partners agree not to field candidates in each other's traditional strongholds (e.g. barring UDA from contesting in ODM-dominated areas like Nyanza, parts of Western Kenya, and the Coast, and vice versa).  ODM has pushed for this to protect its parliamentary, senate, and county assembly seats, accusing UDA of "raiding" or encroaching on its bases by fielding or supporting candidates there. 1. UDA's rejection is based on several key reasons from party officials and statements: UDA positions itself as a national party with broad support across Kenya, not confined to ethnic or regional blocs. It ...
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Ruto Lauds the outcome of Kenya Pipeline IPO Shares Subscription

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  President William Ruto has lauded the successful outcome of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Initial Public Offering (IPO), describing it as a major milestone in Kenya's privatization agenda and economic recovery efforts. The KPC IPO, which concluded recently, was oversubscribed at 105.7%, with investors applying for more shares than offered.  The government aimed to raise approximately KSh 106.3 billion (about $825 million) by selling a 65% stake in the state-owned oil pipeline firm—the largest such offering in East Africa in local currency terms and Kenya's first major IPO in over a decade (since Safaricom in 2008).  Applications reached around 12.4–12.5 billion shares, leading to refunds for the excess and strong participation from local Kenyans (over 67% individually and through institutions), as well as regional investors from Uganda and Rwanda. In his statement (shared via his official channels, including Facebook and X), President Ruto expressed pleasure with the...
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Kenya Government maintains silence over Passport Scam

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  There is an ongoing public outrage and criticism regarding the Kenyan government's alleged issuance of passports to questionable foreign nationals, with little to no official response from authorities.  This controversy has been prominent in Kenyan media and social discussions in early 2026. Key details from recent reports include: Allegations that Kenyan passports were issued to individuals linked to controversial or sanctioned figures, such as associates of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) leader (including Algoney Hamdan Dagalo Musa, brother of "Hemedti"), and others like a Zimbabwean businessman with a fraud conviction (Wicknell Chivayo). Claims suggest these passports were granted through irregular channels, possibly on direct orders from high-level offices such as State House, bypassing standard vetting and security protocols. A leaked document reportedly lists dozens of such foreign nationals who received Kenyan citizenship documents. Concerns raised includ...
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How State agents secretly recorded Gachagua's conversation with Johana Ng'eno

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  State agents allegedly recorded a conversation between former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and late MP Johana Ng'eno at the Acacia Premier Hotel in Kisumu.  Gachagua claimed the National Intelligence Service (NIS) bugged his presidential suite, capturing their discussion about Ng'eno's warnings of President Ruto's plans to destabilize the government and Gachagua's impeachment.  The recording allegedly happened during the height of Gachagua's impeachment battle, when Ng'eno met him to discuss the process. Gachagua claimed that the recording was taken to President William Ruto, who then summoned and intimidated Ng'eno. Gachagua alleged the NIS's actions are linked to Ng'eno's subsequent death in a helicopter crash, calling for an independent investigation, possibly involving international agencies like the FBI, due to distrust in local agencies.
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Kamala Harris accuses Trump of dragging US in the war that Americans do not want

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Former Vice President Kamala Harris made that accusation recently.  In response to U.S. (and Israeli) military strikes on Iran under President Trump's administration, she issued a strong statement condemning the action as an unnecessary escalation. Her key points from the statement (posted on X and widely reported): "Donald Trump is dragging the United States into a war the American people do not want." She explicitly opposed a "regime-change war in Iran." She argued that U.S. troops are being put in harm's way "for the sake of Trump’s war of choice." She described the strikes as "a dangerous and unnecessary gamble," "unwise, unjustified," and lacking congressional approval. She accused Trump of lying during his campaign by promising to end wars rather than start them. She called on Congress to use its powers to prevent further U.S. commitment to the conflict. This appears tied to recent events involving airstrikes on Iran, repo...
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