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  Kenya Moja alliance is set to upset the status quo and establish a long-term third force to Kenya's politics. Main proponents of this generational struggle include Edwin Sifuna (Nairobi Senator), Caleb Amisi (Saboti MP), Gathoni Wamuchomba (Githunguri MP) and Babu Owino (Embakasi East MP). The political grouping emerged as a show of defiance to the broad-based government arrangement which brought together, erstwhile political nemesis, Raila Odinga and president William Ruto. History is replete of vital lessons. The current arrangement reincarnates the 2002 NARC moment.  A split opposition can't oust a ruling party. The opposition must work in solidarity to upset the 'Deep State.' Kenya Moja is yet to be formalized as a political party, but its agenda is to unite opposition parties ahead of 2027 General Elections in a bid to unseat President Ruto. The agenda of Kenya Moja According to the main protagonists, the agenda of the alliance is to fight against politics of bet...

  The parliament of Kenya is under public scrutiny, owing to recent allegations by President William Ruto that corruption is rampant in the honorable House. President Ruto let the cat out of the basket, alleging that MPs have been demanding bribe from Governors and Cabinet Secretaries before they were grilled. According to Kenya's Constitution there are three known functions of legislators which include: oversight, representation and legislation. How Parliament executes its oversight role Most presidential appointees are vetted by respective parliamentary committees before subsequent approval and ratification. Governors and Cabinet Secretaries are subject to be summoned and grilled by respective committees drawn from either the Senate or the National Assembly. How bribery manifests itself in Parliament Several unsubstantiated reports indicate that MPs demand cash from those leaders who are subject to appear before them in order to mitigate harsh accountability queries directed t...

  Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua lost focus when his US trip went contrary to his expectation. In a strange turn of events, Gachagua had to cut short his stay in the United States of America on pretext of coming to campaign for his candidates ahead of the looming by-elections slated for November 2025. According to his close allies, his US trip had no significant impact on his popularity. His political detractors allude that he lacked warm reception in the American soil. Gachagua failed to secure the international backing that he sought for while in America. He had thought that he will be sympathized with after being impeached as the Deputy President of Kenya. His trip was relegated to a kikuyu affair, where he lobbied a few rich kikuyus staying abroad to support his endeavor to be a kingpin in the Mt Kenya region. Was Gachagua deported from the US Gachagua unexpectedly ended his US trip on Thursday as he hopped onto plane back to Kenya. The leader of the Democracy...

President William Ruto is treading a dangerous political path. His recent allegations over bribery in parliament might hound him out of office. The president has found himself in a political quagmire over his public expose on rampant graft in parliament. Legislators drawn from the National Assembly and the Senate were astounded by the manner in which the Head of State exposed their nakedness in the public gallery, instead of initiating prosecution process with the relevant mandated authorities. Majority of MPs were of the opinion that the president should have prosecuted his case with the relevant bodies established by the Constitution tasked to deal with corruption cases. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula and his Senate counterpart Amazon Kingi have been directed by a section of MPs to summon the president to shed more light over his aspersions or risk being impeached. Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang' and his Nairobi colleague Edwin Sifuna were irritated by what they...

  Since the attainment of independence in Kenya, there has been a series of liberation struggles to emancipate Kenyans from oppressive and autocratic regimes. Most importantly, Kenyans struggle has never been in vain. However, these struggles have morphed from being choreographed by the political characters to ordinary Kenyans. Histories of Kenya's Liberation Struggles There have been four notable liberation struggles that Kenyans Must Know .  The first one was the independence struggle, the second one was the clamour for multipartism, the third one was the quest for a new constitution and the fourth one was a battle for tax justice. First Liberation Struggle The first notable struggle was waged by Jomo Kenyatta, Oginga Odinga, Masinde Muliro, Ronald Ngala, Tom Mboya among other key figures who fought hard until Kenya attained freedom from the British colonizers. Both the first and the second  Lancaster House Conferences led to the drafting of the first constitutio...

Miguna Miguna has revealed the citizenship of former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang'i. The Canadian based Kenyan lawyer extended his vengeance against Matiang'i in a well choreographed retaliatory attack alleging how the former CS renounced his Kenyan citizenship. According to Miguna, Matiang'i acquired US citizenship through naturalization process. "Matiang’i himself is a citizen of the United States of America. He acquired US citizenship when the US required one to renounce their citizenship of birth or naturalization before becoming US citizens," Miguna posted on his X account. He further cautioned Kenyans of the impeding impunity, should Matiang'i take charge of the country. Miguna said: "Don’t worry. We are just warming up on Despot Fred Okeng’o Matiang’i—Kenya’s face of impunity." Seemingly, the ghost of deporting Miguna against court orders formed the basis of his criticism against the former Cabinet Secretary. Miguna's...

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, popularly referred as Riggie G, is a man on a vengeful mission. His major aim is to oust President William Ruto from power and deliver him to the Hague based International Criminal Court (ICC). The former deputy president recently traveled to the US and has disclosed his hidden arsenal against the President of Kenya. Rigathi Gachagua alleged about the presence of a killer squad that unleashed untold terror during the recently held Saba Saba demos in which masked hitmen sprayed bullets at innocent Kenyans. In a press conference that he released before his travel abroad, he alleged that the Subaru squad, linked to Ruto and NIS boss Haji was behind the recent spate of abductions and killings in Kenya.  While in the US, he stated that they are documenting everything to be presented to the ICC. Gachagua said, “We are gathering evidence to take William Ruto to the ICC at The Hague.” He accused Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen ...

Armed militia stormed KHRC, causing lots of chaos, confusion and mayhem. Goons disrupted Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHCR) press conference in Nairobi on Sunday, and accused the organizers for planning Saba Saba protests . Mothers had convened at the KHRC offices to address issues related to seeking Justice for victims of police brutality. The attack prompted the conveners to scamper for safety. According to Standard Media, one journalist attached to them lost a phone which was snatched from him by one of the goons. Former Chief Justice David Maraga condemned the Sunday attack.  Maraga voiced his criticism on his social media account and advised the president that such acts might lead to anarchy. “I vehemently condemn the violence against mothers gathered at KHRC to speak up against the use of violence at tomorrow’s Saba Saba commemoration,” Maraga wrote on his X account (formerly Twitter).  He added that President Ruto should cease using armed militias against Kenya...

 President Willam Samoei Ruto, the  Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, has made several promotions in the Defence Forces. The president, upon recommendation of the Defence Council, promoted Major General David Kipkemboi Ketter to Lieutenant General and appointed him as the Commander of the Kenya Army.  Keter replaced Lieutenant General David Kimaiyo Chemwaina Tarus who has been redeployed as the Vice Chancellor of the National Defence University of Kenya (NDU -K).  Prior to Ketter's appointment as the Kenya Army Commander, he was the Assistant Chief of Defence Forces in charge of Personnel and Logistics. Additionally, President Ruto appointed Major General Benard Waliaula as the Commander of Kenya Air Force.  Major General Benard Waliaula has filled the gap left by Major General Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed whose term of service has expired after 42 years of service.  Prior to Waliaula's appointment as Commander Kenya Air Force, he was the Director of De...

Embakasi East legislator Babu Owino has won the hearts of Gen-Zs. This is after the firebrand two-term MP took to the streets in solidarity with the Gen-Zs. Babu Owino is a vocal critic of the government. Just like Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, he has vehemently opposed the broad-based government arrangement which saw some of the ODM diehards co-opted into the government. ODM Party Leader Raila Odinga betrayed the cause of the liberation struggle, when he chose to work closely with President William Ruto. Raila's dalliance with government created a political vaccum in the opposition side.  Gen-Zs marked their first anniversary after the anti-2024/25 Finance Bill protest, by storming the streets of Nairobi and other major towns in Kenya. The 2024 Gen-Zs protests was one of its kind as youths managed to manoeuvre their way to Parliament, which is considered among the most protected zones. President Ruto was coerced to thrash the 2024/2025 Finance Bill and send the entire Cabinet pack...

  President William Ruto led Kenyans in the celebration of the 62nd Madaraka Day at Raila Odinga stadium in Homa Bay County on Sunday. Homa Bay County governor Gladys Wanga used the occasion to heap praises on Ruto's broad-based government and the numerous economic development that her region had benefited as a result of their cooperation. Wanga applauded the president for initiating a dual-carriage road network in Homa Bay town and the establishment of national government funded modern fish market in the region. The Madaraka Day event that was feted in Raila Odinga’s stronghold was themed: Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs. What Raila Odinga said The protocol was altered when Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki invited former Prime Minister and the doyen of opposition politics, Raila Odinga to speak. Raila asserted that the holding of the event in Homa Bay county was a clear testimony that 'coalition works’. The former premier rose to the occasion and urged President Ruto to...

President William Ruto has finally urged the Gen Zs to forgive him.  Ruto was forced to seek forgiveness after being requested by Rickey Bolden, an American preacher who had been invited at the 2025 annual National Prayer Breakfast. “To our children, if there’s any misstep, we apologise,” President Ruto apologised to Gen Zs after a request from Pastor Bolden. Former NFL player-turned-pastor Rickey Bolden gave his keynote address on Wednesday during the National Prayer Breakfast at Safari Park hotel in Nairobi. Rickey Bolden prayed that Kenya leaders would apologise to the Gen Z for the massive arrests and closing down the internet. In June 2024, the government of Kenya had deployed the police to stem down the Gen Z protests that was held in various towns, including the Capital City of Nairobi. The young generation, christened as Gen Zs, were protesting against punitive tax measures that had been introduced in the 2024/2025 Finance Bill. Bolden urged the government of Kenya to re...

  Wiper Leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has revealed a squad that the government is using to abduct opposition leaders. “There is an abduction squad operating in this country, and we go by what Rigathi Gachagua said last night : that there is a special squad designed to ensure there is no opposition in Kenya,” Kalonzo alleged. He attacked the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja over the involvement of the police in the kidnapping of opposition figures. The Wiper Leader, who is a former vice president of Kenya, fired at the Kenya Kwanza regime led by President William Ruto that they will be sent home over human rights violations. Kalonzo issued a press statement a day after Juja legislator George Koimburi, who had been abducted on his way from church, was found unconscious in a coffee plantation. Koimburi is among the legislators who are staunch supporters of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua . In a statement signed by joint opposition leaders, Kalonzo highlighted the c...

  The reason why the Public Seal was allegedly transferred from the Attorney General office to the Chief of Staff in the office of the President of Kenya is yet to be known with quite a number of contradictory remarks. Phode News Hub delved deeper and unearthed imponderable dirty corrupt schemes and conspiracy to privatize State parastatals through illegitimate means.  Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru alleged that the Public Seal is in the custody of the Head of Public Service, Felix Kipatarus Koskei. All commercial engagements and accords will allegedly be sealed by Koskei on behalf of Kenya government. Kenya is glaring at the risks of  being auctioned by a person who lacks the legal knowledge to discern what should be sealed and what should not. According to the Attorney General Act 2012, Section 28 specifically provides that, “The Attorney-General shall have custody of the public seal of the Republic of Kenya." Standard Media exclusively reported that President William Ruto sec...

  F ormer Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is a man on a mission. The guy from Wamunyoro is on a vengeance conspiracy against president William Ruto . Gachagua's hatred was triggered after he was impeached from being the second in command. Both the National Assembly and the Senate ratified his impeachment process. He was replaced by Prof Kithure Kindiki as the Deputy President. Tyranny of tribal numbers On May 15, Gachagua launched a political party named Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). He intends to use the party to solidify the populous agikuyu votes to robe Ruto the much coveted presidential title in 2027. He intentionally chose former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala as the Deputy Party Leader. Malala comes from the luhya community which is second to the kikuyu in number of registered voters. DCP slogan is 'Skiza Ground’ or 'Skiza Wakenya ‘ and the party has set tough rules for its member in the sense that anyone who will be seen spreading falsehood or ped...

  Former Interior cabinet secretary Dr. Fred Matiang'i is a great rival to President William Ruto in his 2027 re-election contest. Matiang'i is set to give Ruto a run for his money, owing to his track record as a cabinet secretary in the previous regime.  Former President Uhuru Kenyatta trusted Matiang'i more than any other cabinet secretary due to his workaholic nature and might be forced to finance his presidential quest.  The former Interior CS is reportedly eyeing the presidential seat on a Jubilee ticket, as alluded by the party's secretary general Jeremiah Kioni. Ruto's dalliance with the doyen of opposition politics and ODM party leader Raila Odinga had complicated the opposition's quest to unseat the sitting Head of State. Matiang'i comeback seals the vaccum left by Raila's departure. Why Ruto might lose Kenya's presidential seat in 2027 Ahead of 2022 general elections in Kenya , President William Ruto promised Kenyans heaven on Earth onl...

 When Kenya president William Ruto was almost overwhelmed with gen z revolt, his landmark decision was to dismiss the entire cabinet. This occurred immediately after his refusal to sign the Finance Bill 2024/2025. Ruto endeavored to reconstitute a new cabinet, dubbed broad-based executive. He incorporated key opposition figures drawn from the ODM Party - a move that appeased the doyen of opposition Raila Amollo Odinga. Cabinet Secretaries drawn from ODM included: Hassan Ali Joho, Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya, John Mbadi Ng'onga and James Opiyo Wandayi. ODM is as good as dead, and Raila's age factor limits him from flying the Party's presidential flag again and has opted out by contesting as Africa Union Commission (AUC) chairman. President Ruto will heavily rely on two members of his cabinet in his reelection bid. Both Musalia Mudavadi and Hassan Ali Joho are billionaires going by their own assertion while appearing before the Parliamentary Committee on Appointments. President...

 Like the proverbial cat, Raila Amollo Odinga has nine political lives. Despite losing 5 presidential elections, he has always manoeuvred his way to government. It beats common logic how the ODM leader managed to sneak 4 allies to holding key cabinet positions in Ruto's government. The nomination of Ali Hassan Joho, Wycliffe Oparanya, John Mbadi and Opiyo Wandayi as Cabinet Secretaries got Kenyans unaware and left mixed reactions among citizens. The mystery that merged the two political giants occurred amidst widespread protests drawn from Generation Z popularly dubbed as Gen Z. Gen Z, comprising a group of youths born in the late 90s and early 2000s, who were dissatisfied with punitive tax measures imposed on Kenyans by Kenya Kwanza government storm the streets demanding change. The protests that culminated into a section of Gen Z youths storming the precincts of parliament led to the withdrawal of the 2024 Finance Bill and dissolution of the Cabinet by President William Ruto. Owi...

 President William Samoei Ruto swapped Defence Cabinet Secretary nominee Aden Duale with Soipan Tuya from the ministry of Environment. The president's decision was publicized in his communication to the National Assembly speaker Moses Wetang'ula. When the Speaker read the president's message to the House, there was uproar in the National Assembly as members demanded to know why there were contradictions in the message with the one that was read by the president about the 11 cabinet nominees. Minority Chief Whip Junet Mohammed was the first one to query the list that was read by Wetangula as he sought clarification. Duale was removed from the powerful docket owing to allegations of haswap influenced the recruitment to the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), of many Kenyans from his Somali tribe, which made him brush shoulders with top military Generals. In recent times before the Gen Zs national protest, Duale, a key Ruto ally, is also believed to have denied Deputy President Rigath...

  Photo : KICC, Nairobi Kenya Kenya's economy is towering the brink of total collapse as investors shun the country over punitive tax measures imposed by the government. Kenyans are glaring at tough times ahead, excerbated by increased cost of living, amidst a raging inflation that has seen the weakening of the Kenya Shilling against the US Dollar. Kenya's inflation Consumer Price Index (CPI) is at around 135.32 points. CPI is derived from the change in the prices of a basket of goods and services that are normally bought by specific household groups. Is Kenya really doing well economically? The question as to whether Kenya is doing well economically is a rhetorical one as the apparent answer is a capital NO . President William Ruto's regime developed an insatiable tax appetite that has left a majority of the country's populace seeking alternative ways to earn a living devoid of the government watch. A recent report indicating that most Kenyans are spending more time o...