Deputy President Kithure Kindiki spent Sh153.6 million on helicopter travel across the country within just 75 days, according to official records submitted to Parliament. The disclosure comes shortly after MPs approved an additional Sh450 million for the Office of the Deputy President (ODP) in the 2025/26 supplementary budget, with part of the funds allocated to hospitality and helicopter hire. Documents presented to the National Assembly Public Accounts Committee (PAC) by Principal Administrative Secretary Moses Mbaruku reveal extensive spending not only on air transport but also on operational costs within the DP’s office. These include Sh117.3 million on catering, Sh80.24 million…
Author: Davin Muthoni
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has threatened to withdraw from its working arrangement with President William Ruto’s administration, citing alleged harassment of the coercion of its Members of Parliament ahead of the 2027 General Election. In an exclusive interview, National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohammed claimed that state machinery is being used to pressure ODM legislators- particularly from the Coast and Western regions to defect to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). According to him, the move is aimed at weakening ODM’s national influence and reducing it to a regional outfit. “There are people in government who are fighting this union,”…
A company linked to the family of the late Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has emerged among beneficiaries of Kenya’s government-to-government (G-to-G) fuel import arrangement, raising fresh questions over the structure of the multi-billion shilling supply programme. BE Energy, in which the Odinga family holds a 35 per cent stake, is among oil marketers that have recently imported petroleum products under the deal between the government and three Gulf-based suppliers- Saudi Aramco, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and Emirates National Oil Company. Under the arrangement introduced in March 2023, Kenya moved away from an open trader system to a framework…
Police in Kisumu have arrested three suspects linked to the assault on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, as investigations intensify to identify and apprehend more individuals believed to have been involved in the attack. The suspects in custody have been identified as Carlos Owiti, alias Kalonje (24), Eric Otieno, alias Dude (390, and Vincent Odhiambo, alias Tinga (27). Another suspect, Lucas Otieno, alias Dogo, remains at large but has been positively identified by detectives. ‘Tinga’ is alleged to be the individual captured in widely circulated CCTV footage wearing a white hoodie, while ‘Dogo’ is believed to have led the group to…
Remarks made during a funeral service in Ol Kalou have triggered a political row after former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was accused by a section of Members of Parliament of turning the event into a political platform and making divisive statements. National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah led the criticism, saying Gachagua’s comments at the burial of the late Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho were disrespectful and inappropriate for a mourning occasion. He also alleged that some remarks amounted to inflammatory and tribal rhetoric. Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba also faulted the politicisation of the funeral, arguing that contributions meant to…
Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi was assaulted by a group of armed individuals in Kisumu County on Wednesday, April 8, in an incident that has drawn widespread condemnation and renewed concerns over political intolerance. According to his communications team, the Senator had visited the Acacia area for a routine haircut before heading to a Java restaurant, where he met a friend and interacted with members of the public. It was during this time that a group of gun-wielding individuals confronted him, reportedly questioning his political allegiance before physically attacking him. “The Senator had made a routine visit to the Acacia area…
The National Assembly’s Energy Committee has summoned Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi to explain the importation of allegedly substandard petroleum products, as a deepening fuel scandal continues to expose weaknesses in Kenya’s supply chain and procurement systems. Committee Chair David Gikaria said Parliament had taken up the matter, warning that any breach in fuel quality, import procedures, or regulatory oversight would not be tolerated. He emphasised that lapses in the petroleum value chain pose risks to consumer safety, investor confidence, and environmental protection. “In exercise of our oversight mandate, the committee has formally required the Cabinet Secretary for Energy and…
Heckling is increasingly taking root as a calculated, albeit troubling, tactic in Kenya’s political arena as leaders position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election. What was once an occasional disruption has evolved into an organised strategy, with groups allegedly mobilised and paid to drown out opponents during public events, denying audiences the opportunity to hear and evaluate differing views. The trend has become more pronounced in recent months, with several high-profile incidents highlighting its growing use. On March 24, 2026, in Siaya County, Governor James Orengo struggled to address a gathering while hosting President William Ruto at Usenge Beach.…
A rare public show of unity between former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Rigathi Gachagua has sparked fresh political speculation, with analysts viewing the moment as a possible shift in alliances ahead of the 2027 General Election. The two leaders shared a platform in Kirinyaga County during the burial of former senator Daniel Karaba, marking their first joint appearance in years after a bitter fallout during the 2022 campaigns. Their interaction, which appeared cordial and measured, stood in contrast to their previously strained relationship. Addressing mourners, Kenyatta struck a reflective tone, referring to Gachagua as “my brother”…Riggy G…from Wamunyoro,” while urging…
A day after receiving strong backing from Rigathi Gachagua as a potential United Opposition flag bearer for 2027, Kalonzo Musyoka escalated his campaign in Ukambani, targeting local allies of William Ruto. Speaking during rallies in Makueni County, Musyoka delivered a stark warning to political opponents: “Anyone who will stand between Kalonzo and his 2027 presidential dream will be cursed until his seventh generation.” The former vice-president urged residents to reject leaders aligned with the President, framing them as obstacles to both his ambitions and the community’s influence. The move came after Gachagua had endorsed Musyoka, calling for unity behind him…
