Members of the National Assembly have endorsed seven nominees to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), despite mounting objections and concerns over impartiality and alleged political affiliations. On Thursday, 5 June 2025, Parliament approved all seven IEBC nominees—including Erastus Ethekon as chairperson—after a brief 20-minute debate in the House. The approval came amid strong claims of political bias and ties to powerful figures, notably those close to President William Ruto and his ruling party. The nominees, vetted by the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC), include Anne Nderitu, Mary Sorobit, Mohamed Hassan Noor, Paul Siror, and commissioners Prof. Francis…
Author: Wambui Wachira
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his newly formed political outfit, the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), have once again stirred political waters after authorities blocked the party from launching at a national stadium. This move—seen by some as administrative and by others as tactical—has raised fresh questions about political space, freedom of assembly, and the state of democracy in Kenya. The DCP had scheduled its grand launch for Tuesday, 3 June 2025, at the Kasarani Indoor Arena, expecting over 50,000 attendees, including delegates, youth groups, party officials, and grassroots mobilisers. The venue, regarded as one of Kenya’s premier public…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has come under sharp public and political scrutiny for overwhelmingly focusing his official visits on the Mt. Kenya region—particularly the counties of Kiambu, Murang’a, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Embu, Meru, Laikipia, and Nyandarua. In just one month, Kindiki made 36 visits to the region, sparking concerns about regional favoritism and early political maneuvering. As the issue unfolds, political analysts, opposition figures, and members of the public have voiced concerns. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is also indirectly drawn into the narrative, as many compare Kindiki’s regional focus to the political path that contributed to Gachagua’s decline. Key local…
The disappearance and subsequent reappearance of Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi has sparked strong reactions from opposition leaders, who are raising concerns over what they describe as a pattern of political repression and intimidation in the country. Koimburi was reported missing on Sunday, 26 May 2025, after attending a church service. He was later found on a coffee farm under circumstances that remain unclear. The National Police Service (NPS) has stated that preliminary investigations suggest the MP may have orchestrated his own disappearance. However, opposition leaders have rejected this claim, calling for further inquiry and accountability. Speaking at Karen…
A government plan intended to improve fairness in university education has instead left thousands of Kenyan students stranded. Under the New University Funding Model (NFM), students were to be categorised by need and supported accordingly; however, errors, delays, and lack of funding have transformed the model into a national education crisis. The funding model categorises students into five bands based on a Means Testing Instrument (MTI), which determines the level of government support each student receives. Unfortunately, many students have been misclassified, receiving less financial aid than they need. This situation has led to students missing classes, skipping exams, and…
