Miguna Miguna declares bid for 2027 presidency
A key feature of Miguna’s campaign is his open embrace of socialism as the guiding idea behind his leadership plan.
A key feature of Miguna’s campaign is his open embrace of socialism as the guiding idea behind his leadership plan.
Jubilee Party leaders in Nairobi defended former President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing a government-aligned ODM faction of scapegoating him and denying any role in destabilising other parties ahead of the 2027 polls.
The National Assembly Speaker said the unity drive would be broadened to include other leaders from across Western region, stressing that the Luhya community could only gain meaningful bargaining power in national politics by speaking with one voice.
Constitutional lawyer Charles Nyachae warns that Kenyans have normalised vote bribery and political violence, urges citizens and leaders to confront a growing trust deficit in elections ahead of the 2027 polls.
The problem extends beyond the capital. Counties including Kakamega, Busia, Bungoma, Vihiga, Kisii, Homa Bay, Kisumu, Tana River, Trans Nzoia, Mombasa, Murang’a, and Machakos have also experienced disruptions caused by gang proliferation. Most of these gangs are driven by political competition, high youth unemployment, and weakened community structures that fail to provide social support.
Speaking in Parliament on Friday at the media centre, Cherargei dismissed claims that the victory was marginal, insisting that the results reflected the will of the people and the outcome should not be downplayed.
Mwangi, who has announced his intention to contest the presidency, claimed the alleged targeting is part of a wider scheme to intimidate independent candidates and silence dissenting voices.
Maraga said the appointment marks a key step in shaping his campaign leadership team under the “Maraga ‘27” banner, anchored on the slogan Reset, Restore, Rebuild.
He urged young people in particular to register in large numbers and take part in shaping the country’s leadership through peaceful and lawful means.
Ruku urged politicians to stop misleading Kenyans and instead recognize the progress made by the Kenya Kwanza administration in under two years
Halake confirmed that she is now the official party leader of the Alliance for Real Change (ARC), a party previously associated with her husband.
Of the outstanding amount, Sh2.65 billion is for legal fees and Sh298 million for election logistics.