Politics

CS Kithure Kindiki /courtesy (photo) The Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kithure Kindiki, has cautioned police officers against using excessive force while confronting peaceful protestors. He makes it clear that since Raila and his group are Kenyans, they should be given respect and escorted home when they demonstrate. According to CS Kindiki, some police officers are embarrassing the government by acting recklessly and using tear gas for no discernible cause. According to Kindiki, officers who will be found attacking opposition politicians without a good reason would be fired and disciplined. CS Kindiki wants all Kenyan police officers to be professional and recognize that the rule of law is supreme. He is emphatic that power belongs to the people, which is why they ...

"You Aren't Helpless" Kabando Wa Kabando Fires At Ruto over Huduma Number Remarks. Kabando Wa Kabando, a former Mukurweini legislator, has recommended President Ruto to stop criticizing the Huduma Number initiative. In a tweet on Friday, June 30, Kabando advised the President to focus on recouping the lost funds rather than wailing. "True, you were alone, but the "huduma" errand was completed by Raila, Kalonzo, and your CS Mudavadi. Instead of crying, get the loot. Sir, you are not powerless" Kabando stated. President Ruto referred to the project, which was promoted by the previous administration, as a pure scam on Friday. Ruto stated that his country will build a new digital ID within the next ninety days while speaking at the KICC in Nairobi for the launch of digital gov...

Azimio press briefing /March 21,2023 (Photo/file) Courtesy Raila Odinga, the leader of the opposition, has announced that the anti-government protests that began on Monday will resume every Monday and Thursday beginning next week. Raila Odinga, speaking to the media on Tuesday at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Foundation in Nairobi, called yesterday's demonstrations in Nairobi and other parts of the country "immensely successful," even as he blamed police for the chaotic and violent scenes. He also claimed that there was an attempt on his life and that of Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka by police who allegedly shot at their vehicles. He's also said the following:  “We maintain that IEBC must open the servers and allow an independent international audit that will without doub...

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang'i (Photo/File) / Courtesy After a dramatic day on Tuesday where former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang'i faced investigators at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, it is now becoming clear that Raila Odinga's visit at the DCI offices could have saved the former CS. The former CS was not permitted to leave the Kiambu Road-based facility for seven hours. While Dr. Matiang'i was being questioned, Raila arrived at DCI headquarters but was turned away by police officers guarding the facility. Raila's arrival, however, came as a relief to the former CS, who was released a few minutes later. However, how did this happen? It is now known that tension began to rise after Raila arrived and was refused access be...

Majority leader of the National Assembly, Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah (Photo/File) As Nigerians wait for the official presidential election results, former president Uhuru Kenyatta has come under fire from the majority leader of the National Assembly, Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah. Hon. Ichung'wah quickly blasted former President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him trying to undermine 2022 Kenya's presidential election. "The same people who were undermining and continue to undermine the people’s will in Kenya. literally the case of preaching water while partaking of wine". said the majority leader of the National Assembly, Hon. Kimani Ichungwah. Remember that former President Uhuru Kenyatta was a key leader of Azimio and refused to accept that President William Ruto defeated Raila Odinga ...

Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka (Photo -Twitter) courtesy Raila Odinga's Azimio coalition held a massive prayer rally at Nairobi's famous Jevanjee Gardens. Religious leaders from various denominations dedicated the coalition to God. The prayers also emphasized peace and a transparent IEBC. Other leaders present included Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua, Eugene Wamalwa, Wycliffe Oparanya, George Wajackoyah, and a slew of MPs and senators. Kalonzo Musyoka moved the audience with his speech after mentioning the upcoming visit of American First Lady Jill Biden. She is expected to arrive in the country this week before continuing on to Namibia. Kalonzo urged Kenyans to show up, show their support, and welcome the American first lady. He also stated that Kenyans should n...

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and President William Ruto (photo/file -during past event) Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is said to have softened his stance on working with President William Ruto following a phone call in which the two leaders spoke for nearly two hours. According to reports seen by Topnews.co.ke on the condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter, one of the Mt Kenya Loyalists added that the former head of state is ready to build peace with every Kenyan, thus the need to scale back his attacks on William Ruto and anything that may upset the Kenya Kwanza Regime. During the two-hour phone call on Saturday, the two former bosses are said to have discussed a variety of issues ranging from national to personal, such as the war on tax evasion. Pres...

Former Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu (Photo/File) Former Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu has broken her silence on the culminating intrigues surrounding Azimio One Kenya Coalition political oblivion months after the August 9 polls. Speaking yesterday, Ngilu revealed that she was misled not to run for re-election as Kitui Governor and was promised a cabinet secretary slot if Azimio one Kenya Alliance could won the August elections, which she realized too late. "I was misled not to seek re-election as Kitui Governor, I realised too late that Azimio will not win election, but we were forced to push on and campaign for a lost project." Ngilu stated " We all knew from the word go that Raila will lose to William Ruto, the outcome was obvious that Ruto will be elected president," she ...

Ruto Indirectly Attacks Raila at Nyayo, Relating Him to the Biblical Story of Nehemiah On the 14th of January, President William Ruto attended a national prayer assembly at Nyayo stadium, where he responded to Raila Odinga's daily attacks on Kenya Kwanza's government. Speaking via Kenya Digital News, President William Ruto slammed Raila Odinga's Azimio la Umoja camp for lamenting daily, comparing them to the biblical story of Nehemiah. According to President William Ruto, the opposition is making unnecessary noises that his government will not be concerned about. " Wakati Nehemiah alikuwa anajenga ukuta, kulikuwa na watu wawili wenye kiburi. Tobias and mwenzake ambao walisema mbweha akisimama kwenye ukuta utapotomoka wenyewe", His speech was in a Swahili dialec...

Raila Odinga has denied rumors that former President Uhuru Kenyatta is to blame for his fifth rejection from the race to become Kenya's next leader. Odinga has also revealed details of their communications with the former President, who has thrown his support behind him ahead of the 2022 elections. In response to assertions from Raila's supporters that Uhuru Kenyatta had all the resources at his disposal and would have done everything to keep the crown on his head, Raila stands up for the Azimio chairperson. In an interview with Ramogi Tv on Monday night, Raila Odinga claimed that some team members didn't take their dockets seriously, which is what he blamed for his defeat. He continued by saying that the former head of state never once put his feet in the wrong place. Acc...