Politics
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Sakaja Joins ODM: What His Move Means for Nairobi Politics
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja’s decision to leave the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and join the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has introduced a new dimension to the capital city’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 General Election. The governor officially joined ODM on Monday, declaring his intention to defend his Nairobi seat on the party’s ticket…
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Why Counties Need Dedicated Peace Departments
County governments have been urged to establish fully fledged peace building and conflict management departments to help prevent violence, resolve local disputes and strengthen early warning systems in communities. Happy Alphonse from the Mathare Peace Initiative organization says counties need dedicated departments with their own budgets and designated officers to be able to coordinate peace…
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Who is approving Nairobi’s buildings? Questions emerge over lapsed planning committee
Questions have been raised over how Nairobi County is approving buildings after it emerged that the Urban Planning Technical Committee, a key body involved in development approvals, has not been reconstituted since its term expired in October last year (2025). The committee is renewed every three years and brings together technical expertise from several institutions,…
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Nakuru County to host International Day of Peace Celebrations
Nakuru will on Monday 21st September host the national commemoration of the International Day of Peace, nearly two decades after the county was at the centre of some of the worst violence witnessed after Kenya’s disputed 2007 General Election. The choice of Nakuru is significant, The county carries the memory of lives lost, families displaced…
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2027 Polls: Why Preventing Political Violence Must Start with Party Primaries
Political party primaries and nominations have emerged as a key battleground in efforts to prevent election related violence ahead of the 2027 General Election. Stakeholders at the Amani Conference convened by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) warned that political violence cannot be addressed only during the election period, arguing that tensions often begin…
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How counties could become the frontline in preventing violence ahead of the 2027 elections
Kenya’s preparations for peaceful 2027 elections may begin at the national level, but the real test could be in the counties, where political rivalry, local grievances, land disputes and identity-based tensions often play out most directly. The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), faith leaders and other stakeholders have now set out a joint plan…
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Why Nairobi has gone eight years without a substantive County Secretary
Nairobi is once again moving to appoint a substantive County Secretary, eight years after the position was last held by a permanent office holder. But the process has been complicated by a court battle, a rejected nominee and delays in securing approval from the County Assembly. Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has nominated Dr Machel Waikenda…
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Machakos budget standoff: What happens when MCAs and the governor disagree on how county money should be spent?
The dispute over Machakos County’s Sh17.8 billion budget for the 2026/27 financial year offers a glimpse into one of the most important questions facing devolution: who decides how public money is spent? The disagreement between Governor Wavinya Ndeti’s administration and Members of the County Assembly is not simply about figures in a budget document, it…
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From KICC to the counties: Can Beyond 2030 put citizens at the centre of Kenya’s next development plan?
President William Ruto has defended the Beyond 2030 national conversation, saying it is part of the constitutional requirement to involve Kenyans in shaping national policies and development plans. Speaking on Wednesday at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, where the national dialogue was launched, Ruto said public participation is no longer optional under…
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Leaders warn against divisive politics in one of Kenya’s most diverse county
Political leaders in Nakuru County have renewed calls for peaceful coexistence, urging residents to reject ethnic politics as early campaigns ahead of the 2027 General Election begin to gather pace. Speaking during a women’s empowerment seminar in Njoro Constituency, Nakuru County Chief Officer for Cooperatives Richard Kibet Kurgat said the county’s diversity should be viewed…
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