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Ruto security in question after shoe hurled during Migori tour

President William Ruto’s rally in Migori County took a startling turn on Sunday when a shoe was thrown at him mid-speech, momentarily halting proceedi...

1 year ago · By Switch TV Reporter

Kenya

Matiang’i’s 2027 Bid Shakes Up Kenya’s Political Landscape

NAIROBI — Fred Matiang’i, Kenya’s former Interior Cabinet Secretary, has officially declared his intention to run for president in the 2027 general el...

1 year ago · By Switch TV Reporter

Africa

MP Gunned Down in Nairobi in Suspected Targeted Killing

In a bold attack that has shaken Kenya’s political class, Charles Ong'ondo Were, a serving Member of Parliament, was shot dead late Wednesday in what...

1 year ago · By Switch TV Reporter

Africa

Ruto Appoints Prof. Makau Mutua Snr Advisor

Nairobi, Kenya — In a move signaling continued political inclusivity, President William Ruto has appointed Prof. Makau Mutua as the Senior Advisor on...

1 year ago · By Switch TV Reporter

Kenya

Matiang’i Joins Gachagua’s New Power Bloc in High-Stakes Bid to Unseat Ruto in 2027

Fred Matiang’i, the former Interior Cabinet Secretary, re-emerged on the political stage Monday, joining a powerful line-up of opposition leaders in N...

1 year ago · By Switch TV Reporter

News

Fred Matiang’i Lands in Nairobi as Political Whispers Grow Louder

NAIROBI — Fred Matiang’i, the former Interior Cabinet Secretary, returned to Kenya late Thursday night, touching off a fresh wave of speculation over...

1 year ago · By Switch TV Reporter

Kenya

Farmers Party to Exit Kenya Kwanza, Citing Political Betrayal

NAIROBI — The Kenya Kwanza political coalition has been dealt another blow, as the Farmers Party, once a vocal ally, formally announced its intention...

1 year ago · By Switch TV Reporter

Kenya

Ruto replaces Irungu Nyakera as KICC Chair, with Samuel Waweru

President William Ruto has dismissed Irungu Nyakera from his position as chairperson of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), replacing...

1 year ago · By Switch TV Reporter

News

Opposition leaders question IEBC Selection Panel

A fresh political storm is brewing in Kenya’s Parliament as opposition lawmakers question the integrity of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Co...

1 year ago · By Switch TV Reporter

Politics

Africa Democracy at Crossroads

In recent years, African countries have made noteworthy steps in shifting towards democratization and emphasizing the powers of democratic institution...

2 years ago · By Victor Okeyo

Politics

Babu, the Youth’s Baba?

In-house dissension is rife in the ODM party, as the outfit that purported to be the official opposition party has gone to bed with the Kenya Kwanza g...

2 years ago · By Victor Okeyo

Africa

8 African Leaders Who Have Never Tasted Presidential Power

There is a striking resemblance in the pattern and sequence of events that have denied these leaders a chance at the top seat to rule in their respect...

2 years ago · By Mujidu Victor