Joseph Muia

October 28, 2026 11:27 (EAT) •

Gachagua: Why opposition should unveil 2027 presidential candidate 5 months to election

Gachagua says announcing the candidate too early would expose them to intimidation by State agencies, potentially disrupting their campaigns before the election.He accused Ruto of targeting opposition figures he considers potential political threats.

October 28, 2026 05:08 (EAT) •

Former EACC boss Halakhe Waqo among 9 shortlisted for IEBC CEO position

IEBC said the selection process took into account the need for inclusion, particularly gender, regional balance and the representation of persons with disabilities.The recruitment process began with an advertisement published in print media and on the IEBC website on July 28, 2026.

October 24, 2026 11:21 (EAT) • 4 days ago

EACC freezes Ksh.245M assets linked to Lands ministry officer

The commission alleges that Muteti participated in or influenced procurement processes through which six businesses owned or controlled by his spouse received payments totalling Ksh.244,972,109.25 from the State Department between January 2015 and September 2025.

October 24, 2026 08:01 (EAT) • 4 days ago

'God is using me to send you home!' Kalonzo fires back at President Ruto

Kalonzo described Ruto’s remarks as the most honest admission the President had made in four years, saying the acknowledgement confirmed his position in the contest against the Kenya Kwanza administration.

October 23, 2026 10:12 (EAT) • 5 days ago

Muturi urges IEBC to fast-track ballot paper tender ahead of 2027 polls

Muturi said the commission should ensure a fair evaluation of the tenders for the Integrated Electoral Management System (IEMS), warning against attempts to derail the competitive procurement process and force the electoral agency into direct procurement.

October 23, 2026 07:15 (EAT) • 5 days ago

EACC pushes asset recovery as tool to rebuild public trust

EACC Vice Chairperson Dr Monica Wanjiru Muiru said returning assets obtained through corruption for public benefit helps translate integrity commitments into tangible outcomes for Kenyans.

October 23, 2026 06:57 (EAT) • 5 days ago

Former Kiambu County official fined Ksh.1M over forgery of KCSE certificate

Margaret Njeri Mbugua was convicted by the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court on three counts after pleading guilty under a plea agreement with the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

October 23, 2026 06:51 (EAT) • 5 days ago

Ichung’wah says Election Amendment Bill retains live-streaming of election results

Parliament said it deleted Clause 22 of the Bill, which had proposed to repeal and recast Section 39 of the Elections Act, thereby retaining the existing legal provision requiring IEBC to establish a mechanism for livestreaming results announced at polling stations.

October 23, 2026 04:30 (EAT) • 5 days ago

Karen Nyamu alleges helping supporter forge KCSE certificate to join police service

The controversial senator, who spoke during a live interview, said she encountered the challenge of supporters lacking secondary school qualifications in 2017, after an unsuccessful political bid that was followed by her appointment as a director at Nairobi Water.

October 21, 2026 06:35 (EAT) • 1 week ago

‘Budget cuts, internal frustrations’: Mosiria fires back at Sakaja after sacking

Mosiria alleged that Sakaja stripped him of his responsibilities as an accounting officer in December 2023 and subsequently reduced the budget for his docket from Ksh.1.2 billion to Ksh.100 million.He claimed the changes followed his refusal to facilitate direct procu...