Politics in Kenya: Latest and Current Political News in Kenya

Deputy President William Ruto on Tuesday inflicted a fresh political blow on opposition chief Raila Odinga when, once again, his hand showed in the last-minute withdrawal of the Orange Democratic Party from the Wajir West by-election.

Calls to Kenyan leaders to put aside 2022 politics and concentrate on development are futile.

The government remains committed to the construction of 57 mega dams across the country, Deputy President William Ruto said on Saturday, noting they are in the Jubilee Party manifesto.

The outcome of Friday’s by-election in Embakasi South Constituency will be a measure of popularity between Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and Wiper parties, which are both affiliated to the opposition.

Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika is resigning after weeks of mass protests, state media report.

Macky Sall will be inaugurated for a second term as president of Senegal today.

Unlike previous occasions, this year’s State of the Nation address has an ominous ring to everything about it.

Speaking when he was being vetted on Thursday, Mutyambai said he will treat all officers equally.

Presidents Uhuru Kenyatta and Yoweri Museveni (Uganda) have renewed their efforts to promote trade and sustain peace between their countries.

US Ambassador to Kenya Kyle McCarter on Tuesday paid a courtesy call to Deputy President William Ruto at his Karen office in Nairobi.