Media reporting on President William Ruto’s recent remarks about foreign traders, particularly Burundians, has come under scrutiny after headlines and social media posts appeared to amplify anti-Burundian sentiments and create the impression that Kenya had launched a campaign to drive foreign traders out of the country. What began as remarks by the President about foreigners
National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) Chairperson Bishop Dr. Kepha Nyamweya Omae has warned political leaders against turning the 2027 General Election into a contest between ethnic communities. Omae said rising political competition, hate speech and the mobilisation of young people into political groups risk creating divisions that could degenerate into violence. Speaking ahead of
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has announced a month-long programme to commemorate the late former party leader Raila Amolo Odinga, one year after his death. In a statement issued on Thursday, September 10, 2026, ODM said it will dedicate the entire month of October to honouring Raila and remembering his contribution to Kenya’s democracy and