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United Democratic Alliance Hails Digital Nominations, Signals Confidence Ahead of By-Elections and 2027 Race Hassan Omar Hassan, Secretary General of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), addresses the media alongside victorious nomination aspirants at the party headquarters today after the conclusion of the party nominations By Jeff Oyugi. Nairobi - March 31, 2026 Senior leaders of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) have praised the party’s internal nomination process as transparent and credible after unveiling candidates for upcoming by-elections, while also using the occasion to defend the Kenya Kwanza administration’s record and signal early confidence ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during the presentation of nomination certificates to successful candidates at the party headquarters in Nairobi, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan congratulated the party’s National Elections Board led by chairperson Anthony Mwaura for what he described as a consistently reliable...

Activists Move to Court to Challenge COTU Elections, Demand Financial Transparency. Francis Awino, National Convenor of the Mtetezi Grassroots Economic Justice Movement, addresses the media alongside Joshua Nyanjom (left) outside Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi following proceedings on their petition challenging COTU leadership matters.  By Jeff Oyugi  Nairobi - March 26, 2026 A grassroots lobby group has moved to court seeking to halt the recognition of officials elected during the recent delegates conference of the Central Organization of Trade Unions Kenya, citing what it terms serious transparency and accountability gaps in the electoral process and the management of workers’ contributions.  Officials of the Mtetezi Grassroots Economic Justice Movement said they had filed multiple constitutional petitions questioning the legality of the March 2026 elections held in Kisumu and demanding the release of audited financial records covering several years. Speaking after cour...

UDA Rolls Out Grassroots Elections in 18 Counties to Strengthen Party Structures United Democratic Alliance Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan addresses the media alongside Anthony Mwaura (right), chairperson of the party’s National Elections Board, at the party headquarters in Nairobi. By Jeff Oyugi  Nairobi - March 13, 2026 The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has announced the start of a major grassroots election exercise in 18 counties across the country as the party moves to strengthen its internal structures and expand its national political network. Party leaders said the internal elections are part of an ambitious plan to build a strong grassroots leadership system and mobilize supporters across the country ahead of future political contests. Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi, UDA National Elections Board Chairperson Anthony Mwaura said the exercise will involve thousands of polling stations and a large number of contestants seeking various party leadersh...

Nairobi Hospital Marks World Kidney Day with Free Screenings to Boost Early Detection. Staff from The Nairobi Hospital mark World Kidney Day 2026 during a community outreach event offering free kidney screening and public health awareness. By Jeff Oyugi  Nairobi - March 12, 2026 Healthcare professionals at The Nairobi Hospital have urged Kenyans to prioritize regular health screening and healthier lifestyles as cases of kidney disease continue to rise across the country. The call was made during a public awareness and community engagement event held to commemorate World Kidney Day 2026 under the theme Kidney Health for All, Caring for People, Protecting the Planet. The event brought together medical practitioners, hospital staff and members of the public for free health checks and education on preventing kidney disease. According to global health experts, chronic kidney disease affects an estimated 850 million people worldwide, making it one of the fastest growing non communicable ...

Artificial Intelligence Redefining Public Relations as African Industry Confronts New Opportunities and Risks. Phillip Thigo, Special envoy on technology for the republic of Kenya addresses guests during the launch of the State of PR in Africa 2026 Report by Glass House PR in Nairobi. By Jeff Oyugi  Nairobi - March 9, 2026 Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the public relations landscape across Africa, offering powerful new tools for communication professionals while raising growing concerns about misinformation, ethics and the safeguarding of reputations in the digital era. The shift was highlighted during the launch of the State of PR in Africa 2026 Report by Glass House PR in Nairobi, where industry leaders said the growing influence of artificial intelligence is forcing the profession to rethink how it manages information, credibility and public trust. Addressing participants at the event, Phillip Thigo said the emergence of advanced conversational technologies and AI...

Iran Envoy Claims U.S.–Israel Strike Killed Supreme Leader Khamenei, Warns of Imminent Retaliation. Dr. Ali Gholampour, Iran’s Ambassador to Kenya, addresses journalists during a press briefing in Nairobi earlier today. By Jeff Oyugi. Nairobi - March 2, 2026. Iran’s Ambassador to Kenya, Dr. Ali Gholampour has accused the United States and Israel of carrying out a coordinated military assault on Iran that he claims killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, a dramatic allegation that, if confirmed, would mark one of the most consequential escalations in the Middle East in decades. Addressing journalists in Nairobi during what he described as “a critical and sorrowful moment” in his country’s history, Ali said Iranians had woken up two days earlier to what he termed a “nightmare that no nation should ever endure.” Speaking in an emotional tone, the envoy said he stood not only as Tehran’s representative to Kenya but as “a mourner alongside 85 million proud Iranians.” According ...