Author: Kiambu Observer

Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa said corrupt government officials have failed to enforce safety protocols for industrial ethanol and methanol, leading to the sale of poisonous alcoholic beverages that have killed numerous Kenyans. While speaking at a local radio station, the senator highlighted that industrial chemicals, which are exempt from strict alcohol control laws, are frequently diverted for illegal use in home-brewed liquor. He said the 2010 Alcohol Control Act does not adequately regulate these substances, creating a loophole that manufacturers exploit to produce toxic spirits. These dangerous brews often contain denatured alcohol, which can cause blindness, organ failure, and…

Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has demanded full disclosure of the shareholding structure behind the proposed Dangote Group oil refinery in Lamu. Nyoro, who leads the People’s Party of Kenya, warned against any attempts to secure ownership stakes in the project for political gain. He said the government must provide clarity on who the shareholders are to ensure the investment remains transparent and free from improper interference. The lawmaker said investors like Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote are welcome in Kenya because their projects create jobs and support industrialization. He cautioned, however, that the government should not use the project…

Former Bahati Member of Parliament Onesmus Kimani Ngunjiri has cautioned Deputy President Kithure Kindiki that he faces an inevitable political fallout with President William Ruto. Ngunjiri described the President’s approach to political alliances as a calculated pattern of using and discarding allies once their utility has expired. Ngunjiri highlighted this warning following recent public appearances by Kindiki and his engagements with elders. He claimed that the Deputy President is merely the latest figure in a long line of politicians who will eventually be sidelined by the head of state. The former lawmaker compared the current political climate to his own…

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua condemned the Kenyan government for the shooting of more than 700 cows in Samburu County, labeling the action as an act of disrespect toward the Maa community. Gachagua, who spoke from his home in Texas, said he received multiple calls from community members in Samburu, Narok, and Kajiado expressing distress over the incident. He alleged that President William Ruto and Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen orchestrated the operation to marginalize the community. The former deputy president said the livestock represented a primary source of livelihood for the Maa people. According to Gachagua, the animals were used…

Cleophas Malala, a senior figure in the Democracy for Citizens Party, has proposed a political alliance between the Mount Kenya and Mulembe regions to secure a decisive victory in the 2027 presidential election. Malala argued that political success in Kenya depends strictly on securing the support of these two populous voting blocs. He claimed that no candidate could ascend to the presidency without collaborating with the people of Mount Kenya, citing their registered voter base of 8.2 million. Regional statistics presented by the former Kakamega senator highlighted the concentration of power in specific areas. After the Mount Kenya region, he…

Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has publicly cast doubt on the political future of President William Ruto’s administration, asserting that the current mathematical reality of Kenya’s political landscape favors a new generation of leaders, specifically naming former ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna. In a candid assessment of the current political climate, Governor Kang’ata, a former ally of the President, suggested that the ruling UDA party is facing an existential crisis. Drawing on historical political trends, the governor argued that losing the support of key voting blocs is often a precursor to electoral defeat. Reflecting on his long-standing professional relationship with President…

As Kenyan motorists face record-high fuel prices in the latest pricing cycle, pressure is intensifying on the government to adopt more aggressive measures to lower the cost of living. Effective May 15, 2026, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced significant increases in pump prices. Super Petrol rose by KSh 16.65 to retail at KSh 214.25 per litre, while diesel saw a sharp hike of KSh 46.29, reaching a record KSh 242.92 per litre in Nairobi. Kerosene prices remained unchanged at KSh 152.78. These increases follow a turbulent period for Kenyan fuel consumers, characterized by volatile global oil markets…

Nairobi Senator and former Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna attended the burial of the mother of former  MP Kanini Kega in Nyeri, where he made headlines by offering a public apology to the local community regarding the recent political climate and the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. In a rare moment of political rapprochement, Sifuna addressed the gathering, acknowledging the role he and other leaders played in the political challenges facing leaders from the Mt. Kenya region, including Gachagua. “Hiyo shida ni sisi tuliwaweka ndani” (That trouble is what we put you through), Sifuna stated…

Tensions within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have intensified following a candid critique of internal party dynamics by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi. The remarks, made during a party retreat in Mombasa, have sparked a public fallout with Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga. In a video from the retreat, Mbadi—the immediate former ODM chairman—called for honesty regarding the party’s future, stressing that the organization is entering a “post-Raila era” following the death of its long-time leader, Raila Odinga, in October 2025. In his address to fellow party members, Mbadi emphasized that ODM is a national institution that transcends regional or…

Shareholders of the Mboi Kamiti Farmers Company are facing renewed uncertainty following the publication of two contradictory advertisements in a leading daily newspaper. These competing notices, published on consecutive days, follow a recent Kiambu High Court ruling mandating fresh elections to resolve a 15-year leadership The Kiambu high court ordered the registrar of companies to call for a fresh election to end a 15 year old dispute that has rocked the firm saying this would give a new precedent into the leadership. The First advert was placed on Tuesday  May 5th and  signed  by MrThuo Mathenge as the chairman reading “…