Edwin Sifuna has said his team formally informed police about a planned political rally in Kakamega, rejecting claims that security agencies were unaware of their activities. The Nairobi Senator maintained that all legal procedures were followed and accused authorities of attempting to deflect responsibility after chaos disrupted a rally in …
Read More »Ruth Odinga: Oketch Salah Has No Role in ODM
Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has publicly rejected any association with political activist Oketch Salah, stating that he has no role in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and distancing both the party and the Odinga family from his recent political activities. Speaking in a TV interview on Wednesday night amid …
Read More »Gachagua: Ruto Will Be a One-Term President
Former Deputy President and Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has downplayed the ongoing debate about who will deputise President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, insisting that the opposition’s main objective is to ensure Ruto serves only one term. Speaking on Sunday after attending a …
Read More »Oburu Oginga: Sifuna Was Disciplined, Not Expelled from ODM
Orange Democratic Movement leader Oburu Oginga has clarified that the party’s action against Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna was disciplinary, not an expulsion. Addressing supporters at a rally in Makupa, Mombasa, Oburu said ODM members are expected to respect party regulations, warning that any breach would attract consequences. He noted that …
Read More »Is Matiang’i a Mole? Wambua Sparks Opposition Storm
Kitui Senator Enoch K. Wambua has issued a strong warning to former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i, urging him to respect the Kamba community and Wiper Party leader Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka amid ongoing opposition coalition talks. In a fiery Facebook post, Wambua cautioned against what he described as …
Read More »Not Negotiable! Allies Defend Kindiki Against ODM Power Play
A group of political leaders from Mt. Kenya East has reaffirmed their support for the re-election of the Kenya Kwanza government, highlighting the administration’s achievements since the 2022 General Election. They praised President William Ruto’s development record, citing progress in infrastructure upgrades, the revival of stalled road projects, expanded electricity …
Read More »Orange Party Split Explodes in Mombasa and Kitengela
Divisions within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) are set to play out publicly today, with rival camps organising separate rallies in Mombasa and Kajiado counties. The Linda Ground faction, led by party leader Oburu Oginga, will gather at Tononoka Grounds in Mombasa to promote its Broad-Based Government (BBG) agenda. Click …
Read More »UDA Gears Up for Kirinyaga Repeat Elections
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) organized a series of sensitization workshops across Kirinyaga County on Thursday to prepare for repeat grassroots elections slated for March 7. The repeat polls follow a previous round held about a month ago, where some polling stations reportedly failed to meet minimum requirements, including voter …
Read More »Political Fireworks: Duale, Gachagua Spar Over 2027 Debate
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has pushed back against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s call for a televised presidential debate with President William Ruto, arguing that Gachagua is legally ineligible to run in the 2027 General Election. Duale stated that presidential debates are reserved for duly qualified candidates and would …
Read More »UDA Sets February 21 Deadline for Registration in Repeat Grassroots Polls
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has announced February 21 as the cut-off date for registration in its repeat grassroots elections set to take place in 42 counties. The ruling party said the exercise is aimed at reinforcing its local structures and strengthening leadership at the grassroots level. Click here to …
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