Embakasi East MP Babu Owino appeared alongside Siaya Governor James Orengo at the Kisumu Law Courts to defend eight supporters connected to the Linda Mwananchi movement following the July 12 clashes near an Anglican Church of Kenya service in Kisumu. The two politicians said they were representing individuals affiliated with …
Read More »TIFA poll: Majority of ODM Supporters Prefer Sifuna as 2027 Presidential Candidate
A new Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA) survey shows that most Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) supporters would like Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to be the party’s presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election. According to the poll, 44 percent of ODM supporters identified Sifuna as their preferred flagbearer, giving …
Read More »TIFA Survey Reveals Big Shift in 2027 Presidential Race as Sifuna Rises
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has emerged as the fastest-growing opposition presidential hopeful in the latest TIFA opinion poll, registering the biggest increase in public support among leading contenders. The survey, released on Friday, shows President William Ruto maintaining his lead in the presidential race, while several prominent opposition figures, including …
Read More »Kanini Kega Says His Security Has Been Withdrawn
East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member of Parliament Kanini Kega has announced that his security personnel have been withdrawn, days after the tense Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election in which he claimed to have been attacked several times. In a statement posted on his social media platforms on Monday, July 20, …
Read More »Who Would Win If Elections Were Held Today?
President William Ruto is the most popular potential presidential candidate, according to a nationwide opinion poll released by research firm Infotrak on July 13, 2026. The survey places Ruto at the top with 32 per cent support, giving him a significant lead over former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, who ranks …
Read More »Full List of Top-Ranked MPs Eyeing Governor Seats in 2027
A new survey by research firm Infotrak has given several gubernatorial hopefuls a political boost after ranking them among Kenya’s best-performing Members of Parliament. The study assessed legislators based on public perception of their performance in representation, legislation and oversight, alongside factors such as fulfilment of campaign promises, development record, …
Read More »Babu Tells Amisi to Settle Scores Privately
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has called on Saboti MP Caleb Amisi to resolve concerns surrounding the Linda Mwananchi movement through internal discussions instead of making them public. Babu said leaders should engage one another directly whenever disagreements arise, rather than airing their differences on social media or other public …
Read More »Linda Mwananchi Leaders Draw Crowds in Kisumu
Leaders allied to the Linda Mwananchi movement were warmly received in Kisumu on Sunday as they toured the city ahead of a major rally at K’Owuor Grounds in Kibos. Moving in a convoy alongside supporters, the team passed through several parts of the lakeside city, drawing large roadside crowds. Security …
Read More »Sifuna: No Threat Will Silence Me
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has vowed that no form of intimidation or political threat will deter him from speaking out against the government. Sifuna emphasized that he, alongside like-minded leaders, will continue exposing alleged injustices. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Addressing congregants during a church service in Kitengela, …
Read More »Babu Owino Reveals Private Talk With Bobi Wine Ahead of Elections
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has disclosed details of a recent phone conversation with Ugandan opposition figure Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, as Uganda prepares to go to the polls. Speaking during a local television interview on Wednesday night, January 14, 2026, Owino said he spoke to Bobi …
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