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For more than four decades, Raila Amolo Odinga has been a central figure in Kenya’s political theatre — admired by millions, feared by rivals, and respected even by his harshest critics. To his supporters, he is “Baba,” the father of modern democracy in Kenya. To others, he is a symbol …

By: Press Trust of India KOCHI: (Oct 15) Former Prime Minister of Kenya, Raila Odinga, who had arrived at Koothattukulam in Kerala’s Ernakulam district for Ayurvedic treatment, died on Wednesday following a cardiac arrest, police and hospital authorities said. Odinga collapsed during a morning walk within the premises of the …

Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has denied claims that he met with emissaries allegedly sent by President William Ruto to negotiate a political reunion. Muturi’s response came shortly after President Ruto revealed that he had been engaging opposition leaders in dialogue aimed at fostering national unity. Click here …

The Wiper Democratic Movement has come to the defense of its leader, Kalonzo Musyoka, rejecting allegations that tie him to false claims about Raila Odinga’s health. This comes after a statement from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), which dismissed the health rumours and hinted that certain political figures were behind …

The Raila Odinga Secretariat has strongly refuted claims circulating about the health of ODM leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, dismissing them as false and politically driven. In a statement released on Saturday, Raila’s spokesperson Dennis Onyango accused political figures including impeached former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper Party …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s six-week visit to the United States and his dramatic return to Kenya on Thursday have cemented his growing influence as a rising opposition figure. Despite being abroad since July, Gachagua remained a dominant voice in national politics, consistently making headlines with strong statements critical of …

ODM party leader Raila Odinga has defended Secretary General Edwin Sifuna following his controversial remarks about the collapse of the ongoing political agreement with the government. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking in Kakamega on Friday, Raila maintained that Sifuna, like any other party member, is entitled to …

Suna East MP Junet Mohamed has rejected Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s declaration that the cooperation pact between ODM and UDA is no longer valid. The 10-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on March 7 by ODM leader Raila Odinga and President William Ruto at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, aimed …

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has revealed that he was initially opposed to the idea of forming a broad-based government. Speaking during a Sunday night interview, Raila said both he and other Azimio coalition leaders were not in favor of the proposal. However, some leaders from his ODM party supported …

The political truce between President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga appears to be unraveling, with top ODM figures declaring the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between their parties effectively void. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel On Saturday, ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna dismissed the agreement as “worthless,” …