Author: Henry Omondi

Blueprint for Luxury: Inside Kenya’s Plan to Privatize Beaches and Islands

by Henry Omondi -
Blueprint for Luxury: Inside Kenya's Plan to Privatize Beaches and Islands

In a major tourism overhaul, the Kenyan government has identified five beaches and four islands for privatization under its new National Tourism Strategy (2025-2030). This initiative aims to re-engineer the country's tourism offerings and attract significant investment. The plan introduces a four-tier beach classification system. Beaches like Vipingo and Msambweni are

ODM Vows to Uphold Raila’s Legacy, Reaffirms Role in Government

by Henry Omondi -
In a powerful declaration of unity and purpose, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has firmly committed to its place within Kenya's broad-based government, silencing rumors of internal disarray. The party's Central Committee has vowed to uphold the final political vision of its late leader, Raila Odinga, by ensuring stability and continuity until the 2027 general elections. The resolution was announced by ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna following a pivotal meeting of the party's Central Management Committee. He stated that the party would honor the "ten-point agenda" that formed the basis of their partnership with the current administration, a commitment they describe as essential for national "peace and stability." Directly addressing whispers of factionalism, Sifuna delivered a resounding call for cohesion. He framed ODM not merely as a political party, but as a sacred "covenant" that members are duty-bound to preserve in the wake of their leader's passing. "Let us resist the temptation to scatter in despair, or to fight over his political inheritance as leaders often do when giants fall," Sifuna urged. "We commit here in unison... that we will not be responsible for any breakup in the party, or any unnecessary political turbulence that runs counter to Jakom’s dream." In a move to channel collective grief into remembrance, the committee also announced plans to hold a series of memorial services across the nation. These gatherings will serve to celebrate the life and enduring political vision of the late Raila Odinga, reinforcing the unity he championed.

In a powerful declaration of unity and purpose, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has firmly committed to its place within Kenya's broad-based government, silencing rumors of internal disarray. The party's Central Committee has vowed to uphold the final political vision of its late leader, Raila Odinga, by ensuring stability and