In a move that signals the final burial of the handshake era and the birth of a new political realignment, ODM Chairman and Siaya Senator-elect Dr. Oburu Odinga has issued a blunt ultimatum to dissenting voices within the party: accept the new political trajectory with the ruling United Democratic Alliance
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Interior PS Omollo Issues Stern Warning to Migori Leaders: Stop Using Youths as Tools of Violence
NYANZA – In a strongly worded address that has sent ripples through the South Nyanza political landscape, Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo has issued a firm warning to political leaders in Migori County, cautioning them against the dangerous trend of mobilizing and arming youths to perpetrate political violence. Speaking during a
John Mbadi: Silent Majority Will Decide 2027 Election
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi asserts that the silent majority residing in towns and villages will ultimately shape Kenya’s political landscape, countering the influence of a vocal minority that dominates media discussions and street protests. In a post shared on his X account on February 20, 2026, Mbadi emphasized that,
Four Brothers Drown in Abandoned Quarry in Kisumu
On Sunday evening, a tragic incident unfolded in Kisumu as four siblings drowned while swimming in an open quarry. The brothers, aged 15, 13, 10, and 8, lost their lives in a water-filled quarry adjacent to Kudho Primary School in the Kanyakwar area of Kisumu Central sub-county.This abandoned quarry features
ODM Rebel Leaders Draw a Hard Line Against Alliance With Ruling Party
A group of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders has firmly dismissed suggestions of a political pact with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), insisting the party will not align itself with a government whose agenda it does not share. Addressing supporters at a rally in Busia, Siaya Governor James Orengo said
Eliud Owalo: Raila Odinga Gave Me My Political Break
Eliud Owalo, the former ICT Cabinet Secretary, credits his entry into national politics to the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Owalo asserts that it was Raila who recognized his potential and provided him with his first significant political opportunity.During an interview with a local media station on February 2,
Ruto’s Unity Calls, Pledges Ksh50bn Development Plan for Kisumu
President William Ruto has emphasized the necessity of national unity, asserting that the prosperity and development of the nation hinge on an inclusive government that ensures no region is neglected.In a statement shared on his X account on January 30, 2026, after engaging with residents in Kisumu at Kondele and
Nyong’o Urges Kisumu Officials to Deliver Tangible Results
Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has called on county executive officials to prioritize accountability, innovation, and measurable results as they sign their performance contracts for the 2025-26 financial year. Speaking at the signing ceremony for county executive committee members and chief officers, Nyong’o described the exercise as more than a formality, terming
ODM Leaders Dismiss Claims of Coalition Between Raila and Ruto
Leaders of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have dismissed claims that the recent broad-based engagement between party leader Raila Odinga and President William Ruto amounted to the formation of a political coalition.Speaking on Sunday during a church service at PAG Church in Kawangware, the leaders maintained that the talks were
Cliff Mboya Challenges Babu Owino Over ODM Leadership: Truth, Betrayal and Urgent Reckoning
Nyanza Daily, Political Desk — A heated dispute over leadership succession within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has taken a sharper turn as party activist Cliff Mboya publicly challenged Hon. Babu Owino, the Embakasi East legislator, accusing him of sidelining the party’s founding values and failing to show loyalty to