Nyanza News

Gachagua: Raila Surrounded Himself With Top Professionals

by Chris Omondi -

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has come out openly in praise of Raila Odinga's political association with top professionals.Gachagua, when speaking to Kikuyu professionals yesterday at night, attributed Raila's ability to stay afloat in Kenya's politics to top-notch leaders that were being elected through his party of Orange Democratic Party

Kalonzo to Lead Akamba and Agikuyu Delegations to Raila’s Opoda Farm

by Chris Omondi -

Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has announced that he will be at the helm of both the Ukambani and Mt Kenya delegations heading to Opoda Farm on Thursday, November 6, 2025, to honor the family and pay his respects to the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.While addressing attendees

Orengo Applauds Tanzanian Protesters for Honouring Raila

by Chris Omondi -

Siaya County Governor James Orengo has commended the people of Tanzania for honoring Kenya’s former Prime Minister, the late Raila Odinga, as the nation faces a post-election crisis.Prior to his passing on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Raila Odinga was well-known for prioritizing the interests of his country over personal ambitions

Kindiki Backs ODM’s Boyd Were for Kasipul Seat Ahead of November 27 Poll

by Chris Omondi -

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki today in Kasipul. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has expressed his support for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) candidate Boyd Were, who is vying for the Kasipul parliamentary seat in the forthcoming elections scheduled for November 27.During an empowerment initiative held in Kasipul, Homa Bay County, on Friday,

Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested After Hiding in Water Drum in Kisumu

by Chris Omondi -

A 21-year-old robbery with violence suspect who robbed a security guard at gunpoint in Kisumu has been arrested.The suspect, Kelvin Oduor, alias Kevoo, was apprehended after Kisumu Sub-County Law Enforcement Officers on patrol heard gunshots within the area and swiftly responded.Upon arrival, officers established that the suspect had attacked a

Steve Ogolla’s Reclaimed Dowry and the Crises of Modern Marriages

by Chris Omondi -

When Steve Ogolla reportedly "returned" to Asego to fetch back the cows he had given as dowry for his estranged wife, Cobbie Koks Nyasego, it transcended a mere domestic issue. Indeed, one is compelled to say that it instead sparked public discourse, ignited a cultural debate, and served as a

Arati asks Uhuru, Kalonzo and Ruto to Attend ODM @20 in Honour of Raila

by Chris Omondi -

Kisii Governor Hon. Simba Arati has come out asking for former members of the Orange Democratic Party (ODM) to attend the party's celebration of two decades, dubbed ODM @20, in honour of the party's departed leader Raila Odinga.Speaking in Bondo yesterday when he led Kisii County officials in paying their

Luo Culture: A Response to Kivutha Kibwana on Circumcision and Respect

by Chris Omondi -

Allow me start with what should be a simple statement of fact: Luos do not circumcise; they also have their culture. That has been part of our identity for generations, long before colonial borders and modern medical debates. Not to get cirmcumcuzed is not a sign of ignorance, defiance, or

Kibagendi Refutes Claims Raila Was a Stingy Person

by Chris Omondi -

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga was accused of being frugal, but Kitutu Chache Member of Parliament (MP) Antony Kibagendi has come out to defend him. Speaking on Friday, October 25, 2025, on the Alfa House Podcast, Kibagendi emphasized that Raila was a very giving person and said the late leader

Luhya Leaders Show Cultural Unity in Farewell to Raila

by Chris Omondi -

What some people thought to be a disunity among Luhya leaders has turned out to b something entirely different — a show of culture, respect, and affection for the late former primeier Raila Odinga.When he waspeaking on a local radio station on Thursday, October 23, 2025, Democratic Action Party of