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
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Gachagua Teargassed During Prayer Service in Othaya
Former Deputy President and current DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua experienced another incident of teargassing while attending a prayer service in Othaya, Nyeri County. Raw images from the scene depict the beleaguered opposition leader fleeing for safety, leaping over a barbed wire fence as he was escorted by individuals presumed to
Unresolved Dismissal: Kirinyaga Assistant Chief Still Awaiting Recall
An Assistant Chief in Kirinyaga County who was dismissed following an order linked to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua remains out of office months later, raising questions over administrative fairness and the rule of law within the national government structure.The officer was reportedly removed from service after being accused of
Debate Grows Over Ida Odinga’s UNEP Nomination
The nomination of Ida Odinga, the widow of the late Raila Odinga, to a position within the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has generated a spectrum of reactions. Many individuals view this nomination as a commendable honor, extending congratulations to the President for offering support to Ida following the recent
Morara Kebaso Predicts Karua’s Exit from United Opposition
Political activist and civic educator Morara Kebaso has suggested that PLP leader Martha Karua may soon depart from the United Opposition. In an interview on the Iko Nini Podcast, aired on Saturday, January 25, 2026, Morara forecasted potential fractures within the coalition as the 2027 elections approach.Having previously been part
Lugari MP Warns Oburu: Kakamega Loyalty Must Be Earned, Not Inherited
Lugari Member of Parliament (MP) Nabii Nabwera has issued a clear warning to Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Odinga: the loyalty that the people of Kakamega held for the late Raila Odinga cannot simply be transferred. During the disbursement of the Uwezo Fund in Shinyalu Constituency on January
Cherargei Hails Ida Odinga’s UNEP Ambassador Nomination as Win for Broad-Based Government
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has characterized the nomination of Ida Odinga, the widow of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, as Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as a significant achievement of the current broad-based government coalition.Shortly after President William Ruto announced this
Matiang’i Announces Party Shake-Up, Revives Jubilee Foundation
On Thursday, January 22, 2026, former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i announced significant changes within the Jubilee Party following a meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC). The party will revive the Jubilee Foundation, a constitutional body that has been inactive for some time. Matiang’i articulated the rationale behind this
Barasa;UDA–ODM Alliance Seen as Polls Game-Changer
Unity among Luhya leaders ahead of the 2027 General Election will position Western Kenya for a serious shot at the presidency in 2032, Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has said. Speaking in Matungu during the funeral of Philemon Aoko, son of former MP David Were, Barasa urged leaders from the region to
High Court Nullifies President Ruto’s Advisory Team, Deems It Unconstitutional
In a landmark ruling with significant implications for Kenya's governance structure, the High Court has declared the formation of the Presidential Advisory Committee (PAC), a key team appointed by President William Ruto, to be unconstitutional, null, and void. The judgment, delivered by a three-judge bench, found that the legal framework used