The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has announced the start of its “Linda Ground” county tours, scheduled to begin on Saturday, January 17, 2026, as the party intensifies grassroots engagement across Western Kenya. The announcement was made through an official party poster detailing the tour schedule and locations. The first stop will
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Uganda’s Election Results Disputed Amid Allegations of Military Abduction and Vote Fraud
KAMPALA – Early results from Uganda’s presidential election show long-serving President Yoweri Museveni leading with a commanding margin, but his main rival, Bobi Wine, has dismissed the figures as “fake” and accused authorities of electoral theft and intimidation. According to Uganda’s Electoral Commission, with over 70% of polling stations tallied, Museveni
Museveni Holds Lead as Bobi Wine Detained in Raid
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has established a significant lead in Thursday's presidential election, currently holding 74% of the vote compared to his main challenger Bobi Wine's 23%, based on returns from 81% of polling stations. Wine's party has already expressed concerns regarding the credibility of the results.Reports indicate that a
Gakuya to ODM: Join United Opposition Against Ruto’s 2027 Bid
Embakasi North MP James Gakuya has articulated the necessity for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to collaborate with the United Opposition in preparation for the 2027 General Elections.During the Vitu Kwa Ground YouTube podcast on January 17, 2025, Gakuya urged the ODM to unify with the United Opposition to establish
Uganda Election Ends as Votes Counted Manually
Uganda’s presidential election concluded with ballot counting underway across the country, as voters and officials navigated technical challenges, security measures, and rising public tension. Long queues formed at polling stations in Kampala and other urban centres, with election officials manually verifying voter lists and counting ballots under police supervision. Several voters
Owalo’s 2027 Poster Unveiled Amidst Wave of Public Skepticism
By Our Political Desk SIAYA, Monday Eliud Owalo, the former Deputy Chief of Staff for Delivery and Government Efficiency, officially unveiled his 2027 presidential campaign poster in his Siaya County backyard this past weekend, a move immediately overshadowed by a torrent of skepticism on social media and in political circles. The unveiling followed
The Politics of the Pucker: Baby Kissing, From Jackson to Ruto’s Reluctant Handover
Judge Mwita Says Even He Pays to Read His Rulings
High Court Judge Chacha Mwita has revealed that his court decisions are now circulating widely across the world, to the point where he sometimes has to pay to access rulings he personally authored. Speaking during interviews by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), Mwita said the experience highlights the growing influence
Babu Rejects Oburu’s ODM Leadership, Demands NDC
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino opposes Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga's continued leadership of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as he advocates for a leadership change within the party.In a recent interview, Owino reiterated his call for a complete overhaul of ODM’s leadership structure and urged the convening of a National
Mbadi Vows to Save NG-CDF as Court Deadline Looms
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has firmly defended the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) against potential abolition.During a media briefing at the Treasury headquarters on Thursday, January 15, 2026, Mbadi, who has served two terms as the elected representative for Suba East, highlighted the fund's benefits based on his firsthand experience.