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
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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.
Muthoni Marubu Dares Gachagua to Visit Mpeketoni
Lamu Woman Representative Muthoni Marubu has issued a bold challenge to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, urging him to confront her directly in her county.In a statement posted on her social media platforms on Thursday, January 15, 2026, Marubu, who recently faced backlash in Murang’a for attempting to lead
Museveni and Bobi Wine Face Off Amid Internet Shutdown
Ugandand are casting their votes in a pivotal election where President Yoweri Museveni faces off against the dynamic pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine, as he seeks to extend his 40-year tenure in power.This election essentially represents a contest between Museveni and Wine, yet analysts predict that Museveni, having secured victory in
Babu Backs Bobi Wine in Uganda’s 2026 Election
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has shared insights into his recent phone conversation with Uganda's opposition leader, Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine. During an interview on the evening of January 14, 2026, Owino disclosed that he had reached out to Bobi just three days prior to
Ndindi Nyoro Breaks Silence on His Fallout With UDA, Ruto
Kiharu Member of Parliament (MP) Ndindi Nyoro has candidly discussed the origins of his contentious split with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.In an interview on Wednesday night, January 14, 2026, with a local television station, Nyoro revealed that his rift with President William Ruto's party began when it
Western Governors Endorse ODM-UDA Coalition for Ruto’s 2027 Bid
Governors from four counties in the western region of Kenya have officially endorsed the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Central Management Committee to commence structured negotiations with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) regarding a potential coalition ahead of the 2027 general election.On Wednesday, January 14, 2025, Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa led
Wamatangi Reads Political Witch-hunt in His Demolished Business
Kiambu County Governor Kimani Wamatangi has publicly addressed the destruction of his business property along Douglas Wakiiru Road in Nairobi, previously known as Aerodrome Road, near Nyayo National Stadium. This incident occurred early on Tuesday, January 14, 2026.The operation primarily focused on car wash facilities owned by Wamatangi and food
Night Demolitions on Wamatangi’s Business Near Nyayo Stadium
In a dramatic overnight operation, authorities demolished several business structures linked to Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi near Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, leaving heavy losses and raising questions over property rights and due process. The exercise, which began late on Tuesday, January 13, involved excavators and bulldozers escorted by a
Uganda Shuts Down Internet Ahead of National Elections
Uganda has imposed a temporary nationwide internet shutdown just days before its high-stakes general election, a move that has sparked widespread debate and concern both locally and internationally. The directive, issued by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), began on the evening of Tuesday, January 13, 2026, and will remain in