Politics

Joho Assures Kwale Community on Mrima Hill Mining Project

by Chris Omondi -

Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho worked to calm growing worries about the Mrima Hill mining project. He met with community leaders and experts from Kwale County. People fear harm to land rights, the environment, and cultural sites.Local groups asked for talks with the government. They worry mining

ODM Youth Leader McOure Vows to Push for Sifuna’s Removal

by Chris Omondi -

Kasmuel McOure of the Orange Democratic Movement plans to keep up his attacks on Secretary General Edwin Sifuna. He accuses Sifuna of going beyond his duties with his statements.On Friday, January 9, 2025, McOure spoke to a local radio station. He said he and the party's youth wing will push

Gachagua Criticises Foreign Traders Dominating Nairobi Markets

by Sharon Juma -
Gachagua Criticises Foreign Traders Dominating Nairobi Markets

Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has raised concern over the growing presence of foreign hawkers, particularly Chinese nationals, in Nairobi’s informal trading spaces, arguing that the trend is hurting local entrepreneurs. Gachagua made the remarks on Thursday, January 9, while touring several major markets in the capital as part of

Ida Odinga Thanks Ruto for Swift Repatriation of Raila’s Body

by Chris Omondi -

Ida Odinga, wife of the late Prime Minister Raila Odinga, thanked President William Ruto. She praised his quick actions. They helped bring Raila's body back from India without delay. Raila, former ODM party leader, died there in October 2025.Raila passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. He was under medical

Karua Backs Sifuna on 2022 Poll Claims, Says Junet Held Key Azimio Roles

by Chris Omondi -

Martha Karua, former running mate for Azimio la Umoja's presidential bid, spoke out on how party agents were handled in the 2022 elections. She said the late Raila Odinga gave nearly all key tasks to Junet Mohamed, MP for Suna East.She made these remarks in a morning TV interview on

Joho to Lead Raila’s 81st Birthday Tribute Honouring His Legacy

by Chris Omondi -

Ali Hassan Joho, Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, plans to celebrate the late opposition leader Raila Odinga's 81st birthday. He calls Odinga a symbol of strength. Odinga's ideas still guide new leaders.Joho shared a statement. Leaders and supporters will meet today, January 7. They aim to

ODM Power Struggle Deepens as Leaders Move to Oust Sifuna

by Chris Omondi -

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) faces fresh internal conflicts. A split has grown among its top leaders.Some party figures want to oust Secretary General Edwin Sifuna. They also call for his removal as Senate Minority Leader. Others caution against this step.These events reveal ongoing power fights inside the party.The issue

Imwatok Slams ODM Leaders Over Succession Fights After Raila

by Chris Omondi -

Peter Imwatok, Nairobi County Assembly Majority Leader, has criticized ODM party leaders for playing succession games.He said their moves go against what the late ODM leader Raila Odinga stood for.Imwatok called this push for power too soon and driven by self-interest, not party needs.He urged ODM members to hold useful