David Murathe, Jubilee vice chairperson, said late Cyrus Jirongo, former Lugari MP, helped make Uhuru Kenyatta president.He spoke at a requiem mass at CITAM Valley Road on Saturday, December 27, 2025. The event honored Jirongo. Murathe said the businessman-turned-politician built many political paths. He played a big part in events
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Algeria Passes Law Calling French Colonisation a Crime
Algeria's parliament approved a law with full agreement. It labels France's takeover of the North African nation a crime. The measure calls for an apology and payments.State TV notes the law bans praise for colonialism.This step highlights worsening ties between the nations. Experts call it the lowest point since independence
Mudavadi Calls for 2027 Referendum to Safeguard Kenya’s Polls
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi explained why Kenya must hold a referendum in 2027 with the General Elections.He said it would protect the elections and fix key gaps in the constitution.At a press briefing, Mudavadi called this time a "Constitutional Moment." He stressed the need for quick legal and structural
Fred Gumo Hosts ODM Leaders as Party Rift Over 2027 Widens
Fred Gumo, the former Westlands MP, met with some Orange Democratic Movement leaders. Edwin Sifuna, the party's secretary general, led the group. The talks took place at Gumo's home in Endebess, Trans Nzoia County.Others at the meeting included ODM Deputy Party Leader and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi. Saboti MP Caleb
Boni Khalwale Skips Festivities to Mourn Jirongo and Kibunguchy
Nassir Urges ODM Unity Amid Internal Party Divisions
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir called on Orange Democratic Movement members who hold different views about party leadership to step forward and talk.On Wednesday, December 25, 2025, Nassir spoke about the split opinions in the party. He showed strong belief that the long-standing party would overcome the trouble. It would let
Ruth Odinga Honors Raila at Nyamira Church, Defends ODM Legacy
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga's family went back to the village church. The late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga used to attend services there every Christmas.On Thursday, December 25, 2025, Ruth Odinga posted on Facebook. She said the church air felt heavy. Everyone missed the man who always joined them at St.
Joseph Wainaina Slams Gachagua Over Kalonzo Alliance
Nominated MP Joseph Wainaina Iraya sharply criticized Democracy For Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua. He accused him of trying to sell the community politically to Kalonzo Musyoka.Wainaina spoke in Eldoret on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. As a Kenya Kwanza ally, he warned against Gachagua's style of politics. He called it
Opiyo Wandayi Hits Back at Critics of Broad-Based Government
Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Energy Opiyo Wandayi lashed out at critics of the broad-based government. He called them mere noisemakers.The CS stated these critics took no part in the talks that brought the Orange Democratic Movement into President William Ruto's administration.Wandayi spoke at interdenominational prayers at his Ugunja home on
ODM Leaders Reject Brokers, Insist Party Will Decide 2027 Path
Top ODM leaders pledged to protect their party at all costs. They won't let brokers sell it out to President William Ruto.Party figures like Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, Deputy Leader Godfrey Osotsi, and Siaya Governor James Orengo denied sending anyone to deal with Ruto's government.Sifuna stressed that ODM members will