KATHMANDU – In a significant development that has sent shockwaves through Nepal’s political landscape, former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was arrested on Saturday on charges related to a violent government crackdown on protests last year that left more than 70 people dead. The arrest marks the first time a
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Kalonzo Proposes Azimio–United Opposition Merger Ahead of 2027 Polls
Kalonzo Musyoka, the leader of the Wiper Patriotic Front, has suggested a potential merger between the United Opposition and the Azimio la Umoja coalition. In an interview aired on March 27, 2026, Musyoka, now the leader of Azimio la Umoja following the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, expressed
Kalonzo Defends Sifuna, Warns ODM Risks Losing Raila’s Legacy
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka emphasized that the removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) would signify a rejection of the values championed by the late Raila Odinga.In an interview on Herman Manyora’s podcast aired on March 27, 2026, the former vice president expressed his admiration
Political Parties Disputes Tribunal Declines to Stop ODM Special Delegates Conference
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) has refused to issue temporary orders to halt the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Special Delegates Conference (SDC), scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2026.Several ODM members, including Vincent Chepkwony and four others, submitted petitions seeking to block the upcoming meeting.On Thursday, March 26, 2026, the
Herman Manyora Charged in Nairobi Hospital Tender Fraud Case
Political analyst Herman Manyora faces charges of cheating under Section 315 of the Penal Code. Allegations suggest that he fraudulently acquired Sh516,000 in a Nairobi Hospital tender deal.On Wednesday, Manyora appeared before Magistrate Paul Mutai at the Milimani Law Courts, where he denied the charges. The court subsequently released him
Gladys Wanga Faults Sifuna Over Oburu Leadership Dispute in ODM
Gladys Wanga, chairperson of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), has criticized Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for his contradictory statements regarding the appointment of Oburu Odinga as the party’s leader.In an interview with a local television station on March 25, 2026, Wanga pointed out that Sifuna chaired the National Governing Council
Wa Wamuthende Defends Ruto Over Remarks on Opposition
Mbeere North Member of Parliament Leo Wa Wamuthende has firmly rejected allegations that President William Ruto has employed abusive language towards opposition leaders during his recent political rallies. Wamuthende asserts that the President’s comments serve as a necessary critique of an opposition that he believes lacks a constructive agenda. In
Orengo Urges Tuju to Stay Put Even in Police Custody
Siaya Governor James Orengo has encouraged the embattled former Cabinet Secretary, and Jubilee Party former Secretary General, Raphael Tuju to continue fighting for his health following a hospital visit on Wednesday. Tuju fell ill while in police custody on Monday, having been forcibly placed into a car during his arrest.
Orengo Welcomes President Ruto to Siaya Amid Political Shift
Siaya Governor James Orengo has extended a warm welcome to President William Ruto in Siaya, just days after previously declining to engage with him, as political realignments intensify in the lead-up to the 2027 elections.On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Ruto visited Siaya to inaugurate various projects, including the groundbreaking ceremony
Maanzo Accuses Police of Manhandling Raphael Tuju During Arrest
Senator Dan Maanzo has leveled serious accusations against police officers, alleging that they handled former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju with excessive force during his arrest on March 23, 2026. These allegations emerge amidst a series of events involving Tuju's sudden disappearance, his reemergence, and subsequent detention on charges of providing