Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has articulated his political strategy, revealing his intention to run for Nairobi governor, serve a single term, and subsequently pursue the presidency in 2032.During a gathering in Kisumu on April 26, 2026, connected to the Linda Mwananchi movement, Owino declared, “As Babu, I will seek
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Gachagua Backs Mohammed Ali for Mombasa Governor With Wiper Party
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua announced a strategic agreement to support Nyali MP Mohammed Ali's candidacy for the Mombasa gubernatorial seat under the Wiper party banner. During a media briefing in the Coast region on April 25, Gachagua clarified that despite Ali's affiliation with the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP),
Junet: ODM Is Kenya’s Only Truly National Party
Suna East MP Junet Mohammed has reiterated that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) serves as the only political party with widespread support across all regions of the country.During the party's youth convention at Jamhuri Showground on Monday, Junet characterized rival political entities as limited and regionally focused, asserting that ODM
Paul Mwangi: Sifuna Faction Part of Raila’s Exit Strategy from Ruto Alliance
Lawyer Paul Mwangi claims that the faction led by Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna is part of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s strategic exit plan from his political alliance with President William Ruto.Mwangi asserts that the current disputes within ODM illustrate a longstanding divide between two factions
Caleb Amisi: Linda Mwananchi Team to Reveal Leadership After ODM NDC
Caleb Amisi, the Saboti Member of Parliament and a key member of the Linda Mwananchi team led by Edwin Sifuna, has announced plans to reveal their leadership lineup shortly after the Orange Democratic Movement’s (ODM) forthcoming National Delegates’ Conference (NDC).In an interview with the Alfa House Podcast, aired on March
Oburu Oginga Reflects on Succeeding Raila as ODM Leader
Oburu Oginga, the leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), expressed uncertainty about whether he can fully embody the legacy of his late brother, Raila Odinga, whom he succeeded as party leader. During an Iftar dinner hosted by President William Ruto at State House in Mombasa on the evening of
Natembeya Rejects Gachagua’s 2027 Presidential Bid
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has firmly rejected the presidential aspirations of Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) and former Deputy President. In a decisive statement during a late-night television interview on March 11, 2026, he declared he would not support Gachagua, even if the
Salasya Sets Conditions for Backing Sifuna’s Camp
Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has outlined specific terms for his potential alignment with the beleaguered Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna’s team.On the evening of Saturday, February 21, 2026, Salasya took to his official X account to direct pointed criticisms at Sifuna and his associates,
Caroli Omondi: Raila Rejected Broad-Based Political Deal
Mbunge wa Suba Kusini Caroli Omondi ambaye ametaka Wakenya kumuombea Kinara wa ODM Raila Odinga 'ili apone haraka'. Picha|Maktaba Suba South Member of Parliament Caroli Omondi has asserted that the late Raila Odinga distanced himself from certain leaders who aligned with the so-called broad-based political arrangement, suggesting that their actions contradicted
Faith Odhiambo Praises Sifuna Amid Rally Chaos and ODM Rift
Outgoing President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), Faith Odhiambo, has praised Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for his unwavering commitment to justice and human rights, calling his advocacy commendable in the context of the nation's shifting political landscape.In an interview with a local television station on February 17, 2026,