When former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua warned the embattled Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna of his impending removal from the party, many viewed his statement as mere political bravado. At that moment, it seemed like a display of brinkmanship within the ever-changing landscape of opposition politics. However,
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Karua Condemns Sexual Violence Reports After Uganda Elections
Martha Karua, the leader of the People’s Liberation Party (PLP), has raised urgent concerns regarding the alarming reports of sexual violence against women in Uganda following the January 2026 elections. In a statement addressed to President Yoweri Museveni and Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, she underscores the gravity
Morara Kebaso Predicts Karua’s Exit from United Opposition
Political activist and civic educator Morara Kebaso has suggested that PLP leader Martha Karua may soon depart from the United Opposition. In an interview on the Iko Nini Podcast, aired on Saturday, January 25, 2026, Morara forecasted potential fractures within the coalition as the 2027 elections approach.Having previously been part
Karua Backs Sifuna on 2022 Poll Claims, Says Junet Held Key Azimio Roles
Tributes Reveal Jirongo Feared for His Safety Before Death
Tributes at the requiem mass for late Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo centered on his fears for his safety just before death. The service took place at Christ Is The Answer Ministries on Valley Road on Saturday, December 27, 2025.People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua shared that Jirongo was setting up
Youth Factor Pivot for Kenya’s Voter Registration Push
Presidential hopeful and Busia County Senator Okiya Omtatah Okoiti has placed the youth at the centre of Kenya’s democratic renewal, urging them to seize the chance to register as voters and shape the 2027 polls.In an appeal shared on his X account on Monday, September 29, 2025, Omtatah told Kenyans
Kalonzo to Ruto: Kenya Grey-Listed Under Your Watch
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has launched a scathing attack on President William Ruto, accusing him of presiding over what he termed as “a money laundering hub” in Kenya.Speaking during the People’s Liberation Party (PLP) National Delegates Conference at Ufungamano House, Nairobi, Kalonzo said Ruto’s administration had allowed the rot
Kericho Man Hacks Three Relatives to Death Before Mob Lynching
Tragedy struck Samutet village in Kericho County on Thursday after a 19-year-old man hacked three of his relatives to death in a brutal domestic attack.Police said the suspect, identified as Evans Kiprop, first attacked his 70-year-old aunt inside her house, hacking her with a panga as she went about her
Tanzania explains why they deported Karua, Mutunga and other Kenyan activists
The recent detention and deportation of prominent Kenyan figures, including senior counsel Martha Karua, former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, and other activists, from Tanzania has stirred a wave of concern and debate across East Africa. The individuals were held at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam on Sunday,
Gachagua and Karua forge a new political partnership to oust William Ruto
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua surprised many by visiting Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua at her residence in Gichugu, Kirinyaga County, on January 25. Accompanied by his wife, Dorcas Rigathi, and several allies, including Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba, Naivasha MP Jane Kihara, Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia, and Kirinyaga Senator