A political storm is intensifying in Siaya County as Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) prepare to initiate impeachment proceedings against Governor James Orengo. They cite stalled development projects and a failure to implement essential programs as key reasons for their actions.The ward representatives assert that the county executive has
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Sigei Condemns Attack on Osotsi, Calls for Arrest of Kisumu Assailants
Bomet Senator Hillary Sigei has urged authorities to promptly arrest those responsible for the violent assault on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi in Kisumu. He condemned the escalating political intolerance and violence in the country.In a Thursday interview on a local TV station, Sigei characterized the attack on Osotsi as deeply
Caroli Omondi Predicts 16 Million Votes for Azimio in 2027
Suba South MP Caroli Omondi expressed optimism for the opposition ahead of the 2027 general election, predicting that Azimio la Umoja could gather around 16 million votes.In an interview on April 2, 2026, Omondi pointed to the coalition's potential to mirror the success of the 2002 Rainbow Coalition, which ended
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
Wajackoyah Backs Orengo’s Linda Mwananchi, Eyes 2027 Race
Roots Party leader George Wajackoyah has called on those seeking change in the country to align themselves with Siaya Governor James Orengo’s Linda Mwananchi faction and himself.During the interment of the son of Uyumo MCA in Kokwiri Sub-location, Siaya County, on Saturday, March 21, 2026, the outspoken presidential hopeful for
Sifuna, Babu Owino Launch Linda Mwananchi Tours
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, and several leaders from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have announced their plans to launch the "Linda Mwananchi Tours." Kicking off in Busia County this Sunday, the initiative aims to foster meaningful engagements with citizens across various regions.The Busia event will
Eliud Owalo: Raila Odinga Gave Me My Political Break
Eliud Owalo, the former ICT Cabinet Secretary, credits his entry into national politics to the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Owalo asserts that it was Raila who recognized his potential and provided him with his first significant political opportunity.During an interview with a local media station on February 2,
Robert Alai Backs Winnie Odinga, Dismisses Oketch Salah Claims
Kileleshwa Ward MCA Robert Alai has expressed his support for the statement made by Winnie Odinga from the East African Legislative Assembly, in which she dismissed Oketch Salah’s widely circulated claims regarding private conversations with the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.Alai characterized Oketch Salah as untrustworthy, aligning himself with
Oketch Salah Breaks Silence on Winnie Odinga Claims
Oketch Salah, who identifies as the adopted son of the late Raila Odinga, has publicly addressed recent comments made by Winnie Odinga, a Member of Parliament for the East African Legislative Assembly, during a televised interview. In a statement posted on his social media accounts on January 28, 2025, Salah
Debate Grows Over Ida Odinga’s UNEP Nomination
The nomination of Ida Odinga, the widow of the late Raila Odinga, to a position within the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has generated a spectrum of reactions. Many individuals view this nomination as a commendable honor, extending congratulations to the President for offering support to Ida following the recent