Deputy President William Ruto. Deputy president William Samoei Ruto has revealed that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is planning to rig him out in the forthcoming general elections. While addressing the European Union ambassadors on Thursday, Ruto alleged that voters from his strongholds have been expunged from the IEBC register
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UDA Vice Chair Kipruto Kirwa defects to the Azimio One Kenya Alliance
UDA Vice Chairman Kipruto Arap Kirwa quit the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and joined Raila Odinga's Azimio One Kenya Alliance. Kirwa who was Agriculture Minister in former President Mwai Kibaki's Grand National Coalition made the surprise move during Azimio's rally in Sirisia Bungoma which was led by Mr. Odinga
Orengo appoints William Oduol as Siaya running mate
Siaya Senator James Orengo has appointed former candidate in the 2013 gubernatorial elections Mr. William Oduol Denge as his running mate in the 9th August 2022 elections. In a letter to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) National Elections Board dated May 10, 2022, Orengo said “I have nominated Mr
ODM’S 6 piece call is cowardly & dangerous
Dr. Vincent Ongore Political parties and politicians that favor the so-called 6-piece voting pattern will soon be licking their political wounds unless they engender free, fair, transparent and accountable processes in their primaries. It's emerging that the major political formations in the country are intent on locking in politicians in regions
Kikuyu Elders ask Raila to support Kagure for city governor
Kikuyu Elders have assured ODM Party Leader and Presidential hopeful Raila Odinga of their unwavering support in his anticipated stab for the country’s top job, and requested him to reciprocate their support by supporting city tycoon turned politician Agnes Kagure who has declared her interest in the Nairobi gubernatorial race. The
Raila attends Wiper NDC, sends jitters to Tanga Tanga
Former prime minister on Thursday attended the wiper delegates conference, the delegates were endorsing Kalonzo as wiper presidential candidate. Kalonzo who is one of the OKA principals has vowed to go upto the ballot. Raila's presence meant that the former prime minister could be working on a coalition with OKA principals. Deputy
Karachuonyo politician gives out 1000 shillings & Unga
"People listen with their stomachs and not their ears" Says Dr. Leonard Akajo An aspirant for Member of Parliament for Karachuonyo constituency Dr. Major Leonard Akajo has caused waves by doling one thousand shilling notes and a packet of maize floor to those who attend his campaign rallies. Pictures of the
Credible primaries not optional in ODM
By Dr. Vincent O. Ngore ODM has repeatedly cried foul in the last three consecutive presidential elections. Kenyans understand the eyesore of electoral malpractices pretty well. It need not be overemphasised. Pundits have argued that the only reason Kenyan presidential elections have been easy to manipulate is the fact that the
Jimmy Wanjigi rumps up campaign for the ODM presidential ticket
ODM presidential aspirant Jimi Wanjigi says that he is ready for a contest with any challenger seeking the party’s presidential ticket at the National Delegates Conference expected later this year. Wanjigi said that he was confident that the party’s internal mechanism were sufficiently robust on the basis of which he
Jimi Wanjigi to lead ODM recruitment in Mt. Kenya
Orange Democratic Party presidential aspirant Jimi Wanjigi says that he is due to launch a member recruitment drive in Nairobi and Mt Kenya to boost the party’s national appeal ahead of the primaries that will arrive at a 2022 flag-bearer. Wanjigi told ODM grassroots leaders and Elders in Embakasi during a