Acting Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party Leader Hon. Dr Oburu Odinga has dismissed claims that the party has banned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from visiting Bondo to mourn the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.This comes after a section of ODM leaders, led by Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga,
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Digital Voting Sparks Debate on Future of Party Politics
The United Democratic Alliance’s (UDA) decision to test electronic voting in its recent by-election nominations has triggered fresh conversations about the future of political contests in Kenya.Among those weighing in was businessman-turned-politician Bundotich Zedekiah Kiprop, popularly known as Buzeki, who framed the exercise as a moment of transformation for a
ODM at 20: Raila Turns Milestone into Political Statement
Raila Odinga 's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is not treating its 20th anniversary as a mere commemoration, but also to reclaim contested ground. For party leader Raila Odinga, the milestone has become an opportunity to measure loyalty—sending a signal that ODM intends to remain a central player in the run-up
Omar disowns a Bill aimed at extending term limits
United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party distanced itself from a section of leaders engineering a Bill seeking to extend term limits for holders of elective offices.In a statement, on Wednesday, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar said the Bill is profoundly misguided and self-serving and contravenes a long-held aspiration of Kenyans.He said
Gachagua is the Mt Kenya kingpin, says Kigumo MP
Gachagua meets 10 Mt Kenya senators
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Wednesday morning held a meeting with over 10 senators from the Mt Kenya region.According to Gachagua, the meeting was to audit the success of the devolved units in their respective counties."I had a fruitful engagement with Senators from eleven Counties, to audit the success of
We’re the opposition with or without Raila – Karua
Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua has said that being in the Opposition side is not based on Azimio leader Raila Odinga's presence or absence.Speaking on Thursday, Karua said whether Raila gets the African Union Commission chairmanship or not, her party will remain the voice of the people.She insisted that the