Political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi has predicted that Azimio rallies may mutate to something big like Arab Springs. Mr Ngunyi was reacting to a series of rallies that have been planned by the opposition chief Raila Odinga in response to the bad governance that the Kenya Kwanza coalition government has started to
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IEBC Vice Chairperson Juliana Cherera resigns
The embattled Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Vice Chairperson Juliana Cherera has resigned from the polls body two days after the resignation of Justus Nyangaya who resigned on Friday. In a letter addressed to President William Ruto on 5th December 2022, Cherera said that her "stay at the commission
President Ruto and Raila now take battle to social media
Raila Odinga and DP Ruto President William Ruto and Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga have taken to social media to express their differences over the removal of four commissioners of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.In his social media posts on Sunday , President Ruto reaffirmed his decision to suspend
Statement by Raila Odinga on start of Public consultations
*STATEMENT BY RT. HON. RAILA ODINGA ON START OF PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS ON THE STATE OF THE NATION*: *DECEMBER 2, 2022*. As was expected, the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee of the National Assembly has recommended the formation of a tribunal to kick out the four IEBC commissioners. The outcome was pre-determined and there
IEBC Commissioner Justus Nyangaya resigns
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Commissioner Justus Nyangaya today resigned from the electoral body. Justus Nyangaya tendered in his resignation a few hours after President William Ruto suspended him and three other Commissioners and formed a tribunal to investigate their conduct during August general elections. Nyangaya in his letter said
Wetangula defies minority side to approve Ruto list
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula yesterday rejected a dissent by minority side to see President Ruto's nominee's list approved This now means that members adjourned for the December recess after the approval of the list of Principal Secretaries (PSs), which was forwarded to the House for approval - or rejection
Raila opens fresh onslaught on Kenya Kwanza over GMOs
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has accused President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza administration of betraying the people of Kenya by their decision to lift ban on GMOs. The Azimio One Kenya Coalition leader has also taken issue with the Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria over his recent statement regarding GMOs
“Uhuru has not congratulated me” Ruto tells CNN
President-elect William Ruto on Wednesday told CNN's Christiane Amanpour that his predecessor President Uhuru Kenyatta has not congratulated him on his election victory. Ruto said the president was either disillusioned or disappointed that he had defeated his candidate and said he will work to unify the country following his slim
Supreme Court upholds William Ruto’s election
The Supreme Court of Kenya has thrown out the petition by Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Alliance presidential candidate Raila Odinga and said President Elect William Ruto was validly elected 5th President. The seven judges unanimously upheld the declaration made by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and dismissed the
