KSH 4,000 PAYOUTS LINKED TO HOMA BAY VIOLENCE
An alleged plan to disrupt the Linda Mwananchi political activities in Homa Bay County involved youths who were reportedly paid between KSh2,000 and KSh4,000 to block roads and confront the movement’s convoy, according to an investigation by Daily Nation. The report, published on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, cited police sources and interviews with some youths […]
GACHAGUA CLAIMS PLANS TO DISRUPT HOMA BAY RALLY
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that there are plans to disrupt the upcoming Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay, accusing Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga of mobilising groups to attack supporters attending the political gathering. The allegations have not been independently verified. Speaking during a press briefing […]
Siaya Governor James Orengo has accused President William Ruto of undermining the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), arguing that a leader who genuinely respected the party’s founder, the late Raila Odinga, would not interfere with the political movement he established. Speaking at a public event, Orengo alleged that President Ruto’s engagement with ODM had contributed to […]
SIAYA SENATOR OBURU OGINGA STEPS DOWN AS SENATE ENERGY COMMITTEE CHAIR
Siaya Senator and ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga has resigned as Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Energy, bringing to an end his tenure at the helm of one of the Senate’s key oversight committees and paving the way for Elgeyo Marakwet Senator William Kisang to assume the leadership role. Oburu announced his resignation […]
RUTO, ODM LEADERS HOLD NAIVASHA COALITION MEETING
President William Ruto and senior leaders from the Broad-Based Coalition convened in Naivasha, Nakuru County, on Monday for a joint Parliamentary Group (PG) meeting that brought together governors, senators and Members of Parliament to discuss the coalition’s legislative priorities and policy agenda. The meeting, co-chaired by President Ruto and ODM Party Leader and Siaya Senator […]
RUTH ODINGA BACKS OBURU FOR DP
A fresh contest over who should represent the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) in any future coalition arrangement has emerged after Ruth Odinga publicly backed Dr. Oburu Oginga for the deputy presidency, dismissing suggestions that Cooperatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya should be considered for the role. Ruth’s remarks come amid growing political debate within […]
OBURU EYES DEPUTY PRESIDENT ROLE
ODM leader Dr. Oburu Oginga has signaled his willingness to be considered for the deputy presidency in the 2027 General Election if the party supports President William Ruto’s re-election bid. Speaking at State House during a meeting hosted by President William Ruto for village elders, Oburu said ODM would not field its own presidential candidate […]
SIFUNA REMOVED AS SENATE DEPUTY MINORITY WHIP
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been removed as the Senate Deputy Minority Whip, with Migori Senator Eddy Gicheru Oketch elected to replace him following changes within the Senate Minority coalition. The leadership transition was formally announced by Senate Speaker Amason Kingi during a plenary sitting after he received official communication from Senate Minority Leader Stewart […]