The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) National Chairperson Gladys Wanga has urged party members to close ranks ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that internal divisions could weaken the party’s performance even in its traditional strongholds. Speaking during an interview on Ramogi TV on Tuesday evening, the Homa Bay Governor…
Siaya County, Kenya — Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Oginga has openly challenged individuals seeking to rival him for the party’s top leadership position, declaring that he is ready to face them in a National Delegates Convention (NDC) and defeat them decisively. Speaking during the burial of his…
The late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s long-serving bodyguard and security aide, Maurice Ogeta, has been appointed to a senior role in the Mombasa County Government, marking a new phase in his public service career. In a statement issued on Thursday, January 8, 2026, Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir announced several…
The family of the late veteran Kenyan leader Raila Amolo Odinga has conveyed heartfelt thanks to Kenyans, world leaders, and officials for their support following his passing. The message was shared on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, a day that would have marked Odinga’s 81st birthday. Raila Odinga, born in 1945,…
The Jubilee Party has come out in defense of its leader, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, following a political spat over the handling of campaign funds during Raila Odinga’s 2022 presidential bid. The dispute emerged after ODM Secretary General and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and the party’s Director of Elections, Suna…
Kenya’s prominent religious leader, Pastor Victor Kanyari, appears to have thrown his support behind President William Ruto, days after publicly clarifying his political stance. In a statement shared on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, via his official Facebook account, Kanyari urged Kenyans to embrace unity and support for the President. “Guys,…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has been thrust into public turmoil as senior party officials exchange sharp accusations over the handling of campaign funds during Raila Odinga’s unsuccessful 2022 presidential bid. The dispute, which erupted following Raila’s death in 2025, has exposed deep fractures within the party. At the center…
Google has unveiled its annual “Kenya’s Year in Search 2025,” providing a fascinating snapshot of the topics that captured the nation’s attention over the past year. The report highlights how Kenyans turned to Google to understand events spanning politics, sports, music, wellness, and cultural phenomena. The late former Prime Minister…
The Odinga family has announced the sudden passing of Beryl Achieng Odinga, daughter of the late Jaramogi Oginga Odinga and Mama Mary Ajuma Oginga. Beryl, who led a relatively private life, was a cherished member of one of Kenya’s most prominent political families. In a statement shared on Facebook, the…
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to fully implementing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), including the 10-point agenda agreed with the late Raila Odinga. Speaking at a UDA delegates’ meeting in Vihiga, Secretary-General Hassan Omar emphasized that all elements of…