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The Politician, Electoral Economics, and the Exploitation of Kenyan Voters’ Vulnerability Towards the 2027 Polls

By Odhiambo A. Kasera, Political Scientist and Adjunct Lecturer, Maseno, Rongo and University of Kabianga.February 10, 2026February 10, 202608 mins

KISUMU, 10th February –As Kenya edges closer to the 2027 general elections, the familiar choreography of pre-electoral governance is once again on display. Across history and across regimes, moments of economic hardship often coincide with policy generosity—not necessarily because structural transformation has suddenly become possible, but because voter vulnerability has reached its peak. President William…

Tim Odende Declares His Bid for Siaya Governor Race to Challenge Orengo

BY CHRISTABEL AOYAFebruary 9, 2026February 9, 202606 mins

SIAYA, 9th February, 2026 -A senior county official of Busia County on Sunday declared his intention to challenge Siaya Governor James Orengo in the upcoming 2027 elections, setting the stage for an early mouth-watering political contest in a region long considered an ODM stronghold. Timothy Odende, popularly known as Tim, made the announcement on Sunday…

Kalonzo Accuses Govt of Blocking Azimio Leadership Changes

ROLEX OMONDIFebruary 7, 2026February 7, 202613 mins

He says the move is a threat to the NADCO 10-point Agenda, which he co-chaired WASHINGTON DC, 7th February – Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has accused the government of interfering in the publication of Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition’s leadership changes in the Kenya Gazette. In a post on X, the…

“Govt Committed to NADCO 10-Point Agenda,” Interior PS Raymond Omollo Says

BY CHRISTABEL AOYAFebruary 6, 2026February 6, 202603 mins

Homa Bay, February 6th, 2026-The government has reiterated its commitment to the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) 10-point agenda but will wait for ongoing court cases to be concluded before implementing key measures, including compensation for victims of past human rights abuses. Principal Secretary for Internal Security Dr Raymond Omollo said that the President William Ruto-led…

AFREC Report Warns Africa Off Track for 2030 Sustainable Energy Goals

ROLEX OMONDIFebruary 5, 2026February 6, 202609 mins

It highlights Critical Gaps in Clean Cooking and Finance ALGIERS, 6th February –The African Energy Commission (AFREC), a specialised energy agency of the African Union, has launched the 2025 Sustainable Development Goal 7 Report, a definitive assessment of the continent’s journey toward providing universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy by 2030. The…

How NYOTA Fund is Powering Youth Business in Kisumu

BY SELINE NYANGEREFebruary 4, 2026February 4, 202606 mins

KISUMU, 4th February – Young entrepreneurs in Kenya continue to struggle with limited access to capital, despite having achievable business ideas, which often slows down promising ventures before they can take off. For 28-year-old Mariam Akinyi, a small-scale handbag knitter from Kisumu County, this challenge was all too familiar. Running an online handmade handbag business,…

Kisumu “Mbogi” Gang Attacks Spark Urgent Calls for Action

BY ELIJAH MIKWAROFebruary 3, 2026February 3, 202603 mins

KISUMU, Kenya-A wave of terror by youth gangs, known locally as ‘Mbogi’, could cripple the already delicate economy of the lakeside city of Kisumu with further fears of threatening public safety. A cross-section of leaders now warns that the situation could explode as the country nears the election period following a brazen attack where vendors…

EACC Interrogates Busia Governor Paul Otuoma Over Alleged Sh1.4B Irregular Tendering

ROLEX OMONDIFebruary 3, 2026February 3, 202605 mins

BUSIA, Kenya –Busia Governor Paul Otuoma was on Tuesday 3rd February grilled by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives over his alleged central role in two major scandals, including a Sh1.4 billion proxy company fraud and an irregular multi-decade lease for a key public utility. The anti-graft czars confirmed that Governor Otuoma appeared at…

Homa Bay Launches First Local Sanitary Pad Factory, Boosting Economy and Women’s Dignity

BY ELIJAH MIKWAROJanuary 29, 2026January 29, 202604 mins

KASGUNGA, 29th January –Homa Bay County has welcomed its first-ever sanitary pad manufacturing plant in a landmark project that seeks to dignify women. The Galentine Care Sanitary Pads Factory, officially inaugurated on Wednesday in Kasgunga, Suba North Constituency, marked a significant step toward menstrual equity and economic self-sufficiency. The social enterprise that will produce the…

Kisumu Grassroot Leaders Urge Truce Between Winnie Odinga, Salah to Safeguard ODM Unity

BY ELIJAH MIKWAROJanuary 28, 2026January 28, 202604 mins

KISUMU, 28th January- A faction of Kisumu’s Bunge la Mwananchi has issued a stern call for an immediate truce between East Africa Legislative Assembly (EALA)Member Winnie Odinga and prominent businessman and ODM activist Oketch Salah, warning that their public feud is threatening to fracture the already fragile Orange Democratic Movement. The escalating war of words,…

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The Politician, Electoral Economics, and the Exploitation of Kenyan Voters’ Vulnerability Towards the 2027 Polls

Tim Odende Declares His Bid for Siaya Governor Race to Challenge Orengo

Kalonzo Accuses Govt of Blocking Azimio Leadership Changes

“Govt Committed to NADCO 10-Point Agenda,” Interior PS Raymond Omollo Says

AFREC Report Warns Africa Off Track for 2030 Sustainable Energy Goals

How NYOTA Fund is Powering Youth Business in Kisumu

Kisumu “Mbogi” Gang Attacks Spark Urgent Calls for Action

EACC Interrogates Busia Governor Paul Otuoma Over Alleged Sh1.4B Irregular Tendering

Homa Bay Launches First Local Sanitary Pad Factory, Boosting Economy and Women’s Dignity

Kisumu Grassroot Leaders Urge Truce Between Winnie Odinga, Salah to Safeguard ODM Unity

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