They arrive earlythe youthbright shirts, louder laughter,summoned not by voiceBut by optics. They fill the frame.They raise the chants.They become the evidenceof a future that is never invited inside. For the cameras,They are everything. But when the doors closeheavy, polished, inheritedThe room rearranges itselfback to its original owners. There,in the quiet arithmetic of power,grey hair…
KISUMU, April 26th – Despite heightened tension before the event, the Linda Mwananchi mega rally was smoothly held at Kowuor Grounds in Kisumu on Sunday, April 26th. Led by its prominent figures, James Orengo (Siaya Governor), Edwin Sifuna (ODM Secretary General), Babu Owino (Embakasi East MP), and Vihiga Senator Caleb Amisi, along with enthusiastic supporters,…
KISUMU, 25th April 2026–A wave of concern is sweeping through Kisumu ahead of a planned Sunday rally by the Linda Mwananchi brigade, with grassroots leaders and residents issuing a firm caution against any form of disrespect towards ODM party chief Dr Oburu Oginga. Speaking from the political hotspot of Kondele on Saturday, members of the…
“This is a tsunami, this is a people’s movement ,we come in peace and preach the language of peace.” KISUMU, 24th April 2026 -Siaya Governor James Orengo has assured Linda Mwananchi supporters that the movement’s scheduled weekend rallies in Vihiga and Kisumu Counties will proceed peacefully without any interference. Addressing the media on Friday evening…
KISUMU 23RD April 2026-The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is earnestly keen on laying well-structured foundation with the aim of making it one of the strongest political parties for the next 100 years in the country. This, however, will be primarily based on the people-driven ideologies and philosophies to be advanced by the elected leaders from…
KISUMU, 23rd April 2026–The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party grassroots elections proceeded smoothly across several counties on Thursday, with Kisumu recording an orderly exercise marked by high voter enthusiasm and minimal disruptions. By midday, turnout had already reached an impressive 75 percent in parts of the region, according to Halake Dida, a member of…
KISUMU, 20th April 2026-The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is pressing ahead with its grassroots elections across 22 counties this Thursday, an exercise that seeks to complete the staggered polls ahead of the 2027 General Election. In Kisumu County, officials confirm that all preparations are in place for a largely digital exercise that will run in…
KISUMU COUNTY, 13th April 2026 –The race for the Kisumu Senate seat remains highly competitive despite an early lead by Fred Odumo, with a significant portion of voters yet to make up their minds, according to the latest Mizani Africa Insight survey. Odumo tops the field with 23.0 percent support, positioning himself as the frontrunner…
Kisumu, 12th March 2026- Kisumu Nominated Member of County Assembly Mickey Ochieng has declared her intention to vie for the Kisumu Central parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election, setting up what could become one of the most competitive political races in the lakeside city. The seat is currently held by MP Joshua Oron, who…
KISUMU, 6th March, 2026 –In my last two reflections on the current US–Israel–Iran confrontation, I approached the crisis from two structural angles. First, I situated the escalation within the longue duration of American grand strategy in the Middle East. Analysts across Southeast Asia, particularly within ASEAN security circles, often characterise US behaviour in the region…