Oburu Declares Senate Re-election Bid, Sparks Fears of Conflict of Interest in ODM Primaries

KISUMU, May 25th –Siaya County Senator Dr Oburu Oginga has officially announced his intention to defend his seat in the upcoming 2027 general elections. This move has already ignited mixed reactions among Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party members and aspirants. Speaking on Monday at an ODM Nyanza Aspirants’ Strategic Convention in Kisumu, Oburu stated: “I…

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Impeachment Threats, Constitutional Rebuke as Female Leaders Unite Against Orengo’s Attack on Governor Wanga

KISUMU, May 19th -A fierce political storm is brewing in Kenya’s lakeside region after Siaya Governor James Orengo was accused of making sexually charged remarks targeting ODM National Chairperson Gladys Wanga. Orengo’s sentiments depict the Homabay Governor as someone whose ‘political success is linked to sexual favours.’ The statement, captured in a viral video, has…

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Oron Rallies Kano Political Base Behind Gubernatorial Bid, Points to Devt Record

KISUMU, May 2026 –Kisumu Central Constituency Member of Parliament Dr Joshua Oron has intensified his campaign for the Kisumu county governorship, rallying the expansive Kano political bloc behind his 2027 bid while touting his track record in education, health and economic empowerment. Speaking on Saturday in Korowe, Nyando sub-county, Oron called on his Kano stronghold…

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Treasury CS Mbadi Urges ODM Unity, Warns Against Factionalism Ahead of 2027 Polls

NYAKACH, May 2026 -The National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary (CS) John Mbadi has called on members of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to set aside internal differences and focus on strengthening the party ahead of the 2027 general election, warning that splinter groups risk weakening the party’s political bargaining power. Speaking on Friday…

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ODM Pledges Constitutional Reforms, Warns Against Internal Bickering as 2027 Polls Approach

NYAKACH, Kisumu -The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has committed to a raft of far-reaching reforms, including amending its constitution to formally recognise Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) as a distinct organ within the party. The resolution was announced on Saturday during a consultative meeting in Nyakach Sub-County, attended by top decision making organs, MCAs, and…

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Orengo Declares Readiness to Lead Luo Community, Warns Against Blind Support for Ruto

AWASI, Kisumu,May 14th -Siaya Governor James Orengo has announced his readiness to take on a national leadership role, positioning himself as the Luo community’s pointman, while warning ODM leaders in Nyanza against offering blind support to President William Ruto’s re-election bid. Speaking on Thursday during public engagements with residents of Muhoroni and Nyakach, Orengo argued…

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Post-Odingaism and the Complex New Environment for Raila’s Orphans

KISUMU, May 12th -The contours of a post-Odingaism political order are unfolding much as they were always going to. To the untrained eye, what we are witnessing may appear chaotic, even unprecedented. It is neither. Kenyan politics has always reorganized itself around the exit—or weakening—of a dominant political centre. What we are seeing now is…

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Martha Karua Rejects Kenya Kwanza’s Broken Healthcare,Infrastructure Promises

THARAKA NITHI, May 2026 -The People’s Liberation Party (PLP) presidential aspirant Martha Karua has urged Kenyans to make better choices of leaders who will adequately serve their interests in the upcoming 2027 general elections. Speaking to residents at Chiakariga, Karua who doubles up as PLP party leader described the state of infrastructure and health as…

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