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…
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…
BUDALANGI, May 2026 -As political temperatures climb ahead of the 2027 General Elections, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has publicly called on former President Uhuru Kenyatta to withdraw from active politics and “fully embrace his esteemed role as a unifying statesman.” Speaking to residents at Lunyofu Primary School in Budalang’i on Saturday, May 2nd, the…
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…