CS Wandayi Rallies Support for President Ruto as 2027 Political Alignments Take Shape
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has once again renewed his call for unwavering support for President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election, signalling a continued shift in political…
Eliud Owalo: Siaya Leader Who Simply Refuses to Be Written Off
When Eliud Owalo first hinted at his ambition to contest the Siaya gubernatorial seat, he met fierce resistance and open hostility from political heavyweights across the county. Many dismissed his…
Leadership Beyond Party Lines: CS Opiyo Wandayi’s Endorsement of President Ruto and the Rise of Localized Political Empowerment in Ugunja
Kenya’s political terrain is continuously shaped by the evolving aspirations of its people and the leaders who respond to them with vision and commitment. Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, an influential…
James Orengo Walking Political Tightrope Between Ruto and Opposition Politics
Editor’s Note: Siaya Governor James Orengo faces a political identity crisis as ODM grapples with Ruto’s unity agenda. Can he preserve Raila’s legacy amid Gen Z disruption and Kalonzo’s resurgence?…
Sonko Puts Sakaja on Notice: “Revive Mama Lucy Maternity Wing or Face Court Action”
Former Governor Threatens Legal Battle Over Neglected 86-Bed Facility as Mothers Suffer in Overcrowded Ward Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko has issued a hard-hitting ultimatum to Governor Johnson Sakaja’s…
“Siaya Manyien” Rising: Why an Oduol–Gumbo Alliance Could End Orengo’s Reign in 2027
When Siaya County went to the polls in August 2022, few would have predicted just how tight the race for governor would become. By mid-campaign, ODM’s James Orengo — a…
FACT CHECK: Is Siaya Governor Aspirant David Ochieng Luo or Luhya?
As the race for Siaya’s governorship in 2027 gains momentum, Ugenya MP and MDG Party leader David Ouma Ochieng finds himself battling not only political rivals — but also his…
Oburu Odinga: ODM Will Only Back Ruto in 2027 if Deputy President Slot Is Guaranteed
The acting leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), Oburu Odinga, has stated that the party will only work with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) in the 2027…
“We Chased You” — ODM Deputy Party Leader Tells Langata MP Jalang’o in President Ruto’s Presence
Divisions within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party have once again spilled into the open as senior party officials moved to distance the outfit from claims that it has resolved…
“Watashangaa Sana”: Sifuna Fires Back at Ruto Over Raila Remark, Says ODM Will Shock Him in 2027
Nairobi Senator and ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has hit back at President William Ruto over his recent claim that the late Raila Odinga was his only “worthy competitor,” declaring that…
“I’ll Finish Them in the Morning!” — Ruto Dismisses Current Opposition, Says Only Raila Was Worthy Competitor
President William Ruto has launched a blistering attack on the current opposition, declaring that his only formidable rival in Kenyan politics was the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga —…
POLL RESULTS: Dr William Oduol Denge Takes Lead in 2027 Race for Siaya County Governorship
A recent August poll by Mizani Africa has placed Deputy Governor Dr William Oduol Denge at the forefront of the 2027 gubernatorial race in Siaya County, emerging as the candidate…
Wanga Claims Raila Privately Blessed Her Working With Ruto — Hints at Possible 2027 Running Mate
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Atieno Nyasuna Wanga has stirred the political landscape after claiming that the late former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga privately encouraged her to work closely with…
“I Have Been Vindicated” — Siaya Deputy Governor William Oduol Says Orengo’s Poor Scorecard Speaks for Itself
When Siaya Deputy Governor Dr. William Oduol Denge fell out with his boss, Governor James Aggrey Bob Orengo, in 2023, many dismissed it as political drama. Two years later, as…
Rasanga’s Name Resurfaces in 2027 Siaya Governor Race although he is not an Aspirant
The name of former Siaya Governor Cornell Rasanga Amoth is once again reverberating across the political landscape of Siaya County — even though the man himself has declared no intention…
ODM Charts New Course After Odinga’s Passing: Unity, Continuity, and a Call for Financial Support
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party is navigating a new chapter. Following the recent passing of its iconic leader, Raila Amollo Odinga, the party’s Central Committee convened for its first…
ODM in Turmoil: Oburu Convenes Crisis Talks as Sifuna, Babu Owino Emerge in High-Stakes Succession Battle
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party holds a make-or-break crisis meeting today, with interim leader Oburu Oginga convening top brass in Nairobi to confront growing dissent, a leadership vacuum, and…
Siaya Township Ward Race Takes Shape as Four Contenders Emerge Ahead of 2027
The political temperature is slowly rising in Siaya Township Ward, where at least four contenders have set their sights on the seat ahead of the 2027 general election. The ward,…
Joseph Ogutu: The Steady Technocrat at the Heart of Siaya’s Administration
As Kenya edges closer to another election cycle, Siaya County one of the country’s most politically influential regions is slowly entering a season of strategic realignments. Beneath the surface, amid…
Back to the Drawing Board: Why Orengo Must Craft New Strategies to Survive 2027
When Ruth Odinga stood before an electrified crowd at Oburu Oginga’s coronation as the new ODM Party Leader and firmly declared that “no one should expect favourite treatment in 2027,”…
Sifuna Captures Hearts and Headlines as He Declares: “I Am Baba’s Son”
Nairobi Senator and ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna stole the show during the emotional burial of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science…
Bishop Maurice Abiero Awuora: The Cleric with Eyes on Bondo Constituency
When a soft-spoken, slightly built man in priestly shirt was ushered past the heavy security at Kang’o ka Jaramogi — the ancestral home of the late Rt. Hon. Raila Amollo…
ODM Nominates Oburu Oginga to Replace Raila Odinga — A Symbolic Choice or a Strategic Gamble?
In a historic yet contentious decision, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has appointed Siaya Senator Dr. Oburu Oginga as its Acting Party Leader, following the death of his younger brother…
How Ruto’s Strategy of Buying Uhuru, Raila, Moi could pay Huge Dividends
President William Ruto’s latest political maneuvers have drawn both intrigue and admiration across Kenya’s political spectrum. Once celebrated as the self-styled champion of the “Hustler Nation,” Ruto now appears to…
Fake: Governor Natembeya Dismisses Viral Poster with Matiang’i
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has dismissed as fake a viral poster circulating on social media that purportedly shows him teaming up with former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i and…
Did Nyanza’s Top Brass Snub Kindiki’s Siaya Fundraiser? Oburu’s Surprise Event Stirs Political Waters in Raila’s Backyard
Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki on Monday spent the better part of the day in Siaya County, leading a high-profile resource mobilization drive for Boda Boda SACCOs — a major…
Ruto Masterstroke: Raila, Uhuru, Moi Roped-in Vision to Transform Kenya to First World Status
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 12, 2025 — President William Ruto has once again demonstrated the deft political acumen that has come to define his presidency, pulling yet another masterstroke that cements…
Raila Recuperating in India — Oburu Oginga Confirms Amid Days of Speculation
For nearly a week, social media and political circles have been awash with speculation about the health and whereabouts of ODM leader Raila Amolo Odinga. Rumours ranged from mild illness…
Destined for Great Things: Is Scholastica Masidis Madowo the New Face of Siaya Leadership?
The question of who will shape Siaya’s political future may have found its first major clue—not in a rally or a party meeting—but in a WhatsApp group. After two days…
Gem MP Elisha Odhiambo Urges Nyanza Youth to Register as Voters as Siaya Records Lowest Turnout
Siaya County, Kenya — With less than a week into the ongoing nationwide voter registration exercise, Siaya County has found itself lagging far behind the national average, recording one of…