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Suba South MP Caroli Omondi Ditches Party Ahead of 2027

Suba South MP Caroli Omondi has dropped a political bombshell, announcing he will not seek re-election on an ODM ticket in the 2027 General Election—signaling fresh cracks within Raila Odinga’s…

Molo MP’s Sh10.5 Million Mercedes Drama Exposes MPs Living Large on Fragile Finances

A sleek, champagne-coloured Mercedes-Benz worth Sh10.5 million has thrust Molo MP Kimani Kuria into an uncomfortable national spotlight, reopening an explosive debate about Kenya’s legislators, their expensive tastes, and whether…

ODM Tops UDA as Voter Loyalty Frays: Inside TIFA’s Latest Ranking of Kenya’s 5 Most Popular Parties

A new TIFA Research survey has reshaped Kenya’s political scoreboard, placing the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) firmly at the top as the country’s most popular political party—while exposing a volatile…

PEOPLE TO WATCH (Siaya 2027): From ‘Half-Baked’ Rookie to Budget Powerbroker — Why Sam Atandi Could Shock Siaya, Again

By 2027, Siaya politics may no longer be about political idealism but hard measurable achievements. In this scenario, a player whose name keeps resurfacing in hushed strategy meetings, roadside debates…

Ruto and Wandayi’s Cultural Diplomacy in the Luo Heartland

Cabinet Secretary James Wandayi, joined by regional leaders and elders, accompanied H.E. President William Ruto during a series of development-focused and cultural engagements marking the Piny Luo Cultural Festival 2025…

Ruto Renames Talanta Stadium After Raila Odinga — ODM Hails “Historic Gesture of Unity”

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has lauded President William Samoei Ruto’s bold decision to rename Talanta Stadium in honour of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, calling it…

Cornel Rasanga Amoth: Why Siaya’s Former Governor Is Now the Most Formidable Candidate for Senate

Siaya’s 2027 Senate race has officially awakened—and one name electrifying political chatter across the county is that of Cornel Rasanga Amoth, the pioneer governor whose reformist legacy continues to shape…

Hits and Misses of Orengo 2025 State of County Address

When James Orengo delivered his 2025 State of the County Address for Siaya County on December 9, many residents and observers expected a candid accounting of past failures alongside celebrated…

Outrage as President Ruto’s Plan to Use Cabinet Secretaries for 2027 Campaigns Revealed

President William Ruto has quietly set in motion what many analysts are calling his 2027 re-election playbook: he has implicitly directed his Cabinet Secretaries to double as campaign emissaries, leading…

United Opposition Escalates War on IEBC: Kalonzo Vows Personal Lawsuits Against ‘Errant’ Officials

Kenya’s electoral battlefield has been jolted once again after the United Opposition issued its starkest warning yet—vowing to pursue individual culpability against top officials of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries…

Siaya County Finance Storm: Assembly Censures Acting CEC George Nyingiro as He Fights Back With Sh550M Evidence

A dramatic showdown unfolded at the County Assembly as Acting CEC for Finance and Economic Planning Hon. George Nyingiro defended himself against a 10-point censure motion accusing him of various…

“Your Days Are Numbered!” — PS Omollo Fires Explosive Warning at Governor Gladys Wanga as Nyanza Political Storm Boils Over

A fierce political storm is sweeping across Nyanza after Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo delivered a stinging warning to Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, declaring that “her days are numbered.”…

“Not Business as Usual!” Wanga Drops Political Bombshell as Rift With Deputy Magwanga Explodes Into Public View

Homa Bay politics has been thrown into fresh turmoil after Governor Gladys Wanga issued her strongest warning yet to officials in her administration, declaring that “it will not be business…

Gachagua’s DCP Roars — But UDA Snatches Mbeere North in Nail-Biter

In what’s shaping up to be a dramatic prelude to the 2027 general elections, recent by-election results have laid bare both the rising strength of Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP)…

“Ruto’s Government Is Scared of Me” — Gachagua Claims Roadblocks, 1,000 Police Officers Deployed

The Narok Township Ward by-election campaign trail turned explosive on Monday, November 24, after Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua claimed President William Ruto’s administration deployed an…

“They Wanted Me Out!”: Sifuna Reveals Plot to Remove him as ODM Party SG

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has ignited a fierce political storm after alleging a covert plan engineered by allies of President William Ruto to remove him as ODM Secretary General —…

ODM in Crisis: Life Members File Petition Demanding Oburu Odinga’s Resignation Over Alleged Constitutional Violations

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has been thrown into a new wave of turmoil after a faction of life members filed a hard-hitting petition demanding the immediate resignation of Siaya…

Rodi Kopany: Turning a Trading Hub into a Beacon of Hope and Renewal for Homa Bay’s Economy

The story of Rodi Kopany, nestled strategically along the vital Homa Bay–Rongo road in Homa Bay County, is a tale of resilience and untapped potential. For decades, this locality has…

Green Party Plants Flags in Awelo as It Opens First Office in Siaya

The political landscape in Siaya shifted on Saturday as the Green Party of Kenya (GPK) formally opened its first regional office in the Awelo area of Siaya Town — a…

Cracks Emerge as Leaders Dispute Kalonzo’s Claim to Raila Legacy

A fresh storm is brewing within Kenya’s opposition sphere as leaders from both UDA and ODM openly challenge Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s assertions that he stands as Raila Odinga’s…

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…

Safeguarding Democracy: Kenya’s Commitment to Peaceful By-Elections

The forthcoming 2025 by-elections in Kenya represent a crucial milestone in the country’s democratic journey. With 23 electoral areas involved—including National Assembly, Senate, and County Assembly seats—the elections will test…

Opposition Leaders Accuse Ruto of Using State Projects to Sway Malava By-Election

Wamalwa and Khalwale say development is citizens’ right, not a political favour A section of opposition leaders has launched a fierce attack on President William Ruto’s administration, accusing it of…

Why Christine Ombaka Is the Game-Changer Gem Constituency Needs in 2027

In the fast-evolving political arena of Siaya County, one name is quickly redefining what effective, people-driven leadership means—Dr. Christine Ombaka Oduor. As the Siaya County Women Representative serving her third…

Chaos in Kasipul: Two Killed as Rival Gangs Clash at Boyd Were’s Campaign Event

Tension has gripped Kasipul Constituency after two people were killed and several others injured when suspected goons attacked a political rally for Kasipul MP aspirant Boyd Were at Opondo area,…

Confirmed: Gachagua Set to Visit Bondo to Mourn Raila, Says Kalonzo

In a move that signals a potential thawing of political tensions, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has confirmed that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is planning a visit to Bondo…

“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…