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Kindiki and Gachagua Clash in Meru Supremacy Battle

Alfonce Mutuku March 9, 2026

MERU, KENYA — A political showdown between Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua escalated on Sunday in Meru County. The clash started at a church service but quickly spilled onto social media. It exposed a growing struggle for influence in the Mt. Kenya

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Sifuna Rejects ODM Ouster as Winnie Odinga Joins Defiant Camp

Alfonce Mutuku February 12, 2026

NAIROBI, February 12, 2026 — ODM’s internal war has exploded into the open. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has rejected his removal as Secretary-General, calling the decision illegal and promising a political counter-attack against the party’s top leadership. Speaking at Serena Hotel on Thursday, Sifuna said the NEC meeting that removed him broke party rules. “This […]

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Sifuna vs ODM: Tribunal Fight Looms After Secretary-General Removal

Alfonce Mutuku February 12, 2026

ODM has kicked off 2026 with a political earthquake. The party has officially removed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as Secretary-General, ending one of the most visible tenures in recent party history. The decision was sealed on February 11, 2026, during a high-stakes National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Mombasa, and it has already split the […]

Politics

Kenya 2027 DP Race: Joho, Wanga, Mudavadi, Waiguru Linked to Kindiki Seat Talks

Alfonce Mutuku February 8, 2026

Kenya 2027 political race has started early. And the Deputy President seat now sits at the centre of fresh power talks. Kithure Kindiki currently holds the position. Publicly, leaders insist all is stable. Privately, insiders say a silent battle has begun. Reports say the pressure is rising as ODM and UDA talks grow stronger. Top […]

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Odinga Family Rejects Oketch Salah’s Claims

Alfonce Mutuku January 29, 2026

A public dispute has emerged within the Odinga family after Raila Odinga Jr. and Winnie Odinga strongly dismissed claims by Oketch Salah, who has described himself as the late Raila Odinga’s “adopted son.” The disagreement, which has lingered since Raila Odinga’s death in October 2025, escalated this week following media appearances and social media exchanges […]

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ODM Raises Alarm Over Alleged UDA Infiltration in Western Kenya

Alfonce Mutuku January 8, 2026

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has raised fresh concerns over what it describes as a deliberate plan by the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to infiltrate its grassroots networks in Western Kenya. ODM Deputy Party Leader Godfrey Osotsi said the party has uncovered sustained efforts targeting elected leaders and officials in Vihiga and Kakamega counties. […]

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Miguna Declares 2027 Presidential Bid

Alfonce Mutuku January 8, 2026

Senior lawyer Miguna Miguna has officially announced that he will contest the presidency in 2027. Meanwhile, the former Nairobi gubernatorial aspirant made the declaration during a live TV47 interview on Wednesday night. “I am going to vie for the presidency of the Republic of Kenya in 2027, and I am going to do it on […]

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Trump Cuts US Support to UN Agencies Linked to Kenya

Alfonce Mutuku January 8, 2026

Kenya has suffered a major setback after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending America’s support for 66 international organisations. Several of the affected agencies have direct links to Kenya. Trump signed the order on Wednesday, January 7, after his administration reviewed US participation and funding of the bodies. UN-Habitat and Nairobi

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Opposition Leaders Accuse Govt of Mishandling Assets and Elections

Alfonce Mutuku December 11, 2025

Asset Sales Under Fire DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa has criticised the government over the ongoing sale of state assets. He said the privatization of Safaricom, KPC, and JKIA is happening without public consultation.Wamalwa claimed JKIA has been “compromised to favour a select few,” calling the process a “quiet auctioning of our sovereignty.” Concerns Over […]

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Seth Panyako Claims Govt Offered Him CS Position After Malava Loss

Kevin Matende December 3, 2025

United Opposition candidate Seth Panyako now claims government officials approached him with a Cabinet Secretary offer shortly after he lost the Malava by-election. Gov’t Tried to Appoint Me CS, Says Panyako Speaking on Radio Maisha on December 3, Panyako said he rejected the offer. He argued that the government could not reward him after what […]