Tag: Kenya politics
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Jubilee Elevates Kioni to Deputy Party Leader in High-Profile Leadership Shake-Up
Jubilee Party reshuffles leadership to bolster 2027 plans The Jubilee Party has announced a major leadership reshuffle, elevating Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni to the position of Deputy Party Leader. The move, confirmed by the party’s National Executive Committee, signals a strategic shift as Jubilee accelerates its preparations for the 2027 General Election. The decision comes…
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Entrenched Interests Block Raila Odinga, Says Junet Mohamed
Overview: A Claim Shaping Kenya’s Political Narrative Minority Leader Junet Mohamed has reignited a long-standing debate about how Kenyan politics operates behind the scenes. In remarks that drew attention across opposition circles and the broader public, Mohamed accused entrenched power brokers of actively stalling Raila Odinga’s bid for the presidency. Odinga, a perennial contender and…
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Junet Mohamed Explains Absence from Raila Odinga’s Indian Replication Delegation
Background: Raila Odinga’s Repayment of Tribute to India The public backdrop to the conversation surrounding Junet Mohamed’s absence centers on the delegation that travelled to India to receive the body of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga back to Kenya. The journey symbolized a formal and mournful transfer of a national figure from international…
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Why Junet Mohamed Didn’t Join Raila Odinga’s Body Flight to India
Context: Raila Odinga’s departure to India and the accompanying delegation The nation watched closely as a delegation was assembled to accompany the body of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga back to Kenya from India. Among the invited delegates was Suna East MP Junet Mohamed, a longtime ally and key figure in Raila’s orbit.…
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Wetang’ula Among 28 Grilled by DCI Over Cyrus Jirongo’s Death: A Deep Dive Into Kenyan Papers
Overview: A Day of Political Turbulence in Kenyan Newspapers On Wednesday, January 21, Kenyan newspapers highlighted a day marked by high-stakes investigations and sharpened political rhetoric. The central thread was the ongoing probe into the death of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, with government investigators widening the circle of scrutiny. Among those summoned for questioning…
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ODM Unity Asserted as Junet Mohammed Rejects Division Claims
ODM Leader’s Confidence Amid Rumors of Rift The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) appears to be steering a steady course despite circulating claims of internal divisions. Suna East Member of Parliament Junet Mohammed publicly dismissed suggestions of discord within the party, insisting that ODM remains tightly knit and properly structured under the leadership of Oburu Odinga…
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Ruto Aims to Double 2022 Vote Share Ahead of Re-Election Bid
Ruto Predicts a Strong Re-Election Path Kenya’s President William Ruto has signaled optimism about his chances in the next general election, saying he expects to double the tally he secured in the 2022 polls. Speaking to grassroots leaders from Nyeri County at Sagana State Lodge, the president outlined a broader strategy to mobilize supporters and…
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Winnie Odinga Reassures ODM Dissenters: No Forced Departures
Introduction: A Clear Message from Winnie Odinga East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) member Winnie Odinga has issued a definitive statement aimed at quelling rumors about purges within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Addressing concerns that dissenting voices could be pushed out of the party, Odinga asserted that no one will be forced to leave ODM.…
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Winnie Odinga: ODM Won’t Expel Dissenting Voices
Winnie Odinga Assures ODM Unity Amid Internal Debate East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) member and Kenya’s political figure Winnie Odinga has publicly clarified that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will not eject members who voice dissent. By dispelling the notion that internal disagreement automatically leads to exclusion, Odinga positioned the party as one that values…
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Winnie Odinga Denies ODM Purge, Urges Unity Amid Dissent
Overview: A Promise of Inclusion in ODM East Africa’s political spotlight has turned to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) after a series of discussions about how dissenting voices are treated within the party. Winnie Odinga, a member of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) and a senior figure within ODM, publicly dismissed claims that party…