Tag: Kenya politics
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Can’t Rise to Occasion: Inconsistent Oburu Leading ODM into a Freefall
Introduction: A party at a crossroads ODM, once a dominant force in Kenya’s opposition landscape, now finds itself in a delicate ballet of ambition and risk. At the center of the latest maneuver is Oburu Oginga, the party leader who is pursuing a political deal with President William Ruto. The move is strategic, but beneath…
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Can’t rise to occasion: Oburu Oginga’s ODM Freefall and the Ruto Deal Question
Overview: ODM at a crossroads The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) finds itself at a pivotal moment as party leader Oburu Oginga pursues a potential political deal with President William Ruto. Behind the public statements about pragmatism and strategy, the party appears to be grappling with a deeper set of weaknesses that threaten its unity, legitimacy,…
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Kenya Newspapers Review: Junet Mohamed Shines Light on Raila Odinga’s 2027 Presidency Plan
Overview: A Quiet Repositioning Ahead of 2027 Kenya’s political terrain is steadily warming up for the 2027 General Election, with Saturday’s newspaper roundups highlighting how party leaders are quietly recalibrating alliances. In a striking turn of narrative, Junet Mohamed publicly framed Raila Odinga’s 2027 presidential ambition, suggesting a deliberate plan to contest the presidency. The…
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ODM Launches Linda Ground County Tours to Engage Voters Across Kenya
ODM Launches Linda Ground County Tours to Engage Voters Across Kenya The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has announced the launch of its ambitious “Linda Ground” county tours, slated to begin on Saturday, January 17, 2026. The initiative, outlined in an official party poster, marks a concerted effort by ODM to reach voters in multiple counties,…
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ODM Launches Linda Ground: ODM’s County Tours Begin January 17, 2026
Overview: ODM’s Linda Ground Tours Kick Off The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has announced the start of its ambitious “Linda Ground” county tours, set to begin on Saturday, January 17, 2026. The campaign initiative, disclosed through an official party poster, aims to bring party leadership and members closer to communities across the country. The Linda…
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Ruto Allies on Edge as UDA-ODM Deal Reshapes 2027 Election Plans
Ruto Allies on Edge as Cooperation Deepens Kenya’s political landscape is quietly shifting as the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) push forward a cooperation deal that could redefine the paths to the 2027 general elections. While the two parties present the arrangement as a pragmatic alliance aimed at stabilizing…
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Kiambu Governor Wamatangi’s Lang’ata Road Businesses Demolished Overnight
Overview of the Demolition Incident In a move that surprised both residents and local officials, a midnight operation led to the demolition of business premises linked to Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi. The scene unfolded along Douglas Wakiihuri Road off Lang’ata Road, near Nyayo Stadium, where excavators, bulldozers, and police officers moved in and pulled down…
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Midnight Demolition Hits Wamatangi’s Nyayo Stadium-Area Businesses
Overview: Midnight demolition near Nyayo Stadium In a sudden turn of events, a dawn-to-dusk operation unfolded around Nyayo Stadium, where excavators, bulldozers, and a police presence moved onto property along Douglas Wakiihuri Road off Lang’ata Road. Reports describe a midnight demolition aimed at several business premises associated with the area, including those linked to Governor…
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Eliud Owalo Resigns as Deputy Chief of Staff, Announces 2027 Presidential Bid
Overview: A Strategic Exit and a New Political Chapter Kenyan politics witnessed a bold move as Eliud Owalo, the Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Delivery and Government Efficiency, announced his resignation from President William Ruto’s administration. The move, described by close observers as a combination of strategic recalibration and a readiness to pursue…
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Eliud Owalo Resigns as Deputy Chief of Staff, Sets Sights on 2027 Presidency
Overview: A High-Profile Exit in Kenyan Politics In a move that has reverberated across Kenya’s political landscape, Eliud Owalo, the Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Delivery and Government Efficiency, has resigned from President William Ruto’s administration. Owalo, a prominent figure with a track record in public service and transformative leadership, indicated his intent…