Tag: Kenyan politics
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Amos Kimunya Pays Tribute to Late Wife Lucy Wanjiru Muhinga on 2nd Anniversary
Former MP Pays Moving Tribute on Second Anniversary On the second anniversary of Lucy Wanjiru Muhinga’s passing, former Kipipiri Member of Parliament Amos Kimunya shared a heartfelt tribute to the woman who stood beside him through decades of public life. The post, published on social media, underscored not only the depth of his loss but…
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“I miss her dearly”: Amos Kimunya Pays Tribute to Late Wife Lucy Wanjiru Muhinga on 2nd Anniversary
In Memoriam: Amos Kimunya Remembers Lucy Wanjiru Muhinga On the second anniversary of Lucy Wanjiru Muhinga’s passing, former Kipipiri Member of Parliament Amos Kimunya publicly honored his late wife with a heartfelt tribute. The social media message, shared by Kimunya, offered a window into the deeply personal side of a public figure known for his…
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Kenya Funding Crisis Freezes 32 Parties Ahead of 2027 Polls
Funding Crisis Halts Party Registration in Kenya The registration of 32 new political parties in Kenya has been suspended as the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) runs out of funds to verify compliance requirements. This funding shortfall comes at a critical moment as the country gears up for the 2027 general elections,…
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Entrenched Interests and the Quest for Raila Odinga’s Presidency: A Kenyan Political Reckoning
Context: A Chronic Claim in Kenyan Politics In Kenyan political discourse, Raila Odinga remains a central figure whose campaigns have repeatedly shaped the nation’s electoral debates. Recently, Minority Leader Junet Mohamed has reiterated a long-standing claim: entrenched power brokers benefited from steering the country away from an Odinga presidency. While election results are periodically contested,…
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Junet Mohamed explains absence from Raila Odinga’s India delegation
Background: The journey to India and Raila Odinga’s homegoing When the former prime minister Raila Odinga’s body traveled to India before being brought home to Kenya, a high-profile delegation accompanied it. The mission drew broad public attention, with many wondering who would join the team and who would stay behind. One name that sparked questions…
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Kenyan Newspapers January 21: Wetang’ula Grilled by DCI Over Cyrus Jirongo’s Tragic Death and Political Tensions Eased by Oburu Oginga
Overview of January 21 Coverage Kenya’s daily newspapers on Wednesday, January 21, centered on a high-profile police inquiry into the death of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, with National Police DCI investigators grilling senior politicians. The front pages reflected a mix of tragedy, political maneuvering, and attempts at calming heated discourse within rival camps. A…
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Kenyan Newspapers January 21: DCI Grills 28 Over Cyrus Jirongo Tragedy as Political Tensions simmer
Overview: A Day of Political Heat in Kenyan Newspapers Kenyan newspapers dated January 21 offered a wide-ranging snapshot of political and security developments. At the center of the coverage was the ongoing probe into the tragic death of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, which dominated front pages and fodder for debate across media outlets. The…
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Junet Mohammed Declares ODM United amid Division Claims
ODM Leader in Denial of Internal Rift In a move aimed at quelling rumors of discord within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), Suna East Member of Parliament Junet Mohammed publicly asserted that the party remains cohesive and firmly united under its leadership. Speaking in a concise social media post, Junet refuted claims that factions were…
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Junet Mohammed Reassures ODM on Unity Amid Division Claims
ODM Faces Rumors of Division as Junet Mohammed Affirms Unity Kenya’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) appears to be bracing against whispers of internal rifts, with Suna East Member of Parliament Junet Mohammed bluntly rejecting claims of factionalism. In a Tuesday social post, Mohammed asserted that ODM remains cohesive, organized, and firmly under the leadership of…
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Ruto vows to double his vote tally in 2024 re-election bid
Ruto’s Bold Promise: Doubling the 2022 Vote Tally President William Ruto has asserted that he expects to double the number of votes he received in the 2022 general election as he campaigns for a re-election in the coming year. Speaking to grassroots leaders from Nyeri County at Sagana State Lodge, Ruto framed the promise as…