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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) announced Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga as its new party leader, succeeding the late Raila Odinga. The party reaffirmed its commitment to the existing broad-based government arrangement until 2027. In the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale challenged the party to remove him as Senate Majority Chief Whip. This dare followed his public support for an Opposition candidate in the Malava parliamentary by-election, defying a UDA directive. Meanwhile, a significant political rift has emerged in Murang’a between Members of Parliament and Members of the County Assembly, rooted in differing allegiances within the ruling party. This conflict signals early realignments ahead of the 2027 polls.
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has announced Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga as its new party leader, succeeding the late Raila Odinga. The party also reaffirmed its commitment to the existing broad-based government arrangement until 2027 and plans memorial services for Raila in November.
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Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has challenged the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party to remove him from his position as Senate Majority Chief Whip. This dare comes after he publicly supported an Opposition candidate in the Malava parliamentary by-election, defying his own party's directive.
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A significant political rift is emerging in Murang’a between Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of the County Assembly (MCAs), signaling early realignments ahead of the 2027 polls. This conflict is rooted in differing allegiances within the ruling party.
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