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Azimio Coalition Removes Junet, Joho From Leadership Positions

The Azimio la Umoja Coalition has removed several prominent figures, including cabinet secretaries and parliamentary leaders, from its leadership bodies. This removal impacts the coalition's National Executive Council and Coalition Council. At the same time, a faction supporting ODM party leader Edwin Sifuna announced they will boycott a joint Parliamentary Group meeting convened by President William Ruto and ODM party leader Oburu Oginga. These developments signal internal tensions within the Azimio coalition, with key figures being ousted from leadership while parallel disagreements emerge over parliamentary strategies.

Azimio kicks out Junet, Joho from coalition leadership

Azimio kicks out Junet, Joho from coalition leadership

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Why Junet, Joho have been kicked out of Azimio coalition leadership

Why Junet, Joho have been kicked out of Azimio coalition leadership

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Sifuna team to boycott Ruto, Oburu MPs’ meeting

Sifuna team to boycott Ruto, Oburu MPs’ meeting

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EACC wants individuals with integrity violations blocked from 2027 poll

EACC wants individuals with integrity violations blocked from 2027 poll

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is proposing amendments to Kenyan law to prevent individuals convicted of corruption and integrity violations from running for political office in the 2027 General Election.

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How Wanga re-election bid could be affected by Magwanga quitting

How Wanga re-election bid could be affected by Magwanga quitting

The resignation of Oyugi Magwanga as Homa Bay Deputy Governor is poised to significantly alter the political dynamics and the upcoming gubernatorial race in Homa Bay County.

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Why Junet, Joho have been kicked out of Azimio coalition leadership

Why Junet, Joho have been kicked out of Azimio coalition leadership

The Azimio la Umoja Coalition has removed several key figures from its leadership positions, impacting its National Executive Council and Coalition Council.

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Azimio kicks out Junet, Joho from coalition leadership

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Azimio kicks out Junet, Joho from coalition leadership

The Azimio la Umoja Coalition has removed several prominent figures, including cabinet secretaries and parliamentary leaders, from its leadership bodies.

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Sifuna team to boycott Ruto, Oburu MPs’ meeting

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Sifuna team to boycott Ruto, Oburu MPs’ meeting

A faction supporting ODM party leader Edwin Sifuna will boycott a joint Parliamentary Group meeting convened by President William Ruto and ODM party leader Oburu Oginga.

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Azimio purges dissidents in fresh coalition shake-up

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Azimio purges dissidents in fresh coalition shake-up

The Azimio coalition has undergone a significant shake-up, purging members perceived as dissidents and reconstituting its leadership councils.

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Is Sifuna eating Lusaka's lunch in western Kenya?

Is Sifuna eating Lusaka's lunch in western Kenya?

ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna is reportedly making significant inroads in Western Kenya, a region historically crucial for presidential bids. His activities are sparking questions about his influence over traditional power structures.

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Sifuna: Raila-Ruto deal missed March 7 deadline

Sifuna: Raila-Ruto deal missed March 7 deadline

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has stated that the March 7 deadline for implementing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Raila and Ruto has passed.

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Make or break moment for Wanga as she names deputy this week

Make or break moment for Wanga as she names deputy this week

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga is facing a critical week as she prepares to nominate a new Deputy Governor following the resignation of Oyugi Magwanga on February 26.

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Raila-Ruto MoU missed March 7 deadline: Sifuna

Raila-Ruto MoU missed March 7 deadline: Sifuna

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has stated that the March 7 deadline for implementing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a 10-point reform agenda and establishing a broad-based government has been missed.

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Opposition leaders accuse Ruto, Kindiki of repressing dissent

Opposition leaders accuse Ruto, Kindiki of repressing dissent

Opposition leaders in Kenya have accused Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and President William Ruto of orchestrating a crackdown to suppress dissent ahead of their visits to Meru and Siaya counties over the weekend.

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10-point agenda fallout: ODM camps clash on the way forward

10-point agenda fallout: ODM camps clash on the way forward

A fresh political clash has erupted over the implementation status of the 10-point agenda, with factions of the ODM party disagreeing on the way forward following political realignments ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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ODM on edge: NDC sparks rift amid legal challenge to March 27 meeting

ODM on edge: NDC sparks rift amid legal challenge to March 27 meeting

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) faces internal division as a planned National Delegates Convention (NDC) on March 27 is challenged legally, potentially derailing the party's preparations for 2027.

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Ruto re-election: Is Sifuna eating Lusaka's lunch in western Kenya?

Ruto re-election: Is Sifuna eating Lusaka's lunch in western Kenya?

The article explores the shifting political landscape in Western Kenya, questioning whether Edwin Sifuna of the ODM party is undermining Moses Wetangula's influence in the region.

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Karua blames major parties for delayed two-thirds gender rule dream

Karua blames major parties for delayed two-thirds gender rule dream

Martha Karua, leader of the People's Liberation Party (PLP), has blamed major political parties like the UDA and ODM for the stalled progress on Kenya's two-thirds gender rule.

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Gachagua, Kalonzo: Kindiki used police to bar us from Meru church

Gachagua, Kalonzo: Kindiki used police to bar us from Meru church

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka claim police, allegedly under the direction of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, physically prevented them from entering a church service in Meru.

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Battle for Westlands seat intensifies as new contenders enter 2027 race

Battle for Westlands seat intensifies as new contenders enter 2027 race

The battle for the Westlands Constituency parliamentary seat is heating up for the 2027 General Election following the current MP's decision to seek a different political office.

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Kindiki to politicians: 'Church is not a campaign podium'

Kindiki to politicians: 'Church is not a campaign podium'

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has cautioned political leaders against using church services as campaign platforms, emphasizing the need to respect the sanctity of religious gatherings.

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Unusual MP: Ngeno ditched bodyguards for friends

Unusual MP: Ngeno ditched bodyguards for friends

Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament Johana Ng'eno, who died in a helicopter crash, was known for eschewing official bodyguards in favor of traveling with friends and personal assistants.

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ODM at crossroads as five issues emerge on talks with Ruto camp

ODM at crossroads as five issues emerge on talks with Ruto camp

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is facing critical decisions as it prepares to negotiate a potential electoral partnership with President William Ruto's UDA party.

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How Raila Odinga's 10-point agenda has been betrayed

How Raila Odinga's 10-point agenda has been betrayed

Raila Odinga's 10-point agenda, established as part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with President William Ruto's UDA on March 7 last year, appears to have been betrayed as its deadline for completion has passed.

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Kalonzo, Gachagua team call for probe into passport ‘sale’, Russia war recruitment

Kalonzo, Gachagua team call for probe into passport ‘sale’, Russia war recruitment

The United Opposition has launched a scathing attack on the Ruto administration, demanding an independent parliamentary inquiry and criminal investigations into the alleged irregular issuance of Kenyan passports and the recruitment of citizens for foreign wars.

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Opposition blasts ruling regime over warlords, calls for unity vote

Opposition blasts ruling regime over warlords, calls for unity vote

Opposition leaders have strongly criticized President William Ruto's administration, with one stating he is an enemy of the Mt Kenya region, while others accuse the government of associating with foreign warlords.

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Betrayal: Raila's promised 10-point agenda stalls as committee falters

Betrayal: Raila's promised 10-point agenda stalls as committee falters

The 10-point agenda promised by ODM leader Raila Odinga as part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with President William Ruto’s UDA has stalled.

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Kenya Kwanza, ODM to review 10-point plan

Kenya Kwanza, ODM to review 10-point plan

The Kenya Kwanza Alliance and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) are set to hold a joint Parliamentary Group meeting on Tuesday to review the 10-Point Agenda report they signed last year.

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Inside Ruto, Raila March 7 power pact draft report

Inside Ruto, Raila March 7 power pact draft report

A draft report on the March 7, 2025 power pact between President William Ruto and former ODM leader Raila Odinga indicates a high level of implementation, potentially paving the way for future coalition talks.

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Orengo, Sifuna teams plan parallel report on Ruto, Raila power deal

Orengo, Sifuna teams plan parallel report on Ruto, Raila power deal

A faction within the Orange Democratic Movement Party, led by Siaya Governor James Orengo and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, plans to present a parallel report on the implementation of a 10-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the late Raila Odinga and President William Ruto.

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Sifuna slams plan to table ODM-UDA pact report at closed meeting

Sifuna slams plan to table ODM-UDA pact report at closed meeting

ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has criticized plans to present a report on the 10-point agreement between ODM and UDA at a closed-door meeting, advocating for public disclosure instead.

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Gachagua, Kalonzo target Kindiki over Mt Kenya vote as Meru tour kicks off

Gachagua, Kalonzo target Kindiki over Mt Kenya vote as Meru tour kicks off

Opposition leaders Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka, and Justin Muturi have launched a three-day tour of Meru County, directly challenging Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's influence in the Mt Kenya region.

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Oketch Salah speaks on Raila death, once again

Oketch Salah speaks on Raila death, once again

Businessman Oketch Salah, a long-time associate of the late Raila Odinga, has spoken out about their relationship, Raila Odinga's final moments, and his alleged political wishes before his death.

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