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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. 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. Separately, 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 the 10-point Memorandum of Understanding between the late Raila Odinga and President William Ruto.

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

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

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Inside Ruto, Raila March 7 power pact draft report

Inside Ruto, Raila March 7 power pact draft report

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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

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Inside Ruto, Raila March 7 power pact draft report

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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

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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

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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

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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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Ng’eno spoke of death hours before crash

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Ng’eno spoke of death hours before crash

Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament Johana Ng'eno died in a helicopter crash on February 28, 2026, along with five others, hours after sharing a meal with constituents and speaking repeatedly about the inevitability of death.

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ODM sets March 27 special delegates convention amid internal rift

ODM sets March 27 special delegates convention amid internal rift

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has scheduled a Special National Delegates Convention for Friday, March 27, in Nairobi, to address internal rifts and ratify key party decisions.

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Whose Linda: Inside the fight for control of Linda Mwananchi party

Whose Linda: Inside the fight for control of Linda Mwananchi party

A legal dispute is brewing over the registration of the Linda Mwananchi Party of Kenya, as the individual who reserved the name challenges objections from a group of opposition leaders.

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Oketch Salah speaks, once again

Oketch Salah speaks, once again

Businessman Oketch Salah has spoken out about his close association with the late Raila Odinga, addressing controversies surrounding his death and his own role within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).

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Opposition: Infrastructure Fund linked to Ruto's campaigns

Opposition: Infrastructure Fund linked to Ruto's campaigns

Kenya's Opposition has accused President William Ruto of planning to use the proposed National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) covertly for his 2027 re-election campaigns.

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Orengo labels Ruto a 'dictator,' warns ODM revolution has been hijacked

Orengo labels Ruto a 'dictator,' warns ODM revolution has been hijacked

Siaya Governor James Orengo has expressed strong criticism of both President William Ruto's administration and the direction of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), warning that the party has lost its way.

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Kalonzo: Mbadi misled Parliament over Sh5trn fund, Safaricom sale

Kalonzo: Mbadi misled Parliament over Sh5trn fund, Safaricom sale

The United Alternative Government has urged Parliament to reject a proposed Sh5 trillion infrastructure fund and a partial sale of the government's Safaricom stake, citing concerns over governance and national security.

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Johana Ng'eno: A man Mt Kenya won't forget in a hurry

Johana Ng'eno: A man Mt Kenya won't forget in a hurry

Emurua Dikiir MP Johana Ng'eno, who died in a helicopter crash on Saturday, is being remembered differently by leaders from Mt Kenya due to his past stances on communities in the Rift Valley.

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Inside Gladys Wanga, PS Omollo cold wars

Inside Gladys Wanga, PS Omollo cold wars

A significant rift is evident between Governor Gladys Wanga of Homa Bay County and Principal Secretary (PS) for Roads, Mr. John Omollo, over the management and distribution of development projects.

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Why ODM strongholds are under siege

Why ODM strongholds are under siege

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) strongholds are facing significant political challenges as various political factions aim to make inroads into traditionally loyal territories.

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Gladys Wanga: William Ruto's spanner girl

Gladys Wanga: William Ruto's spanner girl

Gladys Wanga, the Governor of Homa Bay, has been sharply criticized by allies of Deputy President William Ruto, who has labeled her as the Deputy President's "spanner girl."

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How ‘Sangwenya’ politics is weighing down the public purse

How ‘Sangwenya’ politics is weighing down the public purse

The article highlights how the practice of employing 'Sangwenya', political loyalists paid from public funds, is burdening Kenya's treasury.

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Sifuna team smells a rat in Linda Mwananchi party registration

Sifuna team smells a rat in Linda Mwananchi party registration

Allies of ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna have lodged a formal objection against the registration of "Linda Mwananchi" as a political party, alleging an attempt to hijack their reformist platform.

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Anxiety as team readies to hand over Nadco report

Anxiety as team readies to hand over Nadco report

Anxiety is mounting as a team prepares to submit the Nadco report, a crucial document with the potential to shape Kenya's political landscape.

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Why Johana Ng'eno's death has sparked political tensions

Why Johana Ng'eno's death has sparked political tensions

The recent passing of Johana Ng'eno has ignited significant political tensions in Kenya. The circumstances surrounding his death are now a focal point of national discourse.

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Why Oburu Oginga camp is desperate for a slice of power

Why Oburu Oginga camp is desperate for a slice of power

Leaders within a specific faction of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), reportedly aligned with Oburu Oginga, are exhibiting contradictory behavior regarding their political allegiances.

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Gladys Wanga: The force behind Oburu-Ruto fixers

Gladys Wanga: The force behind Oburu-Ruto fixers

Gladys Wanga, the Governor of Homa Bay County, is identified as the central figure in facilitating a meeting between Oburu Odinga and President William Ruto. This engagement is presented as a significant political maneuver.

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Ngunjiri questions Uhuru's choice for Matiangi's presidential candidature

Ngunjiri questions Uhuru's choice for Matiangi's presidential candidature

Former Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu has formally questioned former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s reported endorsement of Fred Matiang’i as the Jubilee Party's presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election.

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ODM under siege after parties invade its strongholds

ODM under siege after parties invade its strongholds

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) faces significant challenges, with internal divisions and the rise of competing parties threatening its traditional strongholds.

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Zoning dilemma for Ruto, Oburu in coalition talks

Zoning dilemma for Ruto, Oburu in coalition talks

President William Ruto's UDA and ODM are clashing over political zoning in their pre-election coalition talks, a key sticking point for ODM.

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Storm over alleged issuance of passport to Sudanese warlords

Storm over alleged issuance of passport to Sudanese warlords

A controversy has erupted in Kenya following allegations that its government has issued Kenyan passports to foreign nationals, including individuals linked to international criminal activities and sanctions.

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ODM MPs fight over zoning, Sifuna post

ODM MPs fight over zoning, Sifuna post

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is set to push for a zoning strategy in upcoming negotiations with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party concerning the 2027 General Election.

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Divisions over zoning, Sifuna post rock ODM MPs' meeting

Divisions over zoning, Sifuna post rock ODM MPs' meeting

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) plans to enforce a zoning strategy during upcoming structured negotiations with President William Ruto's UDA party, indicating potential divisions within ODM regarding this approach and a recent post by a party figure.

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Why Wanga, Omollo are in silent war

Why Wanga, Omollo are in silent war

A silent war appears to be brewing between Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, both prominent figures from the county and supporters of President William Ruto.

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Storm over Linda Mwananchi party

Storm over Linda Mwananchi party

A surprise application to register the Linda Mwananchi movement as a political party has ignited political speculation and suspicion across various camps in Kenya. The filing at the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) has led to three main theories: a fallback plan by ODM rebels, a hostile takeover of the popular name, or a commercial gamble by political entrepreneurs.

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