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Ruto’s 21 advisers return to work as Appeals Court grants them temporary reprieve
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Ruto’s 21 advisers return to work as Appeals Court grants them temporary reprieve

President William Ruto's 21 presidential advisers have been granted a temporary reprieve, allowing them to return to work after the Court of Appeal suspended a High Court ruling that declared their offices unconstitutional.

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Mutua versus Mutuse: Ruto dissolution push ignites feud
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Mutua versus Mutuse: Ruto dissolution push ignites feud

A public feud has erupted within the Maendeleo Chap Chap Party (MCCP) following a faction's move to popularize the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), reportedly under pressure from President William Ruto to dissolve MCCP.

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Win for Sifuna, Orengo as Registrar rejects bid to register Linda Mwananchi party
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Win for Sifuna, Orengo as Registrar rejects bid to register Linda Mwananchi party

The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) has rejected an application to reserve the name Linda Mwananchi Party of Kenya, preventing a potential political dispute over the slogan.

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New SGR funding plan, coffee sector overhaul, Met department expansion: Inside new Bills signed by Ruto
politics17h ago

New SGR funding plan, coffee sector overhaul, Met department expansion: Inside new Bills signed by Ruto

President William Ruto has signed three new Bills into law, including measures to facilitate funding for railway infrastructure and overhauls for the coffee and meteorology sectors.

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The fight in Gachagua’s DCP party: All eyes on Malala
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The fight in Gachagua’s DCP party: All eyes on Malala

An internal conflict has erupted within Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) regarding leadership engagement with new members in Mt Kenya counties. Kirinyaga Woman Rep Njeri Maina has launched a strong attack on Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala, accusing him of sabotage.

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After the hero is gone: Raila, ODM and Oburu through the lens of Greek tragedy
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After the hero is gone: Raila, ODM and Oburu through the lens of Greek tragedy

The article uses the lens of Greek tragedy to explore the current state of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) after the departure of its prominent leader, Raila Odinga. It focuses on his elder brother, Oburu Oginga, who has taken a more prominent role within the party.

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Tears and tension: Inside Raila’s staff crisis meeting
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Tears and tension: Inside Raila’s staff crisis meeting

A tense meeting at the offices of the late ODM leader Raila Odinga revealed a significant shake-up of his staff five months after his passing, leading to emotional outbursts and uncertainty.

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Oburu resorts to mediation as he fights attempts to stop ODM NDC
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Oburu resorts to mediation as he fights attempts to stop ODM NDC

Interim ODM party leader Oburu Oginga is resorting to mediation to prevent legal challenges from stopping the planned March 27 National Delegates Convention (NDC).

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No direct ticket? ODM’s plot against Orengo ahead of 2027 elections
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No direct ticket? ODM’s plot against Orengo ahead of 2027 elections

Siaya Governor James Orengo is facing an unprecedented challenge to his re-election campaign in 2027, with internal ODM factions working to deny him the party ticket.

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Linda Mwananchi to Ruto: You have betrayed Raila in death
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Linda Mwananchi to Ruto: You have betrayed Raila in death

The political movement Linda Mwananchi has accused President William Ruto of betraying the legacy of the late Prime Minister Raila Odinga through a "fraudulent" 10-point agenda report outlining the government's progress.

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Sh2bn for victims of police brutality as Ruto, Oburu form coalition team
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Sh2bn for victims of police brutality as Ruto, Oburu form coalition team

President William Ruto and ODM leader Oburu Oginga have formed an eight-member technical committee to plan a 2027 pre-election coalition and announced plans to compensate victims of police brutality by June.

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EACC wants individuals with integrity violations blocked from 2027 poll
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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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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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Make or break moment for Wanga as she names deputy this week
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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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Opposition leaders accuse Ruto, Kindiki of repressing dissent
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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
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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
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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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Unusual MP: Ngeno ditched bodyguards for friends
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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
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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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Kalonzo, Gachagua team call for probe into passport ‘sale’, Russia war recruitment
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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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Inside Ruto, Raila March 7 power pact draft report
politics1w ago

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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Gachagua, Kalonzo target Kindiki over Mt Kenya vote as Meru tour kicks off
politics1w ago

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
politics1w ago

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
politics1w ago

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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Whose Linda: Inside the fight for control of Linda Mwananchi party
politics1w ago

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
politics1w ago

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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Johana Ng'eno: A man Mt Kenya won't forget in a hurry
politics1w ago

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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How ‘Sangwenya’ politics is weighing down the public purse
politics1w ago

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
politics1w ago

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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