ODM National Delegates Convention Stories

ODM officially confirms Oburu Oginga as Party Leader, approves key leadership positions
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 13, 2025

The NGC also approved Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir, Godfrey Osotsi, and Simba Arati as Deputy Party Leaders (DPLs).

Murkomen restructures Nairobi administration, appoints three County Commissioners to head new sub-regional units
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 13, 2025

The three sub-regions meant to coordinate service delivery are Nairobi North (Roysambu, Kasarani, Kamukunji, Mathare and Ruaraka), Nairobi East (Embak...

Africa’s energy mix brightens: Renewables, clean cooking access set to rise by 2035
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 13, 2025

IEA projects that by 2030, access to clean cooking in Africa will begin to outpace population growth, a crucial milestone in the continent’s fight aga...

Somali Electoral Commission to begin voter card distribution in Banadir ahead of elections
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 13, 2025

The Commission has established 42 voter card distribution centres across these districts to ensure that residents can access their cards without diffi...

Full competition lineup unveiled for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 13, 2025

The Games will open on Friday, July 14 and close on Sunday, July 30, making them the largest in Olympic history, with 36 sports across 51 disciplines...

KNH murder suspect Kennedy Kalombotole to undergo fresh mental assessment
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 13, 2025

Kalombotole is accused of committing two separate murders within the KNH wards, incidents that sparked outrage and concern among hospital staff, patie...

President Ruto’s ODM invitation sparks speculation of political realignment ahead of 2027
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 13, 2025

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta, former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, and former Assistant Minister Julia Ojiambo have also been invited.

Families recount tragic loss of children in Shakahola starvation case
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2025

Sephania Otieno Ogunda recounted the heartache of losing his daughter, Bella Faith Otieno, and her two children, Liza Agatha, 17, and Joy Ouma, 7.

New Bill seeks to end political patronage in diplomatic postings
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2025

The Bill, sponsored by Mwingi West MP Charles Nguna Ngusya, aims to amend the Foreign Service Act, Cap 185E, to strengthen professionalism and enhance...

Government unveils plan to commercialise NYS for youth jobs and skills
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 13, 2025

The government is establishing the National Youth Service Enterprise and Services Company, which will serve as the Service’s commercial arm.

Amboseli National Park welcomes rare twin elephant calves
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 12, 2025

Twin births among elephants are extremely rare, and the survival of both calves is often uncertain, as mothers must provide enough milk and protection...

More than 1,000 migrants drown in Mediterranean so far this year, IOM says
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 12, 2025

On November 8, Libyan authorities carried out a search and rescue operation following the capsizing of a rubber boat near Al Buri Oil Field.

MPs warn Treasury over lapses in fiscal discipline, pension system delays
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2025

Legislators expressed concern over repeated lapses in leadership and gaps in accountability, stressing the need to protect citizens’ money.

President Ruto to deliver State of the Nation address on November 20
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2025

Legislators and the public are now preparing to attend the address, which provides an opportunity for the President to outline government priorities a...

Police boss Douglas Kanja opposes retirement age cap for IG, deputies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2025

Douglas Kanja said imposing an age cap could unintentionally exclude skilled and visionary officers from contributing to national security leadership.

Court quashes vacancies at NLC, upholds commissioners’ six-year terms
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 11, 2025

In his detailed judgment, Justice Mwita held that although no actual violation had yet occurred, the steps taken by the State posed a credible threat...

New Bill proposes 80 per cent Kenyan workforce in foreign firms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 11, 2025

If Parliament approves the Bill, multinational companies will be required to ensure that at least 80 per cent of their staff are Kenyan citizens, incl...

Court told six KWS rangers abducted missing fisherman Brian Odhiambo
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 11, 2025

The fisherman reportedly vanished at Manyani after being apprehended for allegedly trespassing in the protected area.

High Court suspends nationwide police recruitment over fresh legal challenge
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 10, 2025

The recruitment exercise, initially planned for November 17, 2025, was to be conducted across 422 centres nationwide.

Kenya’s Junior Stars set for tough competition as Uganda hosts U17 CECAFA qualifiers
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 10, 2025

Uganda steps in to host the U17 CECAFA Qualifiers, with Kenya’s Junior Stars drawn in a tough Group A alongside Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, and Rw...

Somalia to recruit 100,000 new soldiers in major national army expansion to counter Al-Shabaab
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 09, 2025

The president has placed military reform at the centre of his strategy to defeat Al-Shabaab and restore long-term stability throughout the country.

National Assembly lifts ban on forest harvesting at Eldoret International Airport, Boma Airstrip
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 09, 2025

The Committee’s decision comes after a series of consultations and inspections involving key stakeholders.

National Land Commission ordered to pay Senator Ojienda’s law firm Sh143 million for decade-old legal services
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 09, 2025

The payment must be made within six months from October 28, 2025, with a stern warning that failure to comply could lead to the commission’s chief exe...

Maasai community sets aside 1 million acres to protect Amboseli ecosystem
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 08, 2025

Governor Joseph Ole Lenku described the transfer as a historic correction of a long-standing injustice against the Maasai community, which has petitio...

Early humans in Turkana used stone tools for over 300,000 years, study finds
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 08, 2025

The Namorotukunan site yielded 1,290 stone tools, including sharp-edged flakes and simple cores, across three excavations.

Uhuru played key role in securing release of activists Njagi and Oyoo – Irungu Houghton
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 08, 2025

Amnesty International-Kenya Executive Director Houghton Irungu said Uhuru’s diplomatic intervention played a key role in their release from detention...

Only 4 per cent of public institutions meet disability hiring quota - survey
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 08, 2025

The Persons with Disabilities Act (2025) mandates that employers with 20 or more employees ensure that at least five per cent of their workforce compr...

Wetang’ula decries 'disruptive' conservatory orders, urges judicial restraint
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 08, 2025

Wetang’ula argued that injunctions should be a last resort, as existing legal provisions already provide for compensation where remedies are required.

Weekend football preview: Mara Sugar target Leopards as National Super League race heats up
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 08, 2025

The hosts, coached by Edward Manoah, will be eager to convert their recent run of draws into a statement victory against one of Kenya’s most establish...

Ruto presides over historic handover of Amboseli National Park to Kajiado County
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 08, 2025

Amboseli, initially designated as the Southern Reserve for the Maasai and later the Maasai Amboseli Game Reserve, has evolved through various phases o...

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