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ODM dismisses claims that Raila Odinga is unwell, says he is on routine foreign trip
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 05, 2025

The party secretariat clarified that Odinga left the country on Friday evening for one of his routine trips this year and is not in Europe, contrary t...

China, Zambia and Tanzania seal Sh181 billion deal to revive Tazara rail link
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 29, 2025

According to Zambia’s government, the funding will cover the refurbishment of the rail line as well as the purchase of locomotives, passenger coaches,...

Senator Tom Ojienda says ODM will support President Ruto in 2027
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 26, 2025

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who has unsuccessfully run for the presidency five times, has been cautious about revealing his plans for 2027.

Raila Odinga's political future hangs in balance ahead of 2027 election
Charity Pancras  |  Sep 24, 2025

While 32 per cent of respondents in the latest TIFA survey expect Odinga to support President Ruto’s re-election, others still see him playing a stron...

Tifa poll: Kenyans sceptical of Ruto-Raila broad-based government
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 24, 2025

The poll shows that despite efforts to present the coalition as a unifying force, scepticism remains high among citizens across the country.

TIFA survey: UDA most popular party at 16 per cent, ODM second with 13 per cent
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 24, 2025

Despite UDA’s lead, the survey shows that support for the ruling party is less than half the proportion of Kenyans who do not identify with any politi...

ODM at 20: Raila’s party invites Ruto, Kalonzo, Mudavadi to grand Mombasa celebrations
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 23, 2025

The three-day event, scheduled for October 10–12 in Mombasa, is being billed by insiders as the rebirth of the Orange party ahead of the 2027 General...

Deaf Kenyans still locked out of education, healthcare despite sign language recognition- NGEC
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 23, 2025

The Commission is urging government agencies, schools, employers, healthcare providers, and media outlets to integrate KSL interpretation into classro...

Raila sets boundaries for ODM-Ruto pact, warns members not to pre-commit beyond 2027
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 23, 2025

In recent months, Odinga and senior figures within the Orange Democratic Movement have publicly expressed support for Ruto, with some even declaring t...

Long-distance drivers urge Ruto to help end police harassment and fix unsafe roads
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 22, 2025

The association now wants a presidential roundtable to address its grievances.

President Ruto launches Mombasa Commuter Rail Service, slashes travel costs to Sh50
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 17, 2025

The move is expected to ease congestion, cut commuting time, and provide a safer and more predictable journey for thousands of passengers.

Broad-based government gains 7 per cent support but faces rising opposition - TIFA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 11, 2025

While some gains have been achieved, the survey suggests that many Kenyans are increasingly cautious about the coalition’s long-term impact.

Mombasa commuter rail to ease congestion, serve 4,000 passengers daily- Chirchir
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 06, 2025

Transport CS Davis Chirchir undertook an inspection tour of the upcoming facility, reaffirming the government’s commitment to improving public transpo...

Nairobi women caucus fault Ruto, Raila for scuttling Sakaja's impeachment
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 05, 2025

Led by Martha Miyandazi, the caucus expressed disappointment with Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga and President William Ruto for interf...

Legal experts warn top politicians against saving governors from impeachment
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 04, 2025

Ruto and Raila held separate meetings on Tuesday to shield Governor Sakaja from a looming impeachment push by angry MCAs who had accused the embattled...

SGR passenger ticket sales hit Sh2 billion in half-year despite fare hike
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 04, 2025

The fare adjustments, implemented on January 1, 2024, saw first-class tickets jump from Sh3,000 to Sh4,500, while economy class tickets rose from Sh1,...

Inside Raila Odinga’s bid to save Governor Johnson Sakaja from impeachment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 02, 2025

Deputy Minority Leader Waithera Chege disclosed that Minority Leader of the National Assembly Junet Mohamed and former Westlands MP Fred Gumo were pre...

Raila summons ODM MCAs as Governor Johnson Sakaja faces impeachment threat
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 02, 2025

The push to remove Sakaja has intensified, with 87 MCAs now reported to have signed in support of the impeachment motion, up from 70 last Friday.

Kenyan children bring Chinese-built railway's story to life through murals
XINHUA  |  Aug 31, 2025

The mural initiative is part of a broader corporate social responsibility programme launched in January by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) an...

Kenya Railways warns public against driving along train tracks
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 30, 2025

Kenya Railways said the behaviour poses a serious risk to the safety of motorists, passengers, and train operations and may also result in severe acci...

18 State-owned enterprises to operate as Public Limited Companies in new Bill
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 28, 2025

Re-registering the entities as PLCs would allow them to raise capital by offering shares to the public while protecting shareholders with limited liab...

Long-distance drivers decry being forced to take Mpox vaccine, demand voluntary participation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 27, 2025

The Association said drivers feel sidelined in decision-making and fear being used as test subjects for new health interventions.

Challenging the status quo: Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba tells it all
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 23, 2025

Gathoni Wamuchomba has positioned herself as a vocal critic of President Ruto’s administration, focusing on what she describes as unchecked excesses....

New Sh4.2 billion Mombasa Commuter Rail set to ease traffic, boost SGR link
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 21, 2025

The new service connects the Mombasa Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) terminus in Miritini to the Mombasa Central Railway Station.

Government targets land sale to settle Kenya Railways pension arrears
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 21, 2025

Mbadi noted that the scheme’s reliance on real estate investments had slowed down the release of benefits, but the government is now seeking to addres...

Tanzania, Burundi launch $2.15 billion cross-border SGR to boost trade, cut travel time
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 17, 2025

The 240-kilometre line is scheduled for completion by 2030 and is expected to significantly cut travel times while boosting regional trade and connect...

Ruto, Raila to jointly chair Parliamentary Group meeting on Monday
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 15, 2025

The gathering is set to strengthen national unity, coordinate joint policies, and review progress on the 10-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) si...

Raila pushes for expanded devolution, says counties should run schools and local infrastructure
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 14, 2025

Speaking in Homa Bay County on Thursday during the second day of the 9th Devolution Conference, Odinga argued that governors should have full responsi...

Raila urges more devolution, says governors should answer to county assemblies, not Senate
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 14, 2025

Odinga criticised the top-down governance approach that sidelines local input in key development decisions and urged counties to collaborate instead o...

Kenya Railways warns passengers against ticket scams targeting Madaraka Express
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 13, 2025

This warning follows a recent report from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), which showed a decline in passenger numbers using the Madara...

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