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Journalists injured, equipment stolen amid chaos at Madaraka Day celebrations in Homa Bay
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 01, 2025

Reports indicate that at least four journalists sustained injuries, while many others lost valuables as the hostile environment unfolded during the ev...

Raila urges compensation for victims of 2024 Gen Z protests, calls for justice and national healing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 01, 2025

Odinga acknowledged recent efforts toward national reconciliation, including public apologies made during the National Prayer Breakfast earlier in the...

Thousands flood Raila Odinga Stadium after hours-long wait to join Madaraka Day celebrations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 01, 2025

Crowds that had initially been kept outside to allow scheduled activities to proceed were allowed into the stadium, which had been filled to capacity...

LIVE: Kenya marks 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations
Martin Kinyanjui  |  Jun 01, 2025

The day reflects the resilience, unity, and determination of Kenya’s founding leaders and freedom fighters—many of whom were imprisoned, tortured, or...

Homa Bay’s Raila Odinga Stadium filled to capacity Saturday night ahead of Madaraka Day
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 01, 2025

This year’s Madaraka Day, themed “Our Water, Our Wealth: Harnessing Kenya’s Blue Economy for Sustainable Economic Development”, marks a significant mi...

Government reveals it spent Sh500 million on constructing Homa Bay's Raila Odinga Stadium
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 31, 2025

Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura stated that the modern 12,000-seater stadium was part of the state’s broader plan to promote development in histo...

Most Kenyans expect Raila to run for President in 2027 - TIFA poll
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2025

The findings come amid growing uncertainty over Raila's political future after joining forces with President William Ruto in forming the broad-based g...

Majority of Kenyans oppose broad-based government - TIFA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2025

According to the poll, 54 per cent of Kenyans do not support the broad-based government.

Ruto, Raila to begin unity tour in Nyanza after political pact
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2025

The leaders are set to officially hand over Phase 1 of the Lapfund Makasembo Affordable Housing Project in Kisumu on Saturday, May 31.

Raila wants Supreme Court to strike out petition seeking to have elections in August 2026
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 24, 2025

Raila says the petition is an abuse of the court process and should be struck out, arguing that the Supreme Court lacks jurisdiction to handle the cas...

Ruto picks Raila's nephew Jaoko Oburu for high-level economic advisory role
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 22, 2025

As Special Advisor, Jaoko is expected to play a major role in shaping economic inclusion and livelihood strategies targeting underserved and vulnerabl...

Karua: History will not be rewritten to erase Raila’s sacrifices
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 20, 2025

Her remarks come amid heightened tension and speculation over a possible rift between Odinga and Siaya Governor James Orengo.

Orengo’s fresh rebellion over Raila’s state dalliance evokes past bitter fallout with ODM leader
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 17, 2025

When a group christening themselves as professionals from the Luo community threatened to sponsor an impeachment motion against Orengo for criticising...

Raila accuses MPs of frustrating devolution, warns 2027 will be "judgement day"
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 12, 2025

Raila accused MPs of frustrating devolution by holding onto functions that belong to the counties.

Raila Odinga’s bodyguard of over 30 years is dead
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 02, 2025

Odiwuor, who had been Raila's close security detail for over three decades, had been undergoing treatment at the facility.

African Union mediators arrive in South Sudan to try to rescue peace deal
Reuters  |  Apr 02, 2025

The AU delegation's flight arrived at Juba's airport on Wednesday afternoon with a "Council of the Wise" which included former Burundian President Dom...

Raila misrepresented diplomatic mission during South Sudan visit - Kiir's office
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 31, 2025

As questions swirl over the clarity and coordination of Odinga's special envoy role, one thing remains clear—Juba is not amused.

Inside President Ruto's five-day tour of Mt Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 30, 2025

Ruto will return to Central Kenya counties for the first time since the impeachment of his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua

Ruto appoints Raila as Kenya's special envoy to South Sudan amid rising tension
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 28, 2025

It is understood that Raila is set to travel to South Sudan on Friday to help prevent further conflict in the country.

Pact of deceit? Government critic alleges abduction and assault despite Raila’s assurances
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 20, 2025

Several political observers have however registered pessimism in Odinga’s pact with Ruto as an avenue to ending political injustices and ensuring econ...

Omtatah terms deal between Ruto and Raila ‘civilian coup’ against Kenya's Constitution
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 17, 2025

Omtatah urged the public and Parliament to push for the full implementation of Kenya's Constitution, ensuring that governance stays within the bounds...

Raila flips the script: From fueling the ‘Ruto must go’ fire to asking “Aende wapi?”
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 16, 2025

But in a dramatic turn of events, the same man who once led protests against President William Ruto is now dismissing the very cause he championed.

Raila rejects claims he needs Gachagua’s support to win presidency in 2027
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 15, 2025

Gachagua had previously extended an olive branch to Raila, expressing willingness to work together in a political alliance. However, Raila has continu...

Why implementing NADCO Report will test Raila-Ruto pact
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 13, 2025

Odinga said the implementation of the NADCO report would address the problems facing the country.

Raila: I did not go to Ruto, he came to me in bid to stabilise Kenya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 11, 2025

"Some people are making noise, claiming that I have abandoned them and joined Ruto. But since I was born, I have fought for Kenyans’ rights, and my st...

Revealed: Ruto’s government spent over half a billion shillings on Raila’s failed AUC bid
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 10, 2025

Koech confirmed that the money was allocated to ‘international candidatures activity,’ specifically funding Kenya’s campaign for Odinga’s AUC chairman...

Signed and sealed: Full list of key issues Ruto, Raila agreed to implement in MoU
Amina Wako  |  Mar 08, 2025

The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) took place at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi on Friday, March 7.

Why Mudavadi, Wetang’ula skipped Ruto, Raila event
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

Their absence sparked speculation about their stance on the deal, which brings Raila and his Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) closer to Ruto’s United...

Cabinet reshuffle looms as ODM, UDA parties sign pact
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 07, 2025

Meanwhile, both ODM and UDA leaders are expected to hold follow-up meetings to discuss implementation strategies for their newfound alliance.

Ruto: My pact with Raila is not about my re-election bid
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 07, 2025

The two signed an agreement to work under the broad-based government arrangement in which they outlined their areas of cooperation.

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