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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 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.

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 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...

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...

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.

Raila: Why I signed the deal with President Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

The ODM Party leader clarified that the agreement was strictly between ODM and UDA, not the Kenya Kwanza Alliance.

DP Kithure Kindiki hails Ruto, Raila cooperation as good for the country
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

Ruto and Odinga officially signed the memorandum of understanding at KICC in Nairobi, outlining the areas of cooperation between their parties.

Ruto, Raila formally sign working pact, pledge to uphold rule of law and constitutionalism
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

In a joint statement read by ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna and UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar, Raila and Ruto pledged to promote leadership an...

Raila Odinga’s cooperation with Ruto solidifies his role as master of handshakes
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 07, 2025

Odinga’s political opponents have, however, opposed his cooperation moves, terming them selfish.

Kenya Kwanza-ODM agreement is not a coalition, says National Assembly Minority Whip Osoro
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

Osoro emphasised that ODM members have already been working informally within the government, and this agreement aims to formalise this arrangement.

Raila demands justice for police brutality victims as ODM seeks to revamp grassroots support
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 02, 2025

ODM officials said the ongoing consultations would culminate in a comprehensive position paper that will guide the party’s future political direction.

Raila Odinga says he’ll announce next political move guided by interests of all Kenyans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 01, 2025

Siaya Governor James Orengo dismissed suggestions that ODM should join other opposition parties, insisting that it remains a dominant force.

Parliament shoots down proposal to punish party defectors
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 26, 2025

Members from the joint Justice and Legal Affairs Committees of the National Assembly and the Senate argued that the move would undermine democracy, ha...

Raila Odinga: State did not spend Sh13 billion on my AUC campaigns
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 24, 2025

Odinga said the government only covered the necessary transport and that he did not indulge in any extravagance.

How Foreign Affairs budget increased to fund Raila’s failed AU bid- Treasury
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 24, 2025

The funds have been directed toward general administration, planning, support services, and foreign relations and diplomacy, including the costs incur...

Analysts weigh in on what’s next for Raila after AUC defeat
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 17, 2025

Political observers had suggested that Ruto’s support for Raila was part of a broader strategy to ease him out of the local political scene while also...

University student leaders praise Ruto for supporting Raila's AUC bid
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 17, 2025

As the next generation of African leaders, they believe the African Union must establish mechanisms that actively involve university students in its w...

Mohammed Doyo: Kenya’s diplomatic missteps that cost Raila AU Commission chair
Mohammed Doyo  |  Feb 16, 2025

We goofed a big time. And here we are again. Baba rejected again. Far away from home. Not because he was not a strong or visionary candidate but becau...

Africa missed out on the best, Ruto on Raila’s AUC defeat
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 16, 2025

The president commended Raila’s dedication throughout the campaign, noting that he engaged all key stakeholders and spared no effort in his bid for th...

Prof Kagwanja: How Kenya’s foreign policy contributed to Raila’s defeat
Peter Kagwanja  |  Feb 16, 2025

The loss is a wake-up call for Kenya to return to its Africa-centered foreign policy based on national interests.

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