AUC Chair race hots up as Seychelles endorses former VP to succeed Moussa Faki
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-05-16 11:39:29

AUC Chair race hots up as Seychelles endorses former VP to succeed Moussa Faki

Meriton also held various government portfolios, including Minister for Foreign Affairs, Health and Social Affairs, Information Technology, the Blue Economy, and Entrepreneurship Development.

OPINION: We should use our voices strongly to hold leaders accountable
  • Author: Mohamed Ahmed
  • Date: 2024-05-11 11:32:05

OPINION: We should use our voices strongly to hold leaders accountable

We have been overly reliant on opposition leader Raila Odinga for far too long. We must fix ourselves, beginning with electing leaders who will not torture us or neglect their responsibilities.

Raila party forms committee to distribute aid to flood victims
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-05-09 16:09:56

Raila party forms committee to distribute aid to flood victims

Raila said the destruction caused by the raging floods across the country is overwhelming, heartbreaking and unbelievable.

Raila criticises government's handling of Nairobi demolitions, flood response
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-05-03 20:15:48

Raila criticises government's handling of Nairobi demolitions, flood response

Raila reiterated that the government should declare floods a national disaster to prompt proper mitigation efforts.

Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to endorse Fawzia Yusuf for AUC chair
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-05-03 17:58:29

Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to endorse Fawzia Yusuf for AUC chair

Somalia's Fawzia Yusuf Fawzia believes she has a good chance of winning the contest against Kenya's Raila Odinga.

Kenya floods: Raila criticises Ruto govt for lack of preparedness
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-04-30 14:58:15

Kenya floods: Raila criticises Ruto govt for lack of preparedness

The opposition leader says the government is failing yet it presents itself as a champion of climate change issues.

AUC chair post: Ruto says Raila has Zimbabwe's support
  • Author: Jill Namatsi
  • Date: 2024-04-27 14:04:12

AUC chair post: Ruto says Raila has Zimbabwe's support

Thus far, Raila's competition is Djibouti Foreign minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf and Somalia's former Foreign minister Fawzia Yusuf.

Raila wants President Ruto to declare current flooding a national disaster
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-04-24 22:04:13

Raila wants President Ruto to declare current flooding a national disaster

Raila and other Azimio leaders donated Sh1 million to Nairobi residents affected by the floods.

Why Raila and Uhuru missed General Francis Ogolla's funeral
  • Author: Bashir Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-04-21 15:39:15

Why Raila and Uhuru missed General Francis Ogolla's funeral

Uhuru and Raila's absence at Gen. Ogolla's funeral raised eyebrows, given he worked closely with them at some point in his career

Ruto: Why I picked Ogolla for CDF job despite name missing on list
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-04-20 19:14:11

Ruto: Why I picked Ogolla for CDF job despite name missing on list

After reflecting on what had transpired at the meeting, the president said he made up his mind that General Ogolla deserved to be the Chief of Defence Forces of the Republic of Kenya.

Ex-CJ Willy Mutunga joins calls for public inquiry into military helicopter crash
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-04-19 18:17:37

Ex-CJ Willy Mutunga joins calls for public inquiry into military helicopter crash

Mutunga said that an Inquiry that is seen as a cover-up is unacceptable.

Opposition demands public inquiry into plane crash that claimed CDF Ogolla's life
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-04-19 16:18:44

Opposition demands public inquiry into plane crash that claimed CDF Ogolla's life

The leaders said there are several pertinent issues about the unfortunate accident that must be investigated exhaustively.

Raila unites ODM factions, calls for party cohesion ahead of succession talks
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-04-18 16:54:03

Raila unites ODM factions, calls for party cohesion ahead of succession talks

Wycliffe Oparanya, Odinga's party's deputy and former Kakamega Governor, stated that their loss in the previous election was very traumatic, and they are now focusing on winning the next election.

Doctors' strike: Raila calls for government action to end healthcare crisis
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-04-11 16:36:19

Doctors' strike: Raila calls for government action to end healthcare crisis

He urged the government to promptly address the issue of interns, emphasising the importance of honouring the agreed-upon monthly pay of Sh206,000.

81 per cent of Kenyans support Raila's AUC chair bid - survey
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-04-11 15:31:53

81 per cent of Kenyans support Raila's AUC chair bid - survey

Research firm Infotrak says eight in every 10 Kenyans are supportive of Raila's bid to succeed Chadian Moussa Faki Mahamat.

Boost for Raila as Guinea-Bissau, Angola back his AUC chair bid
  • Author: Bashir Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-04-06 10:40:33

Boost for Raila as Guinea-Bissau, Angola back his AUC chair bid

Guinea-Bissau's President, General Umaro Sissoco Embalo, also announced his country's support for Raila's candidature during Kenyan President William Ruto's state visit to Guinea-Bissau.

UDA defends appointment of KRA, Kenya Power bosses to oversee elections
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-04-04 17:17:12

UDA defends appointment of KRA, Kenya Power bosses to oversee elections

UDA, through Malala, argued that nothing bars board members of government institutions from being officials of political parties.

Kwale, Busia, Siaya first on list as ODM sets dates for grassroots elections
  • Author: Amina Bonaya
  • Date: 2024-04-03 18:56:07

Kwale, Busia, Siaya first on list as ODM sets dates for grassroots elections

The polls will begin on April 27 in Kwale, Busia, and Siaya counties, and then take place in Kajiado, Migori, and Wajir counties on April 29, and in Kisii, Vihiga, and Muranga on April 30. 

Ghana backs Raila for AUC top job in deal with Kenya
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-04-03 16:51:25

Ghana backs Raila for AUC top job in deal with Kenya

President Ruto says Kenya has secured Ghana's support but his Ghanaian counterpart did not explicitly declare this at their joint press conference on Wednesday.

Doctors' strike: ODM critises state response to crisis, demands action
  • Author: Eastleigh Voice Reporter
  • Date: 2024-04-03 15:17:06

Doctors' strike: ODM critises state response to crisis, demands action

Led by party leader Raila Odinga, they accuse the government of responding inadequately to a serious crisis.