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NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 14 – One year after Raila Odinga’s death, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) faces its biggest political test yet: whether it can remain a national political force…The party still commands significant support, but disagreements over its leadership, its relationship with President William Ruto and its plans for the 2027 General Election are raising questions about its future.Kenya is marking Raila’s first anniversary since his death with President...

Embakasi East Member of Parliament (MP) Babu Owino and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna have arrived at Kisumu InternationalSource: People Daily

Bumula Member of Parliament (MP) Wamboka Wanami has declared Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna the political heir of theSource: People Daily

The new fuel prices have attracted uproar from motorists and Kenyans who have faulted the government over the high fuel prices, which are set to impact the transport and production sectors.Kenyans could continue benefiting from reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products after the National Assembly passed a Bill seeking to maintain the rate at 8 per cent for another three months, following a sharp increase in fuel prices.The Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, sponsored by Majority...

IEBC and the State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications have agreed to strengthen collaboration on telecommunications connectivity, media coordination and public communication ahead of the 2027 General Election.The agreement was reached during a meeting on Tuesday at the Commission’s offices between IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon and Stephen Isaboke, Principal Secretary for the State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications.Chairperson Ethekon assured...

Kiharu Member of Parliament (MP) Ndindi Nyoro has faulted President William Ruto of using rising fuel prices toSource: People Daily

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has announced a new date for its ward-level grassroots elections in Bomet County.In a notice on Wednesday, October 14, the ruling party said the elections would now take place on Saturday, October 31, two weeks after the initially scheduled date."Notice is hereby given to all Party Delegates, Leaders, and Stakeholders in Bomet County that the Ward-level Grassroots Elections, previously scheduled for Saturday,17th October 2026, have been Rescheduled to...

Saboti MP Amisi reveals Raila refused pressure to take over from Ruto during the 2024 Gen Z protestsSource: Nation

Ida Odinga recounts the heartbreaking morning Winnie told her Raila had died in India, sharing the family’s final calls during an emotional Citizen TV interview.Mama Ida Odinga has broken her silence on the most painful moments of 15 October 2025, giving Kenyans the most heartbreaking account yet of how she came to know that her husband, former prime minister Raila Amolo Odinga, had died thousands of kilometres away in India.The interview, broadcast on Citizen TV Kenya was filmed...

Kenyans mark one year since Raila Odinga died, as his family led a candle-lighting tribute in Bondo ahead of Thursday’s memorial at Migwena Cultural Grounds.NAIROBI, Kenya- Kenyans are marking one year since former Prime Minister Raila Odinga died, with his family, political leaders and supporters gathering in Bondo, Siaya County, to remember a figure who shaped the country’s politics for decades.On Wednesday evening, Raila’s widow, Ida Odinga, led family members, friends...

Murkomen has honoured Raila Odinga with a poem marking one year since his death and recalling his call for peace, democracy and courage.NAIROBI, Kenya- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has honoured former Prime Minister Raila Odinga with a poem marking one year since his death.Titled One Year On, Baba Lives On, the tribute describes Raila as “our history and our story” and says he helped shape the nation.Murkomen writes that Kenyans should continue tending the...

Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has protested the shutdown of the county's free Afya.ke digital health platform by theSource: People Daily