Azimio legislators to wear black in solidarity with anti-Finance Bill protesters
Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Members of Parliament (MPs) are set to wear black in solidarity with the protesters taking part in the ongoing anti-Finance Bill demonstrations. Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Director of Communication Philip Etale, on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, revealed that during Tuesday’s protests, its legislators will unite with Kenyans in the […]
Fuel levy will still make life hard for Kenyans – Azimio pokes holes in revised Finance Bill 2024Â
In a significant response to public pressure and opposition efforts, the Kenya Kwanza government has made notable revisions to the Finance Bill 2024. The amendments follow widespread criticism of the original proposals, which were seen as excessively punitive and insensitive to the needs of the Kenyan populace. Azimio la Umoja coalition has lauded the public’s […]
Azimio threatens to join doctors in street demos as health crisis deepens
Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition party has issued a stark ultimatum to the Kenya Kwanza government, threatening to join striking healthcare workers in street demonstrations if their demands are not met promptly. In a statement on Tuesday, April 9, the coalition demanded immediate action from the government to address the grievances raised by doctors, whose […]
‘Unapata mtu ako na miaka 65 na bado anajiita youth leader’ – Oparanya speaks on upcoming ODM elections
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Deputy Party Leader Wycliffe Oparanya has called for a change of the guard within the party’s leadership ranks. In an exclusive interview with Milele FM on Friday, February 9, Oparanya advocated for the retirement of long-standing folks who have held their positions since the party’s inception in 2005. While calling on […]
Azimio, Kenya Kwanza to make submissions as bipartisan talks resume
National Dialogue Committee (Nadco) has resumed its sittings at the Bomas of Kenya today October 2, 2023. Nadco, which is co-chaired by Azimio principal Kalonzo Musyoka and National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwa, is set to receive submissions today from both Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance and Kenya Kwanza political factions. The dialogue committee […]
‘Demos a threat to national security’ – Police warn ahead of Azimio protests
The National Police Service (NPS) has issued a warning against demonstrations planned by the Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya coalition party from Wednesday, July 19, to July 21, 2023. In a statement, Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome said that the organisers of the protests have not notified the police “contrary to legal requirements”. “While Article […]
Trader files case to stop Azimio demos, wants the coalition denied funding
A trader has filed a lawsuit in court to stop Azimio la Umoja Coalition‘s plans to have a third wave of anti-government demonstrations in the country from Wednesday to Friday. The trader, Martin Gitau, has filed an application under a certificate of urgency at the Milimani High Court seeking an order to halt the upcoming […]