Former Siaya mayor John Orwenjo to be buried inside his palatial house
Former Siaya mayor and astute businessman John Orwenjo Umidha will be buried inside his private house known in Luo culture as duol, his family has decided. The burial will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at his home in Nyachwinya village in Siaya County. According to Kakan clan elder Abanja Kotieno, to which the […]
Former Bomachoge MP Simon Ogari is dead
Former Bomachoge and Bomachoge Chache Member of Parliament (MP) Simon Ogari is dead. The two-time legislator died at his home in Karen, Nairobi, on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at the age of 68. The former Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) MP served in parliament for the 10th and 11th parliaments between 2008 and 2017 in two […]
‘Baba akinisaidia niendeshe hii serikali kuna makosa?’ – Ruto speaks on his alliance with Raila
President William Ruto has continued to popularise his broad-based government while praising Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga for agreeing to support his administration amidst protests and opposition from a section of Kenyans. Speaking in Kondele, Kisumu County on Saturday, August 31, 2024, Ruto expressed his admiration for Raila’s patriotism where he shelved his political ambitions […]
‘We shall support you, but we are in opposition’ – Orengo, Arati tell Ruto
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders have assured President William Ruto of their support while exercising opposition roles at the same time. The leaders, which include Kisii County Governor Simba Arati and his Busia and Siaya counterparts James Orengo and Paul Otuoma, respectively, made their statements on Saturday, August 24, 2024, in Kakamega County. The […]
ODM celebrates International Youth Day with powerful call to Gen Z
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has sent a message to the Kenyan youth as the world marks International Youth Day, 2024. The Orange party in a statement shared via its official X account passed its wishes to the young generation in the country, with a quote that resonates with the current agenda of Gen Zs […]
‘I was simply playing my role as MP’ – Opiyo Wandayi on why he opposed govt
The Energy and Petroleum CS nominee Peter Wandayi has defended his past opposition to government proposals, explaining that he was fulfilling his duties as an MP and leader of the minority in the National Assembly. Wandayi, previously a leader of the minority was nominated to head the Energy and Petroleum docket in President William Ruto’s […]
ODM releases leaders nominated as CSs, reveals possible lineup after Mbadi, Wandayi resignation
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has officially released four of its leaders who were nominated to be considered for Cabinet Secretary positions in William Ruto’s government. In a statement on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, the party noted that it had received the formal resignations of the leaders from their positions. “The party has officially […]