AU Commission debate: Raila to face off with 3 other rivals in a televised interview
Raila Odinga will join three other candidates on December 13, 2024, in a high-stakes televised debate as they vie for the prestigious position of Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). The Mjadala Afrika debate, hosted at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, is a pivotal moment in the campaign for the AUC’s top […]
MP Beatrice Elachi: Raila could have taken power after Gen Z protesters stormed Parliament
Dagoretti North Member of Parliament (MP) Beatrice Elachi has praised Raila Odinga for prioritizing the unity of the nation over an opportunity to ascend to power during the tumultuous Gen Z protests earlier this year. Reflecting on the events of June 25, 2024, when thousands of protesters stormed Parliament in opposition to the controversial Finance […]
‘If Baba doesn’t want to do it some of us will do it’ – Nelson Havi announces presidential bid
Nelson Havi, the former president of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), has formally announced his candidacy for the presidency in the 2027 elections, after months of speculation. Speaking during a televised interview on Monday morning December 2, 2024, Havi underscored the need for an alternative to President William Ruto. “I will be running for […]
Nyong’o faces acid test as ODM heads into first election under his leadership since Raila’s departure
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party is set to hold its highly anticipated grassroots elections on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, with the polls scheduled to open across the country at polling station levels. The exercise will see 30 individuals elected per station, comprising 10 mainstream members, 10 youth league representatives, and 10 women league representatives. […]
Raila rallies ODM leaders from Western Kenya after stepping down from top party role
Raila Odinga, Kenya’s African Union Commission (AUC) Chairmanship candidate, convened a pivotal meeting with elected leaders from Western Kenya under the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) banner, aiming to solidify the party’s presence in the region ahead of upcoming grassroots elections. Raila hosted a dinner with ODM Members of Parliament and governors representing the Mulembe nation […]
‘Never give power to son of a poor man’ – Huddah Monroe
Kenyan socialite and entrepreneur Huddah Monroe has advised her followers to avoid giving power to people from poor backgrounds. Taking to her Instagram stories, Monroe, who has been a vocal critic of President William Ruto and his administration, noted that such leaders do not know what to do with the power given to them unless […]
Kenyans rank Gen Zs as their top heroes – Infotrak
Kenyans have ranked Generation Z (Gen Zs) as their top heroes in a new survey released by Infotrak on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. The survey highlights the impact of Gen Z’s activism, particularly their role in challenging the government on pressing issues. According to the survey, 23 per cent of Kenyans selected Gen Zs as […]