Tag: Raila Odinga

Musalia Mudavadi: Is he the new face of Kenya’s opposition?

Things change, that has been one of Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi’s political campaign slogans, and sure they have changed for him. In the run-up to the 2017 General Election, Musalia formed a political vehicle, the National Super Alliance (Nasa), to consolidate the opposition forces against the ruling Jubilee Party. It seemed at first to be a […]

Raila rules out direct ticket for ODM candidate in Kibra by-election

The Orange Democratic Movement has ruled out direct nomination for its candidate for the November 7 Kibra Constituency by-election. In a rally held on Sunday, ODM party leader Raila Odinga said that primaries will be held on Saturday, August 31. Several aspirants have expressed interest in running for seat in an ODM ticket, including Mr […]

Kalonzo: I won’t beg for Raila’s support

Kalonzo Musyoka says he has set his sights on being Kenya’s 5th president in 2022, and that he won’t beg for anyone’s political support to realise that dream.

Bring it on, Ruto to Raila over 2022 State House race

Deputy President (DP) William Ruto has responded to reports that his political rival Raila Odinga will vie for the presidency in 2022. Even though the Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila dismissed the reports published by the Sunday Nation, DP Ruto said that he ready to battle it out with the opposition chief in 2022. But […]

Raila denies reports he has declared interest in the 2022 presidential race

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has denied claims that he is keen to make a fifth stab at the presidency in 2022. Instead, Raila maintained that his main focus is to strengthen his party ahead of the 2022 General Election. A section of the media quoted the opposition chief on Saturday as sayingthat […]

Shollei vs Wanga: Inua Mama and Team Embrace face off on Punchline

Two rival formations led by women lawmakers are battling for supremacy in the backdrop of the Kieleweke and Tanga Tanga Jubilee splinter groups. The groups, Team Embrace and Inua Mama, are led by close allies of Raila Odinga and Deputy President William Ruto. Among the issues that divide Team Embrace and Inua Mama are the […]

Anne Waiganjo kicks up dust with ‘Raila controls half of Kenya’ remark

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Mumbi-Waiganjo says Kenya is not ready for another Kikuyu or Kalenjin executive leader in 2022.