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Robert Alai Faults ODM for Promoting Political Dynasties in Kasipul Polls

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Outspoken Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai has sharply criticized the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) for what he terms as the promotion of political dynasties in the ongoing party polls in Kasipul.

Taking to his official X account on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Alai warned that the growing trend of political parties fronting family members to replace their kin in leadership positions is undermining Kenya’s democracy and eroding the credibility of political institutions.

“As ODM members participate in the party polls in Kasipul, I must strongly oppose the growing trend in Kenya of political parties endorsing family members to inherit leadership seats whenever a vacancy arises. This practice is eroding the very soul of our democracy. We are creating a culture where leadership is reduced to bloodlines and entitlement rather than service, merit, and the will of the people. When Kenyans start believing that only certain families are “destined” to lead, we damage the national psyche, kill ambition among the youth, and entrench dynasties instead of democracy,” Alai warned.

Dangerous political pattern

The ODM legislator noted that the practice, witnessed in Kasipul and other parts of the country, is becoming a dangerous pattern that could weaken faith in political parties as vehicles of fairness, inclusivity, and ideas.

Alai cited recent cases in constituencies such as Malava, Bobasi, Kibwezi West, Kanduyi, and Matungu, where family members were quickly endorsed to succeed their relatives. According to him, this has created the impression that leadership in Kenya is reserved for a few families, sidelining ordinary citizens with vision and competence.

“We exacerbate the anger and bitterness of a generation when we allow such behavior. We have seen it recently in Kasipul, where a family member was quickly fronted to replace their kin. In Malava, the same story. The same has happened in Bobasi, Kibwezi West, Kanduyi, and Matungu in the recent past. These are not isolated cases; they form a dangerous pattern. Who will have faith in political parties as institutions of ideas, fairness, and inclusivity? This practice makes political parties in Kenya vehicles of entitlement and private inheritance. Our democracy cannot grow if parties behave like family fiefdoms,” he stated.

Alai, a first-term MCA known for his bold views, urged ODM to lead by example in strengthening internal democracy, warning that any party that turns into a family fiefdom risks losing public trust.

“We must say no. Leadership should be about vision, competence, and commitment to service, not about who you are related to. Kenya’s democracy deserves better,” Alai stated.

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Former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya when he graced the homecoming ceremony of Lugari MP Nabii Nabwera. PHOTO/@DrOparanya/X
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Wetang’ula Poaches Kakamega ODM Bigwigs as Revolt Brews Against Barasa: Is ODM Losing Western?

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The political ground in Kakamega appears to be shifting, with Ford Kenya party leader and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula hosting a high-powered delegation of ODM leaders at the home of Lurambi MP Bishop Titus Khamala in Eshibuli, Kakamega County, on Friday, September 19, 2025.

In attendance were a number of ODM lawmakers, including Kakamega Woman Representative Elsie Muhanda, Lugari MP Nabii Nabwera, Khwisero MP Christopher Aseka Wangaya, and Shinyalu MP Bernard Shinali.

Also present was the Cooperatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary and former Kakamega governor Wycliffe Oparanya, who doubles as ODM Deputy Party Leader.

The rare political gathering has sparked speculation of an imminent defection by Kakamega ODM leaders to Wetang’ula’s Ford Kenya, signalling deepening cracks within ODM’s Western Kenya base.

The move comes just days after Kakamega Governor Fernandez Barasa was declared the new chairperson of the ODM Kakamega County branch, defeating Lugari MP Nabii Nabwera.

The declaration immediately ignited controversy, with Oparanya and Muhanda dismissing the outcome.

In a dramatic show of defiance, the two leaders held a homecoming event for Nabwera, declaring him the “real winner” of the Kakamega ODM chairmanship polls.

By rallying behind Wetang’ula, a seasoned political kingpin in Western, the disgruntled ODM leaders appear to be sending a powerful signal to ODM Party Leader Raila Odinga.

Wetang’ula, who successfully delivered a bloc of Western votes to President William Ruto in 2022 under the Kenya Kwanza coalition, is now positioning Ford Kenya as the natural political home for disillusioned ODM leaders in the region.

If the defections materialise, they could reshape Western Kenya’s political arithmetic ahead of 2027, undermining Raila Odinga’s influence while strengthening Wetang’ula’s bargaining power within Kenya Kwanza.

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Malava By-election UDA Aspirant Enock Andanje Musambai Collapses and Dies at Mudavadi’s Rally

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Immediate former Principal of Bungoma high school Enock Andanje Musambai who took early retirement to contest for Malava by-elections on the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket is dead.

Andanje collapsed at Boda Boda engagement forum in Malava, that was being attended by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.

He was rushed to Oasis hospital in Kakamega for immediate medical attention but was unfortunately confirmed dead at the facility.

So far, 30 contestants are on cards for the Malava parliamentary seat that was left vacant after the demise of Malulu Injendi.

Mudavadi has since rallied religious leaders and county leaders to support a UDA candidate in the upcoming November mini-polls.

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Moses Kuria resigns as Ruto’s senior economic advisor

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Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has resigned as a senior advisor in the president William Ruto’s council of economic advisors based at State House.

Kuria, in a statement shared via social media on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, said that Ruto had accepted his resignation.

“This evening I have met my boss and my friend President William Ruto. The President has graciously accepted my decision to resign from government. I thank President Ruto for having given me an opportunity to serve as Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry for 11 months, Public Service, Delivery and Performance Management for 9 months and Senior Evomomic Advisor for the last 10 months,”Kuria stated.

“As I move on to pursue personal interests I am proud of the work the President and I did to implement the Bottom Up Economic Transformation Agenda which I designed together with the President as our 2022 Electoral Platform. Long Live Kenya.”

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NRM Flaunts Own Laws, Throws Out Speaker Anita Among’s Opponent Over Flimsy Excuses

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Hellen Odeke Akol, a determined political figure in Bukedea District, has once again found herself embroiled in a fierce legal and political battle as she seeks to participate in the 2025 elections. Akol is vying for the position of Woman Member of Parliament for Bukedea District, contesting against the incumbent Rt. Hon. Annet Anita Among. For the second time in five years, Akol believes she is facing a coordinated effort to block her candidacy through fraudulent means, legal manipulation, and an orchestrated abuse of power.

The Beginning of the Latest Struggle

The saga began during the National Electoral Commission’s voter registration update exercise. To Akol’s shock, she discovered at the Bukedea District Electoral Commission Office that her name had mysteriously been removed from the official voter register. This was no clerical error. When she contacted the Electoral Commission headquarters in Kampala, she was told her details were intact. The discrepancy raised deep concerns, prompting her to check the NRM party register, where she discovered that her details were also missing — a significant blow for someone intending to participate in the NRM primaries.

In response, Akol, known for her advocacy for transparency and fairness, wrote a petition to the Party Chairperson, H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, urging him to intervene. She also submitted a complaint to the Party Secretary-General, the custodian of the membership register. An internal investigation confirmed her worst fears: her name had been illegally removed from the party register. This was no innocent mistake but appeared to be a deliberate attempt to bar her from contesting.

The Secretary-General acted swiftly, instructing corrections to the record and issuing Akol a certified copy of her registration. Believing the matter resolved, Akol paid the required fees for nomination and expected her candidacy to proceed unimpeded. However, in an unexpected twist, the Party Electoral Commission Chairperson, Dr. Tanga Odoi, refused to issue her the nomination forms. In a tone Akol described as dismissive and impudent, he told her, “You’ve wasted your money!”

Continued Frustration and a Forensic Revelation

Shocked and frustrated, Akol once again reached out to the Party Secretary-General, who assured her that the matter would be addressed. On June 10th, the Secretary-General updated her on the findings of a forensic investigation. The report revealed that someone had scribbled over her name in ink in the original party register to obscure it. Fortunately, forensic experts confirmed that her name was still legible beneath the ink. Armed with this evidence, the Secretary-General wrote to Dr. Tanga instructing him to provide Akol with her nomination forms.

Akol believed the worst was behind her, but her troubles persisted. Despite the Secretary-General’s directive, she was not issued the forms, and her path to nomination remained obstructed.

Legal Tactics: A Familiar Script

Soon after attempting to proceed with her campaign preparations, Akol was served with court summons on Friday, June 13th. The hearing was set for Monday, June 16th, giving her almost no time to prepare or brief her lawyers. The application was filed by Akol Zipola, a supposed NRM member and sister to Akol’s opponent, Rt. Hon. Annet Anita Among.

Zipola’s claims included allegations that Akol fraudulently registered in Ocekereni village—a place where she neither resides nor originates—and that Akol was not a legitimate NRM member but instead affiliated with the opposition FDC. These allegations are widely considered to be politically motivated, especially in light of Zipola’s familial connection to the incumbent Speaker of Parliament.

The situation mirrors what happened during the 2020 elections, when Akol was blocked from contesting due to a similar legal stunt involving a name change dispute. Although the courts eventually ruled in her favor, the case had already derailed her campaign, allowing Anita Among to run unopposed.

A System Under Siege

Now, in 2025, Akol faces the same obstructive tactics. She categorically denies the claims, stating, “I am not and have never registered at Ocekereni village.” Determined not to let history repeat itself, she vows to continue the fight—not only for herself but for the people of Bukedea, whom she believes are being denied the democratic right to choose their leader.

The court hearing has been scheduled for July 17th, deliberately after the nomination deadline of June 30th. This timing, Akol contends, is designed to prevent her from participating in the election. Meanwhile, Dr. Tanga Odoi has already declared Rt. Hon. Anita Among unopposed for the seat—further fueling concerns that the system is being manipulated to suppress genuine competition.

From the mysterious removal of her name from the voter and party registers to the refusal to issue nomination forms and the court case built on questionable grounds, Akol believes there is a systematic abuse of power aimed at silencing her voice and subverting democracy in Bukedea.

A Call to Action

In her concluding remarks, Akol poses powerful questions: “What is democracy for the people of Bukedea? How can the interests of one individual drown those of an entire district? How can one manipulate the administrative, judicial, and intelligence sections of government and get away with it?”

These are not just rhetorical questions; they speak to the heart of democratic integrity. If legal and political systems can be used to eliminate competition, then democracy is not just at risk—it is under siege. Akol remains committed to her cause, but she calls on the people of Bukedea and the nation at large to stand with her in demanding justice and fair play.

She places her hope in the leadership of President Museveni, believing he will not allow the NRM party and the country to be led down a path of undemocratic practices by a small, self-serving clique.

Democracy Under Siege

Hellen Odeke Akol is more than just a candidate; she is a symbol of resistance against political manipulation and a beacon for transparent governance. As she navigates this legal and political maze, she remains steadfast in her belief in free and fair elections.

The people of Bukedea deserve the right to choose their representative without coercion or interference. If Akol succeeds in her struggle, it will not just be a personal victory—it will be a win for democracy in Uganda. But time is short, and the ultimate question remains: Will justice prevail, or will the will of the people be crushed by the weight of corruption and manipulation?

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ODM Threatens to Withdraw From UDA Deal Over Albert Ojwang’s Death

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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has threatened to withdraw from the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), over the death of 31-year-old teacher and influencer Albert Ojwang.

Speaking on the floor of the senate on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, the ODM Deputy Party Leader Godfrey Osotsi said that the Orange party had agreed with UDA that abductions and killings were not going to be witnessed in the country again.

Osotsi argued that if the ODM do not get proper answers from the UDA government on the killing of Ojwang, they will consider it as a breach of the MoU they have with UDA.

“We signed an MOU with UDA and agreed that we are not going to have abductions and killings like this one. If we do not get proper answers from the UDA government, we will consider this as a breach of the MOU we have with UDA,” Osotsi said.

Osotsi’s remarks come hours after ODM leader Raila Odinga broke his silence over the death of Ojwang, with demands to the government. 

In a statement on Tuesday, June 10, Raila expressed concern over the growing list of young Kenyans who have lost their lives in unclear circumstances.

Ojwang was confirmed dead on Sunday, June 8, just hours after he was picked up from his native home in Homa Bay County and locked up at the Central Police Station in Nairobi.

His death has sparked nationwide outrage, with police coming under fire, particularly because of the inconsistencies in their accounts of how Ojwang died.

Raila condemned the killing, as he demanded a speedy conclusion to investigations into the death of Ojwang, which was shrouded in mystery up until Tuesday. 

“When citizens can no longer tell the difference between the two forms of injustice—police injustice and mob injustice—we are staring at the reality of failure as a nation,” the former prime minister added.

“A speedy and credible closure to this latest incident of injustice in the hands of the police, alongside the many others that we have been pursuing since 2023, is not optional.”

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Allegations of Electoral Manipulation And Party Injustice Rock Bukedea District Woman Representative Race

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In a shocking turn of events, a candidate vying for the Woman Representative seat in Bukedea District has found herself at the center of a disturbing electoral controversy that raises serious questions about the integrity of NRM Party’s internal structures.

The candidate, Mrs. Hellen Akol Odeke, has been denied the nomination forms required to contest in the upcoming elections, despite having paid the necessary nomination fees. In an unprecedented move, the Party’s Electoral Chairperson, DR. Tanga Odoi, flatly refused to issue the forms, stating that she was “not a party member.” The Chairperson dismissed her efforts, saying she “has just wasted her money,” thus blocking her from the nomination process altogether.

This shocking act of defiance from the party’s electoral leadership has left many scratching their heads, particularly considering that the candidate had already met all the required financial obligations for nomination. But the controversy doesn’t end there. Earlier, the candidate’s name had been inexplicably removed from the national and party voter registers, sparking immediate concern about potential electoral sabotage.Upon discovering this alarming issue, the candidate lodged a formal complaint with the Party’s Secretary General, the official custodian of NRM membership register.

The Secretary General swiftly acted on the complaint, and after a brief investigation, the candidate’s name was restored to the voter register. This platform has seen a certified copy of the register, which was issued to the candidate. However, questions remain about how the name was removed in the first place and who was responsible for this deliberate act of disenfranchisement.

What’s more troubling is the possibility that these actions are not isolated incidents but rather a coordinated effort orchestrated by the candidate’s political rival, the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Among.

The Speaker, a prominent figure in the party, has long been considered the front-runner in the race for the Bukedea Woman Representative seat.Sources within the party allege that the Speaker, who got nominated earlier in the day, is leveraging her position of power to manipulate the party’s electoral processes in her favor.

This raises serious concerns about the transparency and fairness of the party’s internal elections, with accusations of “dirty tricks” being employed to eliminate competition. If these allegations prove true, it would cast a dark shadow over the integrity of the party’s electoral system.

The candidate’s supporters have expressed outrage, accusing the party leadership of bias and unfair treatment. They argue that the denial of nomination forms and the removal of the candidate’s name from the voter register were deliberate attempts to silence competition and secure a victory for the Speaker.Furthermore, questions about the integrity of the party’s internal structures have been raised.

If the party’s own electoral officials can engage in such blatant actions of injustice, how can voters trust the system as a whole? The party’s reputation is now at stake, with critics urging for a thorough investigation into the matter to ensure the sanctity of the electoral process is upheld.

This debacle is not just a fight between two political contenders; it is a struggle for fairness, transparency, and the right to participate in the democratic process.

The actions of the NRM Electoral Chairperson and the Speaker have left many questioning whether the party leadership is genuinely committed to upholding the principles of democracy and fairness, or whether they are more interested in consolidating power through underhanded means.

As the race for the Woman Representative seat in Bukedea District intensifies, all eyes will be on how the party handles this scandal and whether justice will prevail for the candidate whose dreams of representing her people have been so callously threatened.

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Nyamira, Isiolo and Turkana MPs emerge the best in latest poll

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A recent nationwide performance evaluation conducted by Global Ranking Analysis has revealed the top-performing and least-performing women representatives in Kenya, based on a comprehensive eight-month study spanning from August 2024 to March 2025.

Topping the list is Nyamira County’s Jerusha Mong’ina Momanyi, who emerged as the best performing woman representative with an impressive score of 70.4%. She was closely followed by Mumina Bonaya of Isiolo County, who secured second place with 68.5%, and Ngitit Cecilia Asinyen of Turkana County, who came in third at 66.7%.

Other notable names in the top five include Zamzam Mohamed Chimba of Mombasa County with 64.6% and Busia’s Catherine Omanyo, who ranked fifth with 60.6%.

The study further placed Trans Nzoia’s Lillian Chebet Siyoi in sixth place with 56.4%, followed by Kisii’s Donya Dorice Aburi at 54.5%, Murang’a’s Betty Maina at 50.4%, Mandera’s Kassim Umul Ker Sheikh at 47.6%, and Nandi’s Cynthia Jepkosgei Muge closing the top ten with 45.8%.

A screenshot of part of the Global Ranking Analysis report showing top 10 performing Woman Representatives. PHOTO/Global Ranking Analysis

Least performing Woman Reps

Closing the top 20 list are Abdullahi Amina Dika of Tana River County who emerged in 15th position with a score of 33.7%, while Elizabeth Karambu Kailemia of Meru County took the 16th position with 30.6%. Fatuma Mohamed Zainab of Migori County was ranked 17th, scoring 25.9%.

Garissa’s Amina Udgoon Siyad was ranked 18th with 22.5%, followed by her Vihiga counterpart Beatrice Adagala, with Kericho’s Beatrice Kemei closing the list at the bottom with 18.8%.

The evaluation was based on a blend of qualitative and quantitative research, which included constituent satisfaction surveys, media coverage analysis, social media engagement, public participation records, parliamentary contributions, and fiscal accountability.

Constituents rated their women representatives on a scale of 1 to 10, capturing various aspects of leadership and development. Additional metrics included ground intelligence, auditor general reports, and progress on development initiatives at the constituency and county levels.

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Silenced Voices: Tragic List of Kenyan MPs Assassinated in Office

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Since obtaining independence in 1963, Kenya has seen a number of high-profile political killings. These sad incidents have frequently highlighted the political unpredictability of the country and the difficulties encountered by leaders who advocate for reform. Members of Parliament (MPs) from Kenya who were killed while serving are listed below:

Pio Gama Pinto (1927–1965)

A fervent socialist and freedom warrior, Pinto worked as a journalist and politician. While waiting for his gate to be opened, he was slain on February 24, 1965, in the Parklands neighbourhood of Nairobi.

Pio Gama Pinto

He was well-known for his support of socialist programs and anti-colonial action while he was an MP. In independent Kenya, his assassination was the first political murder.

Tom Mboya (1930–1969)

Tom Mboya, the Minister for Economic Planning and Development and a major contributor to Kenya’s independence, was a dynamic and powerful politician. On July 5, 1969, he was killed in Nairobi on Moi Avenue. It is generally accepted that his death was politically motivated and caused a great deal of turmoil.​

Tom Mboya

JM Kariuki (1929–1975)

Josiah Mwangi Kariuki, often known as “JM,” was an outspoken opponent of inequity and corruption in government. His mangled body was later found after he vanished in March 1975.

JM Kariuki

Although a commission of inquiry was constituted, the murder is still officially unexplained despite the worldwide demonstrations that followed his death.

Robert Ouko (1931–1990)

In February 1990, Robert Ouko, who was the Minister of Foreign Affairs, was discovered dead. His burned body was found close to his Koru residence.

His death’s circumstances are still up for debate, and multiple investigations have not been able to identify the culprits.

Tony Ndilinge

The former Kilome MP was assassinated in 2001 after gunmen shot him twice in the head as he parked his car outside a bar in Nairobi’s Githurai Estate.

Tony Ndilinge

A section of opposition leaders at the time termed it a political assassination as Ndilinge was considered a major critic of former President Daniel Moi’s government.

Mellitus Mugabe Were (1968-2008)

On January 29, 2008, Mugabe Were, an Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) member and Embakasi MP, was killed outside his Nairobi house.

Mellitus Mugabe Were

He passed away amid a violent post-election era. For his murder, three people were found guilty and given the death penalty.

David Kimutai Too (1968–2008)

On January 31, 2008, Too, an ODM MP for Ainamoi, was shot and killed in Eldoret. The shooting was a crime of passion, according to the attacker, a police officer. But because the murder happened so soon after Were’s assassination, there was a lot of conjecture regarding possible political motivations.​

George Muchai (1955/6–2015)

George Muchai was a Jubilee Alliance MP and trade unionist who represented Kabete Constituency. On February 7, 2015, he was killed in the Central Business District of Nairobi. As of January 2020, the trial was still going on despite the arrest of seven suspects.

George Muchai

Charles Ong’ondo Were (1973–2025)

The most recent case, Ong’ondo Were was an ODM MP for Kasipul Constituency. He was assassinated on April 30, 2025, in Nairobi.

Charles Ong’ondo Were

According to police reports, the attack was targeted and premeditated. Investigations are ongoing to determine the motives and perpetrators

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Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were Shot Dead in Nairobi

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Kasipul constituency Member of Parliament (MP) Charles Ong’ondo Were is dead.

Reports indicate that Ong’ondo Were was on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, gunned down by unknown people in Nairobi. Reports further indicate that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) lawmaker was shot by a gunman who was on a motorcycle along Ngong Road.

Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai is among to the politicians that have since confirmed the incidence.

In a short statement made via his official social media accounts, Alai regretted the incident.

“MP Ong’ondo Were killed in Nairobi,” Alai stated.

Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has also taken to social media to mourn the MP.

According to Amisi, Ong’ondo Were had on Wednesday afternoon informed him that things were not looking good when they had a chat at Parliament buildings.

“I was with my colleague just this afternoon in parliament, chatted, laughed, and he told me I need a conversation with you ,mambo si mazuri. His exact words . Five hours later, he is no more. The news is shocking,” Amisi stated.

Police have since launched investigations into the unfortunate incident.

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Joseph Waswa Empowers Over 2,000 Small-Scale Business Women with Umbrellas and Aprons in Webuye West

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In a bold and impactful initiative aimed at uplifting local women entrepreneurs, Hon. Joseph Waswa, through his JLW Foundation, has distributed over 2,000 umbrellas and aprons to small-scale businesswomen operating in Webuye West.

The program, which commenced early last year, is being hailed as a practical empowerment move that directly supports grassroots economic development.

The initiative targeted roadside vendors and market women, who are often exposed to harsh weather conditions while conducting their daily trade.

The provision of umbrellas offers much-needed shelter from rain and sun, enabling the women to work in more dignified and comfortable conditions. The aprons, branded with empowering messages, also contribute to their professional appearance and hygiene.

The women beneficiaries have expressed deep gratitude to Hon. Waswa for what they describe as a “visionary and thoughtful” act of leadership. Many noted that the gesture was not only timely but also rare, as few leaders take the time to address the specific challenges faced by informal sector traders.

Hon. Waswa, who is vying for the Webuye West parliamentary seat, has made empowerment of women and youth a central pillar of his campaign. His foundation, the JLW Foundation, continues to implement community-driven projects in education, entrepreneurship, and health.

Observers note that this umbrella and apron distribution marks the beginning of broader people-focused development projects spearheaded by Hon. Waswa. His approach blends hands-on involvement with a deep understanding of community needs, setting a new tone for servant leadership in the region.

As Webuye West gears up for the next election, many residents believe that Hon. Waswa’s tangible commitment to uplifting the vulnerable speaks louder than promises.

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Another Political Party Cuts Ties With Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza Alliance

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Another political party has yet again cut its ties with the President William Ruto-led Kenya Kwanza Alliance.

The Devolution Empowerment Party (DEP), popularly known as Mbus, which is associated with former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi, has cited exclusion from key government processes and neglect of the ordinary Kenyans’ needs as the reason for ditching Kenya Kwanza.

The party’s top leadership in a press briefing said it would now shift focus to building its grassroots base ahead of the Mbeere North by-election after the parliamentary seat fell vacant following Geoffrey Ruku’s appointment as Public Service Cabinet Secretary.

Kiraitu Murungi distanced the party from any formal agreement with Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza.

“The Mbus party is independent. We are not in any formal coalition political party. In a coalition, there must be agreements filed with the Registrar of Political Parties. We have no such agreement with UDA,” Murungi said.

Blow to Ruto

This comes days after the Farmers Party, which recently named former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu as its party leader, succeeding Irungu Nyakera, wrote to Kenya Kwanza to issue a 30-day notice of intention to exit.

Nyakera, who was recently fired by Ruto as the KICC board chairman, cited a consistent pattern of dishonesty, political infidelity, and outright disregard for both the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the spirit of their coalition agreement by their major coalition partner, UDA, as the reason for their exit.

Nyakera said the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Farmers Party met on April 7, 2025, and unanimously resolved to exit the Kenya Kwanza Coalition.

“While the Farmers Party in good faith entered into a Coalition Agreement with like-minded parties under the Kenya Kwanza Coalition on 23rd March 2022, it is with deep regret that we note a consistent pattern of dishonesty, political infidelity, and outright disregard for both the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the spirit of our Coalition Agreement by our major coalition partner. Accordingly, the National Executive Committee of the Farmers Party met on 7th April 2025 and unanimously resolved to exit the Kenya Kwanza Coalition,” Nyakera wrote on X.

Prior to the Farmers party’s exit from Kenya Kwanza, Justin Muturi’s Democratic Party had also quit.

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ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna signing a condolences book for Pope Francis at Holy Family Basilica, Nairobi. PHOTO/@edwinsifuna/X
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Edwin Sifuna Skips ODM-UDA meeting at Chungwa House

by Jacinta Mbithi
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Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna on Friday, April 25, 2025, skipped a meeting between the Orange party and the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

ODM hosted the UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar at Chungwa House for what the Orange party says was a discussion on various matters of national and mutual interest, including the NADCO report and the recently signed MoU between the two parties.

Omar was hosted by ODM Executive Director Oduor Ong’wen.

ODM Executive Director Oduor Ong’wen pose for a photo with UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar at Chungwa House. PHOTO/@TheODMparty/X

ODM, in a statement shared via social media, says the two parties agreed to have the pertinent issues raised by Kenyans resolved and ensure that the ten points highlighted in the MoU document are implemented to the later to avoid a backlash and mistrust by Kenyans.

“Executive Dir. @ongwen this morning hosted the @UDAKenya Sec. Gen. @HassanOmarH at Chungwa Hse for a discussion on various matters of national and mutual interest, including the NADCO report and the recently signed MoU between the two parties on 7/3/2025 and witnessed by Pres. @WilliamsRuto and Party Leader @RailaOdinga. They agreed to have the pertinent issues raised by Kenyans resolved and ensure that the ten points highlighted in the document are implemented to the later to avoid a backlash and mistrust by Kenyans,” ODM stated.

Edwin Sifuna absent

Sifuna, who is a signatory to the MoU signed between the ruling party and ODM, was absent during the Friday meeting.

The Nairobi County Senator attended the requiem mass for the late Pope Francis at Holy Family Basilica instead.

“Mass for the late Pope Francis at Holy Family Basilica this morning. We continue to Pray for his Holiness to rest in Peace,” Sifuna wrote on X.

Sifuna-ODM fallout

There have been speculations of a fallout between Sifuna and the ODM party. Allies of the Orange party leader Raila Odinga have on several occasions called out Sifuna over his stance on some of the issues affecting the country and his criticism of President William Ruto’s administration.

During the signing of the deal between UDA and ODM, Sifuna made it clear that the Orange party would walk out of the agreement should the Kenya Kwanza administration go against any of the listed 10 points in the MoU.

On April 12, 2025, President Ruto clashed with Sifuna during the burial of Raila’s long-serving aide George Oduor and threatened to convene an ODM founding members meeting and take disciplinary action against the Nairobi Senator, should he continue criticising him.

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Blow to Ruto as Another Party Exits Kenya Kwanza

by Daily Trends
written by Daily Trends

President William Ruto has suffered another blow after another political party announced its exit from the Kenya Kwanza Alliance just weeks after Justin Muturi’s party, the Democratic Party, quit the ruling coalition.

The Farmers Party, which recently named former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu as its party leader, succeeding Irungu Nyakera, has written to Kenya Kwanza to issue a 30-day notice of intention to exit.

Nyakera, who was recently fired by Ruto as the KICC board chairman, has cited a consistent pattern of dishonesty, political infidelity, and outright disregard for both the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the spirit of their coalition agreement by their major coalition partner, UDA, as the reason for their exit.

Nyakera says the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Farmers Party met on April 7, 2025, and unanimously resolved to exit the Kenya Kwanza Coalition.

“While the Farmers Party in good faith entered into a Coalition Agreement with like-minded parties under the Kenya Kwanza Coalition on 23rd March 2022, it is with deep regret that we note a consistent pattern of dishonesty, political infidelity, and outright disregard for both the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the spirit of our Coalition Agreement by our major coalition partner. Accordingly, the National Executive Committee of the Farmers Party met on 7th April 2025 and unanimously resolved to exit the Kenya Kwanza Coalition,” Nyakera wrote on X.

Kenya Kwanza divorce

A letter from the party dated April 8, 2025, that has been seen by Daily Trends also termed the recent unilateral signing of a Broad-Based Government Agreement between the Kenya Kwanza Coalition and the ODM Party without consultation or involvement of the Kenya Kwanza constituent parties as political conmanship.

“On 23rd March 2022, Farmers Party entered into a coalition agreement with like-minded parties under the Kenya Kwanza Coalition. We did so in good faith, with a shared vision of empowering our farmers, guaranteeing fair prices for their produce under MGR, and uplifting the living standards of ordinary Kenyans through a principled, people-centered economic transformation,” the letter reads in part.

“The recent unilateral signing of a Broad-Based Government Agreement between the Kenya Kwanza Coalition and the ODM Party without consultation or involvement of the Kenya Kwanza constituent parties, such as ours, is the final confirmation of the political conmanship that has come to define the coalition. This move not only violates the trust upon which our coalition was founded but also undermines the principles of inclusivity, transparency, and mutual respect.”

“Accordingly, the National Executive Committee of the Farmers Party met on 7 April 2025 and unanimously resolved the subject matter. Therefore, the Farmers Party hereby issues a thirty (30)-day notice of intention to exit the Kenya Kwanza Coalition, pursuant to Clause 8 (Termination) of the Coalition Agreement. This notice takes effect from the date of this letter.”

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Wamuchomba Accuses Predecessor of Political Intimidation

by Daily Trends
written by Daily Trends

Githunguri Constituency Member of Parliament (MP) has publicly accused her predecessor, Gabriel Kago Mukuha, of orchestrating a campaign of political intimidation and abusing his position as a National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NGCDF) board member to undermine her leadership.

In a statement shared via her official X account on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, Wamuchomba outlined a series of incidents that she claims are aimed at derailing her work and intimidating her staff.

Wamuchomba, who defeated Kago in the 2022 general elections, alleged that her predecessor has been leveraging his proximity to President William Ruto to interfere in constituency matters.

She stated that the former MP, now a senior official at the NGCDF headquarters, has been “politicking every day in funerals and public meetings” and using his position to intimidate Githunguri NGCDF staff.

Wamuchomba’s CDF offices attacked

On Saturday morning, she reported, he went as far as storming her CDF offices, verbally threatening her staff, and warning that no CDF projects would proceed in Githunguri under his watch. The incident has been reported to the Officer Commanding Police Division (OCPD) in Githunguri.

“Political chauvinists attacking women MPs in Kenya: my case study. I am the current elected MP for the Githunguri constituency. I defeated the DUDE in 2022. He ran to President Ruto, and he was appointed as an NGCDF board member at headquarters. He’s now politicking every day in funerals and public meetings and using his position and proximity to power to intimidate Githunguri NGCDF staff. On Saturday morning, he had the AUDACITY to come to my CDF offices to attack my staff and verbally threaten to harm them. This is reported to the OCPD Githunguri,” Wamuchomba stated.

Inciting the public

The MP further accused Kago of inciting the public against her, citing a public meeting in Nyaga last year where he allegedly promised to build a laboratory using NGCDF funds—despite lacking the authority to do so as he is no longer the elected representative.

Former Githunguri MP Gabriel Kago

Wamuchomba protested this to the NGCDF Board, but the interference persisted. She also highlighted unfulfilled promises made by the former MP during President Ruto’s visits, including the delivery of 30 coolers for dairy farmers in 2023 and the completion of the stalled Githunguri Uplands road, earning him the local nickname “Kagogo ka maheni” (a crawl of lies).

In a recent development, Wamuchomba revealed that on Saturday, President Ruto tasked the former MP with tarmacking the 3.1 km Kaaria-Lioki road, allocating Ksh 50 million for the project.

“He brags about how he walks into the statehouse and can do anything under their cover. On Saturday, the president tasked him to tarmac Kaaria Lioki Road and was publicly awarded Ksh 50M (unconstitutionally) to tarmac a 3.1 km stretch. He was the MP before me; why didn’t he tarmac it then? During the 2023 presidential visit, he was tasked to deliver 30 coolers for daily farmers, and he never fulfilled it (again, unconstitutionally). He was tasked to ensure the stalled Githunguri uplands road is completed; it’s still incomplete,” she argued.

She called the allocation unconstitutional, arguing that such decisions should involve the elected MP. Wamuchomba questioned why the road was not tarmacked during her predecessor’s tenure as MP, while expressing hope that the Lioki community would benefit from the promised infrastructure within the two-week timeline given by the former MP and his allies.

Wamuchomba framed the attacks against her as part of a broader pattern of political chauvinism targeting women MPs in Kenya. She tagged several high-profile figures and organizations in her post, including Chief Justice Martha Koome, People’s Liberation Party (PLP) party leader Martha Karua, anti-corruption bodies like the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), and international women’s rights groups such as UN Women and Women Rights International. She also mentioned former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, signaling her intent to draw global attention to the challenges faced by female politicians in Kenya.

“Nothing will stop me from defending the truths and pressing for my constituents,” Wamuchomba declared, reaffirming her commitment to her role. “I am the woman for the job.”

As the situation unfolds, all eyes will be on Githunguri to see whether Wamuchomba’s call for accountability and justice will lead to action from the authorities and organizations she has appealed to, or if the political tensions in the constituency will escalate further ahead of the 2027 elections.

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Ichung'wah struggled to address the residents of Lari in Kiambu County as Ruto finalised his tour of the Mt. Kenya region.
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Kimani Ichung’wah Heckled in Kiambu as Ruto Watches Helplessly

by Anthony Kwemoi
written by Anthony Kwemoi

National Assembly Majority Leader and Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah was on Saturday, April 5, 2025, jeered and heckled again as President William Ruto watched helplessly.

Ichung’wah struggled to address the residents of Lari in Kiambu County as Ruto finalised his tour of the Mt. Kenya region.

In a video that was being streamed live on President William Ruto’s social media pages, Ichung’wah was heard trying to tell off the crowd by telling the head of state not to be intimidate by the noises, but the residents could not hear none of it.

The lawmaker was forced to hurriedly finish his one sentence speech in which he thanked the president for the development projects in Kiambu, and handed over the microphone.

“Rais nataka nikuambie ile kazi umetuambia ya Kiambu, out of the housing fund, ile pesa tumeeka Kiambu is a total of Ksh46 billion yenye inafanya kazi hapa Kiambu. Na tunakushukuru na tunakuambia uendelee na hiyo kazi. Kazi ya kelele isikuweke uoga hata kidogo kwa sababu ile kazi ambayo tulikupea ni ile ya maendeleo. Asante na Mungu akubariki,” Ichung’wah said.

Ichung’wah heckled in Nyandarua

This comes just two days after he was again heckled in Nyandarua, in front of President Ruto.

Despite the noise, Ichung’wah tried to weather the storm through a greeting, which was only met with louder jeers.

“Mr. President, the people of Kware know affordable housing is here, and all the work (placing cabro in affordable housing units) here should be given to the youth,” Ichung’wah added in an apparent attempt to appease the crowd, who shouted down his address in protest.

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