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Busia Woman Rep Catherine Omanyo defends ODM’s combative internal culture while warning that opportunism, new parties and post-Raila disunity could weaken the party’s grip in key strongholds.
The National Assembly Committee on Cohesion and Equal Opportunities,noted that despite prior communication, no formal explanation had been submitted by the Director General.
Kenya Ports Authority General Manager Moses Taiwu reassured the committee that supply levels remain stable and disruptions are not expected.
Omanyo said ODM is deliberately avoiding premature commitments as it weighs its options, drawing from past political deals to protect its influence and bargaining position.
At the heart of the dispute is a consortium contract signed in February 2021 involving Kingsway Business Systems Limited, Kobby Technologies Limited and Iplenion Eastern Africa Limited.
Energy Principal Secretary Alex Wachira told MPs on Wednesday that the review of electricity pricing is unavoidable due to recent shifts in fuel costs, especially diesel, which feeds into power generation.
Security officers say the arrests are part of an ongoing sweep targeting those involved in the incident, with 170 suspects already in custody. Police also recovered more than 200 mobile phones and several weapons believed to have been used during the disturbances, with investigators now working to establish the wider network behind the operation.
Murkomen said the situation has reached worrying levels, with incidents of organised groups allegedly linked to political interests becoming more visible during demonstrations.
The watchdog agency confirmed that it has dispatched a Rapid Response Team to the area to begin investigations into the circumstances surrounding the shooting, in line with its legal mandate to probe deaths and injuries resulting from police action.
In a statement, the NPS spokesperson, Muchiri Nyaga, said the decision was taken by the Inspector General to safeguard the integrity of ongoing investigations and ensure accountability in the handling of the incident.
In a press statement issued by the Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development, Mang’eni said full attendance and participation in the upcoming classroom-based training will be a strict condition for accessing the second batch of Sh25,000 in start-up capital.
The Interior CS said the training programme for police recruits has been deliberately structured to equip officers with the knowledge, skills and mindset required to maintain law and order while protecting lives and property.