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Nyakera drops Nairobi governor bid, eyes Makadara MP seat
Nyakera announced the change after visiting former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at his Wamunyoro home, where he was accompanied by a delegation from Makadara.
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MP Ndindi Nyoro quits UDA, joins People’s Party of Kenya
In a statement issued on Monday, Nyoro said the move marked a new chapter in his political career and called on Kenyans to consider the party as part of efforts to build a united opposition ahead of the August...
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Linda Mwananchi demands arrest of Wanga, Kaluma over Homa Bay attacks
In a statement issued on Monday, the movement said attackers blocked major highways at several points, including Nyangweso, Olare, Rangwe, Oyugis, Rodi, Mbita and Sindo, and pelted vehicles with stones and othe...
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Kidero condemns Homa Bay violence, warns against political fiefdoms
In a statement on Monday, Kidero said the scenes witnessed in the county were “shameful” and inconsistent with constitutional freedoms, including the right to speech, association and political participation.
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Mbae accuses Kenya Kwanza of being responsible for journalist attacks
His remarks come a day after an incident in Homa Bay where a Mediamax vehicle was set ablaze, and journalists were injured. Mbae said the violence could not be dismissed as accidental, arguing that the Presiden...
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Political commentator Ndolo warns of potential class conflict ahead of 2027 polls
He said political leaders have historically exploited ethnic narratives to rally communities against perceived opponents, only to reconcile after elections while ordinary Kenyans are left to bear the consequenc...
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Wajackoyah rules out 2027 exit, insists he will be on presidential ballot
His position introduces another variable into an opposition landscape in which several leaders are exploring ways of consolidating their support before 2027
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MP Ruth Odinga condemns Homa Bay violence, warns of political intolerance
Odinga criticised the alleged mobilisation of young people to disrupt political gatherings and strongly condemned attacks on journalists covering the events. She urged political leaders to reject violence and u...
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Jumwa accuses Duale of hypocrisy in fresh political clash
Duale claimed that he sat next to Jumwa in Cabinet and would sometimes assist her in reading and explaining Cabinet papers. He further alleged that she occasionally struggled to explain issues contained in the...
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Matiang’i accuses Ruto government of using violence to survive politically
Speaking during a press briefing on Monday, Matiang’i said the scale and organisation of the Homa Bay violence raised questions about the response of the county and regional security teams, arguing that securit...
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Kang’ata condemns attacks on Linda Mwananchi in Homa Bay
He urged authorities to arrest and prosecute those responsible, disband political militias and release individuals detained while participating in peaceful political activities, warning against a return to Keny...
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Kushner meets Hamas officials in Egypt as US pushes Gaza peace plan
The peace talks reportedly focused on practical steps towards implementing Trump’s plan, including the proposed disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups, the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza and humani...