Court throws out treason case against Activist Bob Njagi
Njagi had been at the centre of a closely watched legal battle following his arrest during investigations connected to the June 25 Gen Z memorial protests.
Njagi had been at the centre of a closely watched legal battle following his arrest during investigations connected to the June 25 Gen Z memorial protests.
Opposition leaders argued that the extensive barricades and heavy security presence around Parliament and other key government installations created the impression of a city under lockdown despite official assurances of business as usual, with Siaya Governor James Orengo saying the restrictions prevented participants from laying wreaths at Parliament as originally planned
Speaking in Kisumu on Sunday, Orengo said the demonstrations were not political mobilisations but memorial activities organised by parents and relatives of those who lost loved ones during the anti-tax protests.
The movement is associated with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Siaya Governor James Orengo, Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino among other leaders
Associate Professor Murej Mak’Ochieng discusses ODM’s internal debate after Raila Odinga’s death, focusing on “Linda Ground” and “Linda Mwananchi” and whether media narratives reflect speculation or formal restructuring.
The Homa Bay Governor said she initially remained silent because she believes not every disagreement must be turned into a public exchange, but added that some moments go beyond politics and require reflection because of their wider meaning.
Speaking at the county assembly precincts, the MCAs said the house had agreed to take a firm stand against the governor until he apologises publicly.
.In a statement issued on Tuesday, ODM said the decision to pursue the case was collectively made, insisting that “the National Executive Committee deliberated on the issue and formally resolved that the case be filed on behalf of the Party.”
She appealed to senior leaders, clergy, and trustees to spearhead mediation efforts, warning that internal divisions risk weakening ODM’s political future.
The governor said the intervention forms part of wider county efforts to improve agricultural output and support sustainable livelihoods, especially in areas where dairy farming remains a key economic activity.
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya warned that fuel prices rising above Sh200 per litre were placing severe pressure on households and businesses.
ODM factions led by Edwin Sifuna and the Linda Mwananchi camp held rival conventions in Nairobi despite a police blockade, exposing a deepening leadership and constitutional dispute within the party.