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Odhiambo said political disagreements should not be allowed to escalate into violence or ethnic mobilisation, calling on political actors to respect the rule of law
Manyora suggested that Sifuna would probably not have broken away from ODM if Ida had taken charge, saying their relationship would not have developed into the kind of disagreement he has had with Oburu.
According to the PS, those who attend political gatherings must ensure their activities remain peaceful and should not allow themselves to be drawn into criminal acts.
The governor linked the alleged attempts to block the rally to Kenya’s earlier political struggles, when leaders and their supporters were prevented from accessing some parts of the country during the push for multiparty democracy.
During the approval hearing, committee chairperson and Speaker George Okode explained that the questions raised by members were not aimed at the nominees but at the appointing authority, which is required by law to justify why previously rejected candidates have been brought back for consideration.
The legislator said members elected through ODM should not continue holding party positions or benefiting from the party’s support while advancing the agenda of other political groups.
The governor, who has represented several election petitions over the years, said his experience handling post-election disputes had convinced him that voters should take greater responsibility in defending the integrity of elections.
In Nyahururu, two people were seriously injured after they were shot when armed men and suspected goons attacked a Linda Mwananchi rally. Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata said his driver was among those hit by bullets.
Speaking during a church function in Kisumu on Sunday, Orengo also dismissed claims of divisions within the Linda Mwananchi movement, insisting opposition leaders remain united as they prepare for the next electoral contest.
Speaking during a public address in Mombasa on Thursday, Orengo said he was "surprised and shocked" that Oburu, a veteran politician from a family long associated with Kenya's struggle for democracy, would make such remarks.
Marking the 36th anniversary of Saba Saba, Orengo said the growing culture of lavish weekend harambees betrays the Constitution, urging the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to investigate donations that appear disproportionate to officials' lawful income.
Opposition leaders held a rally in Kisii calling for voters to back a united front ahead of the 2027 election, including calls for Governor Simba Arati to be voted out and support for coordinated opposition efforts targeting national leadership.