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The MP, however, said Kalonzo’s political influence had not grown to the national level despite his long career. According to Osoro, the Wiper leader has remained heavily dependent on the Kamba vote, making it difficult for him to emerge as a strong nationwide opposition figure.
Kalonzo argued that any discussions outside the election agenda were designed to shift public attention away from issues affecting ordinary citizens.
Speaking during a Thanksgiving Event for Homabay County Woman Representative Joyce Osogo Bensuda on Sunday, Oburu said the party would negotiate from a position of strength rather than seek favours, insisting its numerical strength and political support entitle it to a fair share of leadership positions in any future coalition arrangement.
The ODM Senator recalled initially serving as a note-taker during exclusive meetings involving Raila, Dr Adhu Awiti, ODM Executive Director Oduor Ong'wen and Professor Edward Ayuki before gradually taking on more responsibilities within Raila's international engagements.
Sifuna said the contributions being made through the paybill showed that Kenyans were willing to support the movement financially without relying on government-linked funding or wealthy political financiers. He said the donations reflected growing public confidence in the movement and its agenda.
According to the elders, the office exists to safeguard the interests, traditions and unity of the Luo people while also offering guidance on important issues affecting the community and the country.
Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony in Bondo, Siaya County, Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya said the Ministry of Defence had been tasked with managing the project, leveraging KDF's engineering expertise and project management capacity to deliver what she described as a world-class memorial befitting Raila Odinga's national stature.
Although the court ultimately upheld the appointments, the judge maintained that the Constitution does not recognise the framework that brought opposition politicians into government without a formal coalition or merger agreement.
The businessman said Odinga's political struggle had always been rooted in the pursuit of justice, democracy, and the protection of citizens' rights, rather than chaos and destruction.
While debating the proposal, MCAs pointed to Raila’s long involvement in Kenya’s public affairs, saying he played a key role in pushing for political reforms and opening up democratic space
Contractors have until noon on June 25, 2026, to submit their bids to the Director General of the National Museums of Kenya. The documents will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of bidders or their representatives.
Hajji's bid comes as he seeks to represent a constituency that has previously been held by some of Kenya's best-known political figures. Lang’ata was represented by the late Prime Minister Raila Odinga from 1992 to 2013 under different political parties before Joash Olum, who served between 2013 and 2017. Nixon Korir, now PS for Lands, held the seat from 2017 to 2022 before being succeeded by the current MP, Felix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang'o.