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Rushdie Oudia

Raila Odinga disowns MoU with Kalonzo Musyoka

“We have not run the government yet and, therefore, there is nothing to hand over. It is an agreement which has been frustrated by circumstances,” said Raila

By Rushdie Oudia and Titus Oteba 8 years ago

Raila Odinga disowns MoU with Kalonzo Musyoka

Small parties eye stake in CORD stronghold ahead of next year’s elections

Small parties eye stake in CORD stronghold ahead of next year’s elections

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Afraha prayer rally stirs fresh storm in ODM

Afraha prayer rally stirs fresh storm in ODM

By Rushdie Oudia and James Omoro 8 years ago

CORD allows coalition parties to field candidates in each other’s strongholds

CORD allows coalition parties to field candidates in each other’s strongholds

By Rushdie Oudia and Erastus Mulwa 8 years ago

ODM in process of changing management

ODM Secretary General Ababu Namwamba (right) said dissolution of the National Elections Board (NEB) was only the beginning and that many other changes would be effected starting next week.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

ODM in process of changing management

Tough task for new ODM elections board

Elected leaders who defected from ODM have said only free, fair and transparent nominations will hold the party together.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Tough task for new ODM elections board

Ugunja MP to help put ODM's house in order

The legislator, who was suspended after he disrupted President Uhuru Kenyatta’s State of the Nation address, will be expected to cultivate peace and harmony following the chaos that emerged in the party’s grassroots polls.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Ugunja MP to help put ODM's house in order

Governor Cornel Rasanga wants rogue police officers moved

Governor Cornel Rasanga has given the police one week to transfer rogue officers from Ugunja.

By RUSHDIE OUDIA AND OLIVIA ODHIAMBO 8 years ago

Governor Cornel Rasanga wants rogue police officers moved

Raila hails ruling, says ODM party never fixed DP

"It has always been our position that ODM, to which Ruto was a key member in 2007, planned no violence against other Kenyans," said Raila in a statement to newsrooms.

By David Ohito and Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Raila hails ruling, says ODM party never fixed DP

Kuppet wants bar raised for admission to training colleges

The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) said the move would ensure schools have competent teachers.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Kuppet wants bar raised for admission to training colleges

CORD pokes holes in DP Ruto's claims on Jubilee achievements

CORD leaders have poked holes in the Jubilee scorecard ahead of President Uhuru Kenyatta's State of the Nation address today.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

CORD pokes holes in DP Ruto's claims on Jubilee achievements

My life is in danger, says Raila's sister after receiving death threats

Kisumu Deputy Governor Ruth Odinga now claims her life is danger after receiving death threats.

By RUSHDIE OUDIA AND KEVINE OMOLLO 8 years ago

My life is in danger, says Raila's sister after receiving death threats

ODM rejects plea for direct nominations

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has said all aspirants will face competitive nominations in the run-up to the next General Election.

By Rushdie Oudia and James Omoro 8 years ago

ODM rejects plea for direct nominations

Jubilee and CORD disagree on Infotrak survey

Jubilee and the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) leaders have differed sharply over the opinion polls released by Infotrak Sunday.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Jubilee and CORD disagree on Infotrak survey

Leaders prepare for ODM nomination battle

With 498 days to go before the 2017 General Election, some candidates have publicly stated that they will seek their parties' nomination to contest the region's six gubernatorial seats.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Leaders prepare for ODM nomination battle

MCAs who will not be re-elected in 2017 plot for send-off package

Members of the County Assembly now want a send-off package to be awarded to those who will not be re-elected in 2017.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

MCAs who will not be re-elected in 2017 plot for send-off package

Ranguma slashes health, agriculture budgets allocates himself Sh178m

Kisumu governor Jack Ranguma has slashed health and agriculture budgets and instead increased allocation to his office by Sh178 million.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Ranguma slashes health, agriculture budgets allocates himself Sh178m

Medical college goes digital in admissions

The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) is targeting 7,500 new admissions for the first time through an electronic registration.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Medical college goes digital in admissions

ODM sets guidelines to avoid chaotic party nominations in 2017 elections

Stung by past chaotic nominations, ODM is laying down structures to streamline the exercise.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

ODM sets guidelines to avoid chaotic party nominations in 2017 elections

Migingo Island belongs to Kenya and President Uhuru should secure it, says Raila

Migingo Island belongs to Kenya and President Uhuru Kenyatta should do everything to secure it, CORD leader Raila Odinga has said.

By RUSHDIE OUDIA and ROSELYNE OBALA 8 years ago

Migingo Island belongs to Kenya and President Uhuru should secure it, says Raila

Parents in grief as village mourns six children killed in accident

The children who lost their lives were five-year-old Esther Akinyi, Sheryl Auma (7), Samuel Ochieng (5), Victor Adika (7), Faith Aluoch and Mitchel Akinyi.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Parents in grief as village mourns six children killed in accident

Car hits five children killing them on spot

Five children who were walking home from school were knocked by a car after it veered off the road.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Car hits five children killing them on spot

Police search for people who dropped over 60 IDs outside a Kisumu club

Police are looking for unknown people who dumped over 40 national Identification cards and 20 voters card in front of a club in Kisumu on Monday night.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Police search for people who dropped over 60 IDs outside a Kisumu club

Children now being lured by organised criminal gangs

Chilling details of how children are being lured into organised criminal activities in Kisumu can be revealed.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Children now being lured by organised criminal gangs

Three police officers caught on camera beating fuel attendants

Three police officers who assaulted petrol station attendants in Kisumu are being investigated.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Three police officers caught on camera beating fuel attendants

Kibuye market traders exempted from tax

Hundreds of traders at Kibuye market have been exempted from paying tax after a fire destroyed their property.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Kibuye market traders exempted from tax

Staff shortage as lawyers shun Judiciary jobs

The exodus of magistrates has resulted in a shortage of judicial officers across the country.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Staff shortage as lawyers shun Judiciary jobs

CORD MPs dismiss Kalonzo, say only Raila can compete with President Uhuru in 2017

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka's pronouncement that he should be CORD's presidential flag bearer has sparked debate in the Opposition.

By Robert Amalemba and Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

CORD MPs dismiss Kalonzo, say only Raila can compete with President Uhuru in 2017

Pressure on police following extra-judicial killings in Kisumu

Pressure continued to pile on the police in Kisumu following allegations of brutality that led to the death of an arrested suspect.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Pressure on police following extra-judicial killings in Kisumu

MCA: Coffin trade near hospitals is killing patients

A Member of Kisumu County Assembly is pushing for coffin businesses to be moved away from the precincts of hospitals.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

MCA: Coffin trade near hospitals is killing patients

CHEMELIL HOLD GOR IN KISUMU: KPL champs open title defence with dour draw

Sportpesa Premier League Champions Gor Mahia opened their title defence with a barren draw with Chemelil Sugar in Moi Stadium, Kisumu.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

CHEMELIL HOLD GOR IN KISUMU: KPL champs open title defence with dour draw

Two found unconscious in varsity office

A university lecturer and his guest were found unconscious in the institution's campus in Kisumu.

By PROTUS ONYANGO AND RUSHDIE OUDIA 8 years ago

Two found unconscious in varsity office

Don found unconscious in university office

A university lecturer and his guest were found unconscious in the institution's campus in Kisumu.

By Protus Onyango and Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Don found unconscious in university office

CORD leaders meet governors to lay 2017 campaign strategies

CORD principals yesterday held a closed-door meeting at a Kisumu hotel with governors to strategise on the registration of new voters.

By DAVID OHITO AND RUSHDIE OUDIA 8 years ago

CORD leaders meet governors to lay 2017 campaign strategies

Senators and MPs are enemies of devolution, says Kisumu Governor Jack Ranguma

Kisumu Governor Jack Ranguma has accused Parliament of not doing enough to defend devolution.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Senators and MPs are enemies of devolution, says Kisumu Governor Jack Ranguma

Police recover firearm used in couple's killing

Police have found a gun believed to have been used to kill a couple in Nyalenda slums.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Police recover firearm used in couple's killing

Raila party at a crossroads over rebels

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is facing a delicate balancing act between punishing rebels and winning back defectors who are popular at the grassroots.

By DAVID OHITO AND RUSHDIE OUDIA 8 years ago

Raila party at a crossroads over rebels

ODM ups fees for 2017 poll primaries

Candidates seeking Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) tickets to run for governorship could be required to part with Sh1 million, up from Sh300,000 paid by aspirants in 2013.

By Rushdie Oudia and Wilfred Ayaga 8 years ago

ODM ups fees for 2017 poll primaries

KMTC in deal with counties to expand facilities

The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) will partner with counties to expand facilities and increase slots given to the devolved units.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

KMTC in deal with counties to expand facilities

Senate wants Transition Authority term extended by two years

Senate has published a Bill seeking to amend sections of the Constitution to extend the term of the Transitional Authority (TA) by two years.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Senate wants Transition Authority term extended by two years

Two children suffocate to death in car

Two families in Nyaori, Kisumu County, were in mourning after their sons suffocated to death while playing.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Two children suffocate to death in car

'We are just waiting for the angel of death to take him away'

As one approaches Charles Odhiambo's house in Nyalenda, Kisumu, a strong stench hits you as you open the door.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

'We are just waiting for the angel of death to take him away'

LSK: List prisoners as voters

Lawyers want the electoral commission to register prisoners as voters in readiness for the 2017 elections.

By Rawlings Otieno and Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

LSK: List prisoners as voters

Odinga family mark anniversary for Jaramogi and Fidel

The Odinga family yesterday marked the first anniversary for Fidel and the 22nd for the legendary Jaramogi at an elaborate ceremony in Bondo, Siaya County.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Odinga family mark anniversary for Jaramogi and Fidel

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