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The rise and fall of Obado Sirkal

He was larger than life. A political behemoth who was daring, wealthy, unafraid, and took opponents head-on, and was building himself as a force to reckon with in Nyanza politics.
By Harold Odhiambo And Anne Atieno 2026-07-26 07:00:00
Sifuna says the Opposition must begin consultations early to avoid divisions that could weaken its bid for power.
By Standard Team 2026-07-26 07:00:00
Gumo cautioned Wetangula and Mudavadi, saying they risk being politically irrelevant if they do not go with Sifuna’s wave.
By James Wanzala 2026-07-26 07:00:00
Matiang'i accuses govt-aligned leaders of fuelling ethnic divisions and warned that armed groups threaten peace as political activity builds ahead of the 2027 General Election.
By David Njaaga 2026-07-25 14:37:53
Western Kenya has become the country's hottest political battleground, where rival political heavyweights are racing to consolidate one of Kenya's most influential voting blocs.
By Brian Kisanji 2026-07-25 13:45:00
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has challenged parents to take greater responsibility for their children's upbringing and protect them from politicians and criminal groups
By Rogers Otiso 2026-07-25 11:17:41
A political realignment is unfolding in Western Kenya, with key leaders in Kakamega and Vihiga counties breaking ranks with ODM to endorse Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna
Senators have put Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on the spot over utterances he made in Mandera County on Tuesday that may arouse ethnic tensions in the country.
By Edwin Nyarangi 2026-07-25 07:20:00
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has announced that he will seek re-election in 2027 on a Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) ticket.
By Esther Nyambura 2026-07-24 19:42:52
President William Ruto would garner a paltry 24% of the vote if elections were to be held today, which is much lower than the 32 per cent he received from another polling two weeks ago
By Prestone Murunga 2026-07-24 18:05:59
Sonko on Thursday said a section of the judges at the apex court is to blame for his impeachment and subsequent decisions that barred him from holding any public office.
By Wanjiku Kariuki 2026-07-24 15:17:42
Edwin Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi tour has intensified political competition in Western Kenya, forcing Kenya Kwanza leaders to strengthen their grassroots efforts.
By Juliet Omelo 2026-07-24 09:00:00