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It's now payback time for Raila the kingmaker as stars align for him
In 2002, Raila was at the forefront of brokering a power formula that helped former President Mwai Kibaki to clinch the presidency with ease.
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 7 months ago
It's now payback time for Raila the kingmaker as stars align for him
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Raila's fresh political dilemma as allies front pushback against Ruto
Some of his allies concerned he is not weaponising public discontent on high cost of living. There are, however, others who want him to hang his boots, back Kalonzo for 2027.
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 11 months ago
Raila's fresh political dilemma as allies front pushback against Ruto
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Will Ruto break political jinx of past presidents and bag Nyanza?
President William Ruto is the latest entrant to attempt to change the region's political dynamics. And he seems to be applying the same strategy he used to woo Mount Kenya.
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 1 year ago
Will Ruto break political jinx of past presidents and bag Nyanza?
Expelled 'rebel' MPs prepare to take the battle to ODM, Raila
A political and legal showdown is looming in Raila Odinga's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party after five members expelled by the party they will not go down without a fight.
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 1 year ago
Expelled 'rebel' MPs prepare to take the battle to ODM, Raila
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Poisoned chalice? Jitters in Azimio over proposal for new office for the Opposition leader
The creation of the office is among the top items that Kenya Kwanza is fronting ahead of the talks. In the formula, Ruto's coalition envisions an opposition funded to conduct oversight.
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 1 year ago
Poisoned chalice? Jitters in Azimio over proposal for new office for the Opposition leader
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Kenya Kwanza plots to get Raila international job to allow Ruto govern
Proponents have borrowed leaf from the AU envoy for Infrastructure post that the ODM leader held during the second term of former President Uhuru Kenyatta's regime.
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 1 year ago
Kenya Kwanza plots to get Raila international job to allow Ruto govern
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Raila opens several battlefronts to push Kenya Kwanza into yielding
Not even the hail of bullets and teargas he claimed was targeted at his car to eliminate him has wounded his spirit. The change of strategy appears to have rejuvenated his support bases.
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 1 year ago
Raila opens several battlefronts to push Kenya Kwanza into yielding
Tension in ODM as party targets MPs who defy orders
Key party insiders are devising a strategy to prevent a complete breakdown within the party. The party's recent disciplinary measures indicate that even senior members are not exempt.
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 1 year ago
Tension in ODM as party targets MPs who defy orders
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Don't dismiss ODM leader just yet, those close to him advise
At 77 and facing dwindling political fortunes after he lost the August 9 General Election, critics believe the ODM leader is flogging a dead horse with his attempts to reintroduce protests.
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 1 year ago
Don't dismiss ODM leader just yet, those close to him advise
MCA aspirants who got 1 vote in ODM polls allege rigging, to run as independent
Two MCA hopefuls from Migori County, who got one vote each in the April 18 ODM primaries, say they will run as independent candidates in the upcoming elections.
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 2 years ago
MCA aspirants who got 1 vote in ODM polls allege rigging, to run as independent
Tenant’s Sh6m repairs demolished in rent row
Several of the tenants whose houses are being knocked down include prominent politicians and government officials.
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 3 years ago
Tenant’s Sh6m repairs demolished in rent row
Uhuru’s bumpy ride has key road repaired
President Kenyatta ordered CS Matiang’i to ensure road in Kisumu is built
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 4 years ago
Uhuru’s bumpy ride has key road repaired
Rice farmers ditch crop amid increasing fears of food crisis
Many farms are still lying vacant as rice production drops by 40 per cent from 2019
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 4 years ago
Rice farmers ditch crop amid increasing fears of food crisis
Out goes Kibuye, in comes defiant ‘corona market’
The business people have created their own market where they trade despite health directives.
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 4 years ago
Out goes Kibuye, in comes defiant ‘corona market’
Traders move to estates after markets closed
After closure of key markets in Nyanza to curb spread of coronavirus, traders in Kisumu are now evading authorities
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 4 years ago
Traders move to estates after markets closed
Bleak future as floods leave trail of destruction in Kisumu
Hundreds of families were displaced by the floods, which swept away some of the homes
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 4 years ago
Bleak future as floods leave trail of destruction in Kisumu
County gets green light to relocate dumpsite
All eyes are on Governor Anyang Nyong’o’s administration after a Kisumu court gave it the green light to relocate the controversial Kachok dumpsite
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 4 years ago
County gets green light to relocate dumpsite
Court orders county to pay health workers Sh280 million
Employment and Labour Relations Judge Nduma Nderi directed that the workers be paid for the period they have been in service.
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 4 years ago
Court orders county to pay health workers Sh280 million
No peace even for the dead as contractor destroys graves
A family's wounds are reopened after resting place of their parents is burrowed by excavators in what is turning out to be a controversial land sale.
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 4 years ago
No peace even for the dead as contractor destroys graves
Influx of quack lawyers worries LSK and courts
From a distance, one can assume they are qualified lawyers capable of helping them secure justice in the courts.
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 4 years ago
Influx of quack lawyers worries LSK and courts
Oloo: My impeachment was political
Ousted Kisumu Speaker Onyango Oloo put up a spirited fight Tuesday afternoon in an effort to save his job.
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 5 years ago
Oloo: My impeachment was political