Seth Olale
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Ruto, Sakaja agree on shared responsibility deal for Nairobi services
Under the new joint management structure, the national government will oversee several critical services, including garbage collection and disposal, public works—covering affordable housing, road construction and maintenance—as well as water collection and supply.
President Ruto dismisses Azimio revival, defends broad-based gov't agenda
Addressing a rally in Pipeline Estate, Nairobi, the Head of State argued that Azimio’s reorganisation ahead of the 2027 General Election holds little weight, insisting the coalition lost relevance following its defeat in the last polls.
ODM rules out presidential, deputy president claims in talks with UDA
ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga made the remarks on Monday during a joint public engagement with President William Ruto at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium, where the two leaders presided over the disbursement of Sh220 million in business start-up capital to more than 8,000 youth entrepreneurs....
ODM demands 50–50 power-sharing deal with UDA ahead of 2027 polls
Speaking during a rally in Dandora, Embakasi North Constituency, ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga said the party would not accept any coalition agreement that falls short of an equal stake in government.She stressed that ODM’s engagement with UDA is conditional and anchored on parity in the proposed all...
United Opposition to name 2027 presidential candidate after DCP's delegates conference
The United Opposition, which includes party leaders from DCP, Wiper, Jubilee, DAP-K, PLP and DP party, says it is closing in on naming its 2027 presidential candidate.
Boundary review delays may affect 2027 election readiness, IEBC warns
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon cited legal and financial constraints, including a pending court ruling on the credibility of the 2019 Census, as key risks affecting the commission’s preparedness for the 2027 polls.
MP Ndindi Nyoro warns Kenya could lose Ksh.80 billion in Safaricom share sale
The Kiharu legislator, who urged the parliamentary watchdog not to adopt the government’s proposed process, faulted the Communications Authority for allegedly initiating an Ksh.80 billion loss through a controversial waiver on the renewal of licenses, via a conditional precedent, prior to the transa...
Odinga siblings enter ODM succession row, back youthful faction
Speaking during public engagements in Nairobi’s Kibra constituency, the two accused a section of ODM leaders of targeting younger party figures, specifically referencing Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino. The siblings said such moves threaten the party’s democratic ethos...
Violent clashes disrupt church service in Gatundu South, Gachagua blames gov't
The confrontation also disrupted traffic along the Kiamworia-Gatundu South road and resulted in a minibus being vandalized. The driver was accused of ferrying the youths to the area.
Ruto orders formation of Anti-Narcotics Special Force in intensified war on drug barons
During a multi-agency security meeting at State House Nairobi, President William Ruto resolved to formulate a legal framework within ten days to strengthen coordination, enforcement and accountability across government departments.