Audio By Vocalize United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary-General Hassan Omar. United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary-General Hassan Omar has defended his September 11, 2026, speech in Mombasa County, saying his remarks were figurative and not an instruction to commit electoral fraud. Appearing before the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Electoral Code of Conduct Committee on Wednesday, October 21, Omar said his words were not intended to cause harm. The remarks in question suggested that fingerprints of dead people could be used to cast votes for President William Ruto in the 2027 election to help him secure a second term. “On…
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Audio By Vocalize Wajir North MP aspirant Abdullahi Saajo speaking in Nairobi after his endorsement. Abdullahi Saajo who is running to become the next Wajir North MP has said his agenda is centred on water access, youth employment and improved public services. Speaking at a community meeting in Nairobi on Saturday, Saajo proposed working with government agencies and development partners to deliver nine boreholes annually if elected. He said implementation of his agenda for the constituents would depend on resources, feasibility and successful partnerships. “Our people deserve more than promises. They deserve practical solutions, accountable leadership and a development agenda…
Audio By Vocalize Mama Ida Odinga. [File, Standard] Mama Ida Odinga has condemned the conduct of politicians and other attendees at the first anniversary of former Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga’s death, held on Thursday at Migwena Grounds in Bondo, Siaya County. In a statement, Ida expressed disappointment over the disruptions, including booing, shouting and heckling directed at some guests. She said Raila had built friendships across the political divide, weathered disagreements and pursued reconciliation, making the presence of leaders from different political camps a source of comfort to the family. “Reports that individuals may have been paid…
Audio By Vocalize Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga. [File, Standard] Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has threatened to leave the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), saying she would rather join another party than abandon the fight for justice in Kenya. Speaking during the first anniversary of Raila Odinga’s death at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County, Ruth said her late brother and their father, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, had dedicated their lives to justice, democracy and the welfare of Kenyans. “Raila is still on, and Raila will live on. We Kenyans must defend that. If it means me, Ruth Odinga, forfeiting everything…
Audio By Vocalize Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Dr Oburu Oginga. That was the question on the minds of young people attending the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s death as Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo read out the names of leaders present at Migwena grounds. The youths chanted in Dholuo, demanding to see the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader in person. “Tunataka Oburu, Oburu ako wapi? Tunataka power, tunataka Oburu”…We want Oburu, where is Oburu? We want Oburu…” the crowds sang. The calls came as Oburu marked his 83rd birthday on October 15, having been born…
Audio By Vocalize Woman in data centre. [AFP] Nairobi will next week host the Africa Blockchain Festival 2026, which brings together policymakers, regulators, investors, founders, developers, financial institutions and technology leaders. The three-day event, from October 15 to 17, will see conversations around the future of Africa’s digital economy at the Sarit Expo Centre with the theme being “Capital, Code, and Continuity: Building Africa’s Permanent Digital Economy.” The festival comes at a time when the continent is examining how blockchain, digital assets, artificial intelligence, tokenization and new financial technologies can move beyond experimentation and become part of the infrastructure supporting…