Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula played a key role in swinging huge votes to the ruling Kenya Kwanza Alliance. [File, Standard] Several political players close to President William Ruto’s inner circle are feeling the heat as the political cooperation between the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) gains momentum. The Standard has established that anxiety has gripped some of the president’s allies from regions where ODM commands major support, as the possibility of a dramatic shift in the president’s point men begins to hit home. The deal spells trouble…
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When President William Ruto inspected the 257 km Lamu-Ijara-Garissa road (LAPSSET corridor on February 07, 2025. [PCS] President William Ruto has set the ball rolling to dismantle the longstanding regional kingpins and dominant parties as he crafts a new campaign structure to alter the country’s political landscape. It is a strategy his allies believe will be used to turn areas where he did not command overwhelming support in the past into neutral grounds as he steps up his charm offensive to bolster the support for his administration and re-election bid in 2027. Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart…
Oburu Oginga addressing during the State Funeral Service his late brother Raila Odinga at the Nyayo National Stadium on October 17, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] A potential implosion is looming in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), Kenya’s most enduring opposition party, as leaders continue to disagree over the party’s future engagements and direction. This is happening as camps begin to emerge within the party, including in former Raila Odinga’s family, where his kin appear to be pulling in different directions. Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access Support Bold Journalism Unlimited access to all premium content…