Members of ODM Central Committee addressing the press after a meeting in Nairobi on July 29th 2025 where they reaffirmed support for President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza government. [Collins Oduor, Standard] Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has moved to tame a growing rebellion within his party, doubling down on assertions that he supported President William Ruto and the broad-based government they firmed up last March. In a move seen as aimed at piling pressure on the president, Raila wants Ruto to implement a 10-point memorandum of understanding of cooperation they signed in March. The Orange Democratic Movement’s Central Management Committee…
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National Assembly speaker Moses Wetangula. [Juliet Omelo, Standard] National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called for a review of Kenya’s laws governing protests, citing the recent wave of violence that has rocked the country. Wetangula says that Article 37 of the Constitution has been grossly abused in recent times. Accompanied by leaders allied to Kenya Kwanza on Friday during a Women’s Economic Empowerment Programme in Nandi County, he condemned the destruction of property, loss of lives, and the injuries witnessed during the youth protests that began early 2024. “The Constitution guarantees the right to assemble and protest, but it does…
Screengrab of Jeremiah Kioni Jubilee Party Secretary General. [Spice FM] Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni has called for immediate interdiction of DIG Eliud Lagat and all police officers involved in the death of Albert Ojwang and other Kenyans killed during the Gen Z protest in Kenya. Speaking during an interview with the Spice FM Situation Room on Friday 13, Kioni said that those responsible for the brutal murder must face justice, further warning that impunity within Kenya’s security apparatus was pushing the country towards a dangerous authoritarianism. “The people who were involved in what happened to Albert must be…
President Ruto and former PM Raila Odinga at the official opening of the Sub-County Headquarter Offices in Rangwe, Homa Bay county. May 30, 2025. [Courtesy, PCS] The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), led by Raila Odinga, is confused about its role in government as the 2027 general elections draw closer. Raila, who is now working with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), has left Kenyans wondering what ODM’s next move will be. The confusion began on March 7, 2025, when Ruto and Raila signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together and solve Kenya’s political and economic problems. Raila said the deal was not about a…
COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Kenya) has distanced itself from a controversy surrounding the Affordable Housing regulations, accusing Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga of making misleading claims about its role in the formulation process. In a statement dated June 6, COTU dismissed the assertion that it was consulted and participated in the drafting of the regulations guiding the implementation of the Affordable Housing levy. The union maintained that it had no hand in shaping the current policy and challenged Hinga to prove his remarks. “As COTU, we have never been consulted either formally…
President William Ruto addresses a rally in Wajir. [File, Standard] In the digital era, political opposition in Kenya is no longer confined to rival parties or parliamentary debates. President William Ruto is facing a new and formidable challenger – social media. Driven largely by young Kenyans, Millennials and Generation Zs, this online movement is reshaping political engagement and giving a voice to a generation dissatisfied with the government’s performance. Get Trusted News for Only Ksh99 a Week Subscribe Today & Save! Get Started Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized reading experience Weekly Newsletters Already a…