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Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has accused President Ruto of deploying political foot soldiers to insult former President Uhuru Kenyatta in order to divert attention from issues affecting Kenyans.
Recent political developments, indicate that Ruto’s grip on the Luhya nation is still facing a challenge marked by unity efforts among local leaders and support for alternative political movements.
ODM party now appears to be operating on autopilot as bickering and infighting among leaders rage, raising serious questions about party leader Oburu Oginga’s ability to steady the ship.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claimed that instead of putting more money in people’s pockets, President Ruto had taken away the little Kenyans had.
The Ministry of Education will be required to release the capitation data within 21 days, including the name of school, county, sub-county and ward, as well as the amount of capitation disbursed.
Nyoro’s funding model for 65 day secondary schools has attracted the wrath of legislators who have claimed that he was either using monies that ought to pay teachers, or unexplained sources.
Fears are growing that the UDA and ODM pre-election pact could trigger tensions — and even internal ruptures — within both political camps.
President Ruto has delayed the implementation of the 10-Point Agenda, intended to compile a plan on governance reforms, including recommendations from the NADCO report.
Leaders allied to UDA are increasingly uneasy that many of them could become casualties of an impending pre-election power-sharing pact President Ruto and ODM leader Oburu Oginga.
Fresh details have emerged of how former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo is pushing for a meeting between Uhuru and former Gachagua to craft a strong Opposition.
As efforts emerge seeking to unite Uhuru and Gachagua one would think that they have always worked at cross purposes, but that is not the case.
The ODM party could soon be a shell of its former self, if the mass exit triggered by the ouster of Secretary General Edwin Sifuna boils longer.
The United Opposition is set to hold a key retreat tomorrow to decide their presidential flagbearer, timing, and coalition strategy.
William Ruto faces accusations of bribing voters after State House reportedly spent Sh10.4 billion in seven months, exceeding its annual Sh7 billion allocation.
Incidents of police collaborating with goons to disrupt meetings by anti-government leaders continue, despite a peace pact between Raila Odinga and William Ruto.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has rattled South Rift Valley leaders after he declared himself the champion of the interests of the region's people.
A group of Mt Kenya United Democratic Alliance MPs has urged Orange Democratic Movement to drop claims to the running mate position, backing Deputy President Kithure Kindiki instead.
ODM leaders aligned with Oburu Odinga are sending mixed signals, simultaneously pledging support for President William Ruto’s reelection while cautioning members against campaigning UDA.
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), once a dominant political force, faces internal divisions and incursions by rival parties that threaten its strongholds.
Raila Odinga’s 10-point agenda stalls as the Agnes Zani-led committee fails to meet its one-year deadline, undermining the MoU with President Ruto.
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