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    COTU denies involvement in KUDHEIHA leadership wrangles

    Published on October 9, 2026

    Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 39 views

    The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) has refuted allegations of interfering in the internal leadership affairs of the Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions, Hospitals and Allied Workers (KUDHEIHA). The rebuttal follows a statement issued by disgruntled union members who were reportedly removed from office during union elections held on Oct. 6, 2026. In a statement on Friday,…

    The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) has refuted allegations of interfering in the internal leadership affairs of the Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions, Hospitals and Allied Workers (KUDHEIHA).

    The rebuttal follows a statement issued by disgruntled union members who were reportedly removed from office during union elections held on Oct. 6, 2026.

    In a statement on Friday, COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli dismissed the claims as misleading and calculated to divert attention from constitutional breaches.

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    ODM insists on running mate slot in President Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid

    Published on October 9, 2026

    Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 32 views

    William RutoUDAODM

    The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) says it will not back down on its push to secure the running mate slot ahead of the 2027 General Election. The team, which travelled to Kakamega County to mark the first anniversary of the death of its late party leader Raila Odinga, says it has the numbers needed to help President William Ruto secure…

    The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) says it will not back down on its push to secure the running mate slot ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    The team, which travelled to Kakamega County to mark the first anniversary of the death of its late party leader Raila Odinga, says it has the numbers needed to help President William Ruto secure a second term in office.

    Led by party Chairperson Gladys Wanga, the leaders donning orange attire in honour of their founding party leader maintained that they would not relent in their push to have one of their own appointed as President Ruto’s running mate ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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    Opposition leaders accuse Ruto Gov’t of privatising Port of Mombasa

    Published on October 9, 2026

    Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 65 views

    William RutoKalonzo MusyokaUDAWiper

    Opposition leaders backing the Ukombozi Coalition have accused the government of privatising the Port of Mombasa. Led by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, the opposition says it will not allow public assets to be privatised, criticising President William Ruto’s tour of the Coast region. The leaders who spoke after making their entry into Mombasa after visiting Machakos earlier on Friday…

    Opposition leaders backing the Ukombozi Coalition have accused the government of privatising the Port of Mombasa.

    Led by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, the opposition says it will not allow public assets to be privatised, criticising President William Ruto’s tour of the Coast region.

    The leaders who spoke after making their entry into Mombasa after visiting Machakos earlier on Friday say they do not oppose development or the construction of an oil refinery in Lamu, but insist that the law must be followed.

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    Sifuna sets October deadline for party reorganisation ahead of 2027 elections

    Published on October 9, 2026

    Source: People DailyBy Aloys Michael👁 33 views

    Edwin Sifuna

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has said his immediate priority is to reorganise his political party and establish grassroots structures before engaging opposition leaders in coalition negotiations ahead of the 2027 General Election. Sifuna said the party must first complete its rebranding, establish a functioning secretariat and prepare for candidate registration before committing to discussions about […]

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has said his immediate priority is to reorganise his political party and establish grassroots structures before engaging opposition leaders in coalition negotiations ahead of the 2027 General Election. Sifuna said the party must first complete its rebranding, establish a functioning secretariat and prepare for candidate registration before committing to discussions about […]

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    Sifuna outlines plan to cut taxes, reduce wastage by Ksh.1.8 trillion if elected President

    Published on October 9, 2026

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    William RutoEdwin SifunaUDA

    Nairobi Senator and Linda Mwananchi presidential aspirant Edwin Sifuna says he will reduce taxation, establish a national data bank of schools in Kenya and ensure hospitals are paid for services rendered within 30 days if elected President. In an interview covering a range of issues, Sifuna declared President William Ruto a failure as he fired back at the Head of…

    Nairobi Senator and Linda Mwananchi presidential aspirant Edwin Sifuna says he will reduce taxation, establish a national data bank of schools in Kenya and ensure hospitals are paid for services rendered within 30 days if elected President.

    In an interview covering a range of issues, Sifuna declared President William Ruto a failure as he fired back at the Head of State, who has previously described him as being “empty.”

    “They (team of experts) are telling me that it is possible to have a balanced budget in 15 months by doing certain specific things. Number one, they can cut from the budget between Ksh.500 billion and Ksh.1.8 trillion in wastage, and we can go line by line and say this is where the wastage is. You can remove VAT on fuel, you can remove the housing levy, you can reduce VAT on electricity,” said Sifuna.

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    'I kept my promise not to wreck ODM’: Sifuna recalls final pledge to Raila at his burial

    Published on October 9, 2026

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    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna says he made every effort to keep the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) united following the death of its former leader Raila Odinga, insisting that he honoured his promise not to wreck the party. Sifuna, who served as ODM Secretary General for nine years, said the party had undergone significant changes since Raila’s death, leaving some members…

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna says he made every effort to keep the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) united following the death of its former leader Raila Odinga, insisting that he honoured his promise not to wreck the party.

    Sifuna, who served as ODM Secretary General for nine years, said the party had undergone significant changes since Raila’s death, leaving some members unable to find political expression within the party on whose ticket they were elected.

    Sifuna said he had kept his promise to Raila during his burial, maintaining that he had tried to prevent divisions within the party despite being at the centre of some of the controversy surrounding its leadership, leading to his ultimate ouster.

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    Sifuna: I am still a member of ODM

    Published on October 9, 2026

    Source: People DailyBy Kenneth Mwenda👁 21 views

    Edwin SifunaODM

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has insisted that he remains a member of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), despite ruling out seeking re-election on the party’s ticket in the 2027 General Election. Speaking on K24 TV on Friday, October 9, 2026, Sifuna said he had not resigned from ODM but argued that the party no longer […]

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has insisted that he remains a member of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), despite ruling out seeking re-election on the party’s ticket in the 2027 General Election. Speaking on K24 TV on Friday, October 9, 2026, Sifuna said he had not resigned from ODM but argued that the party no longer […]

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    Kalonzo pledges to dual Nairobi-Mombasa Highway within 6 months

    Published on October 9, 2026

    Source: People DailyBy Kenneth Mwenda👁 31 views

    Kalonzo MusyokaWiper

    Wiper Patriotic Front Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has pledged to prioritise the dualling of the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway within the first six months of his government if elected president. Kalonzo made the commitment on Friday, October 9, 2026, during his two-day tour of Mombasa, where he addressed supporters and outlined his plans ahead of the 2027 […]

    Wiper Patriotic Front Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has pledged to prioritise the dualling of the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway within the first six months of his government if elected president. Kalonzo made the commitment on Friday, October 9, 2026, during his two-day tour of Mombasa, where he addressed supporters and outlined his plans ahead of the 2027 […]

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    KeNHA announces three-month closure of Mayoni-Bungoma Road section

    Published on October 9, 2026

    Source: People DailyBy Faith Lagat👁 38 views

    The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) will close a section of the Mayoni-Bungoma (B139) Road for three months to allow construction of a box culvert, with motorists required to use alternative routes. The closure will affect the section at Km 2+100 from Friday, October 16, 2026, to Friday, January 15, 2027. KeNHA said the road […]

    The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) will close a section of the Mayoni-Bungoma (B139) Road for three months to allow construction of a box culvert, with motorists required to use alternative routes. The closure will affect the section at Km 2+100 from Friday, October 16, 2026, to Friday, January 15, 2027. KeNHA said the road […]

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