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Sifuna Accuses ODM Leaders of Abandoning Raila Odingaโ€™s Legacy Ahead of 2027 Elections

Published on October 18, 2026

Source: Mwakilishi.com - Kenya Diaspora News LeaderBy Martin Olage👁 24 views

Edwin SifunaODM

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has accused senior Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders of abandoning the legacy of the late Raila Odinga and failing to respect his family following his death.โ€ฆ Read More...

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has accused senior Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders of abandoning the legacy of the late Raila Odinga and failing to respect his family following his death.โ€ฆ

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Babu Owino: I will give Kenyans a Nairobi that is clean if elected governor

Published on October 18, 2026

Source: People DailyBy David Nthua👁 25 views

Babu Owino

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has promised to transform Nairobi into a clean, corruption-free city if elected governor in 2027, launching a direct attack on the county’s current leadership over garbage, poor roads, water shortages and unemployment. Speaking during a church service at Jesus Teaching Ministry in Donholm, Nairobi, on Sunday, October 18, 2026, Babu […]

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has promised to transform Nairobi into a clean, corruption-free city if elected governor in 2027, launching a direct attack on the county’s current leadership over garbage, poor roads, water shortages and unemployment. Speaking during a church service at Jesus Teaching Ministry in Donholm, Nairobi, on Sunday, October 18, 2026, Babu […]

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Protests continue sixth day in a row in Albaniaโ€™s capital

Published on October 18, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 26 views

TEP

Albaniaโ€™s capital saw protests Sunday for a sixth day in a row as Prime Minister Edi Rama ruled out resigning, the main demand of the protesters. Violent demonstrations have rocked Tirana since Tuesday, with thousands of protesters calling for Rama to step down as they rally against poor university conditions, high tuition fees and corruption. Hundreds of protesters gathered againโ€ฆ

Albaniaโ€™s capital saw protests Sunday for a sixth day in a row as Prime Minister Edi Rama ruled out resigning, the main demand of the protesters.

Violent demonstrations have rocked Tirana since Tuesday, with thousands of protesters calling for Rama to step down as they rally against poor university conditions, high tuition fees and corruption.

Hundreds of protesters gathered again Sunday at noon in front of the education ministry  chanting "Rama, resign" in a tense standoff with the police, who later used water cannons and tear gas to hold back the crowds.

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'Like we had a war': France counts cost of violent protests

Published on October 18, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 24 views

France was reeling on Sunday from widespread damage caused by violent protests the day before that saw 1,800 people arrested, a historic town hall torched and widespread looting. "It's like we had a war," a 78-year-old resident in central Paris, Mehmet Ozeden, told AFP amid burnt street barricades from the protests. The convulsion raised the stakes for President Emmanuel Macron,โ€ฆ

France was reeling on Sunday from widespread damage caused by violent protests the day before that saw 1,800 people arrested, a historic town hall torched and widespread looting.

"It's like we had a war," a 78-year-old resident in central Paris, Mehmet Ozeden, told AFP amid burnt street barricades from the protests.

The convulsion raised the stakes for President Emmanuel Macron, who is in his final months in power before elections to replace him in six months' time. It followed weeks of student protests that had also turned violent at times.

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Nazizi opens up about painful experience after sonโ€™s death

Published on October 18, 2026

Source: Tuko.co.keBy News Desk👁 21 views

Nazizi revealed a company asked her to use son Jazeelโ€™s death in a Valentineโ€™s campaign, and how grief kept her indoors for nearly a year after Jazeelโ€™s death.

Nazizi revealed a company asked her to use son Jazeelโ€™s death in a Valentineโ€™s campaign, and how grief kept her indoors for nearly a year after Jazeelโ€™s death.

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Babu Owino reveals how Ruto might win 2027 presidential election

Published on October 18, 2026

Source: People DailyBy David Nthua👁 24 views

William RutoBabu OwinoUDA

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has warned that President William Ruto could benefit from divisions within the opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election, urging rival political leaders to unite or risk weakening their challenge to his re-election bid. Speaking during a church service in Donholm, Nairobi County, on Sunday, October 18, 2026, Babu called […]

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has warned that President William Ruto could benefit from divisions within the opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election, urging rival political leaders to unite or risk weakening their challenge to his re-election bid. Speaking during a church service in Donholm, Nairobi County, on Sunday, October 18, 2026, Babu called […]

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Crystal Asige declares bid for Nairobi senate seat

Published on October 18, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Kenneth Mwenda👁 26 views

Nominated Senator Crystal Asige has declared her intention to contest the Nairobi senatorial seat in the 2027 General Election, saying she wants to continue serving and protecting residents. Asige made the announcement during a church service at Jesus Teaching Ministry (JTM) Church in Donholm, Embakasi East, on Sunday, October 18, 2026, where she joined other […]

Nominated Senator Crystal Asige has declared her intention to contest the Nairobi senatorial seat in the 2027 General Election, saying she wants to continue serving and protecting residents. Asige made the announcement during a church service at Jesus Teaching Ministry (JTM) Church in Donholm, Embakasi East, on Sunday, October 18, 2026, where she joined other […]

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Crystal Asige declares bid for Nairobi Senate seat: "Nawaomba nafasi"

Published on October 18, 2026

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ODM

Crystal Asige declared her bid for the Nairobi Senate seat in 2027, citing her legislative record, setting up an ODM contest with MPs Jalangโ€™o and Winnie Odinga.

Crystal Asige declared her bid for the Nairobi Senate seat in 2027, citing her legislative record, setting up an ODM contest with MPs Jalangโ€™o and Winnie Odinga.

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Mudavadi: 'Leadership of a country not a game of chance'

Published on October 18, 2026

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UDA

Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi questions how emerging political parties will develop structures, policies needed to compete in the 2027 General Election, warns against gambling with national leadership.

Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi questions how emerging political parties will develop structures, policies needed to compete in the 2027 General Election, warns against gambling with national leadership.

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