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Winnie Odinga enters Nairobi Senate race after elders endorse her as Railaโ€™s heir

Published on October 15, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FMBy IRENE MWANGI👁 32 views

Edwin SifunaODM

NAIROBI,Kenya Oct 15 – East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Winnie Odinga has declared her intention to contest the Nairobi Senate seat, signalling her entry into elective politics at a time when Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna is positioning himself for a possible presidential run in 2027. Winnie made the announcement during the first anniversary memorial of her father, former Primeโ€ฆ

NAIROBI,Kenya Oct 15 – East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Winnie Odinga has declared her intention to contest the Nairobi Senate seat, signalling her entry into elective politics at a time when Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna is positioning himself for a possible presidential run in 2027.

Winnie made the announcement during the first anniversary memorial of her father, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, where she directly addressed Sifuna, whose presidential ambitions have gained prominence ahead of the next General Election.

Odinga setting up a potential contest with Langโ€™ata MP Phelix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalangโ€™o, who is considered a possible ODM candidate.

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Winnie Odinga declares Nairobi Senator bid

Published on October 15, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 29 views

Edwin Sifuna

East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member of Parliament Winnie Odinga has declared her intention to contest for the Nairobi Senator position in the 2027 elections.  Winnie, speaking during the first death anniversary of her late father, Raila Odinga, said her political ambitions were no longer a secret.  The EALA MP said she would take over the Nairobi mantle as incumbentโ€ฆ

East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member of Parliament Winnie Odinga has declared her intention to contest for the Nairobi Senator position in the 2027 elections. 

Winnie, speaking during the first death anniversary of her late father, Raila Odinga, said her political ambitions were no longer a secret. 

The EALA MP said she would take over the Nairobi mantle as incumbent Edwin Sifuna seeks a higher post. 

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Winnie Odinga Declares Bid for Nairobi Senatorial Seat

Published on October 15, 2026

Source: HivileoBy Wendy Nyambura👁 29 views

Raila Odinga’s daughter, Winnie Odinga, has declared her bid for the Nairobi Senatorial seat in the 2027 General Elections. Speaking during Raila Odinga’s memorial, Winnie said that because Sifuna is aiming for a higher seat, there is space, and she wants to occupy the Senatorial seat for Nairobi County. “Kuna nafasi hapo Nairobi and that is why I have decidedโ€ฆ

Raila Odinga’s daughter, Winnie Odinga, has declared her bid for the Nairobi Senatorial seat in the 2027 General Elections.

Speaking during Raila Odinga’s memorial, Winnie said that because Sifuna is aiming for a higher seat, there is space, and she wants to occupy the Senatorial seat for Nairobi County.

“Kuna nafasi hapo Nairobi and that is why I have decided that I will stand for the Senate of Nairobi, lakini siendi peke yangu. I am going with young people,” she said.

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Winnie Odinga announces bid for Nairobi Senate seat in 2027 races

Published on October 15, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Ndiritu Wanjiru👁 24 views

ODM

Winnie Odinga has announced her intention to contest the Nairobi senatorial seat in the 2027 General Election, setting the stage for a potentially competitive race that could test the Orange Democratic Movementโ€™s (ODM) nomination process and reshape the political contest in the capital. The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP announced on Thursday, October 15, […]

Winnie Odinga has announced her intention to contest the Nairobi senatorial seat in the 2027 General Election, setting the stage for a potentially competitive race that could test the Orange Democratic Movementโ€™s (ODM) nomination process and reshape the political contest in the capital. The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP announced on Thursday, October 15, […]

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Winnie Odinga announces bid for Nairobi senatorial seat in 2027

Published on October 15, 2026

Source: Tuko.co.keBy News Desk👁 26 views

Edwin SifunaODM

Raila's daughter Winnie Odinga declares her bid for Nairobi senator in 2027 and aligns with Edwin Sifunaโ€™s Linda Mwananchi faction amid shifting ODM politics.

Raila's daughter Winnie Odinga declares her bid for Nairobi senator in 2027 and aligns with Edwin Sifunaโ€™s Linda Mwananchi faction amid shifting ODM politics.

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Govt targets 20,766 schools in digital learning rollout as 64,000 teachers trained

Published on October 15, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FMBy OJWANG JOE👁 23 views

William RutoUDA

KISUMU, Kenya, Oct 15 โ€” The government is expanding technology-based learning in schools, targeting more than 20,000 institutions in two phases as it seeks to bridge the digital divide and equip learners with skills for an increasingly technology-driven economy. Principal Secretary for Children Services Caren Agengโ€™o said 64,000 teachers had been trained nationally to integrate digital tools into classroom instruction,โ€ฆ

KISUMU, Kenya, Oct 15 โ€” The government is expanding technology-based learning in schools, targeting more than 20,000 institutions in two phases as it seeks to bridge the digital divide and equip learners with skills for an increasingly technology-driven economy.

Principal Secretary for Children Services Caren Agengโ€™o said 64,000 teachers had been trained nationally to integrate digital tools into classroom instruction, as the government rolls out the National Digital Class Experience under the Digital Literacy Programme (DLP).

Agengโ€™o spoke at Obambo Primary and Junior School in Kisumu West during the launch of the initiative in the county. The national launch was presided over by President William Ruto at Kiminini Junior School in Trans Nzoia County, with principal secretaries overseeing parallel launches in other counties.

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How Israel chooses its leader, and how Kenyaโ€™s system differs

Published on October 15, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FMBy BRUHAN MAKONG👁 33 views

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 15 โ€” Israeli diplomats in Nairobi are casting their ballots ahead of the October 27 parliamentary elections, offering a glimpse into a political system where the prime minister emerges through coalition negotiations rather than a direct presidential vote. Unlike Kenya, where voters directly elect the president, Israelis vote for political parties competing for seats in the 120-memberโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 15 โ€” Israeli diplomats in Nairobi are casting their ballots ahead of the October 27 parliamentary elections, offering a glimpse into a political system where the prime minister emerges through coalition negotiations rather than a direct presidential vote.

Unlike Kenya, where voters directly elect the president, Israelis vote for political parties competing for seats in the 120-member Knesset, with the formation of government depending on which bloc can secure a parliamentary majority.

Israeli Ambassador to Kenya Gideon Behar explained the system on Thursday as diplomats voted at the Israeli Embassy in Nairobi.

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Israeli diplomats vote in Nairobi ahead of October 27 races

Published on October 15, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FMBy BRUHAN MAKONG👁 27 views

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 15 โ€” Israeli diplomats stationed in Nairobi are casting their ballots ahead of Israel’s parliamentary elections on October 27, with Ambassador Gideon Behar saying the exercise lets citizens serving abroad participate in the countryโ€™s democratic process. The diplomats voted at the Israeli Embassy in Nairobi on Thursday, joining eligible Israeli officials serving at diplomatic missions worldwide inโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 15 โ€” Israeli diplomats stationed in Nairobi are casting their ballots ahead of Israel’s parliamentary elections on October 27, with Ambassador Gideon Behar saying the exercise lets citizens serving abroad participate in the countryโ€™s democratic process.

The diplomats voted at the Israeli Embassy in Nairobi on Thursday, joining eligible Israeli officials serving at diplomatic missions worldwide in an early voting exercise ahead of the national race.

Behar said the election would determine the composition of the 120-member Knesset, Israelโ€™s parliament, from which political parties negotiate a governing coalition and select a prime minister.

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Beyond Baba – Who Will Inherit Raila Odinga's Political Empire?

Published on October 15, 2026

Source: AllAfrica News: KenyaBy News Desk👁 32 views

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A year after Raila Odinga's death, the contest to inherit his political influence is emerging as a defining feature of the realignment of forces ahead of the 2027 General Election.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A year after Raila Odinga's death, the contest to inherit his political influence is emerging as a defining feature of the realignment of forces ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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