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Ruto Uses Trans Nzoia Development Tour to Rally Support Against Natembeya

Published on October 15, 2026

Source: Mwakilishi.com - Kenya Diaspora News LeaderBy Martin Olage👁 27 views

William RutoUDA

President William Ruto has criticised Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya over healthcare services and development, while announcing billions of shillings in projects during a tour of the countyโ€ฆ Read More...

President William Ruto has criticised Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya over healthcare services and development, while announcing billions of shillings in projects during a tour of the countyโ€ฆ

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US considers hitting Iran with 'Mother of All Bombs': CNN

Published on October 15, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 30 views

The United States is considering using its biggest non-nuclear bomb against Iran if President Donald Trump should decide to renew combat in the war that has hit a deadlock, CNN reported Thursday. The military is planning for the potential use of the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) bomb -- better known by its nickname, the "Mother Of All Bombs"โ€ฆ

The United States is considering using its biggest non-nuclear bomb against Iran if President Donald Trump should decide to renew combat in the war that has hit a deadlock, CNN reported Thursday.

The military is planning for the potential use of the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) bomb -- better known by its nickname, the "Mother Of All Bombs" -- to target Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites, according to the news outlet, which quoted officials familiar with the matter.

Trump is trying to boost his low approval ratings ahead of November's midterm elections, with races showing the unpopular war in Iran and fuel and other price rises it has caused are hurting his Republican Party.

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Winnie Odinga Announces Bid for Nairobi Senate Seat in 2027

Published on October 15, 2026

Source: Mwakilishi.com - Kenya Diaspora News LeaderBy Martin Olage👁 37 views

Winnie Odinga has announced plans to contest the Nairobi Senate seat in the 2027 General Election, setting up a potential race against other prominent political figures seeking the position. The Eastโ€ฆ Read More...

Winnie Odinga has announced plans to contest the Nairobi Senate seat in the 2027 General Election, setting up a potential race against other prominent political figures seeking the position. The Eastโ€ฆ

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Raila anniversary: Muthama recalls sacrifice for Railaโ€™s 2017 presidential bid

Published on October 15, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Felix Kyalo👁 20 views

Former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama has paid tribute to the late Raila Amolo Odinga, recalling how he abandoned his 2017 Senate re-election bid to campaign for the former Prime Ministerโ€™s presidential ambitions. In a message shared on X on Thursday, October 15, 2026, as Kenya marked one year since Railaโ€™s death, Muthama described him as […]

Former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama has paid tribute to the late Raila Amolo Odinga, recalling how he abandoned his 2017 Senate re-election bid to campaign for the former Prime Ministerโ€™s presidential ambitions. In a message shared on X on Thursday, October 15, 2026, as Kenya marked one year since Railaโ€™s death, Muthama described him as […]

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Peter Kagwanja: Without Raila Kenya would not have the 2010 Constitution

Published on October 15, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Emmanuel Rono👁 24 views

Political analyst Peter Kagwanja has credited the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga with playing a central role in securing the passage of Kenyaโ€™s 2010 Constitution, revealing how he helped steer the referendum campaign while hospitalised at Nairobi Hospital. Kagwanja said Railaโ€™s political pragmatism, strategic decisions and willingness to listen to public opinion helped overcome […]

Political analyst Peter Kagwanja has credited the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga with playing a central role in securing the passage of Kenyaโ€™s 2010 Constitution, revealing how he helped steer the referendum campaign while hospitalised at Nairobi Hospital. Kagwanja said Railaโ€™s political pragmatism, strategic decisions and willingness to listen to public opinion helped overcome […]

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11 Defining Moments in the Political Relationship Between Ruto and Raila

Published on October 15, 2026

Source: HivileoBy Valentine Taifa👁 28 views

William RutoUDA

The relationship between Raila Odinga and President William Ruto was shaped by years of political friendship, disagreements, competing presidential ambitions, and, eventually, an unexpected alliance. The following are some of the key moments that defined their relationship. Raila and Ruto became political allies during the campaign against the proposed constitution in the 2005 referendum.

The relationship between Raila Odinga and President William Ruto was shaped by years of political friendship, disagreements, competing presidential ambitions, and, eventually, an unexpected alliance.

The following are some of the key moments that defined their relationship.

Raila and Ruto became political allies during the campaign against the proposed constitution in the 2005 referendum.

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Raila and the Politics of Compromise – What Changed, What Didn't

Published on October 15, 2026

Source: AllAfrica News: KenyaBy News Desk👁 19 views

William RutoUDA

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- From the struggle for multiparty democracy to the corridors of power, from the contested 2007 election to the Supreme Court-annulled 2017 presidential race, and ultimately to his final political realignment with William Ruto, Raila Odinga's career embodied the contradictions of Kenya's democratic journey.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- From the struggle for multiparty democracy to the corridors of power, from the contested 2007 election to the Supreme Court-annulled 2017 presidential race, and ultimately to his final political realignment with William Ruto, Raila Odinga's career embodied the contradictions of Kenya's democratic journey.

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