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'I Will Deal With You' – Ruto to Opposition

Published on October 12, 2026

Source: AllAfrica News: KenyaBy News Desk👁 28 views

William RutoUDA

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has renewed his attack on retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing unnamed political opponents of sponsoring rivals to undermine his administration as the country heads towards the 2027 General Election.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has renewed his attack on retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing unnamed political opponents of sponsoring rivals to undermine his administration as the country heads towards the 2027 General Election.

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Grammy Awards: Kenyans who have earned the prestigious nominations and wins

Published on October 11, 2026

Source: K24 DigitalBy William Muthama👁 13 views

Kenyan musicians and music professionals have steadily gained recognition at the Grammy Awards, earning nominations and contributing to

Kenyan musicians and music professionals have steadily gained recognition at the Grammy Awards, earning nominations and contributing to

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Kenya to host Commonwealth Speakersโ€™ Conference in May 2027

Published on October 11, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Mabonga Makhanu👁 20 views

National Assembly Deputy Speaker Gladys Shollei has revealed that Kenya is set to host the Commonwealth Speakersโ€™ Conference at the Bomas of Kenya in Nairobi in May 2027. Speaking on the Arena Show on Sunday, October 11, 2026, Shollei said Kenya had been bidding to host the conference, which will bring together speakers from parliaments […]

National Assembly Deputy Speaker Gladys Shollei has revealed that Kenya is set to host the Commonwealth Speakersโ€™ Conference at the Bomas of Kenya in Nairobi in May 2027. Speaking on the Arena Show on Sunday, October 11, 2026, Shollei said Kenya had been bidding to host the conference, which will bring together speakers from parliaments […]

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Why Simba Arati is the Party Leader ODM Needs Now

Published on October 11, 2026

Source: KahawatunguBy Oki Bin Oki👁 19 views

William RutoUDAODM

The Orange Democratic Movement is not facing a leadership contest. It is facing an existential question: does it want to survive as a political party, or does it want to become a permanent annex of the government it once opposed? ODM has already made a historic decision. The party will not field a presidential candidate in 2027 and will insteadโ€ฆ

The Orange Democratic Movement is not facing a leadership contest. It is facing an existential question: does it want to survive as a political party, or does it want to become a permanent annex of the government it once opposed?

ODM has already made a historic decision. The party will not field a presidential candidate in 2027 and will instead back President William Ruto’s re-election bid. As one analysis put it, “Oburu Oginga’s ODM has made a historic gamble: The party will not field a presidential candidate in 2027 and will instead back Ruto’s re-election”. Party chairperson Gladys Wanga has confirmed this explicitly, saying ODM will support Ruto’s re-election bid if it secures the Deputy President position under a pre-election agreement. Arati himself has declared that the party would not accept anything less than a strict 50-50 arrangement and that the Deputy President slot is non-negotiable.

Whether one agrees with that strategy or not, it is now the party’s official position. The real question, therefore, is not who will be ODM’s presidential candidate—there won’t be one. The question is: who will lead ODM through this period of transition and position it to emerge as a strong, independent force after 2027?

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Matiangโ€™i signals support for Margaret Wanjiruโ€™s Nairobi gubernatorial bid

Published on October 11, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Mabonga Makhanu👁 18 views

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Jubilee Party interim leader Fred Matiangโ€™i has signalled support for Bishop Margaret Wanjiruโ€™s bid to become Nairobi governor in the 2027 General Election. Speaking at the former Starehe MPโ€™s church in Nairobi on Sunday, October 11, 2026, the former Interior Cabinet Secretary said he was ready to support Wanjiru as she traverses the city in […]

Jubilee Party interim leader Fred Matiangโ€™i has signalled support for Bishop Margaret Wanjiruโ€™s bid to become Nairobi governor in the 2027 General Election. Speaking at the former Starehe MPโ€™s church in Nairobi on Sunday, October 11, 2026, the former Interior Cabinet Secretary said he was ready to support Wanjiru as she traverses the city in […]

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Ruto's 50-50 pledge: Are women at the table or left behind?

Published on October 11, 2026

Source: The Standard PoliticsBy Standard Digital👁 13 views

William RutoUDA

Women leaders are demanding accountability from President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 elections, citing unfulfilled promises on gender representation.

Women leaders are demanding accountability from President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 elections, citing unfulfilled promises on gender representation.

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