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Kipchumba Murkomen joins broad-based leaders in persuading Kalonzo Musyoka to back Ruto

Published on November 1, 2026

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CS Kipchumba Murkomen urged Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka to leave the opposition and back President William Ruto's re-election, warning that opposition ties risk fallout.

CS Kipchumba Murkomen urged Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka to leave the opposition and back President William Ruto's re-election, warning that opposition ties risk fallout.

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ODM renews push for Ruto re-election deal, demands deputy president slot

Published on November 1, 2026

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ODM leaders renewed their push for the party to negotiate a formal agreement with President William Rutos UDA ahead of the 2027 General Election.

ODM leaders renewed their push for the party to negotiate a formal agreement with President William Rutos UDA ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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Ruto faces ODM demand for Deputy President position ahead of 2027

Published on October 31, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FMBy IRENE MWANGI👁 15 views

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 31 – ODM deputy party leaders Simba Arati and Abdulswamad Nassir have demanded the Deputy President’s position in any future power-sharing arrangement with President William Ruto, insisting the party must secure clear terms before committing to a political deal with UDA. The two governors said ODM must negotiate from a position of strength and secure guarantees onโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 31 – ODM deputy party leaders Simba Arati and Abdulswamad Nassir have demanded the Deputy President’s position in any future power-sharing arrangement with President William Ruto, insisting the party must secure clear terms before committing to a political deal with UDA.

The two governors said ODM must negotiate from a position of strength and secure guarantees on its representation in government, including the country’s second-highest office, as discussions over the party’s relationship with Ruto’s administration gather pace ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Kisii Governor Arati insisted that ODM could not enter into an arrangement with UDA without a formal agreement outlining the conditions of cooperation.

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Oburu Gives Way Forward on ODM โ€“ Ruto Deal

Published on October 31, 2026

Source: The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and VideosBy Faith Mwangi👁 16 views

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The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Oburu Gives Way Forward on ODM – Ruto Deal Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party Leader Oburu Oginga has revealed plans for a separate coalition negotiation team between the ODM and President William Ruto’s camp. Speaking during the climax of the month-long Raila Amolo Odinga anniversary celebrations at Jacaranda Grounds in Nairobiโ€ฆ

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Oburu Gives Way Forward on ODM – Ruto Deal

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party Leader Oburu Oginga has revealed plans for a separate coalition negotiation team between the ODM and President William Ruto’s camp. Speaking during the climax of the month-long Raila Amolo Odinga anniversary celebrations at Jacaranda Grounds in Nairobi on Saturday, October 31, Oburu said the two sides had already established a […]

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Linda Mwananchi confident of defeating Ruto in 2027: "Supreme Court tuliwachia Raila"

Published on October 31, 2026

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George Natembeya says Linda Mwananchi will defeat President William Ruto in 2027 and will not need the Supreme Court to settle the presidential results.

George Natembeya says Linda Mwananchi will defeat President William Ruto in 2027 and will not need the Supreme Court to settle the presidential results.

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South Sudan wants to hold elections in December: 3 major obstacles and some ways around them

Published on October 30, 2026

Source: The Conversation โ€“ Articles (AFRICA)By Jan Pospisil, Researcher at the Austrian Institute for International Affairs👁 10 views

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South Sudan is scheduled to hold general elections on 22 December 2026 โ€“ its first since independence. President Salva Kiir and his inner circle have repeatedly insisted that the elections will take place on that date. The elections are meant to bring South Sudanโ€™s post-conflict transition to an end. Since 2018, a power-sharing government led by the South Sudan Peopleโ€™sโ€ฆ

South Sudan is scheduled to hold general elections on 22 December 2026 โ€“ its first since independence. President Salva Kiir and his inner circle have repeatedly insisted that the elections will take place on that date.

The elections are meant to bring South Sudanโ€™s post-conflict transition to an end. Since 2018, a power-sharing government led by the South Sudan Peopleโ€™s Liberation Movement (SPLM) and including the major opposition party SPLM-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) has been ruling the country. The election would allow for this arrangement to be replaced by a government people have voted for.

The ruling party (SPLM) is already conducting its internal primaries to select aspirants.

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Sudanese diaspora and human rights groups denounce UAE nominee for UN top job

Published on October 30, 2026

Source: Africa | The GuardianBy Carlos Mureithi in Nairobi👁 7 views

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Critics cite Lana Nusseibehโ€™s denial of accusations the UAE is fuelling Sudan war by supporting paramilitary RSF Members of the Sudanese diaspora and international human rights monitors have denounced the candidature of an Emirati diplomat for the top job at the UN, citing her denial of accusations that the United Arab Emirates is fuelling the war in Sudan by supportingโ€ฆ

Critics cite Lana Nusseibehโ€™s denial of accusations the UAE is fuelling Sudan war by supporting paramilitary RSF

Members of the Sudanese diaspora and international human rights monitors have denounced the candidature of an Emirati diplomat for the top job at the UN, citing her denial of accusations that the United Arab Emirates is fuelling the war in Sudan by supporting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

The UAE nominated Lana Nusseibeh last week to replace the UN secretary general, Antรณnio Guterres, as he finishes his second five-year term โ this year, upending a race that had become gridlocked.

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