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Published on October 15, 2026
I will defeat my competitors in the 2027 election whether they unite or vie for the presidency separately, President William Ruto has declared. He said his critics were wasting their time by worrying how to unite, saying they will lose the next election either way. “Even if they unite to the last man, I will defeat them because unity without…
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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has been navigating turbulent waters since the death of its founding leader, the late Raila Odinga, nearly a year ago. In that time, internal divisions have deepened, with the party cracking the whip against members who defied its position to support President William Ruto’s government. Now, in a potentially historic departure, ODM has signalled…
Published on October 15, 2026
Country has not had an election in 33 years and has withdrawn cooperation with UK on migrant returns Eritrea, the east African country embroiled in a row with the UK over its refusal to accept the return of rejected asylum seekers and criminals, is considered one of world’s most secretive and repressive states, with reports of arbitrary detention and severe…
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People’s Party of Kenya (PPK) leader Ndindi Nyoro has given the government until the weekend to lower fuel prices, accusing President William Ruto’s administration of exploiting Kenyans through inflated petroleum costs and increased margins for fuel importers and distributors. Addressing party aspirants and delegates from across the country at the party headquarters, Nyoro claimed the latest fuel price adjustments announced…
Published on October 15, 2026
The first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s death turned Migwena Cultural and Sports Ground in Bondo, Siaya County, into a stage for competing political interests on Thursday, October 15, as leaders supporting and opposing President William Ruto’s administration brought their differences into the open. What began as a commemoration of Raila’s life and […]
Published on October 15, 2026
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has warned opposition politicians against underestimating President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election, using Raila Odinga’s first death anniversary to defend ODM’s cooperation with the government. Speaking in Siaya County on Thursday, October 15, 2026, Wandayi addressed politicians opposed to the broad-based government arrangement, declaring that removing Ruto […]
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Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has opined that late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s decision to contest for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson position was a mistake. Speaking on Tuesday, Onyonka said this was one of the most critical decisions, which was politically astounding. “I think the idea of Raila going to the AU was not a good idea for…
Published on October 15, 2026
KISUMU, Kenya, Oct 15 — 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 Ageng’o said 64,000 teachers had been trained nationally to integrate digital tools into classroom instruction,…
Published on October 15, 2026
The commemoration at Migwena Cultural and Sports Grounds on Thursday, October 15, 2026, brings together leaders whose relationships with Raila ranged from political cooperation and presidential campaigns to constitutional disputes and long-standing personal friendships. Raila died on October 15, 2025, aged 80, while receiving medical attention in India. President William Ruto and former President Uhuru […]
