Premium

Oburu's big task amid rising internal ODM rivalries

Party members in Nyanza are fighting among themselves as they try to assert influence. 

By 1 month ago

Premium

Oburu's big task amid rising internal ODM rivalries

Party members in Nyanza are fighting among themselves as they try to assert influence. 

By 1 month ago

Premium

Oburu's big task amid rising internal ODM rivalries

Party members in Nyanza are fighting among themselves as they try to assert influence. 

By 1 month ago

Premium

Raila succession saga: Inside ODM's turbulent journey

There are fears ODM may be losing ground in some key places and several party offices have remained closed and without activity, causing an alarm to the party's leadership.

By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 1 year ago

Premium

It's now payback time for Raila the kingmaker as stars align for him

In 2002, Raila was at the forefront of brokering a power formula that helped former President Mwai Kibaki to clinch the presidency with ease.

By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 1 year ago

Premium

Raila's fresh political dilemma as allies front pushback against Ruto

Some of his allies concerned he is not weaponising public discontent on high cost of living. There are, however, others who want him to hang his boots, back Kalonzo for 2027.

By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 2 years ago

Premium

Will Ruto break political jinx of past presidents and bag Nyanza?

President William Ruto is the latest entrant to attempt to change the region's political dynamics. And he seems to be applying the same strategy he used to woo Mount Kenya.

By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 2 years ago

Expelled 'rebel' MPs prepare to take the battle to ODM, Raila

A political and legal showdown is looming in Raila Odinga's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party after five members expelled by the party they will not go down without a fight.

By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 2 years ago

Premium

Poisoned chalice? Jitters in Azimio over proposal for new office for the Opposition leader

The creation of the office is among the top items that Kenya Kwanza is fronting ahead of the talks. In the formula, Ruto's coalition envisions an opposition funded to conduct oversight.

By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 2 years ago

Premium

Kenya Kwanza plots to get Raila international job to allow Ruto govern

Proponents have borrowed leaf from the AU envoy for Infrastructure post that the ODM leader held during the second term of former President Uhuru Kenyatta's regime.

By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 2 years ago

Premium

Raila opens several battlefronts to push Kenya Kwanza into yielding

Not even the hail of bullets and teargas he claimed was targeted at his car to eliminate him has wounded his spirit. The change of strategy appears to have rejuvenated his support bases.

By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 2 years ago

Tension in ODM as party targets MPs who defy orders

Key party insiders are devising a strategy to prevent a complete breakdown within the party. The party's recent disciplinary measures indicate that even senior members are not exempt.

By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 2 years ago

Premium

Don't dismiss ODM leader just yet, those close to him advise

At 77 and facing dwindling political fortunes after he lost the August 9 General Election, critics believe the ODM leader is flogging a dead horse with his attempts to reintroduce protests.

By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 3 years ago

Leaders dismiss contentious bill as calls on Uhuru to reject it get louder

Leaders from various sectors have criticised the draconian bill seeking to gag the media and appealed to President Uhuru Kenyatta to reject it.

By Robert Amalemba Silah Koskei 10 years ago