Five want IEBC to bar Ken Lusaka from poll

The petitioners are pushing for the adoption of Senate's report on the governor.

By Grace Wekesa 8 years ago

DP Ruto says bailout at Mumias frustrated by managers

Deputy President William Ruto has pledged quick action to address woes of the troubled Mumias Sugar Company.

By Grace Wekesa 8 years ago

Four hopefuls launch drive against re-election of Savula

Legislator won in ANC primaries at the weekend and is confident of being given another term based on his record.

By Grace Wekesa 8 years ago

Raila caught up in allies' ODM nomination row

Dispute between Ojaamong and Otuoma puts party leader in an awkward position.

By Grace Wekesa 8 years ago

Rocky kick-off for Raila Odinga party

After nominations in the three counties Thursday, ODM still has to conduct the primaries in 25 counties.

By Grace Wekesa 8 years ago

Four years down the line, empty promises fill revival of industries

Governors and legislators had during campaigns promised to empower locals through revival of collapsed industries, most of which were synonymous with the region

By Grace Wekesa 9 years ago

Ford Kenya prepares for nominations as it searches for its roar

Ford Kenya has moved to clean house in what is seen as seeking the confidence of aspirants and party supporters ahead of nominations scheduled for mid next month.

By Grace Wekesa 9 years ago

Trio seeking ODM ticket to unseat coalition partner in Kanduyi

The aspirants are Bungoma County Assembly Speaker John Makali, lawyer Edwin Sifuna and security consultant Gilbert Wangila.

By Grace Wekesa 9 years ago

Sospeter Ojaamong to fight for ODM ticket as more aspirants seek to unseat him

Seven aspirants have declared their interest to unseat Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong, with campaigns pointing to a bruising battle.

By Grace Wekesa 9 years ago

NASA affiliate aspirants seek to unseat Lusaka in Bungoma

The Bungoma gubernatorial seat is likely to be one of the most hotly contested positions in the western region.

By Grace Wekesa 9 years ago

Jubilee: Opposition frustrating our campaigns in Western

Jubilee party leaders in western launched membership recruitment drive and accused the Opposition of engaging in backbiting politics.

By Grace Wekesa 9 years ago

Striking lecturers vow to remain put

Striking lecturers have vowed to remain put until their grievances are addressed. UASU National Secretary General Constantine Wasonga pointed out that they have only been on strike for slightly over a month and recalled that in 2004, they downed their tools for nine months until the government gave in.

By Grace Wekesa 9 years ago

Raila Odinga: We are united as NASA to beat Jubilee

Opposition leaders on Saturday reiterated that they are united in their quest to send Jubilee home.

By Grace Wekesa 9 years ago

Top officials under probe over forged certificates

At least 15 senior county government officers are being investigated over claims they used forged certificates to get their jobs.

By Grace Wekesa 9 years ago

These elections will make or break me, says Raila Odinga

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has called on his young supporters to mobilise residents to register as voters ahead of what he termed a do or die moment election.

By Grace Wekesa 9 years ago

Wetang'ula denies claims he is fighting Mudavadi

Ford Kenya Party leader Moses Wetang'ula has downplayed reports of a rift between him and ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi. Wetang'ula said there are no supremacy battles between him and Mudavadi.

By Grace Wekesa 9 years ago

Wetang’ula steps up attack on Mudavadi

The resurgence of Amani National Congress leader Musalia Mudavadi as a key political figure in Western region is raising political temperatures as the country gears up for the August elections.

By Grace Wekesa 9 years ago

Atwoli move to name Luhya spokesperson doomed to fail, leaders insist

Some leaders from Western region have trashed the planned unveiling of a Luhya spokesman.

By Grace Wekesa 9 years ago

ANC: President Uhuru launched fake projects

Amani National Congress leader Musalia Mudavadi has accused President Uhuru Kenyatta of launching fake projects during his two-day tour of Western region.

By Grace Wekesa 9 years ago

Opposition: Jubilee, IEBC plot to postpone elections

Amani National Congress (ANC) leader Musalia Mudavadi claims the Jubilee government is plotting to postpone the General Election.

By Grace Wekesa 9 years ago

Locals disappointed at Uhuru's strict itinerary in Western

Western residents felt disappointed when President Uhuru Kenyatta's Thursday visit did not turn out as they had expected.

By Grace Wekesa 9 years ago

Uhuru responds to Raila's public criticism of State

President Uhuru Kenyatta has lashed out at Opposition leader Raila Odinga for his persistent criticism of the Jubilee government.

By Grace Wekesa 9 years ago

Wetang’ula: Why Raila and Kalonzo should leave it to me

Senate Minority Leader Moses Wetang’ula now says Raila Odinga and Kalonzo Musyoka should be ruled out of the Opposition coalition’s ticket because they have run in the big race before and failed.

By Grace Wekesa 9 years ago

Litmus test for Ford Kenya as rival groups claim control of Lion party

Ford Kenya is running into a political storm in its bid to strengthen itself ahead of the elections as two rival groups hold parallel meetings over the party’s leadership.

By Grace Wekesa 9 years ago

Stop asking foreigners for funding, Ruto tells Raila

Deputy President William Ruto yesterday told the Opposition not to ask for support from foreign nations as Kenya prepares for next year’s General Elections.

By Grace Wekesa 9 years ago

Luhya leaders to unveil presidential candidate in December

Central Organisation of Trade Union Secretary General Francis Atwoli has said Western region will unveil its preferred presidential candidate for 2017 in December.

By Grace Wekesa 9 years ago

DP William Ruto gives Sh18 million record to six schools in two days

Deputy President William Ruto continued to splash huge amounts of money in harambees in Western as he popularised Jubilee Party in ODM strongholds.

By Grace Wekesa 9 years ago

Mudavadi rules out possibility of working with DP Ruto

Amani National Congress party leader Musalia Mudavadi has ruled out the possibility of reuniting with Deputy President William Ruto to support him now, or in his 2022 presidential bid.

By Grace Wekesa 9 years ago

Namwamba to seek re-election as MP on LPK

Budalang’i MP Ababu Namwamba has expressed confidence that his supporters will re-elect him on Labour Party of Kenya (LPK) ticket in next year's polls.

By Grace Wekesa 9 years ago

Khalwale asks IEBC Commissioners to leave office and wait for dues

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale says outgoing Independent Electoral and Boundaries (IEBC) commissioners should be paid their dues to pave way for a credible elections process come 2017.

By Grace Wekesa 9 years ago

Wamalwa campaigns for Jubilee Party as Mudavadi woos Rift Valley

Barely a week after CORD principal Raila Odinga concluded his third tour of the Western region, the Jubilee brigade led by Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa moved in to counter the effects of the opposition leader’s charm offensive.

By Grace Wekesa 9 years ago

ODM divided over Ababu move as Bungoma Governor hosts Jubilee allies

Budalangi MP Ababu Namwamba’s move to join the Labour Party of Kenya (LPK) has elicited mixed reactions in his former party ODM.

By Grace Wekesa 9 years ago

Ababu’s move to LPK doesn’t get him out of CORD, colleagues claim

Budalang’i MP Ababu Namwamba move to join Labour Party of Kenya (LPK) elicits mixed reaction among top ODM leadership while some welcomed him to work with Cord coalition; others termed the move as inconsequential.

By Grace Wekesa 9 years ago

Atwoli meets elders in Luhya unity quest ahead of polls

Cotu secretary general Francis Atwoli on Sunday met Luhya elders in his latest efforts to ensure western Kenya fields one presidential candidate next year.

By Grace Wekesa 9 years ago

Ababu’s silence raises questions on ‘Third Force’

The gusto with which ODM rebel MPs from Western formed the so-called “political third force” appears to have hit headwinds.

By Grace Wekesa 9 years ago

CORD ‘not shaken’ by Jubilee merger

CORD leader Raila Odinga has said the Opposition is not shaken by the planned merger of Jubilee affiliate parties.

By Grace Wekesa 9 years ago

‘Back me to kick out UhuRuto,’ Raila asks Western

"I am ready for the task ahead of me and I ask you to back my presidential bid by standing with me throughout the journey," said Odinga.

By Grace Wekesa 9 years ago

Daggers drawn as Ojaamong and Otuoma battle for top county seat

The resignation of Funyula MP Paul Otuoma from his ODM vice-chairman’s position kicked off a fierce battle for the governor’s seat.

By Grace Wekesa 9 years ago

All set for Raila tour of western region

Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya yesterday held a consultative meeting with ODM legislators and officials to finalise preparations for party leader Raila Odinga's five-day tour which begins tomorrow.

By Grace Wekesa 9 years ago

Mudavadi best bet for 2017 race, say Western politicians

Prominent leaders from Western Kenya yesterday endorsed ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi to vie for the presidency and said only he could offer a credible challenge to President Uhuru Kenyatta in next year’s elections.

By Grace Wekesa 9 years ago