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ODM big split? Sifuna, Osotsi skip key meeting called by Oburu

ODM, the mammoth political party crafted 20 years ago by the late Raila Odinga, is on the verge of a split, if what happened in Kilifi on Monday is anything to go by.

By Marion Kithi and Harold Odhiambo 10 days ago

Kisumu's volunteers lead the fight against hazardous waste

Volunteers are transforming Dunga Beach from a hazardous waste dump into a pristine lakefront

By Harold Odhiambo 14 days ago

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Betrayed in death: Inside ODM's rivalry, greed killing Raila Odinga's legacy

The flowery messages posted by ODM leaders to celebrate Raila's birthday stand in stark contrast to what is happening in his once-celebrated party, now tottering on the brink of self-destruction.

By Harold Odhiambo 15 days ago

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Outside national stage, Junet is an absentee MP, constituents say

Suna East MP Junet Mohamed rose from a small shopkeeper to a three-term legislator, gaining significant influence in national politics.

By Harold Odhiambo 17 days ago

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ODM infighting erupts as Raila's death fuels rifts

Battlelines have been drawn, and the chasm between opposing factions is widening as the ODM enters a new year marked by uncertainty and an imminent split.

By Harold Odhiambo 21 days ago

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Why Mudavadi, Wetang'ula are facing hostility over Luhya unity

The battle for Luhya political supremacy played out during the burial of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, as Mudavadi and Wetang'ula received a hostile reception.

By Harold Odhiambo 23 days ago

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Night of long knives: Inside Ruto-ODM secret power pact meeting

President Ruto hosted senior ODM party leaders at his Kilgoris home on Christmas day to seal the deal that now awaits endorsement by the National Delegates next month.

By Harold Odhiambo and David Odongo 24 days ago

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Raila Odinga and iconic leaders' deaths leave Nyanza with deep leadership gaps

It was a dark year for Nyanza, with the loss of several prominent sons and daughters leaving a huge void in politics, public service, and other key sectors.

By Harold Odhiambo 1 month ago

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Power struggles, NDC push throw ODM party succession to the brink

Party faces internal divisions over leadership and party direction after Raila's death.

By Harold Odhiambo and Brian Kisanji 1 month ago

ODM fights back attempts by fringe parties to infiltrate Nyanza

Political supremacy wrangles in Nyanza have taken a fresh twist ODM dismissed attempts by a section of politicians to market President William Ruto.

By Harold Odhiambo 1 month ago

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Ruto's bid to win Raila Odinga's turf still on

President Ruto has stepped up his efforts to conquer the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's Nyanza backyard, even as a few voices of caution demand elaborate terms of engagement.

By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 1 month ago

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Post-Raila Nyanza: Is Kalonzo a natural heir or political tourist?

Kalonzo's long-term friendship with Raila and his support for the ODM chief in three General Elections have provided him with a soft landing in Nyanza.

By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 1 month ago

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Inside William Ruto's plan to inherit Raila's political base

He has channelled billions into transport, housing and water infrastructure. This is matched by quiet but expansive voter registration and national ID mobilisation.

By Harold Odhiambo 1 month ago

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Raila's legacy lives on as county puts final touches on Luo festival

More than 10,000 visitors expected to attend the event to celebrate rich culture. Former premier's thoughts and visions for a united community had shaped the themes of past events.

By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 1 month ago

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Impeachment drama: Why governors always survive

Impeachment of governors is a noble role for MCAs provided for in the Constitution but it has since turned into an avenue of corruption, coercion and blatant misuse of tax payers money.

By Harold Odhiambo 1 month ago

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Oburu's big task amid rising internal ODM rivalries

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

By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 1 month ago

Kisumu city manager fights back, faults EACC for persistent harassment

Wanga claimed he was mistreated by the EACC and has been a subject of persistent harassment by the anti-graft agency.

By Harold Odhiambo 1 month ago

New report calls for concerted efforts to protect the fragile Lake Victoria Basin

The report aims to address a wide range of challenges facing the basin, including the growing threat of water pollution.

By Harold Odhiambo 1 month ago

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Godfathers fighting for survival

The candidates themselves are merely actors in a much larger play directed by bigger political hands seeking survival-or intent on crippling rivals-long before 2027.

By Harold Odhiambo 1 month ago

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Wanga faces big task to gain clout in ODM as deputy breaks ranks

It has divided Homa Bay governor Wanga and her deputy Magwanga. While Wanga is supporting Boyd Were, Magwanga is behind Aroko.

By Harold Odhiambo and James Omoro 2 months ago

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Why Oburu Oginga has flown to Dubai

ODM party leader Oburu Oginga has travelled to Dubai, his younger sister Ruth Odinga has confirmed.

By Harold Odhiambo 2 months ago

EAC mulls new strategy to improve blue economy

The EAC has partnered with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa to develop a Regional Blue Economy Strategy.

By Harold Odhiambo 2 months ago

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Raila reincarnate: Winnie joins fray for Odinga political empire

Winnie Odinga is eloquent, straight-talking and a student of her father's school of politics.

By Harold Odhiambo 2 months ago

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Ong'injo tells off Nyanza over Ruto praises

The bishop criticised what he called government theatrics to hoodwink Nyanza.

By Harold Odhiambo 2 months ago

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ODM 'coattail leaders' brace for uncertain 2027 after Raila's death

They are the group that won seats with minimal sweat after getting endorsements from Raila. In Nyanza, critics have always mocked them as 'osiem gi luth', which loosely infer to handpicked.

By Harold Odhiambo 2 months ago

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Odinga dynasty: What's next for the behemoth political empire?

The Odinga dynasty has been the constant feature in the Nyanza region's political spine and a point of unity among the Luo community for several generations.

By Harold Odhiambo 3 months ago

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Tensions play out in ODM despite calls for unity in 20-year-old party

If the speeches by some of the late Raila Odinga's allies are anything to go by, a turbulent future may await the 20-year-old party as members grapple with the reality of Raila's absence.

By Harold Odhiambo and Isaiah Gwengi 3 months ago

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Goodbye Baba: Curtain finally comes down on a national hero

On Sunday, as curtains came down on Raila Odinga's physical existence in the world, many hoped it had not closed the window of opportunity in the push for national unity.

By Harold Odhiambo 3 months ago

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How Kisumu waited to hear 'ayaa jothurwa' but the roar never came

It is the end. A very sad ending to a true-life story of organic love, unquestionable loyalty, and an outpouring of care to a political patriarch of millions of Nyanza residents.

By Harold Odhiambo 3 months ago

How Nyanza lit nights with dance, song for fallen son

In Kisumu, parts of the city came to a standstill following the news of Raila's passing.

By Harold Odhiambo and Rodgers Otiso 3 months ago

Final homecoming: Kisumu weeps for Baba

For the last three days, the city has known no sleep. An endless session of mourning has been its constant rhythm, climaxing with today's public viewing of Agwambo's body.

By Harold Odhiambo 3 months ago

After the colossus: How power play might shift in Nyanza and Western

Raila's backyard faces a new political reality, and ODM party's ability to adapt will ultimately shape the destiny of his political legacy amid fires of sibling rivalries within the party.

By Harold Odhiambo 3 months ago

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How Raila Odinga's death adds another dark chapter to Nyanza's history

The death of ODM leader Raila Odinga adds another dark chapter to the history of the Nyanza region, following the deaths of other prominent leaders in less than a year.

By Harold Odhiambo 3 months ago

Planned viewing of body moved to Jomo Kenyatta Stadium

The planned public viewing of the body of the late ODM leader Raila Odinga in Kisumu has been moved from Moi Stadium to Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Mamboleo.

By Harold Odhiambo 3 months ago

Planned public viewing of Raila's body in Kisumu moved to Jomo Kenyatta Stadium

Kisumu City manager Abala Wanga confirmed told The Standard that the decision is part of the preparations to ensure that the exercise is seamless.

By Harold Odhiambo 3 months ago

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Inside ODM's plan to avoid embarrassment in make-or-break mini elections

Veteran politician Raila Odinga's ODM party is laying out strategies to avert any embarrassment in the upcoming by-elections across the country.

By Harold Odhiambo 3 months ago

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Scars of brutality: Survivors' trauma of 2023 police crackdown

The country might be slowly forgetting the violent crackdown of protests by police that left scores maimed and others killed.

By Harold Odhiambo 3 months ago

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The peril of selective constitutional obedience under Kenya Kwanza

Kenya Kwanza regime is battling cases filed to challenge decisions deemed unconstitutional, while overseeing gross violations of human rights in violent crackdown on protests.

By Harold Odhiambo 4 months ago

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From dried fish to governors' seat; the ridiculous display of Devolution 2025

Governors and senior county officials displayed lavish and extravagant spending at the ongoing Devolution Conference in Homa Bay, but had nearly nothing to showcase in their exhibition stands.

By Harold Odhiambo 5 months ago

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Master of double speak: Ruto masks flaws, turns heat on MPs over corruption

The president fingered legislators of being of embedding corruption in key government institutions that are critical in the country's governance.

By Harold Odhiambo and James Omoro 5 months ago