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Wetang'ula warns against politicising Jirongo's death

Wetang’ula has urged political leaders to exercise restraint and avoid exploiting the death of former Cabinet minister and Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo
By Bernard Lusigi 2025-12-25 14:22:20
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 2025-12-22 07:30:00
A political showdown is looming between ODM and President William Ruto as the party demands the deputy presidency slot to guarantee their re-election support.
By Benard Lusigi 2025-12-22 07:30:00
Mbadi expressed dissatisfaction with ODM leaders who say the party will only support Ruto until 2027 through the so-called broad-based government. 
By James Omoro 2025-12-21 12:05:20
Party faces internal divisions over leadership and party direction after Raila’s death.
By Harold Odhiambo And Brian Kisanji 2025-12-21 10:06:09
President targets Wiper leader, seeing him as a major electoral threat in the 2027 elections.Aim to weaken Kalonzo strategically.
By Ndung’u Gachane 2025-12-21 07:40:00
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has gazetted Thursday, February 26, 2026.
By Mike Kihaki 2025-12-20 13:05:07
The slow uptake and uncertainties in implementing electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) have slowed down procurement cycles for key programmes.
By Irene Githinji 2025-12-20 06:00:00
Jirongo lived loudly, loved openly, gave recklessly and ruled fearlessly. He was a romantic patriarch whose relationships became symbols of influence, excess and masculine bravado.
By Manuel Ntoyai 2025-12-19 14:00:00
President William Ruto's political narrative has shifted attention from deaths, police violence, and economic strain, analysts say, warning storytelling now drives Kenya's politics.
By David Njaaga 2025-12-19 11:59:45
President Ruto is using every platform, from cultural festivals to State House meetings, and now by inviting minority communities, to bolster his re-election bid through dishing out of goodies.
By Biketi Kikechi 2025-12-19 08:20:00
The Controller of Budget, Margaret Nyakang’o, has revealed that 37 counties spent over Sh1.5 billion on domestic and foreign travel in the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year.
By Edwin Nyarangi 2025-12-18 08:00:00