×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands Daily
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Old power falls apart in Mulembe nation

ODM SG Nairobi Senator Sifuna with ODM Young Captains, a subsidiary of the ODM Women League at Chungwa House, Nairobi, July 19, 2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

For decades, the sprawling, verdant hills of Western Kenya, popularly known as the home of the Mulembe people, have served as the ultimate swing vote in the nation’s high-stakes political poker game.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902