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Harold Odhiambo

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 21 days ago

Raila succession saga: Inside ODM's turbulent journey

New generation of Young Turks poised to shake Opposition as old guards stay put

New generation of Young Turks poised to shake Opposition as old guards stay put

By Harold Odhiambo 24 days ago

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

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

By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 1 month ago

Raila Odinga's stance on ODM confuses friends and foes

Raila Odinga's stance on ODM confuses friends and foes

By James Omoro and Harold Odhiambo 1 month ago

No permanent enemies: Ten faces of Raila that puzzle friend and foe

Raila Odinga, who is seeking to be the next chairman of the AU Commission, has been the face of opposition politics in Kenya for more than four decades.

By Harold Odhiambo 1 month ago

No permanent enemies: Ten faces of Raila that puzzle friend and foe

Which way? Raila AUC bid leaves Azimio allies in deep confusion

Leaders are jostling for his endorsement but he says he is here to stay. Eyebrows have been raised after leaders have come out of the woodwork

By Harold Odhiambo 1 month ago

Which way? Raila AUC bid leaves Azimio allies in deep confusion

Raila Odinga: The king of political comebacks

Second chances and political revivals are close to ODM leader Raila Odinga's political heart and has molded him to be the proverbial cat with nine lives in the country's politics.

By Harold Odhiambo 2 months ago

Raila Odinga: The king of political comebacks

Uncertainty in Azimio as Raila eyes AU chairperson job

Raila's potential exit from local politics should he bag the AU chairperson job is a major turning point for the future of the Opposition that he built and held with grit.

By Harold Odhiambo 2 months ago

Uncertainty in Azimio as Raila eyes AU chairperson job

Succession: How Raila is walking in the steps of his father, Jaramogi

In Nyanza, the talk of a Raila succession is almost an abomination even as political undercurrents whirl.

By Harold Odhiambo 3 months ago

Succession: How Raila is walking in the steps of his father, Jaramogi

Remembering Jaramogi: Inside life and times of the doyen of opposition politics

According to historians, Jaramogi's contribution to the quest to attain independence was immense and was the force that helped the country's first president, Jomo, to ascend to power.

By Harold Odhiambo and Olivia Odhiambo 3 months ago

Remembering Jaramogi: Inside life and times of the doyen of opposition politics

Azimio leaders to give direction on high cost of living next week

The opposition chief believes Kenya Kwanza has compromised MPs to pass retrogressive laws. It remains to be seen whether Azimio's statement will include calls for mass action.

By Anne Atieno and Harold Odhiambo 3 months ago

Azimio leaders to give direction on high cost of living next week

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 4 months ago

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

Nyong'o urges AU to cut diplomatic ties with Israel over Gaza bombing

Nyong'o described the attacks in Gaza as unfortunate and claimed the region cannot afford to stay silent.

By Harold Odhiambo 5 months ago

Nyong'o urges AU to cut diplomatic ties with Israel over Gaza bombing

Trouble with IEBC as uncertainty abounds over pending mini-polls

IEBC has been operating without commissioners since the retirement of Chairman Wafula Chebukati, and Commissioners Abdi Guliye and Boya Molu on January 17.

By Harold Odhiambo 5 months ago

Trouble with IEBC as uncertainty abounds over pending mini-polls

PS Omollo: The growing power of Ruto's man in Nyanza region

Omollo's position on the national stage and his activities to market the United Democratic Alliance's (UDA) development agenda in the region appear to be shaping his political credentials.

By Harold Odhiambo 5 months ago

PS Omollo: The growing power of Ruto's man in Nyanza region

Lake Victoria Basin Commission bets on bamboo trees to restore Osipata Gulley in Busia

The Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) has embarked on an ambitious initiative to restore the fragile Osipata gulley in Teso South, Busia County.

By Harold Odhiambo 5 months ago

Lake Victoria Basin Commission bets on bamboo trees to restore Osipata Gulley in Busia

Opposition demands accountability over deaths in Kericho stampede

The opposition has challenged the government to compensate the families who lost their kin during the Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kericho on Friday.

By Harold Odhiambo 6 months ago

Opposition demands accountability over deaths in Kericho stampede

Kenyans staring down the barrel as cost of fuel hits all-time high

Super petrol will now retail at Sh217.12 per litre in Nairobi, an increase of Sh5.72. Government says it tapped into petroleum development levy to cushion consumers.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba, Macharia Kamau and Harold Odhiambo 6 months ago

Kenyans staring down the barrel as cost of fuel hits all-time high

KNUT boss survives a grisly accident in Kisumu

The SG says he was saved by a seatbelt that prevented him from being thrown out of the vehicle.

By Harold Odhiambo 6 months ago

KNUT boss survives a grisly accident in Kisumu

Ruto puts together dream team to deliver Nyanza economic change

President William Ruto has assembled a dream team to help him deliver his ambitious economic and political reforms for Nyanza region.

By Harold Odhiambo 6 months ago

Ruto puts together dream team to deliver Nyanza economic change

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 6 months ago

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

Experts push to save fragile Mara ecosystem

Delegates from the East Africa Community (EAC) have endorsed an ambitious proposal to save the fragile Mara ecosystem which is facing huge threat of environmental degradation.

By Harold Odhiambo 6 months ago

Experts push to save fragile Mara ecosystem

President to tour Raila's backyard for four days in new charm offensive

On Saturday, the president's allies in the region as well as senior government officials were racing against time to put final touches to preparations for the visit.

By James Omoro and Harold Odhiambo 6 months ago

President to tour Raila's backyard for four days in new charm offensive

Inside the mega-fight to save Mara ecosystem as experts mull solutions

There are regional fears that a failure to intervene in unchecked developments, deforestation, poor farming, uncontrolled water abstraction, and pollution threaten the fragile ecosystem.

By Harold Odhiambo 7 months ago

Inside the mega-fight to save Mara ecosystem as experts mull solutions

To leave, or not: ODM expulsion and the effect on rebels' future

ODM party is devising a strategy to regain the seats held by the embattled MPs while focusing on eroding their grassroots support for betraying the party.

By Harold Odhiambo 7 months ago

To leave, or not: ODM expulsion and the effect on rebels' future

Raila meets Nyanza, Western governors in move to step up bid to fortify his support base

Opposition chief holds three-hour closed door meeting with eight governors in Kisumu following reports of overtures from President Ruto to shift loyalty.

By Harold Odhiambo, Olivia Odhiambo 7 months ago

Raila meets Nyanza, Western governors in move to step up bid to fortify his support base

Expelled ODM lawmakers want tribunal to overturn the decision

The MPs claim they have been targeted by ODM over their association with President William Ruto.

By Harold Odhiambo 7 months ago

Expelled ODM lawmakers want tribunal to overturn the decision

Agency, partners intensify efforts to conserve Mara ecosystem ahead of fete

Lake Victoria Basin Commission is targeting to use the event to spur up conservation efforts in the entire Lake basin region by planting trees to boost forest cover.

By Harold Odhiambo 7 months ago

Agency, partners intensify efforts to conserve Mara ecosystem ahead of fete

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 7 months ago

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

LBDA embarks on mission to plant fruit trees as Kenya hosts Africa Climate Summit

The move is part of an effort to augment efforts of various stakeholders working around the clock to respond to the escalating global climate crisis.

By Harold Odhiambo 7 months ago

LBDA embarks on mission to plant fruit trees as Kenya hosts Africa Climate Summit

Wandayi: Does he have what it takes to assume Baba's mantle?

Recent turn of political events appears to have thrust Opiyo Wandayi to the heart of the opposition's kitchen where all key opposition plans, decisions, activities, and plum roles are baked.

By Harold Odhiambo and Isaiah Gwengi 7 months ago

Wandayi: Does he have what it takes to assume Baba's mantle?

How devolution has opened up spaces for women in leadership

The high political tables, once a preserve for vocal male politicians, is now a professional playground for women as they fill the missing link to region's development.

By Winfrey Owino, Harold Odhiambo and Eric Abuga 8 months ago

How devolution has opened up spaces for women in leadership

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 8 months ago

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

Owalo at the head of new push to edge Raila out of Nyanza politics

Owalo's dalliance with President Ruto's administration appears to have thrust him to the core of Nyanza's political succession battle and economic transformation.

By Harold Odhiambo, Jacob Ngetich 8 months ago

Owalo at the head of new push to edge Raila out of Nyanza politics

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 8 months ago

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

Fear factor: Azimio, Kenya Kwanza in ICC threats as Mt Kenya wary of 'handshake' effects

The Standard has established the two camps are keen to take each other down through legal means at the International Criminal Court (ICC) and are in the process of building cases.

By Harold Odhiambo and Benjamin Imende 8 months ago

Fear factor: Azimio, Kenya Kwanza in ICC threats as Mt Kenya wary of 'handshake' effects

Revealed: New push to reach out to Raila

Oburu said although president's camp has not approached them for dialogue, they have pursued several avenues. Azimio criticised KK for considering failed bipartisan talks

By Ndung'u Gachane and Harold Odhiambo 9 months ago

Revealed: New push to reach out to Raila

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 9 months ago

Raila opens several battlefronts to push Kenya Kwanza into yielding

Exiting stage? Why Raila is still the man to watch

Azimio leader is rallying supporters for mass protests to coincide with Saba Saba anniversary. Ruto and his allies are laying strategies in a bid to push the ODM leader into political retirement.

By Harold Odhiambo 9 months ago

Exiting stage? Why Raila is still the man to watch

66-years later, Kisumu's oldest case trudges on with no end in sight

Appellate court has sent the case pitting two families over land ownership in Bumala back to High Court for full trial. Says in the 2013 judgment, judge erred by failing to order oral evidence.

By Harold Odhiambo 9 months ago

66-years later, Kisumu's oldest case trudges on with no end in sight

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 10 months ago

Tension in ODM as party targets MPs who defy orders

Raila warns of mass protests if Finance Bill sails through

Raila, who appears to have slammed the door for dialogue with the government, dared Kenya Kwanza leaders to pass the controversial Bill.

By Sharon Owino and Harold Odhiambo 10 months ago

Raila warns of mass protests if Finance Bill sails through

Lake Victoria's wetlands, beaches in trouble from raw sewage and dumping

The parcels of land that once lay as feeding grounds for hippos have been taken over by palatial hotels and homes, while others have been fenced off.

By Robert Amalemba and Harold Odhiambo 11 months ago

Lake Victoria's wetlands, beaches in trouble from raw sewage and dumping

Lake Victoria's suffocating lakefront

Human-wildlife conflict increasing on Kenyan shores of Lake Victoria, as water sampling fails drinking standards.

By Harold Odhiambo and Robert Amalemba 11 months ago

Lake Victoria's suffocating lakefront

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