Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has declared that he will be active in local politics despite his interest in vying for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairmanship. The comment was clearly meant to caution political leaders who were impatiently angling to succeed him. He spoke on Sunday in Ligisa Secondary School, Homa Bay county during a thanksgiving ceremony for the new ODM party Chair Gladys Wanga. He told Kenyans not to count him out of Kenyan politics saying that vying for the AUC seat does not warrant anybody to count him out of Kenyan politics even as he expressed confidence…
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Siaya magistrate, Benjamin Limo has ruled that a suspect arrested in connection with the murder of Wells Fargo’s human resource boss Willis Ayieko will be in police custody for the next 30 days. Duncan Onyango alias Otuch, who was arraigned before the court today, will be locked in at the Kisumu railways police station, where suspects arrested earlier are being held, pending police investigations into the murder. The police requested for a 30-day detention of the 48-year-old suspect, which magistrate Limo granted, and ordered him to appear for the case on December 13, 2024. According to the police, Onyango was…
During the swearing-in of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on November 1, 2024, President William Ruto lamented that for two years, he lacked a principal assistant to effectively communicate his administration’s vision. With Prof Kindiki now in office, Kenyans have every reason to expect fresh energy in addressing the challenges the country faces. An ideal starting point for this renewed momentum should be the Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC), a public institution steeped in inefficiency and corruption that has burdened Kenyans for far too long. Kenya Railways holds vast tracts of valuable land across the country, particularly in Nairobi where its prime…
The Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) has been ordered to begin the election process for a new bishop of the Mount Kenya West diocese within seven days, amid concerns that the church was not adhering to its constitutional timeline for filling the vacant position. In his ruling, Justice Kizito Magare of the Nyeri High Court has ordered ACK Archbishop Dr Jackson Ole Sapit, along with the Provincial Synod, the ACK Mt Kenya West Synod, and the church’s registered trustees, to begin the process of selecting a new bishop by November 13. In his orders, Justice Magare has further directed Arch…
Kenyan-born Huldah Moraa Momanyi Histley made history in the 2024 United States elections by becoming the first Kenyan American to win a district seat in the U.S. State Legislature. Her achievement has been celebrated nationwide, particularly in her hometown of Nyamemiso in Nyamira County, where family and friends gathered in large numbers to celebrate her political success. Moraa ran under the Democratic-Farmer-Labour party and won 65 percent of the vote, defeating Brad Olson. She now represents Minnesota’s District 38A, which includes Brooklyn Park and Osseo. At 39, Moraa’s victory was hard-earned. She immigrated to the US at the age of…
A boda boda operator arrested in connection with the murder of the late Wells Fargo manager, Willis Ayieko, will be held in custody for 30 days, a Siaya court has ruled. Siaya Chief Magistrate Margaret Wambani ordered that Charles Otieno Odhiambo, who was arrested by the police in Kisumu, be held by the police to assist with investigations into the murder of the late human resources manager. The 21-year-old suspect had been arraigned before her when the prosecution, led by Evans Soita, made a miscellaneous application to have him detained for 30 days at the Kisumu Railways Police Station. Soita…
Members of Parliament have criticised the proposed removal of Bishop David Oginde as Chairperson of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). They argue that the timing of the move could disrupt ongoing high-profile corruption investigations. The proposal, which is part of a new bill in Parliament, suggests that the EACC Chair must have a law degree and at least 10 years of experience as a judge, advocate, or magistrate. Bishop Oginde, who holds a PhD in Organisational Leadership, does not meet the new qualifications, making him vulnerable to removal. MPs, including Kitutu Chache South’s Anthony Kibagendi and Makueni Senator Daniel…
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has declared victory over his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris, following projections that he has won the crucial battleground states of Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia. AP also projects that the Republican Party will win back control of the Senate. More to follow
For Kenyans, Peter Oloo Aringo may have been just another politician. However, for the residents of Siaya, his home county, he was not just any politician. He was a special, extraordinary leader who excelled not only in debating national issues in the August House but also in relentlessly pushing for the rights of Wanjiku—the moniker for the Kenyan man on the streets. Aringo, who died on Friday evening while receiving treatment at a Nairobi hospital, served as the Member of Parliament for the Alego-Usonga constituency (Siaya County) at different intervals and was at one time the Kenya African National Union…
The eighth edition of the Fifa U-17 Women’s World Cup ended on Monday morning with Korea DPR edging out Spain 4-3 on post match penalties, after a 1-1 draw in regulation, to lift a third title in the championship. Likewise, USA beat England 3-0 for third/fourth place play-off to win bronze. Kenya is gearing up to host the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in February and the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027 and there are so many lessons to be learnt from the Dominican Republic showpiece. Among them are planning, preparations, execution and dismantling of the whole tournament process…
