Among the leaders who also crossed over to UDA were former Samburu North MP Alois Lentoimanga, Samburu Senate aspirant Lkitonga Lengolos, Suguta Ward MCA James Leleruk, Janet Lavasanti and former Samburu County Assembly Deputy Speaker Adamson Lanyasunya.
Bradley BosireThe National Assembly Majority Whip argued that leadership at the national level requires practical experience, saying those seeking the presidency should first understand how government functions before making promises to citizens.
Maureen KinyanjuiGachagua also announced plans to take his campaign to Nakuru County, where he said he will spend three days beginning Friday, August 7, campaigning against Governor Susan Kihika.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe collection came on the final day of July after supporters responded to the Friday Sh100 challenge, an appeal that encouraged Kenyans to make small donations through the movement's paybill number.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe ODM Senator recalled initially serving as a note-taker during exclusive meetings involving Raila, Dr Adhu Awiti, ODM Executive Director Oduor Ong'wen and Professor Edward Ayuki before gradually taking on more responsibilities within Raila's international engagements.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe approach mirrors the National Rainbow Coalition (Narc), where opposition parties joined forces with leaders who had broken away from the then-ruling Kanu to back Kibaki's successful presidential bid.
Maureen KinyanjuiSonko said he shares the same vision with other leaders who have continued to push for what they believe are the interests of ordinary Kenyans.
Maureen KinyanjuiAddressing journalists on Thursday, Wambua insisted there had been no meeting between the two leaders and no discussions regarding any political cooperation or alliance.
David AbonyoJumwa's announcement ends her association with the ruling party, where she previously served in President Ruto's Cabinet as the Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage.
Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, the legislator argued that only a small number of elected leaders had distanced themselves from the party while the overwhelming majority of ODM members continue to discharge their responsibilities both in Parliament and at the grassroots.
David AbonyoApart from losing a powerful oversight position, Osotsi will also take home less in committee allowances. As committee chairperson, he earned Sh15,000 for every sitting, with payments capped at Sh240,000 per month, in addition to his salary and other parliamentary benefits.
Maureen KinyanjuiArati said the only circumstances under which ODM would abandon its claim to the Deputy President position would be if President Ruto or Deputy President Kithure Kindiki crossed over from UDA to ODM.
Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking after the meeting, Gachagua said the governor and the county legislators had committed to defending their seats on DCP tickets and participating in the party's nomination process.
Bradley BosireSpeaking during the ODM Turkana County Delegates' Meeting on Wednesday, Oburu said the party would push for its interests during ongoing political negotiations.
David AbonyoIn a statement issued on Wednesday, the KANU chairman expressed concern over what he described as the increasing use of reckless language aimed at dividing Kenyans along political, regional and communal lines.
David AbonyoTheir removal comes as both senators continue to play leading roles in the Linda Mwananchi movement, which has publicly opposed the broad-based government arrangement between ODM and President William Ruto's administration.
Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking during an interview on Citizen TV on Tuesday, Sifuna said allegations linking Kenyatta to the movement's finances were false, even as he acknowledged maintaining contact with the former Head of State in his capacity as Azimio's party leader.
David AbonyoThe former Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General, however, stood by his decision to support Gachagua's impeachment, saying he had valid reasons for doing so and that nothing had changed since then.
Maureen KinyanjuiDuale argued that Kenya's governance model should be anchored on parliamentary representation, where voters elect Members of Parliament in their constituencies and the political party or coalition that secures the majority of seats takes over government.
Bradley BosireResponding to questions about the increasingly common "H.E" reference at opposition events, the Nairobi Senator recounted how the idea first surfaced during one of the opposition's public engagements.
Bradley BosireAccording to Sifuna, Linda Mwananchi has so far visited 16 counties as it seeks to gauge public opinion before making key political decisions ahead of the 2027 polls.
Bradley BosireIn his ruling, the Speaker said the House would allow the attire on this occasion because Parliament had previously permitted a similar display during another by-election swearing-in.
Bradley BosireThe statement was accompanied by an image of a purported invitation to a special press conference that claimed Kalonzo would make a major announcement on political alliances and the future of the country’s leadership.
Bradley BosireHis remarks came amid an escalating political contest between President William Ruto's allies and Gachagua over the region's political direction ahead of the 2027 elections.
David AbonyoFigures released by Linda Mwananchi show Bungoma registered the highest collections after supporters contributed Sh914,473 through M-Pesa, with 13,528 people making donations. Kitale followed after raising Sh692,124 from 9,952 contributors through M-Pesa, while Kamukuywa collected Sh23,065 through cash contributions.
Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Kigame said he was not opposed to the idea of a united opposition but insisted that any coalition formed around tribal arithmetic and familiar political figures would only entrench the status quo.
David AbonyoSpeaking after a church service at St. Austin's Church in Westlands on Sunday, the governor appealed to politicians across the political divide to abandon campaigns built on hostility and instead focus on addressing the issues affecting ordinary Kenyans.
David AbonyoSpeaking in Busia County on Sunday, the President said his administration would do everything possible to safeguard national unity and ensure that every Kenyan is free to participate in the democratic process without fear.
David AbonyoSpeaking during the burial of Pastor William Muthengi in Mumoni, Mwingi North Constituency, Kitui County, on Saturday, Kalonzo said leaders entrusted with public office should promote national cohesion rather than deepen ethnic divisions.
David AbonyoAddressing residents at Moi's Bridge town, Sifuna said the opposition had traversed different parts of the country and was convinced that many Kenyans had lost confidence in President Ruto's leadership.
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