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Kivutha Kibwana lands senior role in Babu Owino’s part
Kibwana served as Makueni Governor for two terms, from 2013 to 2022, earning recognition for his leadership
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Governor Sakaja dumps UDA for ODM, announces 2027 re-election bid on Orange party ticket
Addressing party officials and supporters, Sakaja described his decision as more than a political announcement, saying it reflected his personal beliefs and commitment to the values he wanted to advance.
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Babu Owino breaks silence on claims of secret wife and child in Embakasi
The legislator addressed the claims during a podcast show on October 29, 2026, after being asked about videos in which Mosiria allegedly accused him of having another family in Embakasi
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Eastleigh building collapse: Tony Gachoka blames corruption and poor oversight for disaster
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Gachoka said the incident, which left people trapped beneath the rubble, was a consequence of alleged corruption and weak enforcement, calling for those responsible to be held accountable.
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Babu Owino accuses Sakaja of lying over approval of the collapsed Eastleigh building
Taking to his X account on Sunday, October 25, 2026, Owino said the governor had claimed that the building lacked approval, despite the existence of a Nairobi City County document authorising the proposed development
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Babu Owino to Nairobi voters: If you give me your votes, I will give you a clean city
Owino made the pledges during remarks on Sunday, presenting his gubernatorial bid as an opportunity to restore the capital’s dignity and improve service delivery
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Babu Owino declares position on Winnie Odinga’s Senate ambitions
Taking to his X account on Sunday, while addressing Nairobi residents, Owino said he respected Raila, whom he described as his boss, and would not fight his daughter simply because they could pursue different political positions
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Senator Nyamu warns Winnie Odinga’s entry into Nairobi politics could lock out Babu Owino
The UDA Senator argued that Nairobi’s cosmopolitan nature could complicate efforts to accommodate two Luo politicians in prominent county positions, particularly if one sought the governorship while the other pursued the Senate seat.
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Khalwale: Linda Mwananchi yet to agree on common political party
Speaking on NTV on Monday, Khalwale said the majority of leaders at the movement’s Saturday retreat agreed to pursue a common political party, while allowing those who preferred other parties to retain their political identities and remain part of the wider formation.
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Gachoka: KANU will field me for Nairobi governor regardless of Gakuya
The KANU spokesperson said the contest could also become a test of competing efforts to consolidate support among different communities in the capital, particularly the Mount Kenya vote
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Natembeya names UDP as Sifuna’s vehicle for 2027
Trans Nzoia Governor cited the Azimio Coalition, which he said brought together about 25 parties behind former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, as an example of different political parties working towards a common presidential bid.
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Babu Owino explains timeline behind The Mwananchi Party name change
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Embakasi East MP said principals of the Linda Mwananchi movement had visited the ORPP on August 4 to seek clarification on the Linda Mwananchi name before the name change was formally completed.
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Osotsi: Ruto is fueling Linda Mwananchi rift claims to weaken Sifuna
Speaking in Western Kenya on Saturday, Osotsi dismissed claims that the movement was fractured, insisting that its leaders remained united behind Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s presidential ambitions.
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Why Babu Owino says party row will not affect his Sifuna alliance
The Embakasi East MP said he would continue mobilising support for Sifuna and campaign for him as the movement's presidential candidate.
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Babu, Sifuna dispute widens as Natembeya stands firm on Ukombozi
In a viral video, Natembeya told the Luhya community not to apologise for coming together politically, arguing that other communities were also organising around their leaders.
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Mistrust, ambitions fuel Linda Mwananchi tensions, Onyonka says
Speaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, Senator Onyonka said the disagreements are real and have prompted a series of behind-the-scenes meetings involving senior figures in the movement.
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Junet to Babu Owino: Come back home and return to ODM
Babu has continued to express support for Sifuna’s presidential ambitions while explaining their political relationship, seeking to counter claims that differences between them were behind his decision to spend more time on his Nairobi campaign.
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Amisi: I was kicked out of Linda Mwananchi WhatsApp groups
The Saboti MP alleged that the situation changed after other individuals joined the movement, claiming they interfered with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's position and subsequently removed him from the Linda Mwananchi WhatsApp groups.
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Babu Owino unveils political party, calls for opposition unity
Addressing journalists in Nairobi on Tuesday, Owino said his decision followed a February 2025 meeting at Bomas of Kenya that was organised by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and which he understood was intended to endorse Sakaja.
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Babu Owino: My Nairobi Governor bid won’t pit me against Sifuna
He dismissed claims of internal disagreements, saying Sifuna is focused on the presidency while he is seeking the Nairobi governorship
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Gachagua: Opposition eyes 2.5 million votes in Nairobi ahead of 2027 polls
Addressing Kenyans in the United States on Sunday, Gachagua said the opposition’s growing activities in Nairobi over the weekend demonstrated its strength in the city, which has about 2.7 million registered voters.
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Linda Mwananchi backs Edwin Sifuna for 2027 presidential race
The resolutions were announced following a mobilisation tour of Nairobi that culminated in a rally at Jacaranda Grounds on Sunday
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Expert: Sifuna’s presidential push reshapes opposition competition
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Bigambo said Sifuna’s emergence had brought political competition directly to senior opposition figures, including former Vice-President Kalonzo Musyoka and former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i.
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MP Babu reveals plans for new party to challenge ODM in Nyanza
Speaking in Kisumu on Saturday, the lawmaker said the party would give residents an opportunity to choose their leaders, insisting that its nominations would be conducted democratically.
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Babu’s Nairobi bid gains steam as ODM ticket battle turns bitter
The developments leave ODM facing a three-way political headache in Nairobi, with Babu building support among MPs, Aladwa defending his own claim to the party ticket and Sakaja's possible return under the ODM banner adding another major variable to the contest.
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Kaluma accuses opposition leaders of Homa Bay rally violence, demands arrest
Speaking in Nairobi on Tuesday, Kaluma accused the opposition leaders of recruiting and deploying what he described as “dreaded thugs and hardcore criminals” to attack residents during the rally.
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MPs Babu, Caroli call out political intimidation during Linda Mwananchi tour
Babu and Caroli's remarks focused on the need for political leaders to address issues affecting citizens while allowing competing political voices to operate freely
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Orengo warns against attempts to block opposition rally in Homa Bay
The governor linked the alleged attempts to block the rally to Kenya’s earlier political struggles, when leaders and their supporters were prevented from accessing some parts of the country during the push for multiparty democracy.
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Beast’s mother: MP Babu Owino paid my son’s university fees
Otieno, popularly known as “Beast”, was a former president of the Technical University of Mombasa Students Association (TUMSA) and became a prominent youth mobiliser after leaving university
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Sifuna: Citizen donations keeping Linda Mwananchi movement going
Sifuna urged Kenyans to continue backing what he described as a citizen-led movement that champions accountability, good governance and greater public involvement in leadership.