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Homa Bay voter numbers rise as MP Kaluma projects 4 million Luo votes
The ODM MP said the growing number of registered voters pointed to a potentially larger voting bloc by the time Kenyans go to the polls in 2027.
Nyanza
Politics
Ruto takes Linda Mwananchi fight to Orengo’s Siaya backyard
Governor James Orengo was at the heart of Ruto’s criticism, with the President questioning his decision to work with Linda Mwananchi. Ruto alleged that the movement was being sponsored to attack his administrat...
Nyanza
Ruto promises action on Nyanza power outages after blackout disrupts interview
The lights went off while Ruto was speaking during the interview, prompting the President to question why the facility’s generator had not been put into use to prevent the programme from being disrupted.
Nyanza
Ruto in talks to rename Kisumu Airport after Raila Odinga
Under the Kisumu proposal, the airport would become Raila Odinga International Airport, adding to a series of measures being considered by the government to honour the former Prime Minister.
News
Ruto commissions water project, launches road to boost Kisumu connectivity
The Kisumu projects therefore combine two longstanding infrastructure challenges: reliable water and wastewater management in a rapidly expanding city, and road connectivity for communities and agricultural pro...
Politics
Ruto pledges ODM-UDA partnership, vows to keep Raila legacy alive
Speaking at a church service in Kisumu on Sunday, Ruto said he would ensure that Odinga’s legacy, his party and the issues he championed continued to shape Kenya’s development.
Politics
Security tightened in Nyanza ahead of Ruto’s four-day visit
In Kisumu, Ruto is expected to launch the Katito-Awasi road and attend a church service at Voice of Salvation and Healing, among other activities planned during the visit
Politics
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.
Politics
Broad-based leaders hit opposition as they campaign for Ruto
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki led the criticism of the opposition during a meeting with UDA polling centre officials at Kinoru Stadium in Meru.
Politics
Nyanza MPs challenge Gachagua over region’s 2027 political choices
The lawmakers said Gachagua previously presented Nyanza and its political leaders as a major source of opposition to government, a position they said now raises questions about his renewed interest in the regio...
Politics
Gachagua sets sights on Nyanza after 55-day Mt Kenya consultations
He also sought to ease concerns over historical political tensions between communities from Mt Kenya and Nyanza, particularly the Luo, saying there was no conflict between the two sides
Nyanza
Nyanza clergy warn leaders against inflammatory politics
Speaking during a press briefing in Kisumu on Monday, the clergy called for peaceful political competition between the government and opposition, urging leaders to resolve disagreements through dialogue rather...