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.
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.
After his appearance on Tuesday, Ruku said he had been given an opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the remarks and provide the context in which they were made.
The commission said the matter is being handled under Sections 27, 29 and 63C as read with Section 63E of the National Cohesion and Integration Act.
She accused Kaluma of making inflammatory remarks targeting people who do not support the government, alleging that the MP had called for such individuals to be dealt with and threatened that they could be soug...
Miguna also criticised Siaya Governor James Orengo over his conduct towards political opponents and accused him of associating with individuals he alleged were involved in organising violence
Kaluma noted that the President should instead concentrate on consolidating support in other parts of the country because he believes Mt Kenya voters have already made up their minds ahead of the next election
The legislator said members elected through ODM should not continue holding party positions or benefiting from the party’s support while advancing the agenda of other political groups.
The concerns emerged during a fact-finding mission by the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security as part of its budget oversight programme.
The Linda Mwananchi faction is associated with a section of ODM leaders drawn from different levels of government, including Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Suba South MP Caroli Omondi, Embakasi East MP Babu Owin...
This comes despite an earlier High Court order that had halted his initial suspension and barred the National Assembly from taking further disciplinary action against him.
Speaking during a Radio Generation interview on Thursday, Kaluma warned that how both consumers and suppliers respond to perceived shortages could place unnecessary pressure on the fuel supply chain.
Kaluma said National Assembly Finance and National Planning Committee sought the best price for the public asset and challenged testimony that failed to present a credible alternative valuation.