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Drawing from his own experience, Etale spoke about the deep physical and emotional pain he endured during past anti government protests. He linked his health struggles to repeated exposure to tear gas during demonstrations, saying the impact stayed with him long after the protests ended.
Within ODM, the camps led by party leader Oburu Oginga and embattled secretary general Edwin Sifuna have gone all out in the battle to inherit Raila’s political turf.
Addressing a rally in Kisii on Monday, Kalonzo told supporters that he could not ignore statements made by Orengo in Kakamega suggesting there was a possibility that Raila’s death was not natural.
Ida's heartfelt reflection momentarily shifted the formal tone of the vetting, revealing the personal dimension behind her public service aspirations. Ida expressed sincere appreciation to President William Samoei Ruto for trusting her with the role of Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Mcoure criticized what he called the misapplication of “the spirit of Baba,” a reference to party leader Raila Odinga, stressing that it should drive economic empowerment and development rather than fuel street protests.
Onyonka criticized members who are now seeking positions in government, including the deputy presidency, while claiming continued loyalty to ODM.
In a statement, Ruth Odinga said the backlash against Sifuna intensified after his interview on Citizen TV, where he raised concerns about the source of funds used in recent ODM-linked public conventions, including the high cost of helicopters, large tents and branded merchandise.
Wetang’ula appealed to North Rift residents, including those who had supported the late ODM leader Raila Odinga, to rally behind President Ruto in the spirit of inclusivity under the broad-based government.
Ida recalled that Raila’s death itself came as a shock, leaving unresolved matters and unexpected responsibilities for the family to handle. Ida said they were not anticipating his passing at this stage, which added to the intensity of their grief.
Looking back on his long-standing political relationship with Raila, Junet described him as a mentor whose guidance shaped both his career and approach to leadership.
Delivering the verdict on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the court found that the evidence against Okanga did not meet the legal requirements needed to sustain the three counts under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act.
The Governor said Ogeta’s appointment to the security docket was informed by his extensive experience and deep institutional knowledge accumulated over many years at different levels of engagement.