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The exchange followed Gachagua’s letter to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, in which he raised concerns about alleged threats to his safety ahead of the Mbeere North by-election. In the letter, he pointed to what he called imminent violence, citing widely circulated videos on social media and demanding swift police action.
He told residents in Kasipul that the decision made by President William Ruto and the late Raila Odinga was clear, and leaders must follow it without breaking ranks.
Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Ojijo said the proposed partnership, if realized, would “redefine Kenya’s power dynamics” by merging UDA’s grassroots mobilisation with ODM’s national reach.
Since the 2022 General Election, UDA has been the biggest recipient of the PPF, drawing hundreds of millions annually based on its dominance in the National Assembly and Senate.For the 2023/2024 fiscal year, the party received Sh316.1 million, the highest allocation from the fund, followed by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), which received Sh168.8 million.
Leaders such as Martha Karua and Tim Wanyonyi, condemned the utterances as reckless and lacking empathy.
The senator has been given 14 days to explain his actions before any disciplinary steps are considered.
Kilimo praised the President for promoting stability in the Kerio Valley and credited his administration with improving security and economic opportunities in the region.
In the UDA nomination, Chemitei emerged top with 48,791 votes, surpassing Tobole Kipsang Kibor Wycliffe, who received 30,897 votes, and Daniel Kiptoo Korir, who trailed with 23,613 votes.His approval by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) now allows him to officially begin preparations for the by-election campaign.
Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation on Monday, Muluka compared the Ruto administration’s style of political campaigning with that of former President Mwai Kibaki, describing the late President’s style as subtle and Ruto’s as more crass.
The poll further indicates that the Azimio Coalition enjoys 5 per cent support, followed closely by Wiper Democratic Movement at 4 per cent.
The notice was submitted through her lawyer, Ombaso, before Justice Chacha Mwita at the Milimani Constitutional and Human Rights Division, who granted the request and formally closed the case.
The programme, initiated by the Kenya Roads Board (KRB), is designed to mobilise Sh175 billion by securitising a portion of the Road Maintenance Levy Fund.