Sifuna: I remain the validly elected ODM Secretary-General
Sifuna emphasized his loyalty to ODM and its founding principles, promising to continue defending the party.
Maureen KinyanjuiSifuna emphasized his loyalty to ODM and its founding principles, promising to continue defending the party.
Maureen KinyanjuiLast year, Kenya tapped the Eurobond market twice to refinance maturing debt, aiming to ease short-term repayment pressures and improve the overall debt profile.
Maureen KinyanjuiMaraga, who is seeking the presidency, criticised the President on Wednesday through social media, claiming that Ruto’s engagement with local communities relies on orchestrated rallies rather than direct interaction with the people most affected by drought and underdevelopment.
Maureen KinyanjuiDuring a Senate review, Governor Kenneth Lusaka was pressed to explain the Christmas tree event, held in September 2019, which occurred months before the festive season. The audit indicates that the funds used were withdrawn through a county imprest, raising concerns about proper financial procedures.
Maureen KinyanjuiShe also details a penalty waiver negotiated with India to help visa overstayers return home without paying thousands of rupees in fines.
Chrispho OwuorThe Authority confirmed that the building, planned to reach 10 floors, had been officially registered with the government and had fulfilled all mandatory requirements, including employing a contractor, architect, and quantity surveyor.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe Council of Governors (CoG) submitted a signed resolution to the Senate Speaker, claiming the legislators had been “consistently cited” in complaints over County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) proceedings, which county chiefs describe as political witch-hunts, extortion, and intimidation.
Maureen KinyanjuiNjogu said families continue to seek state intervention after recruits travel knowingly or unknowingly into combat situations, despite prior government advisories against such destinations.
David AbonyoCyclone Gezani hit Toamasina, Madagascar’s second-largest city, with winds reaching 250 kilometres per hour.
Maureen KinyanjuiIEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon has encouraged all eligible Kenyans, especially millennials and Gen Z voters, to participate and ensure their voices are heard in the 2027 elections.
Chrispho OwuorCatherine Omanyo, who has been serving as Deputy Secretary General, will now hold the position in an acting role pending the election of a substantive office bearer.
Maureen KinyanjuiPrincipal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu says while the country is a key travel and business centre, it should not be labelled a trafficking hub.
Maureen KinyanjuiProsecutors told the court that dozens of transactions were processed through the lender’s system and key records wiped out, pointing to possible manipulation of internal controls.
Chrispho OwuorNetanyahu, who has visited Washington six times since Trump returned to office, the most by any foreign leader, was expected to push for a deal that would not only halt uranium enrichment but also restrict Iran’s ballistic missile programme and curb its support for armed groups like Hamas and Hezbollah.
Maureen KinyanjuiKisia maintained that the leadership changes were carried out in line with the coalition agreement. He said members first gave time to mourn Raila Odinga, who passed on October 15, before making any adjustments.
Maureen KinyanjuiFor eight years, Sifuna was a central figure in ODM, known for his outspoken style and fierce loyalty to Raila. But the former party leader’s death last October created a vacuum that exposed divisions within the party and left Sifuna increasingly isolated.
Maureen KinyanjuiVan Der Beek, a father of six, received his diagnosis in late 2023 but revealed his condition to the public in November 2024.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe eight suspects face charges under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, the Penal Code, and additional murder-related counts before the High Court.
Maureen KinyanjuiAuthorities confirmed the suspect, Jesse Van Rootselaar, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the scene, while the motive behind the attack remains unclear.
Maureen KinyanjuiMbadi defended Sifuna’s ouster as a necessary measure to safeguard ODM’s structure. He argued that expecting a senior official to stay in office while pursuing a path contrary to the party’s direction was unrealistic.
Maureen KinyanjuiOburu said there should be no doubt that ODM has set its sights on the office, stressing that the party’s interest is about public service, not personal rivalries.
Maureen KinyanjuiIn a joint statement, the five bodies — collectively known as the Quintet — expressed “grave concern at the continued escalation of the conflict in the Sudan” and urged parties to stop further military action.
Bradley BosireMbadi explained that the next steps involve review by the National Governing Council (NGC) and subsequent ratification at the National Delegates Conference (NDC), in accordance with the party constitution.
Maureen KinyanjuiController of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o told MPs that weak legal safeguards and limited transparency threaten proper oversight of Turkana petroleum revenues, urging clearer monitoring of county and community oil shares.
David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe CoG further demanded the reconstitution of affected Senate committees as a prerequisite for restoring confidence in the oversight process.
Bradley BosireIn a decision issued by the Office of the Ombudsman, the Commission directed KUPPET, through the Kisii Branch Executive Secretary, to facilitate access to documents requested by Mr. F.O., a union member, in a letter dated February 17, 2025.
David AbonyoOn Wednesday, ODMs National Executive Committee (NEC) resolved to remove Sifuna as its Secretary General.
Bradley BosireJustice Bahati Mwamuye declared that Osman is a Kenyan citizen by birth and found that state agencies violated his constitutional rights by removing him from the country without due process.
Samuel OtienoThe NEC further announced that Catherine Omanyo, one of the party’s Deputy Secretaries General, will assume the role in an acting capacity pending the election of a substantive office holder.
Bradley BosireSakaja maintained that the constitutional framework governing devolution must be respected and that Nairobi County would retain its legally assigned responsibilities.
Bradley Bosire