Stephen Letoo
332 Articles
Kalonzo new Azimio coalition party leader, Junet Mohamed removed in fresh changes
Suba North lawmaker Caroli Omondi is the new Azimio Secretary General, with veteran politician Philip Kisia taking up the role of Executive Director.In effect, apart from replacing Odinga, his ally Junet Mohamed who was the Secretary General, has been shown the door as well as then Executive Directo...
Kenyans to dig deeper into pockets as MPs push to expand their pension benefits
The Parliamentary Pensions Amendment Bill, sponsored by Kitui Central MP Makali Mulu, seeks to give one-term lawmakers more time to repay pensions they had already collected, while protecting two-term MPs who lose their seats from losing their monthly pension if they make a comeback....
Opposition asks IEBC to cut ties with Smartmatic ahead of 2027 polls
The leaders, who held a lengthy meeting with IEBC chairperson Erastus Ethekon and other commissioners, also presented a wide range of concerns including insecurity issues witnessed in the concluded by-elections.
ODM Rifts deepen as parallel factions hold separate rallies in Kakamega
ODM party leader Dr Oburu Odinga was forced to attend two separate gatherings organised by rival camps allied to Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa and Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya, underscoring the depth of the internal wrangles.
Ruto slams opposition over criticism of youth empowerment programme
The President further accused the opposition of misusing the youth, dismissing them as clueless individuals with no ability to resolve the youth unemployment menace.The disbursement of funds to youth through the NYOTA programme continues on Thursday in Machakos County...
ODM opens pre-election coalition talks with UDA ahead of 2027 polls
The decision was reached during a day-long meeting of the party’s Central Management Committee (CMC) held in Kilifi County and chaired by party leader Dr Oburu Odinga.
President Ruto reaffirms Mt Kenya ties, dismisses claims of political fallout
Speaking during a church service in Othaya Constituency, Nyeri County, the President said no amount of propaganda from his opponents would sever his long-standing ties with the people of Nyeri and the wider Mt Kenya region.
Nakuru Governor Kihika threatens legal action against Senator Keroche over 'personalised attacks'
In a demand letter drafted by Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi, Governor Kihika accuses the senator of making false statements against her
'They have no plan,' President Ruto warns youth to avoid the Opposition
Speaking while launching the second phase of Nyota Project, where 50,000 youth received money for startups, President Ruto called on the youth to elect leaders who have already shown a track record to address their plight.
Opposition leaders demand overhaul of IEBC election technology over fraud concerns
The opposition leaders raised concerns over the renewal of the contract for Smartmatic technology company, insisting that they do not have confidence in the technology firm to handle the country's 2027 general election.