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ODM's Linda Mwananchi faction (associated with leaders like Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, Siaya Governor James Orengo, Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, and others) has publicly criticized and challenged aspects of the 10-Point Agenda — the agreement signed on March 7, 2025, between the late Raila Odinga (former ODM leader) and President William Ruto.  This pact aimed to foster a broad-based government approach, implement reforms from the National Dialogue Committee (Nadco) report, promote inclusivity in appointments and budgets, address economic issues, enhance governance, and tackle other national priorities amid post-2022 election tensions and the 2024 Gen Z protests. The faction accuses the official implementation committee (led by Agnes Zani) and the broader ODM-UDA cooperation of lacking transparency, failing to deliver regular progress reports (supposedly every two months, with a key public report due by March 7, 2026), and misrepresenti...

Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire engaged President William Ruto in a public disagreement during a joint UDA-ODM parliamentary group meeting on the NADCO Report. The NADCO (National Dialogue Committee) Report stems from earlier agreements between President Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga (via ODM), forming part of a broader 10-point agenda focused on national cohesion, governance reforms, inclusivity, and related issues.  Implementation of the NADCO Report has been a point of discussion and occasional criticism for delays. During the meeting that took place on March 10, 2026, Mbarire interrupted Ruto while he was speaking from the podium. She raised concerns that the two-thirds gender rule (a constitutional requirement for no more than two-thirds of elective or appointive bodies to be of one gender) was not included or adequately addressed in the NADCO Report or its implementation. Ruto responded by assuring her that the issue was included, reportedly saying some...

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has been urged to stop politics and respect Orengo as Luo Kingpin.  This stems from ongoing political tensions in Kenya's Luo community, particularly in Siaya County, involving Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi and Siaya Governor James Orengo. This seems to reflect grassroots sentiments, social media campaigns, and local criticisms rather than a single formal statement or event.  Supporters of Orengo have been vocal online (especially on X/Twitter and Facebook) accusing Wandayi of overstepping, undermining Orengo's authority in Siaya and pursuing personal ambitions amid debates over Luo leadership succession following Raila Odinga's influence. Key elements from recent developments (around early 2026): 1. There are reports of residents and Orengo allies in Siaya telling Wandayi to "respect" the governor and focus on his cabinet role (energy docket) instead of meddling in local Siaya politics. 2. Phrases like ...

Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) has announced an agreement to sell its entire controlling stake in Nation Media Group PLC (NMG) to Taarifa Ltd, a company owned by Tanzanian businessman and billionaire Rostam Azizi (also known as Rostam Abdulrasul Aziz). Key Details of the Transaction: 1. AKFED is selling 100% of its shareholding in NPRT Holdings Africa Limited, which holds 54.08% of NMG (approximately 92.6 million ordinary shares). This gives Taarifa Ltd effective majority control of the Nairobi-listed media company. 2. The deal ends AKFED's 66-year association with NMG, which dates back to its founding support in 1959. 3. Rostam Azizi, a prominent East African entrepreneur with interests in media (including past involvement with Tanzania's Habari Corporation and Mwananchi Communications, now part of NMG), mining, telecom, real estate, and more, becomes the new majority shareholder through this acquisition. 4. The transaction is subject to regulatory ...

Reliable reports indicate that Dr. Oburu Odinga, the current leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), has relocated the party's operational base after being denied access to the historic Capitol Hill offices in Nairobi's Upper Hill area. The Capitol Hill building (often referred to as Capitol Hill Square or JOOF in some contexts) was long associated with Raila Odinga's political activities and considered a symbolic nerve center for ODM.  Following Raila Odinga's passing, access to the premises has reportedly been restricted by family members, particularly his daughter Winnie Odinga, who has described it as personal family property rather than party-owned. This has effectively barred Oburu and current ODM leadership from using it, with the offices now under lock and key. As a result, party operations have shifted to a new location: a secluded office on Riverside Drive in Nairobi.  Multiple sources describe this as a quiet but significant change, markin...

Justin Muturi, the former Public Service Cabinet Secretary and Democratic Party leader, recently shared details on why President William Ruto chose Rigathi Gachagua as his running mate for the 2022 Kenyan General Election. In a statement posted on his X account (and covered by various Kenyan media outlets today, March 10, 2026), Muturi recounted a late-night meeting at Ruto's Karen residence on the eve of the running mate announcement.  Ruto had called him from Mombasa to discuss the matter. Key points from Muturi's revelation: 1. There was an earlier understanding or promise that Muturi could be considered for the role, but it fell through due to internal pressures within the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). 2. UDA leaders insisted the running mate must come from the party itself and from the Mt. Kenya region to secure crucial votes in that vote-rich area. 3. Muturi explained that Ruto told him he couldn't be selected because he belonged to another party (the ...