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KISUMU, Kenya, Oct 28 — Bunge La Mwananchi members in Kisumu have called on the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to formalise their political cooperation through a written pre-election pact ahead of the 2027 General Election. …
ODM-UDA Pact: Kisumu Bunge la Mwananchi demands written deal before 2027The Standard
… Days earlier, a group identified as Bunge la Mwananchi had announced plans to mobilise thousands of people to demonstrate at Standard Group over its coverage of the President. …
Hands off The Standard: A free press is not the enemyCitizen Digital
… The proposed licensing requirements also drew criticism from Bunge la Mwananchi. …
Traders, youth push back as MPs weigh tough new tobacco rulesCapital News
… The remarks were allegedly made during a Bunge la Mwananchi event at Jacaranda Grounds in Kayole and were later circulated widely on social media. …
Four arrested over alleged harassment, extortion of foreigners in NairobiCapital News
… o support from young people, online activists, grassroots forums and ordinary Kenyans, insisting that its direction would remain firmly people-driven. “I have gotten to this place because of all the support that we’ve gotten from young people, those online, the Bunge la Mwananchi …
Sifuna: I’ll run for president if the people want me toThe Standard
… Vibes from Bunge La Mwananchi conclaves tell a different story, if one dares to listen. …
Ol Kalou by-election has delivered a message, and it isn't flatteringCitizen Digital
Bunge La Mwananchi petitions LSK to discipline advocate over misconduct By Citizen Reporter July 26, 2026 07:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Speaking outside the LSK offices where the petition was delive …
Bunge La Mwananchi petitions LSK to discipline advocate over misconductCapital News
… According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Andrew, who describes himself as a traditional healer and is said to be a speaker at a local Bunge la Mwananchi forum, was apprehended as part of ongoing efforts to curb incitement and hate speech. …
DCI arrests Nakuru man over viral 2027 election incitement and violent threats videoThe Standard
… As a young activist, I was part of spaces such as Bunge la Mwananchi, where we argued about justice, democracy, Pan-Africanism and the duty of citizens to resist abuse of power. …
It's shameful for the government to ignore the cries of Kenyans abused abroadCapital News
… Speaking in Kondele on Saturday, members of the grassroots Bunge La Mwananchi movement urged visiting leaders, including James Orengo and Edwin Sifuna, to avoid inflammatory rhetoric and instead focus on presenting their development agenda to residents. …
Tension Builds in Kisumu Ahead of Linda Mwananchi Rally as Leaders Urge CalmMembers of Bunge La Mwananchi in Kisumu are calling on the Orange Democratic Movement and the United Democratic Alliance to formalise their political cooperation through a written pre-election agreement ahead of the 2027 General Election, arguing it would safeguard ODM's interests and clarify power-sharing arrangements.
21 hours ago · Capital News →
Members of Bunge La Mwananchi in Kisumu are calling on the Orange Democratic Movement and the United Democratic Alliance to formalise their political cooperation through a written pre-election agreement ahead of the 2027 General Election, arguing it would safeguard ODM's interests and clarify power-sharing arrangements.
21 hours ago · Capital News →
Pro-government demonstrators gathered outside Standard Group headquarters on October 2, 2026 protesting what they described as negative coverage of President William Ruto's administration. The opinion piece argues that while politicians have the right to challenge reporting through corrections and legal remedies, political pressure directed at journalists or media houses should not become normal.
2 October 2026 · The Standard →
Traders, hospitality operators and young people have urged Parliament to rethink provisions of a proposed Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which would tighten controls on tobacco and emerging nicotine products such as electronic nicotine delivery systems, nicotine pouches and heated tobacco products in Kenya. The Bill proposes stricter controls on manufacture, importation, distribution, sale, promotion and advertising, and would bar sales to anyone under 18.
26 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police arrested four Kenyans accused of harassing and extorting foreign nationals in Nairobi's Nyamakima area, as part of an intensifying crackdown on exploitation of immigrants. The arrests follow government apologies over harassment linked to enforcement of foreign trader licensing requirements.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has said he is ready to run for president in 2027 if the Linda Mwananchi movement's supporters want him to, stressing the decision will be made through consultations with the people.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that the Ol Kalou by-election has punctured the UDA's narrative after the party had framed it as a referendum on President William Ruto's broad-based government and a confidence vote in the ruling coalition's political machinery. The editorial warns that the ruling party risks mistaking podium praise for polling data, and cautions against dismissing the result as merely a by-election without broader implications.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Lobby group Bunge La Mwananchi has filed a complaint with the Law Society of Kenya against Nairobi advocate Charles Munga Kaguoya, accusing him of professional misconduct in his handling of client Peter Gathungu Gikonyo's legal affairs and failing to observe professional standards expected of Bar members.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Detectives arrested a 52-year-old Nakuru man, Isaiah Murithi Andrew, over a viral video in which he allegedly made inflammatory remarks and issued violent threats linked to the 2027 General Election. The DCI said the video contained statements amounting to incitement and calls for unlawful assembly, including threats of violence against authority.
13 June 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya should have been the first to respond when activist Boniface Mwangi alleged detention, torture, and sexual assault in Tanzania in 2025, rather than waiting for the US State Department to act. The author contends that a government valuing its citizens must protect their safety and dignity regardless of where they are.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Local leaders and residents in Kisumu are calling for peace and issue-focused political engagement ahead of a planned Linda Mwananchi rally on Sunday, with members of Bunge La Mwananchi urging visiting leaders including James Orengo and Edwin Sifuna to avoid inflammatory rhetoric. Economic concerns are also prominent, with artisans and traders warning that political divisions could disrupt livelihoods and emphasizing the importance of maintaining the peace the city has recently experienced.
25 April 2026 · Capital News →