… Other committee members included ODM's nominated senator Crystal Asige, who is a member of the breakaway ODM outfit led by Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna, and Siaya governor James Orengo, among other leaders under the banner of Linda Mwanainchi. …
… ola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); She indicated that some of the committee members were present at the press briefing including Raila Odinga Jr, Nominated Senator Crystal Asige …
… The committee includes Raila Odinga Junior, nominated Senator Crystal Asige and former Attorney General Amos Wako, among other representatives.Prof Oloo, while praising Ida for standing by Raila throughout his long political career, said the celebrations would remain family-led. …
… a Report said Wamatangi is the only candidate in the survey to secure majority-level support.In the Nairobi women representative race, incumbent Esther Passaris leads with 37.9 per cent, followed by Millicent Omanga at 29.2 per cent, Karen Nyamu at 11.3 per cent and Crystal Asige …
Crystal Asige removed from key Senate committee as ODM purge continues By Ian Omondi July 30, 2026 08:19 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nominated Senator Crystal Asige during a past committee session. …
… According to a statement by Senator Crystal Asige, Thuku was arrested and is currently being held at Nakuru Central Police Station on allegations of incitement to violence. …
… Nominated Senator Crystal Asige, who sponsored the legislation, said Parliament had already played its role, and that responsibility now rested with the Executive and the public to ensure the law becomes operational.“The PWD Act, 2025, is now law. …
… Nominated Senator Crystal Asige was right to express frustration when she stated that the law is being treated “like a suggestion.” That statement captures the painful reality facing PWDs in Kenya. …
The National Steering Committee on Raila Odinga's First Anniversary Commemoration announced that his family, led by widow Ida Odinga, will conduct the official candle-lighting ceremony on October 14, 2026, at his family home in Kang'o Ka'Jaramogi, coinciding with the opening of his mausoleum and the start of anniversary celebrations.
The National Steering Committee on Raila Odinga's First Anniversary Commemoration announced that his family, led by widow Ida Odinga, will conduct the official candle-lighting ceremony on October 14, 2026, at his family home in Kang'o Ka'Jaramogi, coinciding with the opening of his mausoleum and the start of anniversary celebrations.
The widow of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has commissioned a national steering committee chaired by Prof. Adams Oloo to coordinate commemorations marking his first death anniversary. The committee brings together representatives from government, political institutions, civil society, academia, the private sector and the Raila family.
Ida Odinga announced that Prof Adams Oloo will lead a national steering committee to coordinate Raila Odinga's first anniversary commemoration from October 10–17, with activities framed around celebrating his life and legacy rather than his death.
A Bobea Report poll conducted in late August to early September found President William Ruto would lead hypothetical elections today with 35.2 per cent, ahead of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at 19.1 per cent and former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i at 14 per cent, with 17.7 per cent undecided.
Nominated Senator Crystal Asige has been removed from the Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transport and Housing, a move she attributed to a setback in advocacy for persons with disabilities. Her removal comes amid a wider reshuffle within the Orange Democratic Movement as internal divisions deepen over the party's cooperation agreement with the Kenya Kwanza administration.
Nominated Senator Crystal Asige has been removed from the Senate Committee on Roads, Transport and Housing. She said the removal is a setback to her advocacy for persons with disabilities but will not deter her from serving Kenyans.
National Police Service officers were captured on video violently arresting James Thuku, a physically challenged man, during anti-government protests in Nakuru on Thursday. According to Senator Crystal Asige, Thuku is being held at Nakuru Central Police Station on allegations of incitement to violence.
Persons living with Disabilities have faulted the Executive for failing to operationalise the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025, one year after President Ruto signed it into law, citing lack of political goodwill, delayed regulations and weak policy prioritisation as reasons for unimplemented provisions.
One year after President William Ruto assented to the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025, implementation remains stalled, leaving promises of accessibility, inclusion, and employment protections unfulfilled. The editorial argues the delay constitutes institutional discrimination, with public buildings remaining inaccessible and unemployment among disabled Kenyans remaining high.
PWD legislative leaders have criticized the Executive for slow implementation of the Persons with Disabilities Act 2025, which President William Ruto assented to last year. The Act aimed to promote inclusion, accessibility, and socio-economic empowerment for persons with disabilities, but benefits remain unrealized due to delayed operationalization.