Also known as: EALA
East African Legislative Assembly — a regional legislative body whose members represent countries including Kenya and Somalia in coverage of governance and electoral politics.
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… Speaking on Wednesday during the handover and dedication of Raila’s mausoleum at Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County, East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Winnie Odinga said the October 15 memorial should bring together people from different political parties, ethnic …
Raila Odinga's family calls for political ceasefire ahead of first anniversaryThe Standard
… Raila's daughter Winnie Odinga, an East African Legislative Assembly MP, appealed on Wednesday during the dedication of his mausoleum at Kang'o ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County. …
Why Raila's family wants a political ceasefire on October 15The Standard
… h Members of Parliament and Members of staff,” Keynan said.He argued that Fatuma’s extensive experience in Parliament and public service would strengthen the Commission, pointing to her previous service as a Member of Parliament and Member of the East African Legislative Assembly …
National Assembly approves Fatuma Ibrahim Ali as PSC CommissionerCitizen Digital
Court orders return of Kenyan passport taken from EALA MP with dual citizenship By Dzuya Walter September 29, 2026 07:54 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The High Court in Nairobi has order …
Court orders return of Kenyan passport taken from EALA MP with dual citizenshipThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize The High Court in Nairobi has ordered the government to return a passport confiscated from an East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member of Parliament, Abdirahman Bashir Shariff. …
Court orders return of EALA MP passport in row over dual citizenshipThe Standard
The race for the Mombasa governor seat has heated up with East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) legislator Suleiman Shahbal and United Democratic Alliance (UDA) secretary-general Hassan Omar defying President William Ruto’s plan to zone the county in favour of ODM. …
Tension as Nassir faces a crowded race of six gubernatorial aspirantsCitizen Digital
Shahbal: Why I am defying Ruto to contest for Mombasa governorship By Mary Gathu September 14, 2026 12:33 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Businessman and EALA MP Suleiman Shahbal during a past function. …
Shahbal: Why I am defying Ruto to contest for Mombasa governorshipCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 10 – Mombasa businessman and East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) member Suleiman Shahbal has declared that he will seek the Mombasa governorship in 2027 despite President William Ruto’s advice against the move. …
Shahbal defies Ruto, declares Mombasa governor bid for 2027Citizen Digital
Shahbal announces Mombasa governor bid, defies Ruto's advice to keep off politics By Fridah Naliaka September 10, 2026 06:56 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Businessman and EALA MP Suleiman Shahbal during a …
Shahbal announces Mombasa governor bid, defies Ruto's advice to keep off politicsCitizen Digital
… The Gulfcap Group is chaired by businessman Suleiman Shahbal, who is also an MP at the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA). …
President Ruto set to officiate Ksh.12bn Mombasa SEZ projectThe family of late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has called for a political ceasefire ahead of the first anniversary of his death on October 15, inviting Kenyans and leaders across the political divide to set aside their differences and honour his memory at a memorial that will bring together people from different political parties, ethnic communities and countries.
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The family of late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has called for a political ceasefire ahead of the first anniversary of his death on October 15, inviting Kenyans and leaders across the political divide to set aside their differences and honour his memory at a memorial that will bring together people from different political parties, ethnic communities and countries.
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Raila Odinga's family, led by his daughter Winnie, has called for a political ceasefire ahead of his first anniversary memorial on October 15, urging leaders to honour him without turning the occasion into political competition or rivalry between camps.
7 October 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly has approved Fatuma Ibrahim Ali, a former Wajir County Woman Representative, as the female non-Member Commissioner of the Parliamentary Service Commission, following a competitive process that attracted 75 eligible applicants.
7 October 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court in Nairobi has ordered the release and return of a Kenyan passport belonging to Abdirahman Bashir Shariff, an East African Legislative Assembly MP, within 24 hours. Shariff claims he was denied entry into Kenya and returned to Somalia after arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Justice David Mburu has ordered the government to return the Kenyan passport of EALA MP Abdirahman Bashir Shariff within 24 hours, after it was confiscated. Shariff, who represents Somalia in EALA and is a Kenyan citizen by birth, was denied entry to Kenya on August 14, 2026 and his lawyer alleged illegal deportation.
29 September 2026 · The Standard →
The race for Mombasa governor has intensified with EALA legislator Suleiman Shahbal and UDA secretary-general Hassan Omar defying President William Ruto's plan to zone the county in favour of ODM, contributing to a crowded field of six gubernatorial aspirants.
27 September 2026 · The Standard →
Suleiman Shahbal, an EALA MP and businessman, says he is proceeding with his 2027 Mombasa gubernatorial bid despite President Ruto's request to stay out of politics, citing the need for competent individuals in government to transform the country.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mombasa businessman and EALA member Suleiman Shahbal has declared he will seek the Mombasa governorship in 2027 despite President William Ruto publicly advising him against the move, arguing instead that Shahbal could contribute more through investment and job creation.
10 September 2026 · Capital News →
Businessman and EALA MP Suleiman Shahbal has announced his intention to contest for the Mombasa governor seat in 2027, defying President William Ruto's earlier advice to focus on entrepreneurship instead. Shahbal said he is undeterred, telling Ruto that "Mombasa issues are more important than what you suggest."
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto will officiate the signing of a Ksh.12 billion agreement between GulfCap Group and DP World to establish a Special Economic Zone in Jomvu, Mombasa. The project, representing an investment of more than US$100 million, is expected to create 7,972 direct jobs.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The East Africa Law Society has urged Kenya to cease harassment and detention of Burundian nationals and other EAC citizens following a directive by President William Ruto prohibiting foreign nationals from small-scale trading and hawking. The enforcement, which began on September 7, has prompted mass departures of Burundian traders and concerns among regional legal bodies over potential violations.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
EALA MP Winnie Odinga said her political decisions will be guided by voters' expectations rather than family name alone, and she is prepared to pursue her convictions independently if forced to choose between political convenience and her beliefs.
29 August 2026 · Capital News →
Winnie Odinga, an EALA legislator, says the Orange Democratic Movement has not determined whether to support President William Ruto's re-election or field its own candidate in 2027, with the decision to be made by party members through the National Delegates Convention later this year.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has launched an investigation into alleged ethnic incitement by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale following complaints about remarks he made during a public event in Mandera County that critics say amounted to ethnic profiling. The Commission warned that if the allegations are substantiated, the remarks could contravene the Constitution and related legislation.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja of overseeing a security operation aimed at disrupting Thursday's Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, alleging the deployment of more than 2,000 police officers is intended to influence the outcome of the vote.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja of losing command of the National Police Service, blaming rogue plainclothes officers for insecurity in Ol Kalou ahead of Thursday's parliamentary by-election.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
East African Legislative Assembly member Kanini Kega reported to police on Tuesday following an alleged attack the previous day in Nyandarua County after a Democracy for Citizens Party rally. Kega claims armed police officers chased and vandalised his vehicle, allegations corroborated by a witness.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
EALA MP Kanini Nega claimed he narrowly survived an armed attack by security officers who chased his vehicle and opened fire, after which he took refuge in a nearby house. In a video released Monday, Nega alleged the incident involved police and addressed President William Ruto, saying "You are not going to kill us unless you kill all of us."
13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Abubakar Zein, a former EALA MP and prominent activist in Kenya's 2010 constitutional reform process, has died while undergoing treatment at a Nairobi hospital. He served as a commissioner for the People's Commission of Kenya and was later appointed to the Constitution Review Commission, and also worked as a fine artist and Director at the Orature Collective.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Abubakar Zein Abubakar, who served as an East African Legislative Assembly member from 2012 to 2022, died at Avenue Hospital in Nairobi on Thursday. He was a constitutional reform advocate and civic education champion who previously contributed to Kenya's constitutional review process.
9 July 2026 · Capital News →
Former East African Legislative Assembly member Abubakar Zein Abubakar died on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at a Nairobi hospital following surgery. He served as Head of the Presidential Secretariat of the Wiper Democratic Movement and represented Kenya in EALA from 2012 to 2022.
9 July 2026 · The Standard →
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud made an unexpected visit to Kenya and met with President William Ruto at Ruto's private residence in Narok County. According to official information, the two discussed bilateral issues and mechanisms for regional peace and stabilisation, though insiders noted Mohamud had been summoned to receive a brief from G7 leaders concerned about Somalia's deteriorating political situation.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
Garissa Governor Nathif Jama faced backlash after a video showed him telling a sick woman not to rely on the Social Health Authority's medical cover and instead giving her Sh1,000 to pay for private treatment. The remarks sparked criticism from netizens and opposition lawmakers who questioned the governor's stance on the healthcare system.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that ODM has fallen into disarray seven months after Raila Odinga's death, with Senator Oburu Oginga's interim leadership showing insufficient capacity to preserve the party. The turmoil intensified after August 2024, when ODM's chairman, Minority Leader, and two deputy party leaders joined President Ruto's Cabinet following a handshake with Raila, which critics said undermined the party's role as the principal opposition force.
25 May 2026 · The Standard →
Mombasa Jubilee Party leaders have defended former President Uhuru Kenyatta against what they term persistent attacks by UDA-affiliated leaders, accusing the government of using the former president as a scapegoat for its failures. Party officials cited infrastructure projects implemented during the Jubilee administration, including road expansions, the Dongo Kundu bypass, Makupa bridge, and port dredging works.
24 May 2026 · The Standard →
EALA MP Winnie Odinga has criticised politicians in government for a "tone-deaf" approach and warned leaders to stop using threats and intimidation when engaging with citizens, singling out South Mugirango MP Sylvanus Osoro after he received a hostile reception at a funeral service.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua is travelling to the United Kingdom on Friday, May 15, followed by a tour of the United States, to mobilise election funding for the 2027 polls and establish networks to raise party funds.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua urged Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to stop using helicopters when traversing the country, claiming the government may go to extreme lengths to silence dissenting voices. Gachagua also called for a united opposition ahead of the 2027 polls to oust President William Ruto.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →