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Citizen Digital
… The leaders, alongside other speakers including Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, urged youths to reject political intimidation, condemn violence and demand development and accountability, arguing that many young people remain jobless despite education and skills.
Linda Mwananchi faction slams ODM ‘sell-outs’, says party is being run from State HouseThe Standard
… Speaking during a church service in Nyalenda, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino issued a stern warning to leaders in the area, accusing them of mobilising youth to disrupt political activities.“The area MP, you have been bribed to organise goons to kill your own people. …
Opposition leaders allege state-backed violence ahead of Kisumu rallyThe Standard
… Meanwhile, Siaya Governor James Orengo blamed the country’s top leadership for Kenya’s challenges and called for the removal of President William Ruto, saying citizens should not wait until next year’s election.Among those present at the rally were Sifuna, Embakasi East MP Babu O …
We will not be cowed: Linda Mwananchi storms Vihiga with show of forceThe Linda Mwananchi movement toured Bungoma County, where thousands gathered as opposition leaders called for support of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's 2027 presidential bid against President William Ruto. Leaders hinted at forming a new political party, claiming ODM has abandoned its original ideals.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Linda Mwananchi movement toured Bungoma County, where thousands gathered as opposition leaders called for support of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's 2027 presidential bid against President William Ruto. Leaders hinted at forming a new political party, claiming ODM has abandoned its original ideals.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya declared at a Linda Mwananchi rally in Western Kenya that the region will end political fragmentation and speak with one voice to seek leadership representation ahead of the 2027 General Election, moving beyond what he described as years of "begging" for government inclusion.
26 July 2026 · Capital News →
Digital strategist Pauline Njoroge has resigned from the Jubilee Party to join Linda Mwananchi, a young political faction advocating for change anchored in integrity and constitutionalism. Njoroge, appointed to Jubilee's National Executive Council in May 2023, said her conviction grew stronger after joining the movement in February.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Elvis, a former Technical University of Mombasa student leader and youth mobiliser known as "Beast," has died following an epileptic attack that resulted in a fatal fall. Leaders including Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo paid tribute to him as a dedicated youth advocate and community organiser.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
Elvis, a former Technical University of Mombasa student leader and youth mobiliser known as "Beast," has died following an epileptic attack that resulted in a fatal fall. Leaders including Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo paid tribute to him as a passionate advocate for youth empowerment and community mobilisation.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has been sued by human rights defender Michael Kojo for publishing his photograph on Facebook without consent to mobilize supporters for a political meeting.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Siaya Governor James Orengo and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino have indicated they intend to hire their own security to protect themselves from goons.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua expressed confidence that the DCP party will become a dominant force in Nairobi politics, claiming it will secure a majority of the 17 parliamentary seats and 62 of 85 County Assembly seats in the 2027 election, while predicting ODM will lose all parliamentary representation in the city.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has been ranked Kenya's best-performing Member of Parliament in the latest Infotrak survey with an 80 per cent approval rating, followed by Joseph Kalasinga (Kabuchai) at 78 per cent and Ndindi Nyoro and John Bwire tied for third at 76 per cent each.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An Infotrak survey of 87,286 respondents across all 47 counties ranked Embakasi East MP Babu Owino as Kenya's best-performing legislator with 80 per cent approval, followed by Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga at 78 per cent. The rankings assessed elected leaders on accessibility, responsiveness, accountability and fulfilment of campaign promises.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
Content creator Ezekiel Kyama Nzyoki, known as "Mr Speaker Sir," has been released on a personal bond of Sh100,000 after being charged over his involvement in last year's anti-government protests that led to the breach of Parliament Buildings on June 25, 2024. He faces charges of entering Parliament without lawful authority and malicious damage to property, with prosecutors estimating damage at KSh41.2 million.
30 June 2026 · Capital News →
Ezekiel Kyama Nzyoki, known for his "Mr Speaker Sir" catchphrase, was arraigned in a Nairobi court and released on a personal bond of Ksh.100,000. He faces charges of unlawfully entering Parliament Buildings and causing damage to property valued at Ksh.41.2 million during the June 25, 2024, anti-government protests.
29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ezekiel Kyama Nzyoki, known as "Mr Speaker Sir," has been released on a Sh100,000 personal bond after pleading not guilty to charges of unlawfully accessing Parliament Buildings and causing malicious damage to property worth Sh41.2 million during the June 25, 2024 demonstrations. Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Caroline Mugo found that the prosecution had failed to demonstrate compelling reasons to deny him bond.
29 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Nairobi County Government has increased daily waste collection from about 1,000 to more than 4,000 tonnes since April, clearing more than 40 major waste collection points and illegal dumping sites across the city's 17 sub-counties through an intensified clean-up campaign involving private waste management firms and over 100 garbage collection trucks.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
Muranga Governor Irungu Kang'ata joined the Linda Mwananchi movement at a rally in Thika, criticising the government's affordable housing programme and calling for funds to be redirected to free education. The movement said it will work with the United Opposition to contest the 2027 general election.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Opposition leaders have accused the government of neglecting education infrastructure and failing to protect learners, citing the Utumishi Girls Academy fire tragedy in Gilgil as an example of systemic failure marked by overcrowding and poor emergency preparedness.
31 May 2026 · The Standard →
A Kenyan protester who became a viral icon during the June 25, 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests inside Parliament has resurfaced after nearly two years in hiding, ending speculation about his whereabouts.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya generated 55,596 tonnes of electronic waste in 2025, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, highlighting a mounting waste crisis even as the country strengthens circular economy efforts through legislation including the Sustainable Waste Management Act and Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations, which have enabled Producer Responsibility Organisations to manage e-waste on behalf of manufacturers and importers.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, who was acquitted in August 2023 of charges related to shooting DJ Evolve in January 2020, says he has spent Ksh.70 million on the DJ and is defending his actions through the concept of restorative justice rather than retributive justice.
4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
As Kenyans increasingly view waste as a commercial opportunity rather than refuse to discard, waste management sector stakeholders warn that expectations of payment for items like old clothes and electronics could undermine environmental programmes aimed at reducing waste and promoting sustainability.
29 April 2026 · The Standard →
The Linda Mwananchi faction of ODM held a rally in Kisumu where leaders including Governor James Orengo and Senator Edwin Sifuna attacked the broad-based government arrangement with President Ruto's administration, accused party officials of "selling out," and vowed to push for a one-term presidency for Ruto in 2027.
26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opposition leaders including Embakasi East MP Babu Owino have accused local politicians of sponsoring violence and mobilising youth to disrupt political activities, while insisting their Kisumu rally was peaceful and focused on national issues.
26 April 2026 · The Standard →
Leaders allied to the Linda Mwananchi movement held a rally in Vihiga County on Saturday in support of Senator Godfrey Osotsi's bid for governor, vowing not to be intimidated despite a recent attack on Osotsi in Kisumu. Osotsi and allied leaders, including Edwin Sifuna, condemned the assault and called for improved security.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →