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George Aladwa

Also known as: Makadara Member of Parliament George Aladwa · Makadara MP George Aladwa

Makadara MP and ODM Nairobi chairman who appears in coverage of government policy, coalition politics, and security matters.

2026-05-172026-09-29
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  1. July 2026

  2. Lobby group notifies police of Saba Saba protests in Nairobi

    1. Capital News

      … Makadara MP George Aladwa urged Nairobi residents to stay away from the demonstrations, arguing that repeated protests disproportionately hurt casual workers and small businesses. …

      Police seal off Parliament, tighten security across Nairobi CBD ahead of Saba Saba

    2. Citizen Digital

      … This even as Makadara Member of Parliament George Aladwa said that ODM members will not participate in the march. …

      Lobby group notifies police of Saba Saba protests on Tuesday

  3. Citizen Digital

    … This even as Makadara Member of Parliament George Aladwa said that ODM members will not participate in the march. …

    Lobby group notifies police of Saba Saba protests on Tuesday

  4. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeMakadara MP and Nairobi ODM Chairman George Aladwa has come to the defence of Interior Principal Secretary Dr. …

    Aladwa defends Interior PS Omollo over abduction claims

  5. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeMakadara MP George Aladwa addresses a press briefing at Uhuru Park in Nairobi on June 5, 2026. …

    Aladwa defends PS Omollo over abduction remarks
  6. May 2026

  7. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeMakadara MP George Aladwa has said that political zoning under the broad-based government arrangement between the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is a must, arguing that it is key to streamlining cooperation ahead of the …

    Zoning is a must to avoid political friction, says Aladwa

  8. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeMakadara MP George Aladwa has criticised former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over remarks on the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, saying this undermined Kenya’s image before international leaders and investors. …

    Aladwa slams Gachagua for criticism of Africa Forward Summit
Politics

Aladwa defends G-to-G fuel deal with verifiable figures

The News

Makadara MP George Aladwa has defended Kenya's Government-to-Government petroleum importation arrangement, arguing it should be assessed through verifiable figures rather than political claims. He said the 2023 programme was introduced to address a foreign-exchange shortage and provided credit terms of up to 180 days, easing dollar liquidity pressures and reducing exchange-rate volatility.

27 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 27 September

  1. Aladwa defends G-to-G fuel deal with verifiable figures

    Makadara MP George Aladwa has defended Kenya's Government-to-Government petroleum importation arrangement, arguing it should be assessed through verifiable figures rather than political claims. He said the 2023 programme was introduced to address a foreign-exchange shortage and provided credit terms of up to 180 days, easing dollar liquidity pressures and reducing exchange-rate volatility.

    27 September 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 26 September

  1. ODM delegates reject Sakaja's use of party ticket for 2027

    ODM delegates and party members meeting in Makadara resolved to reject attempts by people in President Ruto's government to give Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja the ODM ticket for the 2027 gubernatorial race, insisting instead that ODM field its own candidate, Makadara MP George Aladwa.

    26 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 25 September

  1. Sakaja faces challenge from MPs Owino, Karauri, Gakuya in 2027

    Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja's re-election bid is complicated by competing candidates including Members of Parliament Babu Owino, Ronald Karauri, and James Gakuya. The race involves questions about which political party will field the leading candidates.

    25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Aladwa dismisses Uhuru's claim that Raila was rigged in 2022

    ODM chairman George Aladwa has rejected former President Uhuru Kenyatta's recent assertion that Raila Odinga was rigged out of the 2022 presidential election, calling the remarks ill-intentioned and questioning why Uhuru is reopening the matter nearly four years after the Supreme Court upheld President William Ruto's victory.

    25 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 13 September

  1. Linda Mwananchi movement holds Nairobi rally ahead of 2027

    The Linda Mwananchi Movement is holding a campaign tour in Nairobi on Sunday, beginning with a church service at All Saints Cathedral and proceeding through markets and neighborhoods before culminating in a rally at Jacaranda Grounds, where Senator Edwin Sifuna and MP Babu Owino are expected to address supporters.

    13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 12 September

  1. Linda Mwanachi group fears violence at Nairobi rally

    Three weeks after a coordinated attack in Homa Bay killed four people on August 16, 2026, the Linda Mwanachi movement faces threats ahead of a planned rally in Nairobi on Sunday at Jacaranda grounds in Embakasi. Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka have warned of threats to the Senator Edwin Sifuna-led group, with critics on social media pledging to prevent the rally.

    12 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 11 September

  1. ODM pledges not to disrupt Linda Mwananchi Nairobi rally

    The Orange Democratic Movement said it will not interfere with a Linda Mwananchi rally scheduled for Sunday at Jacaranda Grounds, with ODM Nairobi Chairman George Aladwa stating the party believes political competition should focus on ideas and policies rather than confrontations between supporters.

    11 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 14 August

  1. ODM Nairobi backs Ruto's 2027 bid under broad-based government

    ODM Nairobi County has endorsed President William Ruto's 2027 presidential candidacy as part of the broad-based government arrangement, while working to strengthen its position and win more elective seats in the capital. County Chairman George Aladwa said the party's commitment to the coalition was guided by national interest, political stability, and addressing Kenyans' challenges.

    14 August 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 27 July

  1. Aladwa defends IG Kanja against Gachagua allegations

    Makadara MP George Aladwa has dismissed allegations made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua against Inspector General Douglas Kanja as false and politically motivated, describing Kanja as a seasoned officer whose leadership has strengthened professionalism and reduced crime including terrorism, robbery and murder cases.

    27 July 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 23 July

  1. ODM leaders defend affordable housing, criticise Sifuna

    ODM acting Secretary General Catherine Omanyo defended the Affordable Housing Programme against criticism from Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, who had raised cultural concerns about the initiative in the Western region. ODM leaders also criticised the opposition for pursuing tribal politics.

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Police seal Parliament, heighten CBD security for Saba Saba

    Police and security teams sealed off Parliament and mounted extensive screening at key entry points into Nairobi's Central Business District ahead of planned Saba Saba demonstrations. Authorities deployed anti-riot units, water cannons and razor wire, erected checkpoints across the city, and restricted access to sensitive installations to prevent protesters from reaching government facilities.

    7 July 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 5 July

  1. Lobby group notifies police of Saba Saba protests in Nairobi

    A Nairobi-based lobby group, Grassroots Economic Justice Movement, has notified the Inspector General of Police and other security agencies of planned Saba Saba protests scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Between 1,000 and 3,000 participants are expected to march from Jeevanjee Gardens to Parliament buildings to present a petition demanding parliamentary intervention on extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Lobby group notifies police of July 7 Saba Saba protests

    A Nairobi-based lobby group has notified the Inspector General of Police and security agencies of planned Saba Saba protests to be held in Nairobi on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, with between 1,000 and 3,000 participants expected to march from Jeevanjee Gardens to Parliament to present a petition calling for parliamentary intervention on extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Aladwa defends PS Omollo on government abduction dismissal

    Makadara MP George Aladwa defended Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo's recent remarks dismissing government involvement in activist abductions, characterizing criticism as "unfortunate, misleading and driven more by politics than by facts," and called on media to verify facts and exercise responsibility on national security matters.

    5 July 2026 · The Standard →

  4. Aladwa defends PS Omollo against criticism over abduction remarks

    Nairobi ODM chairperson and Makadara MP George Aladwa has defended Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo against criticism over remarks on abductions, saying the Interior Ministry should be allowed to execute its security mandate without political interference and that security should not be politicised.

    5 July 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 18 May

  1. Zoning framework essential to reduce political friction in coalition

    Makadara MP George Aladwa has said that political zoning under the UDA-ODM broad-based government is necessary to streamline cooperation ahead of the 2027 General Election, arguing it reduces political friction by clearly defining areas of influence in elective positions across counties and helps avoid unnecessary conflict during nominations in key regions including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and Kakamega.

    18 May 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 17 May

  1. Aladwa criticizes Gachagua over Africa Forward Summit remarks

    Makadara MP George Aladwa has criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for comments on the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, saying his remarks undermined Kenya's image before international leaders and investors. Gachagua had raised concerns about the transparency and value of economic agreements announced at the summit, including changes to the Rironi–Mau Summit road project.

    17 May 2026 · The Standard →

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