Also known as: Governor Wanga · Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga · ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga · ODM national chairperson Gladys Wanga · Governor Gladys Wanga · ODM National Chairperson and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga · Ms Gladys Wanga · The Homa Bay County boss · Governor Gladys Atieno Wanga · Gladys Atieno Wanga
ODM chairperson rallying support for President Ruto's 2027 re-election and criticizing opposition late bids for presidency.
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The Standard
… TIFA surveys show roughly three-quarters of ODM's own supporters back the Sifuna-Orengo Linda Mwananchi independent-minded faction over the Oburu-Wanga Linda Ground.Parties rarely die when politicians quarrel, they die when leaders and voters begin telling different political sto …
Ruto may be Orange party's lifeline and its undertakerCapital News
… Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga said some leaders were opposed to Ruto because of his national unity agenda and efforts to ensure development reaches all parts of the country. …
Ruto: 2027 election will be a vote against tribalism, marginalisationThe Standard
… He was unhappy at the absence at the function of Governor Gladys Wanga of Homa Bay, Kisumu’s Anyang’ Nyong’o, Siaya’s James Orengo and Ochillo Ayacko of Migori. …
Why devolution architect Dr Mbai would return to his grave if he resurrects todayCitizen Digital
… ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga also criticised opposition leaders, questioning their political parties and agendas. …
Ruto labels Uhuru 'rebel leader,' praises court ruling barring him from politicsCapital News
… He was accompanied by Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, National Treasury CS John Mbadi, Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed and several MPs and other leaders.
Ruto accuses Uhuru of using Orengo to oppose govt projects, predicts 2027 landslideCitizen Digital
… ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga accused unnamed individuals of pretending to compete with the party while lacking a clear political outfit or agenda of their own, saying ODM remained fully committed to the coalition. …
President Ruto unveils Ksh.700B projects on second day of Nyanza tourCapital News
… The President was accompanied by Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o, Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, Kisii Governor Simba Arati, Members of Parliament and other leaders. …
Ruto Says Kenya Has No Room for Leaders Promoting Chaos and ViolenceCitizen Digital
… The country currently has three female governors: Anne Waiguru of Kirinyaga County, Cecily Mbarire of Embu County, and Gladys Wanga of Homa Bay County. …
Study ranks Kagure as Nairobi's most influential woman leaderCapital News
… The President spoke during a church service at Voice of Salvation And Healing Church in Kisumu on Sunday in the company of Governors Anyang Nyongo (Kisumu), Ochilo Ayacko (Migori) and Gladys Wanga (Homa Bay) and MPs, among other leaders. …
Ruto: UDA and ODM are partners, not rivalsCitizen Digital
… Also present are Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o, who is hosting the tour, Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, who also serves as ODM National Chairperson. …
Inside Ruto's five-day tour of Kisumu, Siaya, Migori and Homa BayPresident Ruto visited Kisumu in partnership with ODM leadership, as the party prepares to forgo fielding a presidential candidate in 2027 and instead back Ruto's re-election. The strategic shift aims to convert political influence into development but risks eroding ODM's core identity and may leave voters asking whether the party can survive on state access alone.
16 hours ago · The Standard →
President Ruto visited Kisumu in partnership with ODM leadership, as the party prepares to forgo fielding a presidential candidate in 2027 and instead back Ruto's re-election. The strategic shift aims to convert political influence into development but risks eroding ODM's core identity and may leave voters asking whether the party can survive on state access alone.
16 hours ago · The Standard →
President William Ruto said the 2027 General Election will give Kenyans a chance to rally behind national unity, inclusivity, and equitable resource distribution, and to reject tribalism, marginalisation, and divisive politics. He cited his administration's focus on service delivery and the Broad-Based Government arrangement as efforts to promote national cohesion.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
At the 23rd anniversary of late constitutional expert Professor Chrispin Odhiambo Mbai—who designed Kenya's devolution framework through the Devolution Committee formed in 2003 before his death that September—leaders expressed concern that devolution is not being implemented according to his original vision, with some attributing his 2003 death to resistance from powerful leaders opposed to decentralizing resources from the national government.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto labeled retired President Uhuru Kenyatta a "rebel leader" who has refused to act as a statesman, and praised a High Court ruling barring Kenyatta from holding office in a political party, accusing Kenyatta of destabilizing his government.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of using Siaya Governor to frustrate government programmes, urging county leadership to focus on serving residents. Ruto predicted the Broad-Based Government would secure a landslide victory in the 2027 General Election.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto toured Kisumu County unveiling Ksh700 billion in projects. He praised the UDA-ODM coalition and defended his affordable housing programme, while ODM leaders pledged support for his 2027 re-election bid but demanded proportional government positions in return.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has warned political leaders against using chaos, violence and divisive politics to advance their interests, saying Kenya has no room for leaders bent on destabilising the country. Speaking in Kisumu during a five-day development tour of Nyanza, Ruto challenged opposition leaders to abandon what he described as outdated politics based on empty rhetoric, tribalism, division and violence, and to present Kenyans with a clear political agenda ahead of the 2027 General Election.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
A Centre for African Progress study of 6,000 respondents ranked businesswoman and politician Agnes Kagure as Nairobi's most influential female leader with 30 per cent support, followed by Millicent Omanga at 26 per cent.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto told a church congregation in Kisumu that the United Democratic Alliance and Orange Democratic Movement are not competitors but partners working together under the Broad-Based Government framework to transform the country.
13 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has begun a five-day development tour of Kisumu, Siaya, Migori, and Homa Bay counties to assess multi-billion-shilling projects and consolidate political support ahead of the 2027 General Election. The itinerary includes visits to infrastructure projects including roads and water systems.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Political analyst Abbie Zuena has challenged Kenyans to lead efforts for political change ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that changing political alliances alone will not deliver better governance. She argues the shift must involve voters and all generations, and questioned whether politicians backing a one-term administration are united on who should lead it.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece warns of worrying trends as Kenya's political class displays ethical deficiencies and gross irresponsibility, violating constitutional provisions on national values and the Bill of Rights through inciting violence and foul language. The article criticises the Ruto administration for wasteful public expenditure, institutional collapse in health and education services, and weakening public trust.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Leaders allied to the broad-based government, including Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho and ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga, have rallied Tana River County residents to support the ODM party and re-elect President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, saying his second term would enable 100 per cent equitable resource distribution. Joho vowed to ensure ODM secures support in the coastal region to strengthen its bargaining power in power-sharing negotiations with UDA after the election.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →
Broad-based government leaders, including National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, have defended President William Ruto's record and criticized the opposition for lacking a clear strategy to improve Kenyans' lives. Speaking at functions in Nyanza and Western regions, they highlighted agricultural and health sector reforms while calling for political maturity.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Homa Bay County will receive 200 solar-powered street lights at no cost through a public-private partnership with Strangler Fig Ltd., which gains rights to manage billboard licensing and outdoor advertising infrastructure in the county. The lights will serve fish landing sites, market centres, and community roads year-round, extending trading hours and improving safety.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga criticized Siaya Governor James Orengo's presidential ambitions, saying his declaration came too late and lacks the long-term planning and political networks needed for a successful campaign ahead of the next General Election. Wanga argued that presidency requires extensive preparation and noted that late ODM leader Raila Odinga's unsuccessful contests demonstrated the importance of political circumstances and proximity to the ruling establishment.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has pointed to ongoing road works at the "Yemen" junction in Homa Bay as evidence of government infrastructure investment in the region, following public attention to the road's poor condition during a Linda Mwananchi movement tour earlier in August.
29 August 2026 · Capital News →
Homa Bay County has launched an initiative to combat what public health officials term "triple threat"—HIV and AIDS, teenage pregnancies, and gender-based violence—with adolescents aged 10-19 accounting for 20.6 per cent of new HIV infections in the county. The programme, launched by First Lady Rachel Ruto, involves sensitising adolescents and community leaders and encouraging reporting of incidents to authorities.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
More than 1000 female farmers in Homa Bay County received 2000 improved indigenous chicks from the State Department for Livestock to start poultry production. The farmers had been trained in poultry-keeping skills, with the initiative aimed at improving food security and wealth creation in households.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Government is stepping up efforts to tackle new HIV infections, adolescent pregnancies, and sexual and gender-based violence among young people, which threaten their health, education, and future. The Principal Secretary for Medical Services said the three challenges require coordinated action across health, schools, families, communities, and Government agencies.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
First Lady Rachel Ruto has called for urgent, coordinated action to address HIV, adolescent pregnancy, and sexual and gender-based violence among adolescents, saying the response must move beyond warnings to include adults who listen and support vulnerable young people.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has urged foreign diplomatic missions in Kenya to pressure President William Ruto's administration over what she alleges is state-sponsored political violence and intolerance of opposition activities. She called on embassies including those of the United States, United Kingdom, Denmark, Norway, France and China to intervene.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Suba South MP Millie Odhiambo has criticized Water Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa's demeanor during a joint inspection of the Oyugis Water Supply Project with Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, describing his tone toward the governor as condescending.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Columnist Peter Kimani critiques recent violence in Homa Bay involving armed groups, linking the incident to broader questions about governance under county governor Gladys Wanga and the integration of informal security actors into state structures.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa publicly criticized the operational state of the Oyugis Water Supply Project in Homa Bay County during a joint inspection with Governor Gladys Wanga, declaring the facility "dead" and identifying critical failures including clogged sand filters that have not been maintained.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A US-based chapter of Linda Mwananchi movement warned Kenya risks returning to 2007-2008 post-election political violence, after armed youths barricaded roads, torched vehicles and attacked journalists during the movement's Homa Bay rally on August 16. The group called for accountability for anyone involved in the violence, regardless of their political affiliation or position.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accused President Ruto's administration of using state agencies to intimidate Kenyans and mismanaging the Social Health Authority, claiming the KRA targets businesses with tax demands and that delegations visiting Kenya complained about SHA's performance.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Union of Journalists and a High Court advocate have warned that attacks on journalists and destruction of their equipment during political events prevent Kenyans from accessing information, violating constitutional protections including freedom to seek and impart information. The Media Council of Kenya reports that 18 journalists and at least two drivers have been assaulted or injured in the past two months.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Siaya Governor James Orengo and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino accused President William Ruto, Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, and Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma of orchestrating violence that disrupted the Linda Mwananchi political tour in Homa Bay on Sunday. Orengo claimed the national government was complicit, asserting that attacks of such scale could not have occurred without involvement or knowledge of security agencies.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Homa Bay Town MP George Kaluma has dismissed claims that his remarks fuelled violence during the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay on August 16, saying residents were "provoked" and his remarks were taken out of context. Kaluma said he received a letter from the National Cohesion and Integration Commission and instructed his lawyers to respond, arguing some remarks were incorrectly transcribed or translated.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →