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Junet Mohamed

National Assembly Minority Leader heading the ODM Linda Ground faction within the Orange Democratic Movement party.

2026-04-302026-06-27

In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Nyando MP Jared Okello said: “Baba taught us to always seek dialogue kama iko shida...our people have abandoned the combative approach.” Suna East lawmaker Junet Mohamed added: “Wakati sisi tulikuwa tunafanya maandamano..alikuwa anaenda kwa ofisi yake asubui saa kumi na moja…”

    Broad-based Gov't leaders fault opposition for 'inciting' Gen Z protests
  3. Citizen Digital

    "Sasa tunaona ni wazee wale waliandamana 1970s ndio wanapanga maandamano, siyo Gen Z tena,” National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed said.

    ODM tells supporters to skip June 25 anniversary protests
  4. The Standard

    On his part, Minority Leader Junet Mohamed regretted that misinformation is coming from high-ranking members of society.

    Ichung'wah, Junet dismiss opposition budget
  5. Capital News

    Wetang’ula’s position was backed by Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah and Minority Leader Junet Mohamed, who accused opposition leaders of misleading Kenyans on the budget process.

    Wetang’ula Defends Ruto’s Absence During Budget Presentation, Says Process Is Parliament’s Preserve
  6. The Standard

    The call followed concerns raised in the House by Junet Mohamed regarding the need for clarity over the misinformation circulating on various platforms.

    Health CS Aden Duale to brief Parliament on sector concerns
  7. May 2026
  8. Citizen Digital

    The war of words between ODM Secretary General and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, and the party’s Director of Elections and Suna East MP Junet Mohamed dragged Uhuru into the fray and reopened painful questions about what went wrong in 2022.

    Atwoli blames Uhuru for Raila’s 2022 loss, says he never delivered Ksh.400M for agents
  9. Citizen Digital

    He (Angoya) saw that youths were going on their business and decided that there is no need for them to remain in jail when they are innocent and he let them go," said one of the protesters, identified as Mohamed.

    Nairobi Central OCS hospitalised after arrest for releasing 64 protest suspects
  10. Citizen Digital

    These include ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga, Suna East MP Junet Mohamed, and Governors Simba Arati and Abdulswamad Nassir, whom he accused of convening a meeting to alter the party’s leadership shortly after the death of Raila Odinga.

    Orengo accuses 4 ODM officials of selling party to Ruto, cites private meetings
  11. The Standard

    This group includes party National Chairperson Gladys Wanga, National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed, and other senior figures.

    ODM power row revives Raila-Orengo era rivalry
  12. April 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

    Also present at the ceremony were MPs led by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed, Senate Majority Leader Aron Cheruiyot, MCAs, clergy and other mourners.

    Ruto defends economic record, says Kenya on path to transformation

Yesterday

  1. Broad-based government leaders accuse opposition of inciting Gen Z protests

    Leaders from the broad-based government, including National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, have accused opposition parties of inciting youth into protests, saying the opposition lacks a development record and uses street protests for selfish gains rather than presenting policy alternatives.

    13 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Saturday 20 June

  1. ODM urges supporters to skip June 25 memorial protests

    The Orange Democratic Movement has instructed its supporters not to participate in June 25 anniversary protests planned for next Thursday, with ODM leaders affirming the party's commitment to the broad-based government and preference for victim compensation efforts over further demonstrations.

    20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 12 June

  1. Majority, Minority leaders rebuke opposition over budget claims

    The Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah and Minority Leader dismissed the opposition's budget presentation, accusing them of misrepresenting the budgeting process and not understanding current constitutional procedures. Ichung'wah argued that under the current Constitution, the Cabinet Secretary does not read budgets to Parliament, contrary to the opposition's claims.

    12 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 11 June

  1. Speaker defends Ruto's absence from 2026/27 budget presentation

    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has dismissed criticism of President William Ruto's absence during the 2026/27 Budget Statement presentation, ruling that there is no constitutional, legal or procedural requirement for the President to attend Parliament when the Treasury Cabinet Secretary presents the budget. Wetang'ula stated the budget-making process is Parliament's preserve and is distinct from occasions when the President addresses a joint sitting of the House.

    11 June 2026 · Capital News

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Health CS Aden Duale summoned to brief Parliament Wednesday

    Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has been summoned by Parliament to provide an update on sector concerns, including a Sh 1.7 billion deal with the United States for an Ebola quarantine facility that has drawn public backlash and rejection from medical unions.

    3 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 30 May

  1. Atwoli accuses Uhuru of failing to support Raila in 2022

    COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has warned Western Kenya politicians against associating with retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, claiming Uhuru failed to fully support Azimio flagbearer Raila Odinga in the 2022 presidential race. Atwoli alleged that Uhuru promised but never delivered Ksh.400 million for polling agents, resulting in Odinga's campaign lacking agents at polling stations.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Nairobi police station commander arrested, hospitalised over suspect release

    Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Chief Inspector Dishon Angoya was arrested by the Deputy Regional Police Commander and admitted to Lang'ata Hospital after developing complications following his arrest for reportedly releasing 64 suspects detained during Monday's protests without proper authority. He is accused of abuse of office.

    19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Orengo accuses four ODM officials of aligning with Ruto

    Siaya Governor James Orengo has accused ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga, Suna East MP Junet Mohamed, and Governors Simba Arati and Abdulswamad Nassir of aligning themselves with President William Ruto and making key party decisions after seeking the Head of State's approval, deepening tensions within ODM.

    6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 4 May

  1. ODM power struggle between Orengo and Oburu Odinga revives

    A political contest between Siaya Governor James Orengo and Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga for control of the ODM party has rekindled old power struggles in Luo Nyanza, echoing 1990s Ford Kenya battles between Orengo and the late Raila Odinga. Oburu, who succeeded his late brother Raila as ODM Party Leader, heads the ODM Linda Ground faction alongside party National Chairperson Gladys Wanga and National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed.

    4 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 30 April

  1. Ruto defends economic record, cites three-year growth

    President William Ruto said Kenya is changing for the better and pointed to economic growth during his three years in office as proof the country is headed in the right direction. He highlighted progress in universal health coverage, agriculture, education and housing, and vowed that Kenya will become a first-world economy within his lifetime.

    30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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