Also known as: National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed · Suna East MP Junet Mohamed · Minority Leader Junet Mohamed
Suna East MP and National Assembly Minority Leader who has criticized opposition's 2027 candidate search and made remarks about payments to lawmakers during Gachagua's impeachment.
… Sifuna's remarks were in response to recent remarks by National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed, who alleged that legislators received bribes to impeach Gachagua. …
… Among those who publicly criticised him were National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed and Mumias East MP Peter Salasya, with the latter also sharing images of his own residence while mocking Sifuna's home on social media. …
… National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed said the running mate slot was now the party's condition for staying in the arrangement "For us to work together, ODM and UDA, it is now official that we must be given the running mate slot for us to move forward together," Junet sa …
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 27 – Suna East MP Junet Mohamed has reignited debate over the 2024 impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua after alleging that some lawmakers received money during the process. …
We were paid to impeach Gachagua; MP Junet Mohamed confesses By Edwin Anjago July 26, 2026 07:27 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Suna East MP Junet Mohamed speaks on Citizen TV's JKLive show on January 21, …
… That approach has increasingly contrasted with the position taken by another camp within the party, led by National Chairperson Gladys Wanga, Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga and National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed, who have openly embraced closer cooperation with the Unite …
… Led by ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga and National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed, the leaders used the event to dismiss the opposition's claims of numerical strength. …
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.
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.
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.
President Ruto announced that Kenya will no longer export raw materials for processing abroad, instead pushing for local value addition to create jobs and retain wealth. The government is moving away from an extractive model in the exploitation of minerals, oil and other resources, with all raw materials including soda ash from Lake Magadi to be processed in Kenya.
National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed criticized opposition parties for holding hotel meetings and retreats to find a common presidential candidate for 2027, saying ODM has already settled on its preferred choice. His remarks came after opposition leaders including Kalonzo Musyoka, Fred Matiang'i, and others signed a unity pledge and coalition agreement in August to jointly select a single presidential candidate.
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.
Broad-based government leaders are intensifying campaigns for President William Ruto's re-election in 2027, citing his development record and claimed growing support across the country. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is touring Western Kenya to mobilize the Mulembe community, with allies suggesting a strong showing could position Mudavadi for a Luhya presidential bid in 2032.
The government has urged political leaders and stakeholders to act responsibly as the country enters a new electoral cycle, assuring Kenyans they will be able to choose their leaders freely and without intimidation. Principal Secretary for Internal Security Dr. Raymond Omollo called on leaders to prioritise national unity and avoid rhetoric that could fuel ethnic, religious or regional divisions.
Kenya's government has assured citizens that next elections will be peaceful and free, while warning political leaders against using ethnicity, religion and regional identity to divide voters. Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo urged politicians to conduct campaigns responsibly and called on Kenyans to embrace national identity over ethnic politics.
Suna East MP Junet Mohamed denied receiving money to support the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, clarifying that his earlier remarks about MPs being given "something" referred to general lobbying within Parliament, not personal payment to him.
Sitting Members of Parliament, including Suna East MP Junet Mohamed, have publicly confirmed that money changed hands to secure votes for the October 2024 impeachment of then Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, naming individuals allegedly involved in the payments.
Mt Kenya legislators allied to the government have rejected ODM's demand for a 50-50 share of government and the Deputy President's seat, arguing that ODM joined the administration through a broad-based arrangement and has no moral authority to make such demands.
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has defended his modest Bungoma village home, saying his lifestyle reflects his values and a deliberate choice to avoid using public office for personal enrichment, dismissing criticism from political rivals that his house is too small for his position.
ODM has declared the deputy presidential position non-negotiable for backing President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid, arguing that since Ruto is running on the UDA ticket for president, ODM should produce the running mate. The party is reviewing its working arrangement with UDA and insisting the condition is essential for the coalition to continue.
Nyanza leaders including Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed have urged President William Ruto to initiate more development projects in the region to bolster his re-election bid in 2027, arguing that the President has demonstrated commitment to equitable development across the country.
The Orange Democratic Movement has appointed Vihiga Governor Wilber Ottichilo as county patron, replacing Senator Godfrey Osotsi, as part of a broader party reorganisation ahead of the 2027 elections. Party leaders attributed the reshuffle to the need for committed officials and said the party had experienced internal divisions and lack of direction in the county.
ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga has affirmed that the Orange Democratic Movement will form a coalition with President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance ahead of the 2027 General Election, stating that combined support from the two parties would yield about 17 million votes.
The Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration says the Government's reforms to ease access to national identification documents are helping eliminate barriers to government services, development opportunities and democratic participation, following a presidential directive to issue ID documents to eligible Kenyans without unnecessary obstacles.
Principal Secretary Dr Raymond Omollo said the Government's ongoing reforms to ease access to national identification documents are helping eliminate barriers that have long prevented many Kenyans from accessing government services, development opportunities and democratic participation. President William Ruto directed that all eligible Kenyans be issued with identification documents without unnecessary obstacles.