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KISUMU, Kenya May 25 – The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has signaled that it may not field a presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election, with party leader Oburu Oginga indicating that the party will instead focus on strengthening its bargaining power within a broad-b …
ODM Signals No Presidential Candidate in 2027 as Oburu Focuses on Coalition PoliticsThe Standard
… Raila’s sister, Ruth Odinga, is the Kisumu Woman Representative, whilst his daughter sits in the East African Legislative Assembly, all beneficiaries of an ODM now teetering on the brink. …
The Odingas will determine whether ODM lives or diesThe Standard
… At least 41 schools from Homa Bay, Kisumu, Kisii, Migori, Nyamira and Siaya counties participated in the event. …
Media Council of Kenya promotes journalism in secondary schoolsCapital News
… But arithmetic alone does not inspire a 21-year-old in Kisumu, Nakuru or Mombasa to wake up early and queue to vote. …
OPINION: Opposition Unity Alone Will Not Defeat Ruto in 2027Citizen Digital
… Otieno May 24, 2026 02:53 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The family of former Matungu Member of Parliament (MP) David Were is in mourning after their 39-year-old son was killed in Kisumu …
Former MP David Were's son killed in robbery attackThe Standard
Samuel Atandi addresses ODM youth leaders in Kisumu, calling for unity within the Luo community ahead of the 2027 General Election. …
Atandi extends olive branch to alleged rebel ODM leadersThe Standard
… From Kisumu to Eldoret, and from Nyeri to Mombasa, neighbourhoods are mixed, businesses are co-owned, and families are increasingly intermarried. …
Why Kenya current reality defies the politics of ethnic animosityThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeFormer Matungu MP David Aoko Were addresses the Press at the JOOTRH morgue in Kisumu, on May 24, 2026. …
Former MP's son murdered by assailants riding on a motorcycleCitizen Digital
… Speaking during the burial ceremony of the mother of Nyando MP Jared Okello in Kisumu, the PS highlighted a range of development projects being implemented by the current administration, noting that they are being distributed equitably across the country regardless of political a …
PS Omollo urges Kenyans to embrace unity, reject tribal-based politicsCapital News
KISUMU, Kenya, May 23 — A major mental health awareness expo is underway in Kisumu as healthcare professionals, county officials, trainers, and fitness advocates intensify calls for greater awareness, early screening, and community support to address the growing burden of mental …
Kisumu Mental Health Expo pushes for greater awareness, early screening and community supportODM leader Dr. Oburu Oginga has insisted that any coalition agreement between ODM and the ruling UDA ahead of the next General Election must be based on a 50-50 power-sharing formula, with all seats including the presidency up for negotiation.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM leader Dr. Oburu Oginga has insisted that any coalition agreement between ODM and the ruling UDA ahead of the next General Election must be based on a 50-50 power-sharing formula, with all seats including the presidency up for negotiation.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DJ Pinto Cahill has publicly called out the ODM party's Linda Ground faction for failing to pay him for multiple engagements including rallies in Kisumu, Migori, and Narok, claiming he received only minimal transport support (Ksh.7,000 in some cases) or nothing at all.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenyan government has allocated Sh3.9 billion for stipends to village elders to strengthen local administrative capacity and recognise their role in conflict resolution and community-level security. Security spending overall rises to Sh567.3 billion in the 2026/27 budget, the largest sectoral allocation in the Sh4.84 trillion fiscal plan.
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya has allocated Sh567.3 billion to security in the 2026/27 budget, crossing the half-trillion mark and representing one of the largest sectoral allocations within the Sh4.84 trillion fiscal plan. The expanded envelope covers defence, policing, intelligence, prisons, and internal administration, with the Ministry of Defence receiving Sh252.1 billion, the National Police Service Sh144.7 billion, and the National Intelligence Service Sh64 billion.
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
County Chief Officers of Health from all 47 counties met in Kisumu for a two-day forum organised jointly by the Ministry of Health and Council of Governors to review Universal Health Coverage reforms and address bottlenecks including delayed SHA reimbursements, digital health integration, medicine shortages, and emergency service operationalisation.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dr. Kizza Besigye has sued Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba for allegedly threatening to kill him on Heroes Day. Besigye, detained since November 2024, claims his Constitutional rights were violated through his arrest, detention and prosecution.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The article observes that amid economic difficulties, Kenyans are adapting through increased use of small, fuel-efficient cars and taxi-driving work, while simultaneously noting a paradox of growing inequality as high-end vehicles also proliferate on roads.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
Parliament's Trade Committee is investigating the importation and movement of 27,000 metric tonnes of raw sugar linked to Kibos Sugar Refinery, citing concerns over documentation gaps, handling standards, and whether the consignment poses risks to consumers. The Committee Chairperson noted that the sugar's origin and age cannot be independently verified and it may already be expired even for processing.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Regional Development has raised concerns over the legality, funding mechanisms, and constitutional basis of county bursaries after 34 county governments signed Intergovernmental Partnership Agreements with the Ministry of Education to support bursary and scholarship programmes.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Power will close all payment counters in its banking halls by June 2027 in phases, completing a digital transition as digital platforms now account for more than five million customer interactions monthly. Staff at payment counters will be redeployed to customer service and customer education functions.
8 June 2026 · Capital News →
Daikyo Heroes thrashed Greensharks 3-1 in a Kenya Hockey Union Men's Premier League match at Aryans Ground, Mombasa, extending Greensharks' winless streak to five matches. Greensharks, who returned to the top tier this season, remain without a point and face a possible return to the Men's Super League.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Union of Teachers has called on students to uphold discipline and address grievances through student governance structures rather than disruptive behaviour, as unrest continues to spread across schools. KNUT Deputy Secretary General Hesbon Otieno attributed rising unrest to peer-induced indiscipline and warned of wanton destruction of school infrastructure.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Assembly Roads Committee has expressed satisfaction with accelerated progress on the Muhoroni–Chemelil–Mamboleo road project in western Kenya, following settlement of pending contractor bills. The committee confirmed that work pace has increased in recent months and expects the project to be completed within the contractual period or earlier.
7 June 2026 · Capital News →
Construction at Kamariny Stadium in Iten, which began in 2017, has resumed after years of stalling; the facility is expected to be completed by October 2026 and will host this year's Mashujaa Day national celebrations on October 20.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Four clubs—Migori Youth (77 points), 3K FC (73), Mombasa United (72), and Equity Bank (71)—battle for three promotion spots to the SportPesa Premier League with only two matches remaining in the 2025/26 season. Migori Youth, seeking their first-ever top-flight promotion, face Equity Bank in a decisive fixture at Green Stadium.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Session Paper Number 10 of 1965, which codified African Socialism policy, deliberately marginalised the Northern Frontier District (now Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit, and Isiolo counties) by prioritising "high potential" agricultural regions in the highlands for infrastructure investment, while the arid north was left underdeveloped by design rather than accident.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has fewer than 10 doctors trained to treat older persons for a population of 3.6 million elderly people, leaving millions without access to specialised geriatric care, according to ageing advocates.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is intensifying Ebola preparedness measures by establishing fully operational quarantine centres in high-risk areas and heightening surveillance at the Malaba Border following reported cases in Uganda. The Ministry of Health has equipped border health teams with screening equipment and enhanced laboratory capacity in Nairobi and Kisumu for rapid testing and diagnosis.
6 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Lake Basin Development Authority and Green Tec Hub Limited have officially launched a sunflower farming programme in the Lake Region, aimed at boosting household incomes and food security. The initiative will initially target more than 3,000 farmers, with plans to eventually reach more than 20,000 farmers, promoting crop diversification from traditional crops like maize and sugarcane.
6 June 2026 · Capital News →
Comedian and activist Eric Omondi was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Thursday while preparing to board a flight to Kisumu. Omondi's arrest is linked to ongoing probes into recent demonstrations against increased fuel prices, but Babu Owino has dismissed the allegations as lacking evidence and intended to intimidate the activist, vowing a legal battle in court on Monday.
6 June 2026 · Capital News →
Two national schools directed parents to collect their children on Saturday morning following intelligence reports and heightened surveillance. The releases come amid growing cases of student unrest reported across schools in the country.
6 June 2026 · Capital News →
In 2013, Nicolas Owino Magina, a Raila Odinga supporter from Kondele in Kisumu, became the subject of a viral video after crying uncontrollably on camera during street protests in response to Uhuru Kenyatta's election victory declared by then-IEBC chairman Isaack Hassan. Magina has now reflected on the meme that resulted from his emotional reaction.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ministry of Health says 56 samples from people with travel history to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda have tested negative for Ebola, and Kenya has screened more than 80,000 travellers with no confirmed cases as of June 5, 2026. The government has intensified preparedness measures including surveillance at points of entry and laboratory testing capacity.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Registrar of Political Parties has raised concern over the rising number of briefcase political parties that operate without offices or regional representation. His office is currently vetting over 30 parties seeking registration licences, with Kenya currently having 96 fully registered political parties as the country edges closer to the 2027 general elections.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's financial sector is demonstrating resilience with steady recovery driven by digital innovation, regulatory reforms, and increased financial inclusion. Mobile money platforms dominate transactions, commercial banks expand digital lending, and growing uptake of investment products signals increased public confidence in formal financial systems.
4 June 2026 · The Standard →
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kisumu has activated emergency preparedness measures including isolation units, staff training, and enhanced surveillance systems amid growing concerns over Ebola spreading from Uganda, despite no confirmed infections in Kenya.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Ministry of Health dismissed reports of a suspected Ebola case involving a Turkish national admitted to a Kenyan health facility. Laboratory tests confirmed the patient tested negative for Ebola virus, and the Ministry said it remains on high alert regarding the regional public health situation.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Head of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in the United States, said Kenya is the most ideal place to set up an Ebola quarantine facility for US citizens because of its proximity to the Democratic Republic of Congo, allowing for swift medical attention.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ministry of Health ruled out an Ebola case after a Turkish national presenting with Ebola-like symptoms tested negative at AAR Hospital in Kiambu. Laboratory tests on 18 samples from Ebola alerts across several counties have all tested negative.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Ministry of Health says Kenya is considering imposing a mandatory 21-day quarantine for travellers arriving from high-risk countries as part of enhanced Ebola prevention measures. Incoming travellers may also be required to present certified exit surveillance reports from their countries of origin alongside detailed screening documentation.
2 June 2026 · Capital News →