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Governor Orengo unveils LDP party as political vehicle for 2027 election By Citizen Reporter October 24, 2026 10:37 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Siaya Governor James Orengo has unveiled …
Governor Orengo unveils LDP party as political vehicle for 2027 electionCapital News
… The Siaya Senator was reportedly admitted on October 4 and left the facility on October 19, bringing to an end a hospital stay that drew public interest as Kenyans sought updates on his condition. …
Oburu finally discharged after a fortnight in hospitalCitizen Digital
… We urge the entire opposition, from Gachagua to Kalonzo to Matiang’i, to unite so that Kenyans can have a new beginning in 2027.” Sifuna accused the government of frustrating opposition leaders, citing security concerns involving Siaya Governor James Orengo and his Trans Nzoia co …
Sifuna: I will be the first one-term Senator to become presidentThe Standard
… nt Rigathi Gachagua’s political camp to join the talks. “This week and next month, we are asking those others in Linda Mwananchi, including Sifuna and Orengo, to come together with us so that we get one candidate,” Wamalwa said, referring to Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Siaya …
Wamalwa: Opposition to start talks on joint Ruto challengerCapital News
… Making his first public appearance in a long time while speaking from hospital on Thursday evening, the Siaya Senator expressed disappointment with those who had questioned his absence, accusing some of making sarcastic remarks about his illness. …
Oburu breaks silence on health, hits out at rumour-mongersCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 15 – Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya and Siaya Governor James Orengo are demanding explanations from the Inspector General of Police over the repeated withdrawal of their security details. …
Natembeya, Orengo Demand Answers From IG Over Security WithdrawalCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 15 – A new survey by Swiss Poll International has placed Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga at 67% in the gubernatorial electability tracking, followed by Siaya Governor James Orengo at 54%, as political activity builds ahead of the 2027 General Election. …
Swiss Poll electability survey puts Wanga at 67%, Orengo at 54% in Luo NyanzaCapital News
… In his speech, the Siaya Senator said he had been instructed to observe strict bed rest and avoid public appearances in the immediate future as he recovers. …
Arati promises free ODM primaries amid history of disputed nominationsCapital News
… President William Ruto, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, ODM leader Oburu Oginga, Siaya Governor James Orengo, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and a younger crop of politicians are invoking different aspects of the former Prime Minister’s legacy as they …
Beyond Baba: Who will inherit Raila’s political empire?Citizen Digital
… As the family and political allies prepare to honour the late opposition leader, his widow, Ida Odinga, and Siaya Governor James Orengo have called for peace and political restraint, urging leaders to keep the occasion focused on remembering his legacy. …
Raila anniversary: Ida Odinga, Governor Orengo call for peace, political toleranceSiaya Governor James Orengo has unveiled the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) as his political vehicle for the 2027 General Election, saying the opposition will present a united front to challenge President William Ruto. Orengo warned that any attempt by the national government to scrap mandatory live streaming of election results would be challenged in court.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Siaya Governor James Orengo has unveiled the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) as his political vehicle for the 2027 General Election, saying the opposition will present a united front to challenge President William Ruto. Orengo warned that any attempt by the national government to scrap mandatory live streaming of election results would be challenged in court.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Orange Democratic Movement leader Oburu Oginga was discharged from Nairobi Hospital on October 19 after a fortnight-long admission that began on October 4. His hospital stay drew public attention as he marked his 83rd birthday on October 15, which coincided with the first anniversary of his younger brother, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death.
21 October 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna announced he will run for president in 2027 against President William Ruto, expressing confidence that his new political outfit, Linda Mwananchi, will gain nationwide support despite questions about his experience and resources.
18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democratic Action Party of Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa says opposition groups will hold consultations next week to select a unified presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in 2027, aiming to avoid vote-splitting and strengthen their challenge.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
ODM party leader Oburu Odinga, speaking from hospital, dismissed speculation about his health and whereabouts, saying he has no obligation to make his medical condition public and that he was entitled to privacy about his illness.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya and Siaya Governor James Orengo are demanding explanations from the Inspector General of Police over the repeated withdrawal of their security details. Natembeya cited a High Court ruling from 3 June 2025 holding that withdrawing security without prior written notice, an opportunity to be heard and written reasons violated Article 47 of the Constitution.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →
A Swiss Poll International survey of gubernatorial electability across Homa Bay, Siaya, Kisumu and Migori counties ahead of 2027 elections shows Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga at 67%, Siaya Governor James Orengo at 54%, Kisumu's Prof. Tom Ojienda at 46%, and Migori's Mark Nyamita at 29%. The report does not specify the survey's sample size, fieldwork dates, methodology or margin of error.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kisii Governor Simba Arati has pledged that the ODM party will conduct free and fair nominations ahead of the 2027 General Election, including for the Nairobi Senate seat, following disputes in past party primaries and the entry of East African Legislative Assembly MP Winnie Odinga into the race.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →
A year after Raila Odinga's death, multiple politicians—including President Ruto, former President Kenyatta, Wiper's Kalonzo, and ODM figures—are invoking different aspects of his legacy as they position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election. The contest exposes divisions over whether Raila represented a movement capable of cooperating with those in power or an opposition tradition focused on challenging government and demanding accountability.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →
Siaya Governor James Orengo claimed his security detail was withdrawn shortly after attending former PM Raila Odinga's memorial in Bondo, describing it as part of a series of similar incidents. The withdrawal came hours after Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya reported his officers were withdrawn, while Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen alleged the governor associates with individuals he described as goons and was planning violence.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
Preparations are underway at Migwena Grounds in Bondo for the first anniversary memorial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on October 15, 2026. His widow Ida Odinga and Siaya Governor James Orengo have called for peace and political restraint, urging Kenyans to focus on honouring his legacy rather than turning the commemoration into a political contest.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that the revival and completion of emergency works on the Enziu Bridge in Kitui County is essential infrastructure that will prevent deaths and connect communities. The author references a December 2021 tragedy in which 32 people died when a bus was swept away by flooded Enziu River waters, highlighting the daily danger faced by residents lacking safe crossing infrastructure.
12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jubilee Party Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni has questioned the party's involvement in the Azimio-Ukombozi arrangement, calling for a fresh, inclusive opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 General Election. His remarks follow Uhuru Kenyatta's resignation as Azimio Council chairman and the rebranding of Azimio to The Ukombozi Alliance.
8 October 2026 · Capital News →
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba told the Senate that his ministry lacks a comprehensive framework and information management system to collect data on learner pregnancies and perpetrators, noting that school heads sometimes hesitate to report cases out of fear for institutional reputation. The available data comes mainly from health sector surveys, which recorded 110,821 cases among adolescents aged 10 to 19 in the first five months of 2023.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Meteorological Department has announced the onset of rainfall in parts of West Pokot, Siaya, Elgeyo Marakwet, Bungoma, Kakamega, Nakuru, Trans Nzoia, Kericho, Kisii, Homa Bay, Kisumu, Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Nyandarua, Meru, Nyeri, Embu, Kirinyaga, Tharaka Nithi, Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi and Lamu counties. Strong southerly to southeasterly winds exceeding 25 knots are expected over parts of Turkana, Samburu and Marsabit counties, with the department warning residents to take precautions against flooding and follow official weather updates.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →
Siaya Governor James Orengo has inspected the Raila Amolo Odinga Mausoleum at Kang'o ka Jaramogi in Bondo ahead of its official handover and dedication on Wednesday, led by President William Ruto. The mausoleum, located at the Odinga family home, will be formally handed over to the State and placed under the protection of the National Museums of Kenya.
7 October 2026 · Capital News →
ODM leaders and government officials have dismissed social media reports about Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga's health, though his close aides confirmed he has been admitted to the intensive care unit at Nairobi Hospital. Governor Gladys Wanga said she visited the 83-year-old senator and found him in good spirits, while government communications strategist Dennis Itumbi urged the public to disregard the reports.
6 October 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that ODM should sustain its support for President Ruto as a way of honouring former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, whose death a year ago created a political vacuum within the party and shifts in its support base.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Government is conducting a six-day environmental campaign ending October 10 to plant 17.24 million trees across schools, mining areas, highways and communities. The Government will count, geo-tag and certify all trees planted and conduct 90-day survival checks, plus track tree-growing pledges quarterly.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Government has set a target of planting 17.24 million trees during this year's National Mazingira Week to restore degraded ecosystems and move closer to its goal of planting 15 billion trees by 2032. The week-long programme involves educational institutions, mining area restoration, and highway greening, with the Cabinet Secretary emphasizing that survival of planted trees matters more than the number planted.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Child Welfare Society of Kenya, in partnership with Kitui West MP Edith Nyenze, provided essential supplies including infant formula, diapers, beds, food, and a water tank to two families in Mutonguni Ward. One family's triplets lost their mother to post-childbirth complications; in the other, the father departed in search of work and did not return.
6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Siaya Governor James Orengo reaffirmed his commitment to opposition unity without directly addressing Linda Mwananchi leaders' decision to settle on Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as their presidential candidate for 2027. Orengo, who missed the September 26 meeting where the movement selected Sifuna, said change can only be achieved through unity and participation in identifying one presidential candidate.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Wiper Patriotic Front has dismissed speculation that leader Kalonzo Musyoka would join President Ruto's government or strike a pre-election coalition, declaring the party has "no dealings, no understanding, and no intention of working with Ruto" and will compete independently in the 2027 General Election.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Six counties in the Nyanza and Western regions are receiving neonatal incubators under the Okoa Malaika programme, donated by Ushiriki Wema Foundation to support premature and critically ill babies and address gaps in newborn care facilities.
29 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has emerged as the Linda Mwananchi movement's presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election, but the endorsement has exposed tensions after Siaya Governor James Orengo skipped the high-stakes meeting in Naivasha.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →
Rabies, a viral disease transmitted mainly through dog bites, kills an estimated 2,000 people annually in Kenya and remains endemic despite being almost entirely preventable through vaccination. Health experts cite gaps in dog vaccination, surveillance, veterinary services, and access to post-exposure treatment as persistent barriers to controlling the disease.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Linda Mwananchi Movement leadership resolved after a retreat to make Edwin Sifuna their leader and presidential candidate, with plans to unveil the party ticket in early October and build a coalition with like-minded parties. The movement also resolved to back Embakasi East MP Babu Owino for the Nairobi Gubernatorial Ticket.
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Siaya County, which recorded some of the highest child mortality rates in the country at 63 deaths per 1,000 live births, is seeing improvement through the establishment of newborn units at hospitals in Siaya and Bondo over the past three years. A 2024 KEMRI survey found that inadequate health infrastructure accounted for nearly half of preventable deaths among premature babies.
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi, leader of the People's Renaissance Movement Party, has urged former President Uhuru Kenyatta to stay out of active politics and instead provide financial support to opposition leaders. Amisi also invited Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to join his party ahead of the 2027 General Election, and announced his decision to work with former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i.
25 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Ukombozi People's Party, associated with Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, has requested the Registrar of Political Parties revoke Kalonzo Musyoka's Ukombozi Alliance name, claiming it reserved the name in March last year. The dispute reflects divisions within the opposition ahead of the 2027 presidential race.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →