News reports
Order a long-term news report on Suba North
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The Standard
… And the task of declaring to the nation this enormous milestone fell to Suba North MP, Millie-O. …
MP Passaris turns 'sexty two' and her bosom 'baddie' Millie can't stay calmCitizen Digital
MP Millie Odhiambo breaks silence on alleged rift with Wanga By Cynthia Onyango October 12, 2026 04:21 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo during a past function. …
MP Millie Odhiambo breaks silence on alleged rift with WangaCitizen Digital
Jakakimba vows to ‘step into the breach’ as Suba North 2027 race heats up By Walter Nyambaga September 25, 2026 03:52 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto with UDA Homa Bay County Secretar …
Jakakimba vows to ‘step into the breach’ as Suba North 2027 race heats upCitizen Digital
… Omanyo's remarks came barely two days after Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo found herself on the receiving end after she was jeered by locals in Kisumu County during a presidential event, following her previous sharp criticism of ODM leaders supporting the broad-based administratio …
ODM warns 'fence-sitting' leaders over UDA broad-based dealCitizen Digital
… Millie Odhiambo speaks on the 'fence sitter' tag and her 'bad gal' approach to politics By Claire Munde September 15, 2026 03:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Suba North MP Millie Odhiam …
SHE MEANS BUSINESS| Rig or be rigged? Millie Odhiambo speaks on the 'fence sitter' tag and her 'bad gal' approach to politicsCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 29 – Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has pointed to ongoing road works in Homa Bay as evidence of the Government’s investment in infrastructure in the region, weeks after the condition of roads in Suba North became a major political talking point. …
Mbadi says ‘Yemen’ road in Homa Bay now being tarmackedCitizen Digital
… Mbadi would continue serving Suba South for then 10 years as MP for Suba South after it was split into Suba South and Suba North. …
John Mbadi, who was Suba South MP for 15 years, now blames successor for poor roadsThe Standard
… Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo attributed the status of infrastructure in Suba to several years of marginalisation but sarcastically intimated that even though the roads are bad, the views of the region are terrific.“If there is one thing this trip to Suba has shown, is that when …
As Homa Bay leaders shuttle in choppers, local roads are an eyesoreThe Standard
… Mbadi represented the larger Gwassi constituency and later Suba South, after it was split into Suba South and Suba North, for 15 years as an elected MP and a further two years as a nominated MP, before becoming Treasury Cabinet Secretary. …
'Show us what you did': Kenyans roast Mbadi over 17 years as Suba South MPCitizen Digital
… The only politician who knew how to read the room was Suba North Member of Parliament (MP) Millie Odhiambo, who reckoned that most major roads in the Suba region have remained in a deplorable state. …
'Homa Bay iko Yemen?' tweet has leaders at pains to explain dusty roads, underdevelopmentNairobi Woman Rep Esther Muthoni Passaris turned 62, and Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo rose in Parliament to honour the milestone, commending Passaris for her parliamentary work and style, while playfully mispronouncing "sixty" as "sexty."
23 October 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Woman Rep Esther Muthoni Passaris turned 62, and Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo rose in Parliament to honour the milestone, commending Passaris for her parliamentary work and style, while playfully mispronouncing "sixty" as "sexty."
23 October 2026 · The Standard →
Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo has dismissed claims of a strained relationship with Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, attributing any tensions to their differing political interests and strong personalities rather than personal animosity.
12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Silas Jakakimba, Homa Bay County Secretary of the ruling UDA party, has declared his candidacy for Suba North MP in 2027, saying he is ready to provide renewed leadership and development. He accused incumbent Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo of undermining regional cooperation.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Orange Democratic Movement's Acting Secretary General Catherine Omanyo warned party lawmakers who have not declared their political stance to align themselves with the party's current arrangement with the ruling United Democratic Alliance, criticizing those she described as "fence-sitters."
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo has discussed her political positioning and the "fence sitter" label, explaining she is not driven by the need to align with political alliances simply for their sake. She also recounted a near-death experience when a boat she was travelling in during Homa Bay campaigns developed a problem and burst, which she suggested may not have been coincidental.
15 September 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 →
John Mbadi, who represented Suba South for 15 years, has blamed his successor for poor road conditions in the constituency. A Linda Mwananchi tour of Homa Bay County exposed the state of roads in the region, sparking public criticism about resource allocation for infrastructure.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A rally in Homa Bay County exposed the region's poor road conditions and neglected infrastructure, contradicting claims by some politicians that the region's infrastructure has improved significantly under President William Ruto's government. Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo attributed the poor state of roads to several years of marginalisation.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi blamed his successor, Suba South MP Caroli Omondi, for poor road conditions exposed during a Linda Mwananchi tour of Homa Bay County led by Senator Edwin Sifuna, though Kenyans on social media questioned what Mbadi himself accomplished during his 17 years representing the constituency before becoming Cabinet Secretary.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
An Edwin Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi countrywide tour in Homa Bay County drew public criticism over the county's poor road conditions, with the touring convoy forced onto dusty detours after main roads were blocked, prompting local leaders to explain the underdevelopment.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UDA Homa Bay Secretary Silas Jakakimba has defended President William Ruto's development record, arguing that ongoing infrastructure projects in Nyanza demonstrate government efforts to address decades of marginalisation in the region, following criticism after a Linda Mwananchi tour of the county encountered roadblocks.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo is reportedly set to attend a Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay, raising questions about her political positioning within ODM. The appearance would mark a shift from her May statement that she belonged to neither the Linda Ground nor Linda Mwananchi faction, though attendance alone would not constitute a formal party departure.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga has told politicians uncomfortable with the party's cooperation with President William Ruto to leave or openly declare their position, as internal divisions within the Orange party deepen ahead of the 2027 General Election.
10 August 2026 · Capital News →
Silas Jakakimba, a parliamentary aspirant for Suba North, has completed a three-day tour across five wards ahead of the 2027 General Election, framing his campaign as a "people-centred movement" centred on his childhood struggles in poverty.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hours after President William Ruto unveiled Vision 2060, allied leaders fanned out across the country to rally support for the long-term development blueprint, which they describe as transformative and capable of accelerating Kenya towards first-world economy status. Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula called on political leaders to embrace constructive dialogue and focus on development.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Silas Jakakimba, a lawyer and political strategist who spent 19 years working alongside former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has joined the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and now serves as UDA Secretary for Homa Bay County. He is focused on winning the Suba North parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
First-time Vihiga Woman Representative aspirant Amakove Wala has highlighted the physical, emotional and gender-specific challenges women face while campaigning, including managing menstruation and personal safety during high-speed political convoys, speaking from her experience at rallies across multiple counties.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Silas Jakakimba, a parliamentary aspirant for Suba North Constituency in Homa Bay County, has appointed Mary Oketch as Parliamentary Campaign Contact and Chief Focal Strategist for his 2027 election campaign. Oketch will lead strategy for his grassroots movement and oversee campaign planning, volunteer coordination, and communications.
29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
City lawyer Silas Jakakimba, a longtime aide to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, is positioning himself as a challenger to long-serving Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo ahead of the 2027 General Election. Political observers view the race as a potentially high-stakes contest between the opposition-leaning ODM and the ruling UDA.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM is holding a retreat in Mombasa from Sunday through Tuesday, bringing together its National Executive Committee, parliamentary group, and elected governors. The meeting aims to strengthen party structures and address internal concerns, with discussions expected on strategy, grassroots mobilisation, and anticipated engagement talks with President Ruto's UDA.
3 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece in The Standard argues that calculated moves within ODM to consolidate control and discipline dissent have instead generated resentment and renewed political consciousness among the party base, with efforts to weaken Senator Edwin Sifuna as party Secretary General instead elevating his standing.
29 April 2026 · The Standard →