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Suba North

2026-04-292026-09-12

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  1. August 2026
  2. Capital 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 tarmacked
  3. Citizen 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 roads
  4. The 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 eyesore
  5. The 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 MP
  6. Citizen 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, underdevelopment
  7. Citizen Digital

    Jakakimba, a former Raila Odinga aide and Suba North Parliamentary aspirant, made the remarks in a statement that appears to respond to growing criticism of the state of infrastructure in Homa Bay County following the latest Linda Mwananchi tour of the region.

    Jakakimba defends Ruto development record amid Homa Bay infrastructure criticism
  8. Capital News

    NAIROBI,Kenya Aug 11 – Questions have emerged over the political future of Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo Mabona after she was linked to an upcoming Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay, raising speculation that the outspoken legislator could be edging closer to the faction that has

    MP Millie Odhiambo’s political path under scrutiny amid Linda Mwananchi links
  9. Capital News

    In April, Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo joined other ODM legislators in opposing a proposed political zoning arrangement, warning that such an agreement could put leaders’ personal interests ahead of those of their constituents.

    Oburu to ODM Dissidents: Choose Your Side or Leave
  10. Citizen Digital

    Jakakimba leans on humble beginnings as Suba North race gathers pace By Walter Nyambaga August 04, 2026 01:47 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Silas Jakakimba addresses volunteer ground ambassadors.

    Jakakimba leans on humble beginnings as Suba North race gathers pace
  11. July 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    The leaders fanned out across different parts of the country, including Suba North, Mbeere North, Nyamira and parts of Western Kenya, urging Kenyans to support the long-term development agenda.

    Broad-based leaders rally behind Ruto's Vision 2060, dismiss opposition criticism

Saturday 29 August

  1. Mbadi highlights road works at Homa Bay's "Yemen" junction

    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

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Former Suba South MP Mbadi criticises successor over poor roads

    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

  2. Homa Bay roads remain poor despite leaders' development claims

    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

  3. Mbadi blamed for poor roads during Homa Bay opposition tour

    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

Monday 17 August

  1. Homa Bay's dusty roads spark online backlash during political tour

    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

  2. Jakakimba defends Ruto government's Homa Bay infrastructure record

    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

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo linked to Linda Mwananchi rally

    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

Monday 10 August

  1. Oburu tells ODM dissidents to declare stance or leave party

    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

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Suba North race intensifies as Jakakimba campaigns on humble past

    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

Friday 31 July

  1. Broad-based leaders back Ruto's Vision 2060 agenda

    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

Thursday 30 July

  1. Mt Kenya MPs defend Kindiki against ODM's 50-50 government demand

    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

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Former Raila aide Jakakimba joins UDA, eyes Suba North seat

    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

  2. Woman politician details challenges female candidates face on campaign trail

    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

Monday 29 June

  1. Suba North aspirant appoints campaign strategist for 2027 bid

    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

Friday 19 June

  1. Lawyer Jakakimba eyes Suba North seat held by Odhiambo

    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

Sunday 3 May

  1. ODM holds Mombasa retreat amid internal pressure, UDA engagement talks

    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

Wednesday 29 April

  1. ODM internal moves produce unintended consequences, opposition mobilisation

    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

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