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Suba North

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Led by Igamba Ng'ombe MP Patrick Munene, Mwea MP Mary Maingi and Kirinyaga Central MP Gachoki Gitari, the legislators argued that those calling for Kindiki's removal, among them Junet and Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo, played no part in electing the current Kenya Kwanza administr

    Ruto allies in Mt Kenya slam ODM over 50-50 gov't push
  3. Citizen Digital

    Now serving as the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary for Homa Bay County, Jakakimba says his next focus is winning the Suba North parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election.

    From Fisherman to Raila Aide: Silas Jakakimba Reflects on His 19 Years with Odinga and Why He Joined UDA
  4. Citizen Digital

    Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo pointed to lessons from her own political journey, commenting: "Read my book Rig or be Rigged.

    'Wear diapers, delay your periods': Amakove Wala's advice for women on the campaign trail
  5. June 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    2027 elections: Jakakimba makes key campaign appointment for Suba North MP bid By Walter Nyambaga June 29, 2026 09:33 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A side-by-side image of Mary Oketch and Suba North parli

    2027 elections: Jakakimba makes key campaign appointment for Suba North MP bid
  7. Citizen Digital

    2027 battle for Suba North takes shape as Jakakimba eyes Millie Odhiambo's seat By Walter Nyambaga June 19, 2026 10:23 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A side-by-side image of city lawyer Silas Jakakimba AND

    2027 battle for Suba North takes shape as Jakakimba eyes Millie Odhiambo's seat
  8. May 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    The rest is just noise,” Wanga said.Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo has also cautioned that mistreating party members could backfire, warning that leaders risk turning dissenting voices into symbols of resistance.“Our mistreatment of Sifuna is what has made Sifuna a hero.

    ODM MPs, senators and governors head to Mombasa for party retreat, PG meeting
  10. April 2026
  11. The Standard

    Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo has openly conceded that the perceived disrespect by the party helped create the very figure Sifuna has now become, arguably one of the most resonant opposition voices in the country today.

    When actions do not match outcomes

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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