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Kenya: Governor Orengo reignites old rivalry with Raila over UDA-ODM political deal

3 weeks ago | theafricareport.com | Victor Abuso |in Nairobi

Siaya Governor James Orengo has sparked a political storm in Kenya by openly criticising the power-sharing arrangement between President William Ruto and main opposition leader Raila Odinga, reigniting a long-standing rivalry within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Orengo, a veteran politician and Raila’s ally once dubbed the “walking constitution” for his legal mastery, appears to be breaking ranks with his party.
Kenya: Raila’s AU Commission campaign team ready for the challenge

Sep 3, 2024 | shorturl.at | Wanderi Kamau |in Nairobi

Kenya is embarking on a vigorous continental campaign to rally support for Raila Odinga’s bid for AU Commission (AUC) chairperson, after the unveiling ceremony led by President William Ruto who has been on an informal campaign trail since April. On Monday, sources from the foreign affairs ministry and Raila’s secretariat told The Africa Report that the veteran politician has received considerable support from nearly 20 countries. Get full access to The Africa Report
Kenya: Raila’s AU Commission campaign team ready for the challenge

Sep 3, 2024 | theafricareport.com | Wanderi Kamau |in Nairobi

Kenya is embarking on a vigorous continental campaign to rally support for Raila Odinga’s bid for AU Commission (AUC) chairperson, after the unveiling ceremony led by President William Ruto who has been on an informal campaign trail since April. On Monday, sources from the foreign affairs ministry and Raila’s secretariat told The Africa Report that the veteran politician has received considerable support from nearly 20 countries. Get full access to The Africa Report
Kenya: East African leaders unite to support Raila’s AU bid

Aug 27, 2024 | theafricareport.com | Wanderi Kamau |in Nairobi

The attendance of presidents Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania, Yoweri Museveni of Uganda and Salva Kiir of South Sudan at Raila Odinga’s unveiling ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya has no doubt boosted his chances as he bids to lead the continental union. Other officials who attended and support Raila’s candidacy are Burundi Prime Minister Gervais Ndirakobuca, former Tanzanian president Jakaya Kikwete and Nigeria’s Olusegun Obasanjo.
Kenya: Discovery of female bodies at dumpsite deepens public mistrust of police

Jul 15, 2024 | theafricareport.com | Wanderi Kamau |in Nairobi

Police are investigating the deaths and dumping of bodies near a Nairobi slum at a defunct quarry that is now used as a dumpsite. This comes just days after police were accused of shooting and killing at least 40 people in Kenya youth-led anti-tax hike protests last month. Get full access to The Africa Report