John Shilitsa

1 week ago | peopledaily.digital | John Shilitsa

A section of leaders from Western have kicked off yet another initiative to unite the region. Those agitating for unity believe coalescing the region will give them a strong bargaining platform for power in 2027 and beyond.  Yet, despite renewed vitality for unity, personal and political differences among local leaders are becoming apparent – threatening to scuttle the efforts.

Dec 7, 2024 | standardmedia.co.ke | John Shilitsa

Busia Senator Okiya Okoiti Omtatah has set tongues wagging after hinting at his interest in contesting for the presidency against President William Ruto in the 2027 general election. Ostensibly, pressure has been mounting on the soft-spoken senator to reveal his intentions for 2027, barely two weeks after he unveiled a presidential exploratory committee to assess his chances of beating President Ruto should he contest.

Mar 5, 2024 | standardmedia.co.ke | John Shilitsa |Brian Kisanji

ODM leader Raila Odinga has remained tight-lipped on his preferred successor even as campaigns for his African Union Commission chairperson bid intensify. However, despite concealing his intentions, pundits believe Raila could be grooming a possible successor in the Orange party. A section of political analysts believe former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya could be the ODM leader's surprise choice for a successor.

Oct 18, 2023 | standardmedia.co.ke | Alexander Chagema |John Shilitsa

United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Cleophas Malala is a man under siege. Regarded as one of President William Ruto’s blue-eyed boys, Malala wields immense power within UDA. However, the exercise of his power has put him on a collision course with a section of Western leaders who have demanded his removal as UDA secretary general. Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa and Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale recently accused Malala of rocking the party from within.

Sep 20, 2023 | standardmedia.co.ke | John Shilitsa

Born 33 years ago, Elizabeth Amwayi was stolen by a house help when she was only eight. Days after her abduction, the suspect was was arrested but the police could not return her to her parents as the minor could not help trace her home. She spent three months at Kabete Police Station before being taken to Nairobi Childrens’ Home and three months later to Ministry of Charity in Huruma where a woman called Colletta adopted her and renamed her Rose Mumbua Muendo.