African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
MOMBASA, Kenya — Former Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho has announced that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will field candidates in all elective positions in the 2027 General Election, except for the presidency, where the party will support William Ruto for a second term. Speaking in Mombasa, Joho—who now serves as Cabinet Secretary for Mining—said ODM […]
Imenti Constituency, Kenya – Members of Parliament from Meru County have sharply criticized Oburu Odinga over remarks suggesting interest in the Deputy President’s position currently held by Kithure Kindiki, warning that the seat is neither vacant nor open to political negotiations. Speaking at a public rally in Central Imenti Constituency, the legislators cautioned the Orange […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Leaders from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) today held a consultative meeting with the Nairobi ODM–UDA Women’s Chapter at the Kenya School of Science, bringing together women leaders and advocates to deliberate on their role in community transformation and national development. The meeting was led by Nairobi […]
MOMBASA, Kenya — President William Ruto has praised the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as one of Kenya’s most resilient and truly national political parties, saying other parties have much to learn from its organisational strength and ability to rise above ethnic and regional politics. Speaking Saturday evening during the ODM Founders Dinner at the party’s […]
Bondo, Kenya – Sunday, October 19, 2025 — President William Ruto on Sunday made a bold political prediction, saying the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party will form or be part of the next government if it remains united. Speaking during the burial service of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga […]
Former Kenyan Prime Minister and veteran opposition leader Raila Amolo Odinga, a towering Pan-African statesman and lifelong champion of democracy, has died at the age of 80. Odinga passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, while undergoing treatment at the Sreedhareeyam Ayurvedic Eye Hospital and Research Centre in Koothattukulam, Kerala, India. According to family and […]
MOMBASA, Kenya – With just weeks to go before the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) marks its 20th anniversary, internal cracks are threatening to derail the celebrations and unsettle the party’s standing ahead of the 2027 general election. The long-standing opposition party, known for its charismatic leadership and strong grassroots following, is facing a fierce internal […]
