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Mudavadi says no one owes him any political debt.

15Sep

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Mudavadi says no one owes him any political debt.

Amani National Congress party leader Musalia Mudavadi has maintained that no one owes him any political debt. Mudavadi clarified that in politics there is nothing like political debts resulting from one’s previous support of another. He said people come together politically with an agenda through shared ideologies, and that should not be seen as a debt. Mudavadi made the remarks on Tuesday during an interview with Kass FM/TV. Responding to questions regarding his 2007 and 2017 support for ODM leader Raila Odinga and whether he feels the former Prime Minister should reciprocate by supporting his 2022 bid, Mudavadi said he is seeking the support of all Kenyans and not from a specific person. “I don’t believe in the idea of ‘political debts’. Raila owes me no debt politica...

Raila visits families of ex-Tanzanian presidents Mkapa and Magufuli

25Aug

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Raila visits families of ex-Tanzanian presidents Mkapa and Magufuli

ODM leader Raila Odinga on Wednesday met with families of late Tanzania Presidents late Benjamin Mkapa and John Magufuli. In a statement, Raila said he visited the widows of the two former presidents; Mama Anna Mkapa and Janeth Magufuli. "I passed by to visit the families of my good friends Presidents Benjamin Mkapa and John Magufuli. Great to see Mama Anna Mkapa and Mama Janeth Magufuli in high spirits. Mungu azilaze roho zao mahali pema peponi," he tweeted. Mkapa, who served as the third president of Tanzania, died on July 24, 2020, while Magufuli, the fifth president of Tanzania died on March 17, 2021. Raila was accompanied by his daughter Winnie Odinga. The former Prime Minister passed through Tanzania on his way back from Zambia where he witnessed the swearing in o...

Raila attends Lapsset ministerial meeting in Ethiopia

28Jun

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Raila attends Lapsset ministerial meeting in Ethiopia

African Union High Representative for Infrastructure Development, Raila Odinga is in Ethiopia for a ministerial meeting for the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia-Transport corridor. The ministerial meeting brings together stakeholders from relevant departments in the region to review the project’s progress. "The regional initiative is a game-changer on matters of infrastructure development," Raila tweeted on Monday. The meeting comes a few weeks after President Uhuru Kenyatta commissioned the first berth of the Lamu Port, which is part of the larger Lapsset project. The former Prime Minister has urged other regional countries to support the project. In August 2019, the Lapsset Corridor Development Authority said a strong case had been made to the AU on the project’s s...

Seven-Judge Bench to Hear BBI Appeal Case.

24Jun

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Seven-Judge Bench to Hear BBI Appeal Case.

The President of the Court of Appeal Justice Daniel Musinga has constituted a seven-judge bench to hear the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) appeal case. An appeal was filed in the appellate court after a five-judge bench of the High Court delivered a unanimous judgment declaring the report unconstitutional, null, and void. According to a statement by the Judiciary on Thursday, June 24, the hearing of the appeal will commence on Tuesday, June 29, for four consecutive days up to July 2, 2021 List of judges selected The seven judges picked to hear the case include: 1. Daniel Musinga- Presiding Judge 2. Roselyn Nambuye 3. Hannah Okwengu 4. Patrick Kiage 5. Gatembu Kairu 6. Fatuma Sichale 7. Francis Tuiyott Those who filed an appeal against the High Courts ruling include Pres...

31Mar

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Raila now Covid-19 free.

ODM party leader Raila Odinga has tested negative for Covid-19. The party confirmed via Twitter on Wednesday that Raila is out of danger of the virus and is focused on pending issues. He tested positive for the virus on 11 March 31, 2021, when he checked into Nairobi Hospital for a series of test after complaining of fatigue when returning from a five-day tour from the coast. Raila met with party officials on Wednesday to discuss recent developments in the country including the ongoing countrywide vaccination and the state of the country’s economy. He reaffirmed ODM commitment to the spirit Uhuru Kenyatta as well as the constitution Amendment bill 2020 which is a product of BBI. The BBI process has been thrown into disarray following Uhuru directive of suspending parlia...

Ruto tells Uhuru to stop incitement against him.

13Mar

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Ruto tells Uhuru to stop incitement against him.

Deputy President William Ruto has told president Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga to stop inciting the public against him. The Dp said he played a role in elevating Mr.Odinga to prime minister in the elections that were lead by violence. He also said his support of Raila led him to his prosecution at the ICC Hague yet the person he fighted for did not even pay him a visit. He also said the two should not attack him instead show him support. He added that he is prepared to compete the forces opposed to his presidential ambition. The DP conducted a fundraiser for boda boda in port Victoria Budalangi before heading to Funyula and Teso south where he contributed sh.1million to every boda boda group.