Anxiety as Ruto Gambles Kenya’s Opposition Integrity for AU Power Play with Raila Bid

In an unsettling development, President William Ruto is maneuvering Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga into contention for a significant African Union role, a move that starkly deviates from the core responsibilities of opposition leadership. This strategy, shrouded in secrecy, threatens to erode the very foundation of democratic checks and balances that Raila has long championed. Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs and Diaspora CS Musalia Mudavadi is spearheading this contentious campaign, aiming to position Raila as the chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) during an AU meeting in…

Courtroom Drama: Kisumu Traders Secure Epic Win Against Concrete Jungle Expansion Plans

In a landmark move, the Court of Appeal in Kisumu has offered a momentary pause to the ongoing urban renewal efforts, granting over 200 Nyamlori market traders a temporary reprieve from eviction, slated for mid-this month. The directive from Justices Hannah Okwengu, H.A Omondi, and Joel Ngugi not only underscores the judiciary’s pivotal role in balancing development initiatives with the livelihoods of local communities but also sets the stage for a collaborative dialogue between the traders and the city management. The call for the traders to remain in place pending…