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The Minister for Health, Mr Joseph D. Otiende (left), speaking on United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) day at the residence of the UNDP Representative in Kenya, Mr Steadman (right), on November 7, 1968, accompanied by Mrs Otiende (centre).

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Joseph Otiende and Maragoli Leadership in Early Kenya

The rise of Joseph Otiende to national prominence marked a turning point in both Maragoli...

President Jomo Kenyatta with the newly elected Kanu provincial vicepresidents at the Limuru Conference Centre on March 16, 1966. They are from left Mr Ronald Ngala representing the Coast, Mr Jeremiah Nyaga (Eastern Province), Mr Daniel Moi (Rift Valley) Mr Lawrence Sagini (Nyanza), Mr Mwai Kibaki (central) and Mr Erick Khasakhala (Western)

1961 Kenyatta Election and KANU/KADU in Kakamega

The 1961 Kenyatta election Kakamega campaign became a pivotal moment in the political realignment of...

Musa Amalemba, Kenya’s first Luhya minister, was a bold advocate for multiracial unity and early African representation in government.

Musa Amalemba: First Luhya Minister and Unity Advocate

The political journey of Musa Amalemba, who became the first Luhya minister in colonial Kenya,...

Masinde Muliro and the First Luhya Vote, 1957

The Masinde Muliro 1957 elections in North Nyanza marked a historic milestone—not just for the...

Breaking: Zohran Mamdani Wins NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary

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In a stunning political upset, Zohran Kwame Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist, has won the...

Zohran Kwame Mamdani

12 months ago

Zohran Kwame Mamdani, born on October 18, 1991, in Kampala, Uganda, is a rising star...

Raila’s Failed AU Bid Linked to Sh48.8bn Extra Spending

A new report from the Controller of Budget has revealed that the government spent an...

Oburu Odinga Defends Raila on Western Kenya Development

Oburu Odinga Defends Raila, Urges Luhyas to Hold Current Leaders Accountable for Development. In a...

Block Him from 2027 Election: Plot Against Natembeya

A fierce political storm is brewing in Kenya’s Western region, centered around a single objective:...

How Arrogance Cost Samuel Onyango Ayodo His Parliamentary Seat

Samuel Onyango Ayodo, a highly educated and respected figure in Kenya’s post-independence political landscape, enjoyed...

Yahya Jammeh Eyes Return as Gambians Turn on President Barrow