Raila's new direction for Azimio collides with Meg Whitman

Raila Charting a New Course The indefatigable Raila Odinga is charting a decidedly bold new course, seemingly unafraid of the daunting gauntlet that lies ahead. But, will this brave venture yield the fruits of transformation he seeks for Kenya? The Power Behind Closed Doors Political waters are often murky, the true power lies not in the public arena, but behind the scenes. It's here that crucial decisions are made, alliances are forged, and the course of a nation is often decided. It's here too, that this third force in the Kenyan crisis is orchestrating their moves, in the shadows and out of public scrutiny. Raila's New Initiative Signs of Raila's new direction are beginning to emerge. A notable pointer is his lawyer, Paul Mwangi, writing to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to raise further complaints about Prosecutor Karim Khan, former counsel to Deputy President Ruto's case linked to the 2008 unrest in the country. On the surface it looks like flogging a dead horse, since Mr Khan has already been exposed during his recent visit to Kenya. But then we also know that there is some kind of hesitancy at the ICC in relation to the police brutality cases in Kenya. Unafraid of Confrontation Further proof of Raila's new bold stance was exhibited in his response to American envoy to Kenya, Meg Whitman's remarks. His forthright and biting retort in Eldoret was a clear message - Raila is not afraid to challenge even the most powerful forces. So, as we watch this unfolding drama in Kenyan politics, one can't help but wonder: will Raila's brave new direction against powerful forces bear fruit?

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Meg Whitman stirred a whirlpool of reactions with her remarks. What's all the fuss about, you may wonder? Well, her comments echoed those of President Ruto on a locally sensitive issue that is currently the subject of peace talks. These remarks, mirroring those of Ruto, have found little favour with the opposition and the vast majority of Kenyans who have their doubts about last year's polls. What exactly is the role of an envoy? To take sides in a highly sensitive local political dispute?

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Raila roars in Makueni as governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr reveals that young man victim of maandamano had dreams of going to university and building a dream house for his mother

At the burial of Brian Muendo, 18, (in Makueni county on 15th August) a victim of police brutality during July anti-government demonstrations , Raila revealed that Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) former commissioners Irene Masit and Juliana Cherera left the country whilst greatly fearing for their lives and safety.

Panic in Ruto camp as secret plan goes horribly wrong

As we navigate the deep and tumultuous waters of Kenyan politics, a very unexpected development that is still difficult to believe has suddenly slapped us in the face. Over the past few months, we've seen President William Ruto vehemently rule out the remotest possibility of Uhuru Kenyatta's subsidies ever coming back. And then Wham!!! the fuel subsidy is back. Don't miss; Why Ruto ate humble pie and re-introduced Uhuru's fuel subsidies

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The recent move by Prof Mutahi Ngunyi to join the Ruto camp gas taken Kenyans by surprise. However a peek at his past reveals a shocking consistency. Let us start this political story where it really started at the Chancery building in Nairobi. Read article; Prof Mutahi Ngunyi's link to Uhuru Kenyatta's social media revolution

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To understand Prof Mutahi Ngunyi's game plan in helping Ruto "fix" Raila once and for all, it is critical to go back in time and take a quick peek. It was 2013. The political landscape in Kenya was taking an unexpected turn. A new player was looming large and his name was William Ruto. Read the full article; The hidden intensions of Mutahi Ngunyi in moving to Ruto camp

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UDA MPs, sent by Zakayo of course, are really pushing for the arrest of Raila Odinga and Uhuru Kenyatta. But for what exactly?

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Justice Njoki Ndungu bio: Put your political emotions aside for a few minutes, will you? Interesting stuff about women and women in politics. We need more women in politics.

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Raila's new devastating maandamano tactics loading

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George Wajackoyah, the controversial bearded lawyer and Roots Party presidential candidate. But who is George Wajackoyah? Has he been sent? And if so by who?

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Amid whispers of shocking secrets of exposed leaked details of Ruto's meeting with Raila in Mombasa and then followed by the presser where Azimio rejected Kenya kwanza issues for talks, most Kenyans are confused.

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Ruto Prophecy By Kalenjin Elders? Meshak Yebei walked out to buy something at a chemist shop in Eldoret on 28th December 2014 only to vanish into thin air. The events that followed both mystified and shocked the nation. Now many years later his name has started coming up again... a lot. Watch full video on the Yebei saga; Kalenjin Elders Ruto Prophecy on Yebei killers

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Patrick Shaw The Shocking Untold Story: The inside story of the legendary Nairobi super cop Patrick Shaw. A biographical detailed documentary of the man. Watch now; Patrick Shaw Legendary Nairobi Super Cop Who Was Assassinated

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Did what was said in this video come to pass? Or did it not? Will the rest come to pass?

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The high court will today (11th August) give direction in a most fascinating, unprecedented case where one of the big ethnic communities in the country seeks secession. Read full article; Court to issue directions where 10,000 Luos want to form their own brand new country

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The Azimio coalition intends today (11th August) to parade caskets of victims of police brutality as a rebuttal to statements made by Police Inspector General Japhet Koome that Azimio "hired bodies" to disparage the police. Prayers will also be offered today by Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya in memory of the supporters who died during anti-government protests in Bondo, Siaya County. Read full article; Azimio to prove today that IG Koome's claim of hired bodies is a lie and is just UDA insensitive propaganda

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Yesterday (August 9th), the value of the Kenyan shilling versus the dollar reached an all-time low, heralding inflation, rising import costs, and putting the nation at risk of increasing electricity costs and debt payment hardship. Data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) show that on Wednesday, the shilling averaged a record-low 143.4441 versus the dollar. Since the birth of the Kenyan shilling, the local currency has never ever sunk that low. Read full article; Kenya shilling makes history (negatively): Strongest currency in the region sinks to where it has NEVER been

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The emergence of Jackson Mandago's name as one of the possible persons of interest in the Finland Scholarship scam (after all he was governor when the scheme was launched) is bound to raise political temperatures considerably at a time when the Ruto administration is so shaky and under so much pressure.

Mandago finds himself in a vulnerable position due to his love-hate relationship with Ruto in the past opening the possibility of the president succumbing to pressure and throwing him under the bus. Read full article: Mercy Tarus and Uasin Gishu Finland scholarships scam: Political reason why justice will NOT be forthcoming easily

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