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ODM leader and AUC Chair candidate Raila Odinga with Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi at their joint press conference on August 21, 2024. PHOTO|Raila Odinga/X In Summary: Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has revealed that President William Ruto will formally launch Raila Odinga’s bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship on August 27, 2024. Raila Odinga continues to gain support across Africa, including endorsements from Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Minister Musalia Mudavadi has announced that President William Ruto will officially launch Raila Odinga’s candidacy for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship on August 27, 2024. Speaking at a joint press conference with Raila Odi...

File photo of Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi.PHOTO: Judiciary of Kenya In Summary: The High Court in Milimani has temporarily halted the Senate's decision to impeach Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza following her urgent appeal. The court issued key orders suspending the Senate's resolution and preventing the declaration of a gubernatorial vacancy until the case is resolved. The High Court in Milimani, Nairobi, has temporarily stopped the Senate's decision to impeach Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, following an urgent application filed by the Governor. The court delivered its ruling on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, after considering the notice of motion and supporting affidavit presented by Mwangaza, who sought to challenge her removal from office. In its ruling, the court ac...

File image of Governor Kawira Mwangaza. In Summary: Impeached Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has spoken out after the Senate confirmed her removal from office on grounds of constitutional violations and misconduct. Mwangaza encouraged her supporters to remain hopeful, expressing optimism for new opportunities and divine intervention. Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has broken her silence following the Senate's decision to uphold her impeachment on Tuesday, August 20. The Senate removed Mwangaza from office on charges of gross violation of the constitution, misconduct, and abuse of office. In a heartfelt message on Wednesday, August 21, Mwangaza remained optimistic despite her political downfall. She urged her supporters to stay steadfast, assuring them that ble...

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza appeared before the Senate in Nairobi on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, for her impeachment hearing. file photo In Summary: The Senate confirmed the impeachment of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza on charges of constitutional violations and gross misconduct. Mwangaza's impeachment follows her third impeachment attempt since taking office in August 2022, with significant support from the Senate and local MCAs. The Senate has upheld the impeachment of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, confirming her removal from office. The decision came after a series of votes on multiple charges against her. On the first charge of gross violation of the constitution and other laws, 26 senators voted in favor of her impeachment, with 14 abstaining and four voting against...