By Ahmed Salat Ali | Political Affairs Editor, AARAN TV KE Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has unveiled a Sh4.84 trillion budget for the 2026/27 financial year, describing it as a transformative blueprint inspired by the shared political vision of President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga. Presenting the budget before the National Assembly on Thursday, Mbadi said the spending plan reflects the aspirations of the broad-based government arrangement between President Ruto and Raila, aimed at accelerating Kenya’s journey toward economic prosperity and sustainable development. In a speech marked by symbolism and political undertones, Mbadi described the budget as a pathway to “Canaan through Singapore,” blending Raila Odinga’s long-standing vision of an equitable and prosperous Kenya with President Ruto’s ambition of transforming the country into a globally competitive economy. “The Right Honourable Raila Amolo Odinga was a key partner to His Excellency President Dr Will...
By Ahmed Salat Ali | Political Affairs Editor, AARAN TV KE For decades, Siaya Governor James Orengo and veteran politician Oburu Odinga stood shoulder to shoulder in Kenya’s democratic struggles. United by a common political philosophy and unwavering loyalty to ODM leader Raila Odinga, the two leaders fought many of the country’s defining political battles under the same party banner. Today, however, the once-solid alliance appears to be unraveling, exposing deep divisions over the future direction of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the succession debate that is increasingly taking shape within the party. The latest chapter of the growing fallout unfolded after Governor Orengo outlined a series of conditions that must be met before any reconciliation talks with Oburu can take place. Rather than signaling a truce, the governor’s remarks underscored the widening ideological and political gulf between the two seasoned leaders. To many political observers, the dispute is no l...