Post-Raila Luo: Coming to grips with the vulgarity, ethnicity and mediocrity that define roots of Luo pride and arrogance

Post-Raila Luo: Coming to grips with the vulgarity, ethnicity and mediocrity that define roots of Luo pride and arrogance

The senior civil servants from the Luo community are just as inadequate as their political leaders. Health Principal Secretary Oluga, had the audacity to post on his Facebook, “Tutam is a reality,” simply because Ruto visited his home, while never mentioning the failing SHA and the dismal health system

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Contextualising Ida Odinga’s job offer: She did not betray her husband even when death always knocked at her door

Contextualising Ida Odinga’s job offer: She did not betray her husband even when death always knocked at her door

When Kibaki and Raila ran the country under the Nusu Mkate (Half a Loaf) deal, their spouses were offered Ksh400,000 ($3,100) as their monthly pay. Ida rejected the offer arguing that public good came first.

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Kawuor clan: Perceived rift in Jaramogi Odinga family is imaginary, public should not overplay Winnie Odinga’s actions

Kawuor clan: Perceived rift in Jaramogi Odinga family is imaginary, public should not overplay Winnie Odinga’s actions

Omondi Odinga, Jaramogi’s son, who represented Oburu Oginga at the anniversary held at Kango ka Jaramogi, reiterated that the family has remained united since Jaramogi’s death in 1994. He noted that the public is over-playing Winnie Odinga’s political engagement and gave the assurance that her actions were not directed against her uncle.

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