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Ebola patient slips through JKIA screening, raising preparedness questions

Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale (left) and Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muriuki during a press briefing at Afya House in Nairobi on October 6, 2026, following Kenya’s confirmation of its first Ebola virus case. Kenya’s Ebola preparedness has come under scrutiny after screening protocols failed to detect a case at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, with the patient testing positive for the virus in Nairobi barely 24 hours before dying.Health Services Director-General Patrick Amoth on Tuesday said the symptoms usually detected during screening before travel may have been masked by medication that the patient was on.“It is potentially possible that some of the medication he was taking could be able to mask some of the symptoms and therefore give a false positive screening, meaning you could pass through the screening,” he said.On Tuesday, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said the patient, a Kenyan citizen, fell ill in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where he had been living and was treated at several health facilities there.“The patient then travelled by road to Kampala, Uganda through Beni on 2 October 2026, and flew to Nairobi, arriving on 3 October 2026. On arrival, the patient was transported to a hospital in Nairobi and was quickly isolated, “ said Dr Mohamed Janabi, WHO Regional Director for Africa.He added: “Samples tested positive for Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) at both the National Virology Reference Laboratory and the Kenya Medical Research Institute. Despite supportive care, the patient died on the night of 5 October 2026 and was buried on 6 October 2026 in line with the country’s Ebola safe and dignified burial protocol.”The government notified WHO of the case in line with the International Health Regulations (2005) on 6 October 2026.A senior Kenya Airways official, however, said the airline could not comment on the Ebola preparedness and ability of the country’s airports to screen every passenger. The officials said responsibility for such measures lay with the Ministry of Health and Port Health Services as the issue was bigger than the airline.“This issue is bigger than the airline. Our customers continue with their flights and they are following guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health, which began a campaign on Ebola prevention in May,” the official said.Jambojet, a Kenya Airways subsidiary whose flight carried the patient from Entebbe to Nairobi last Saturday night, said it was working with health authorities to trace and manage passengers and crew who may have been exposed.Port Health Services, in a statement, said its mandate includes traveller health screening, quarantine and referral of suspected cases, as well as coordinating rapid responses to public health emergencies at airports, land crossings and maritime ports.“We are working closely with the Ministry of Health, Port Health Services and other relevant authorities to support the ongoing public health response, including the identification and management of the other guests and crew who may have been in contact with the individual,” it said. “The health and safety of our guests, crew and staff remains our highest priority. We’ll continue to provide updates as and when it becomes available.”Virologist Omu Anzala said authorities must urgently review how screening is conducted at airports and other borders.Prof Anzala said Kenya had invested in preparedness, including training, screening and measures at border points, but the arrival of an infected traveller in Nairobi showed there were weaknesses that need to be addressed.Prof Anzala said Kenya had prepared for an Ebola outbreak, with screening taking place at airports and other points of entry, but “somewhere in between” the infected traveller managed to get through.Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the Ministry had identified 28 contacts and was tracing 23 passengers and four crew members who were on the same flight.Prof Anzala questioned whether the airport screening process was sufficiently effective to detect the case.“This fever should have been picked up at the airport. These guys should not have travelled in a public vehicle,” he said, adding that the patient had already sought treatment at several facilities in the DRC before travelling.Also Read: Ebola: Disputed Kenyan isolation centre in operation, US charity revealsThe Ministry of Health has confirmed that the patient underwent routine public health screening at the Port Health and Immigration desks at JKIA, after which they were collected by a relative and a friend.This case follows months of preparation by Kenya in response to the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and its subsequent spread across the region, particularly to Uganda.In an update yesterday, Mr Duale said that the Ministry had screened 652,584 travellers and tested 267 samples in five laboratories, with only one testing positive. He also said that 4,971 health workers had been trained at national and county levels in the prevention and management of Ebola.

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Why MPs rejected IEBC plan to increase number of voters in polling stations

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Chairperson, Erastus Ethekon.MPs have rejected a proposal by the electoral commission to increase the number of voters per polling station from 700 to 1,000.The lawmakers cited the agency’s failure to increase the number of polling stations, which would be needed to accommodate the increase in voters.The MPs also expressed concerns about the risk of malpractice and of many Kenyans being locked out of voting during the 2027 General Election.During the debate on the Elections (Amendment) Bill 2024, MPs argued that the number of voters should remain at 700. Others proposed reducing it for efficiency during voting.The current law stipulates that a polling station should have a minimum of 50 and a maximum of 700 voters.Justice and Legal Affairs Committee chairman George Murugara said the committee has a problem with the IEBC and will be persuading the whole House to reject the proposal.“As a committee, we have a problem with this proposal, and we will move an amendment so that the current number is retained, especially since the IEBC is not in a position to review polling stations,” said Mr Murugara.“Time is running out, and there is a lot to be done. We thought IEBC would come up with new polling stations for the upcoming elections. However, this does not appear to be the case, so it may not be appropriate to implement this provision now,” he said.National Assembly Justice and Legal Affairs Committee Chairperson, George Murugara.Wajir East MP Aden Mohammed said voting should be made easier for every voter, not more complicated. He warned that having 1,000 people in a polling station would present a challenge to the commission.“A limit of 1,000 people per polling station could mean that voting takes more than 12 hours. We will therefore propose an amendment to that section and retain the number at 700, if the House agrees,” he said.Marakwet West MP Timothy Toroitich described the proposal as unreasonable, stating that the number of voters at a polling station should actually be reduced.“The number should have been reduced. As it stands, a polling station is, politically speaking, a unit of development. So increasing the number of voters per polling station from 700 to 1,000 is quite unreasonable,” he said.Nominated MP Irene Mayaka described the proposal as ambiguous, saying it risks creating opportunities for malpractice.“At each polling station, we need clear definitions and specifications. All polling stations should have a specific number. The provision should not allow for a range of 50 to 1,000 people. That is not clear. The previous law, which set the limit at 700, was much clearer. If we want to increase the number, we should specify the new limit. We should not introduce ambiguity,” said Ms Mayaka.In its proposal to Parliament, IEBC is pushing for an amendment to section 38A regarding the number of voters per polling station, which it wants MPs to increase from 700 to 1,000.“The commission proposes the following amendment to section 38A of the principal Act: For the purposes of the efficient and effective conduct of elections, the number of voters per polling station shall not exceed eight hundred,” reads the IEBC proposal.The commission justified the increase in the number of voters per polling station by arguing that they have new voter identification machines which are faster than those used in 2013, 2017 and 2022, so the process would be quicker.During a retreat in Mombasa in April, IEBC also told the legal affairs committee that it will have additional clerks for the 2027 elections to help voters identify their polling station, so voters will no longer waste time looking for their names on a board and trying to find out where to vote.According to IEBC, the increase in the number of voters at polling stations is also based on empirical research backed by data collected as part of its post-election evaluation of the 2022 polls.The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Chairperson, Erastus Ethekon.The commission estimates that, if MPs back the proposal, voting at most polling stations will conclude by 4pm, with no more queues forming late into the evening.The commission also called on MPs to remove the minimum cap of 50 voters per polling station in order to cater for areas with diverse needs and greater distances to travel.Follow our WhatsApp channel for breaking news updates and more stories like this.IEBC is demanding exclusive prosecutorial powers to punish political offenders directly.The 2027 election could cost Sh272 billion when IEBC preparations and campaign spending are combined.Women to get first slot in special seats to county, senate and National Assembly.We come to you. We are always looking for ways to improve our stories. Let us know what you liked and what we can improve on.MCAs want to know why the county switched from SHA less than a year after enrolling its staff.

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From promotions, healthcare and housing to pensions: Ruto’s bag of goodies on World Teachers' Day

President William Ruto, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba (left) and Teachers Service Commission Chairman Dr Jamleck Muturi during the World Teachers’ Day celebrations at Kasarani Gymnasium in Nairobi on October 05, 2026.Teachers are set to get a new career progression framework within the next two weeks, with President William Ruto saying the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) had concluded its evaluation of the proposed guidelines.The revised Career Progression Guidelines (CPG), which introduce dual career pathways and cut the time required to reach the highest grade from 30 years to 18, are expected to address years of stagnation among teachers in various cadres.Under the proposed 2026 CPG, teachers will, for the first time be able to rise to the highest classroom grade without leaving teaching, with separate career tracks for classroom practitioners and those pursuing leadership and administrative roles.The guidelines were submitted to the SRC after the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and the three teachers’ unions.President William Ruto presents the Most Resilient Teacher award to Nzivo George Mwololo from Kathonzweni Secondary School during the World Teachers’ Day celebrations at Kasarani Gymnasium in Nairobi on October 05, 2026.Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut), the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) and the Kenya Union of Special Needs Education Teachers (Kusnet) signed them in June 2026 for job evaluation which determines the relative value of different teaching roles and informs the remuneration structure.“And I have it on the authority of the chairman of the SRC that that exercise will be concluded in the next two weeks,” President Ruto said at the Kasarani Gymnasium during celebrations to mark World Teachers’ Day.Dr Ruto said the review was in line with a commitment he made to teachers when he hosted their representatives at State House in September last year.He noted that the Kenya Kwanza administration had doubled the budget for teacher promotions from Sh1 billion to Sh2 billion and created slots for the promotion of 34,016 teachers this year alone.“Today I am directing that this number be increased to 50,000, and the government will provide the additional funding to make this possible,” he said.Since taking office, his administration has promoted 126,462 teachers and recruited 100,000 teachers over the past four years.Another 20,000 teachers are expected to be recruited by December 2026,which Mr Ruto described as the largest expansion of the teaching workforce in the country’s history.The President also said the government had allocated Sh4.9 billion to move 20,000 teachers who have completed two-year internships to permanent and pensionable terms in January 2027.Thousands of educators during the World Teachers’ Day celebrations at Kasarani Gymnasium in Nairobi on October 05, 2026.  Dr Ruto, who was accompanied by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, said the government had also expanded teachers’ medical cover under the Social Health Authority (SHA).He said inpatient access for teachers had doubled from seven per cent to 14 per cent, bringing their medical cover at par with that of other civil servants.“Before, teachers could receive inpatient care in only 900 facilities. Today, you can do so in 3,871 facilities across national and county government, faith-based and private providers,” he said.On home ownership, Dr Ruto said 20 per cent of affordable homes had been reserved for teachers under an agreement signed in September 2025 between the Affordable Housing Board, Knut and Kuppet.Under the agreement, one in every five homes in affordable housing developments is reserved for teachers.The President said the Affordable Housing Board was working with the TSC to establish a salary check-off system that would allow teachers to pay for their homes directly from their salaries.“The Affordable Housing Board is working with the TSC on a check-off system so that you can pay for your home directly through your salary,” he said.He added that the government was partnering with SACCOs to develop financing packages suited to teachers’ incomes, with teachers able to apply for their preferred housing units through the Boma Yangu platform.On retirement benefits, Mr Ruto said teachers should receive their pensions promptly and with dignity after completing their service.He said the TSC and the National Treasury began rolling out the Pension Management Information System on July 1, 2026, to speed up the processing of retirement benefits.“The agencies responsible have assured me that within three months, we will be able to pay a teacher’s benefits within 10 days of retirement,” Mr Ruto said.On school capitation, the President said his administration had disbursed funds before the start of every term this year and that this would remain the government’s commitment.He acknowledged concerns over the amount allocated per learner, saying the government would review the funding after completing work on the Tertiary Education, Placement and Funding Bill, 2026, which is currently before Parliament.

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Why Sifuna picked TEP for his 2027 presidential contest

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at Stanley Hotel in Nairobi on October 4, 2026, during the unveiling of The Equitable Party.Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna on Sunday unveiled The Equitable Party (TEP) as his political vehicle for the 2027 presidential contest, ending months of uncertainty over the party he would use after his efforts to register the Linda Mwananchi Movement ran into legal and regulatory hurdles.The decision to take over an existing party gives Mr Sifuna a ready-made electoral vehicle as the countdown to the August 10, 2027 General Election gathers pace, while leaving the door open for his preferred Linda Mwananchi brand.In a major step towards his presidential bid, Mr Sifuna acquired the existing outfit with a plan to rebrand it as Linda Mwananchi Movement.The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) last Thursday approved the reservation of the name Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM) for 90 days, following an order by the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal.The arrangement means Mr Sifuna's camp can proceed with a registered party while continuing to pursue the name around which the political movement has been built.The launch was attended by the movement's leading figures including Siaya Governor James Orengo, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi and Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka, in a show of support for the senator's presidential bid.From left, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya and Siaya Governor James Orengo at Stanley Hotel in Nairobi on October 4, 2026, during the unveiling of The Equitable Party (TEP).Founded by US-based Kenyan Dr Gilbert Marava Shanga in 2022, TEP's founding leaders stepped aside following negotiations with the Linda Mwananchi team paving the way for Mr Sifuna to take over as party leader.The unveiling came barely a week after the movement unanimously endorsed Mr Sifuna as its leader and presidential candidate for the 2027 contest.The choice of an existing party follows months in which Mr Sifuna and his allies explored several options after the Registrar initially blocked the Linda Mwananchi name.Mr Sifuna used Sunday's event to revisit his frustrations with the registration of Linda Mwananchi Movement and his eventual dismissal from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).He accused the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties of being a major “fraud” in the way it has handled attempts by opposition groups to register or change political parties.For months, the senator's allies had considered taking over existing political parties as a way of securing an electoral vehicle without having to wait for the Linda Mwananchi dispute to be resolved.One of the options was the United Democratic Party (UDP), the party formerly associated with the late Cyrus Jirongo and in which Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has interests.That attempt, however, encountered objections from officials who questioned proposed changes to its leadership and reports that it could be transformed into a vehicle for Mr Sifuna.An initial plan to rebrand it as the Ukombozi People's Party (UPP) also encountered obstacles further complicating the search for a party.Embakasi East MP Babu Owino (left) and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at Stanley Hotel in Nairobi on October 4,2026 during the unveiling of the Equitable Party.For a while, Mr Sifuna's camp was caught between securing an election vehicle, fighting legal disputes over the Linda Mwananchi brand and meeting electoral timelines set by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) ahead of the August 10, 2027 polls.The acquisition of TEP now gives the group an option that does not depend entirely on the outcome of the fight over the Linda Mwananchi name.Mr Sifuna said the party would retain its current name until the next election if the government blocks the proposed rebranding.“We launch our new vessel today only because the house in which Baba left us, was captured by the forces of impunity and regression, in the typical fashion that Baba himself loved to equate to the fable of the camel and the tent. The party will continue with its present identity until the ballots are cast in 2027. If they continue to bring up obstacles as they did before, we will move on because we have a party,” Senator Sifuna said.He said the party would seek to renew Kenyans' belief in constitutionalism and the rule of law while promoting equality, recognition of different groups and equitable representation.“I have no capacity on my own to create a movement. This movement belongs to all of you who have chosen the path of change, and whose struggles and sacrifices have punctuated our journey,” he said.He also used the occasion to outline the political and economic issues he intends to place at the centre of his campaign, including the burden of taxation and the rising cost of doing business.

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Elders crown Winnie Odinga as Raila’s political heir

Winnie Odinga during her anointing by Rose Otumba, Women Representative of the Luo Council of Elders in Siaya, in Bondo, Siaya County, on October 3, 2026.East African Legislative Assembly MP Winnie Odinga was on Saturday symbolically crowned by a section of Luo elders as the political heir of her late father Raila Odinga, in a ceremony that could mark a defining moment in the battle over his political succession.The ceremony took place during a memorial service for elders and veterans at Opoda Farm in Bondo, Siaya County, where elders invoked tradition to urge Ms Odinga to step into a bigger political role.Her mother, Ida Odinga, elder sister Rosemary Odinga, members of the Luo Council of Elders and the wider Odinga family attended the event. However, her brother Raila Odinga Junior was absent, with his mother saying he had been held up elsewhere.“The leaders have said that the world out there is yearning for you and they do not know what the future holds for you. This is why today we coronate you to go and fight out there and take over from your father. Nya Bondo, you are the one now we look up to,” said Rose Otumba, the Siaya Luo Council of Elders women’s representative.Ms Otumba then placed a traditional hat on Winnie’s head, symbolically crowning her as her father’s political heir.Winnie Odinga during her anointing by Rose Otumba, Women Representative of the Luo Council of Elders in Siaya, in Bondo, Siaya County, on October 3, 2026.The ceremony was followed by the traditional Sigweya chant led by Jotham Ajiki, the organising secretary of the Luo Council of Elders, before the gathering broke into song and dance.“Nya Kawuor (daughter of Kawuor) is capable and fit for leadership. Let me see by the show of hands those who are in support,” Mr Ajiki said, drawing an affirmative response from the crowd.The symbolism was unmistakable. At the heart of the Odinga family home, elders were publicly backing Winnie for a bigger role in the political movement her father led for decades as the question of who inherits his influence continues to shape the post-Raila era.Young people at the event also urged her to take up the mantle, arguing that the party needed younger leadership to inject fresh energy into its ranks.“Ida, please release Winnie for us so that she can lead us in this party. We know that Oburu is leading the party at the moment but his age is also fading, give us Winnie who is still very young and energetic to lead the party,” said Daisy Okello Achieng, president of the student association at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology.The public endorsement adds to the political momentum Winnie has been building. In March, Orange Democratic Movement delegates in Nairobi endorsed her for the position of deputy party leader, citing the need to fill a leadership gap in the capital.Mama Ida Odinga (centre), flank by her daughters Resemary Odinga (left) and Winnie Odinga (right) speaks during the crowning of Winnie by the Luo Council of Elders in Bondo, Siaya County, on October 3, 2026. The endorsement, backed by representatives from all 17 constituencies in Nairobi, followed calls for more equitable regional representation in the party’s top leadership. Makadara MP George Aladwa argued that Raila’s death had left the region without representation at that level.Saturday’s ceremony also brought into focus the distinction between Winnie’s emerging political role and that of her elder brother  Junior.In October last year, Raila Junior formally assumed leadership of the Odinga household during a traditional ceremony at the family’s Bondo residence. The event led by his uncle Dr Oburu Oginga marked the transfer of family authority and responsibility following Raila’s burial.Dr Oburu at the time said the ceremony was a customary handover of domestic leadership and blessings, not a political succession event.Junior has since become more visible in politics declaring his candidature for the Kibra parliamentary seat with his mother’s backing.Winnie’s own political journey has unfolded against the backdrop of her father’s legacy and the uncertainty over ODM’s future leadership. Her mother described her as a post detention child, born after Raila was released from detention and said she had named her after South African anti-apartheid activist Winnie Mandela.“I named her Winnie after Winnie Mandela. Give your children meaningful names that they can relate with in future. You can see how Winnie is courageous and a fighter. What you have told me, I have heard and I shall do,” Mama Ida said before inviting her daughters to speak.Rosemary said her time to speak would come in future, adding that for now her role was to offer support.Winnie Odinga during her anointing by Rose Otumba, Women Representative of the Luo Council of Elders in Siaya, in Bondo, Siaya County, on October 3, 2026.Later in the evening, Winnie attended a concert organised by Coster Ojwang, the visual artist, musician and curator behind the Fisherman’s Experience. She became emotional when she was invited onto the stage and the crowd paid tribute to her father.

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From rejection to approval: Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi comeback

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna acknowledges supporters during the Linda Mwananchi rally in Butula, Busia County, on August 7, 2026.Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has received a reprieve after the Registrar of Political Parties approved the reservation of Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM), the political vehicle he has been developing since his break with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party.The name approval follows the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal’s September 30 judgement setting aside the Registrar’s earlier refusal and ordering reconsideration of the application.“Pursuant to the judgment in PPDTA/E001/2026 Michael Caroli Omondi & Another Vs Registrar of Political Parties and Section 8 of the PPA, your application for the name Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM) has been approved," said the Registrar and Chief Executive, John Lorionokou, in the letter dated October 1, 2026.The approval gives the LMM name a fresh 90-day reservation period, during which it remains reserved as Sifuna’s political vehicle while the next steps towards registration are pursued. It does not amount to full registration of LMM as a political party.The development comes just two weeks before the October 15 IEBC deadline for political parties intending to participate in the 2027 General Election to submit the names and specimen signatures of their authorised officials to the Commission.The Tribunal’s judgment followed an appeal by Suba South MP Michael Caroli Omondi, Pauline Njoki Njoroge and Faith Odhiambo against the Registrar’s refusal to reserve Linda Mwananchi and its variations.The applicants had proposed at least six names: Linda Mwananchi Alliance (LMA), Linda Mwananchi Alliance of Kenya (LMAK), Linda Mwananchi Coalition (LMC), Linda Mwananchi Party (LMP), Linda Mwananchi Party of Kenya (LMPK), and Linda Mwananchi People’s Party.The Registrar had rejected the applications in June and again on August 7, initially citing public interest and later pointing to the existence of Liberty National Democratic Alliance, known as LINDA.The Tribunal found that the Registrar had not explained the public-interest basis for the refusal.“The respondent did not explain what public interest consideration informed its decision,” the judgment states.The panel also ruled that LINDA’s reservation, made on November 15, 2024, had expired after the statutory 90-day period.“We find that the reservation of Liberty National Democratic Alliance, LINDA, automatically lapsed by operation of law, and therefore, no administrative act or decision by the Registrar can breathe life into it,” the Tribunal said.The panel further found Linda Mwananchi and Liberty National Democratic Alliance were different names, with no common words and distinct visual, phonetic and conceptual features.The Tribunal also noted that more than 25 registered parties shared the word Democratic or variations of it, alongside common words such as National, Alliance and Movement.The decision was delivered as political parties prepare for regulatory deadlines linked to the 2027 General Election and other requirements ahead of elections.The Tribunal said the refusal to reserve Linda Mwananchi while reserving The Mwananchi Party on August 3 was inconsistent with the Registrar’s established practice.It declared the August 7 decision without legal justification, set it aside and directed the Registrar to reconsider the application within seven days.The fresh approval, however, comes as another applicant raises a separate claim over the Linda Mwananchi name.Lawyers for a person named Charles Wanyonyi wrote to the Registrar on October 1, demanding priority for his application for reservation of the name 'Linda Mwananchi Party of Kenya', which they say was filed on February 24, 2026.In the letter, Mr Wanyonyi’s lawyers argue that his application predates the June 4 applications considered by the Tribunal by more than three months.Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna addresses residents during a Linda Mwananchi rally in Butula, Busia County, on August 7, 2026.They invoked Section 4B of the Political Parties Act and demanded written confirmation within seven days that Mr Wanyonyi’s proposed name has been reserved.The Registrar had rejected his application, citing alleged similarity to the reserved slogan “Linda Mkenya, Boresha Kenya” and public-interest concerns.The Registrar’s October 1 approval letter does not refer to Wanyonyi’s application or his demand for priority.Meanwhile, the political uncertainty around Mr Sifuna’s possible use of another vehicle, the United Democratic Party (UDP), has also moved to the Tribunal.The Tribunal issued temporary injunctions yesterday in complaints by UDP members Adow Mohammed Abukar and Manasseh Kuria Kweya challenging the reported appointment of Mukasa Mwambu Muliro as party leader and presidential flag bearer.Also Read: Fresh hurdles for Sifuna as UDP officials file formal complaints against takeoverThe twin orders barred the respondents from appointing, co-opting or unveiling Mr Muliro or another person as party leader or presidential flag bearer except in accordance with the UDP Constitution.

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