On Monday, November 17, national newspapers reported extensively on the ongoing conflicts within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Source: UGC
Newspapers also reported on the fierce confrontation between the Opposition and the government in the upcoming by-elections.
1. Nation Today
The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) strongly criticized the Chinese citizen who was employed to attack a Kenyan worker in Eldoret and given a picture of him doing so.
The General Secretary of COTU, Francis Atwoli, wrote a letter to the Minister of Home Affairs, Dating Murkomenrequesting that the Chinese citizen be returned immediately to the country.
Atwoli criticized the attack on Saturday, November 15, saying it was a gross violation of the worker’s rights and dignity.
As a champion for the protection of Kenyan workers, Atwoli vowed to fight against the abuses of unscrupulous Chinese employers in the country.
Atwoli said to Murkomen that failure to return the Chinese citizen would be a failure of the trust that Kenyan workers have placed in the Ministry of Interior and the government in general.
“As COTU, we are shocked by this incident, which is a serious violation of the rights and dignity of those affected, and as the voice and guardian of Kenyan workers, we will not remain silent while watching the dignity of Kenyan workers being broken by some dishonest Chinese employers working within our borders,” said Atwoli.
2. Daily Nation
This magazine reported on the division emerging within the Odinga family over the management of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
During the ODM @20 celebrations in Mombasa, Winnie Odingathe daughter of the late leader of the party Raila Odinga, came out in public and questioned the ability of her uncle, Oburu Oginga, to lead the party.
On Friday, November 15, Winnie questioned in shock that some party leaders, who were not named, were planning to “sell” ODM founded by her late father in 2005, which is now led by her uncle.
He questioned whether those in charge of the ODM-UDA relationship have the same ability as his late father.
Winnie strongly called for a National Delegates Conference (NDC) to give power to members to decide who should lead the broader relationship.
“This broad relationship is difficult. Those who manage it now, do they have the ability? Because only Father Raila Odinga could manage it,” said Winnie.
An Odinga family source revealed that Winnie’s tone and timing was fueled by an internal conflict that had been going on for weeks.
Winnie’s absence from the appointment of her brother Raila Junior as the family spokesperson indicated an early division within the family.
“It wasn’t an accident. It was intentional,” said a family spokesman.
3. The Standard
Joho warned that any effort by some members of the party to remove others would face the same opposition. He confirmed his loyalty to the party, remembering his promise since he started politics at the age of 20.
Joho vowed not to throw away those who follow him saying he did not give his efforts to the party in vain.
“Don’t think you will use us as a shield or a sacrifice. I tell you, for some of us, our blood is hot. If you bring, we bring; if you come to us, we go to you. If you chase us, we will chase. We will take care of everything. If you look for me, I will look for you,” announced Joho.
4. The Star
The National Police Service (NPS) has confirmed that its exercise to register 10,000 policemen will continue today, Monday, November 17, 2025, in all 427 designated stations in the country.
In a statement issued on Sunday, November 16, NPS said that they have changed the place of employment of patrol officers on November 17, 2025.
Police said the venue has been changed from Kamukunji Sports Grounds to Morrison Primary School.
“The actual place, located two kilometers away, has been assessed as unsuitable for employment due to the construction works being carried out,” said the statement.
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