Dr. Phoebe Asiyo Buried in Homa Bay as Ruto and Raila Signal Coalition, Sh7 Billion Nithi Bridge Funded

Veteran Kenyan politician Dr. Phoebe Muga Asiyo, one of the first women elected to Parliament and a champion for children's rights, was buried at her home in Homa Bay. The burial was attended by prominent leaders including President William Ruto, ODM leader Raila Odinga, and Siaya Governor James Orengo. During the event, President Ruto pledged to implement the 10-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) between his United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party and Odinga's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), signaling a potential coalition ahead of the 2027 elections. Ruto also committed to infrastructure development in Homa Bay County, including the construction of five new roads and the allocation of Sh7 billion for the Nithi Bridge project. Deputy President Kindiki urged Mount Kenya voters to support President Ruto and the government’s development agenda, emphasizing unity beyond ethnic, religious, or political lines. However, the opposition, led by former Chief Justice Maraga, criticized the UDA-ODM MoU implementation committee, labeling it a misuse of taxpayers’ money and vowing to defeat Ruto in the 2027 elections. Additionally, political lobbies are contesting Ruto's nomination of Ojwang as chair of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR).