Caption for the landscape image: Catholic priest who hosted Raila Odinga when all shunned him Monday, October 20, 2025 Scroll down to read the article Father Ambrose Kimutai, who in the 1990s hosted Raila Odinga (inset) and other opposition leaders at Kaplong Parish in Bomet County Photo credit: Vitalis Kimutai | Nation Media Group By Vitalis Kimutai Correspondent Nation Media Group Summary Article Related What you need to know: Kanu regime could not let opposition leaders freely engage with Kenyans and sell their political ideals.Bomet and Kericho counties were considered Kanu strongholds. When Father Ambrose Kimutai Tonui was ordained as a Catholic priest in 1993, Kenya was at a political crossroads. The country had only recently embraced multiparty democracy after years of one-party rule. Widows in Turkana appeal for government support to market handmade products They call on the county and development partners to link their enterprises to buyers. Police hunt for man accused of killing girlfriend, sending video to her family Her family also alleges that the suspect threatened to kill her mother and younger siblings. PREMIUM Woman wins Sh500,000 after husband moves lover into matrimonial home Judge orders the lover to vacate the Kisumu home within 14 days. Pope Leo pledges gradual return to duties in first event since cancer surgery The 71-year-old pontiff had an operation on Tuesday to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. Bungoma, Murang’a lead in physical, sexual violence against women Report paints a grim picture of the challenges facing women and girls in several counties. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Woman wins Sh500,000 after husband moves lover into matrimonial home PREMIUM Drone strikes stall two fuel tankers bound for Kenya PREMIUM Family’s Russia hope shattered by DNA confirmation of Shakahola death PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM How Kenya’s running legends are building fortunes beyond the track Champions who have channeled their sporting fortunes into shopping centres, hotels, schools. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027. PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds.
Widows in Turkana appeal for government support to market handmade products They call on the county and development partners to link their enterprises to buyers.
Police hunt for man accused of killing girlfriend, sending video to her family Her family also alleges that the suspect threatened to kill her mother and younger siblings.
PREMIUM Woman wins Sh500,000 after husband moves lover into matrimonial home Judge orders the lover to vacate the Kisumu home within 14 days.
Pope Leo pledges gradual return to duties in first event since cancer surgery The 71-year-old pontiff had an operation on Tuesday to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.
Bungoma, Murang’a lead in physical, sexual violence against women Report paints a grim picture of the challenges facing women and girls in several counties.
PREMIUM How Kenya’s running legends are building fortunes beyond the track Champions who have channeled their sporting fortunes into shopping centres, hotels, schools.
PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds.
