Caption for the landscape image: Luo elders’ power struggle deepens Monday, August 31, 2026 Scroll down to read the article Odungi Randa (left) and Nyandiko Ongadi who both claim to bear the title of Ker of the Luo Council of Elders. Photo credit: File | Nation Media Group By George Odiwuor Correspondent Nation Media Group Summary Article Related What you need to know: Members of the Luo Council of Elders remain divided, with some aligned to Mr Ongadi and others to Mr Randa.The prolonged split has diminished the elders’ influence, particularly in matters of politics and community leadership. There is an African proverb that says two bulls can never share the same cowshed. It speaks to the idea that there can only be one leader, one authority and one voice at the helm of a household. PREMIUM Kendu Bay’s 100yr old name finally finds place on official map One of the sub-locations has been named Kanasoor Ali, paying homage to an Arab trader. PREMIUM Luo elders move to resolve Oburu, Orengo, Wanga, PS Omollo feuds Odungi Randa warns continued infighting could weaken ODM’s bargaining power with UDA. . Recommended for you PREMIUM The blind spots that allowed Mackenzie to kill PREMIUM The Mt Kenya ticket dilemma as Gachagua faces fresh resistance PREMIUM Why court is staying out of WhatsApp, ‘chama’ feuds PREMIUM Cult in the forest, Chapter 1: Families lost, property sold and money unaccounted 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 Rironi-Mau Summit Road fodder for 2027 Politics KeNHA’s proposed toll of Sh8 per kilometre has sparked fierce backlash over fears of double taxation. PREMIUM Death contracts: How 841 Kenyans were recruited to fight in Russia’s war Kenya accounts for the largest number of documented African recruits by Russia. PREMIUM What next as State in race to trace owners of uncollected IDs ahead of 2027 elections The backlog includes nearly 400,000 cards that have remained uncollected for more than 10 years.
PREMIUM Kendu Bay’s 100yr old name finally finds place on official map One of the sub-locations has been named Kanasoor Ali, paying homage to an Arab trader.
PREMIUM Luo elders move to resolve Oburu, Orengo, Wanga, PS Omollo feuds Odungi Randa warns continued infighting could weaken ODM’s bargaining power with UDA.
PREMIUM Rironi-Mau Summit Road fodder for 2027 Politics KeNHA’s proposed toll of Sh8 per kilometre has sparked fierce backlash over fears of double taxation.
PREMIUM Death contracts: How 841 Kenyans were recruited to fight in Russia’s war Kenya accounts for the largest number of documented African recruits by Russia.
PREMIUM What next as State in race to trace owners of uncollected IDs ahead of 2027 elections The backlog includes nearly 400,000 cards that have remained uncollected for more than 10 years.
