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Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has publicly addressed allegations that he fled Kenya in early 2023, asserting that his departure for the United Kingdom was officially sanctioned and transparent.  In a recent televised interview, Matiang'i refuted the claims as false and…
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Washington, D.C., and Nairobi are at the centre of parallel debates concerning the balance between state authority, civil liberties and national order.  The US government is intensifying its pursuit of denaturalisation cases while Kenya considers imposing restrictions on public demonstrations…
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's recent development tour of the Ukambani region has ignited political tensions, exposing fractures within the opposition and intensifying the competition for regional influence as the 2027 general election looms.  The tour, which spanned three weeks, saw Prof…
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In advance of Kenya's 2027 general elections, significant realignments are underway within the country's political parties, signalling a period of intense competition and strategic repositioning.  Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has reasserted control over the Jubilee Party, while former Vice-…
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Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is at a critical juncture as the 2027 General Election draws nearer, grappling with a confluence of legal battles, financial constraints, and political opposition that threaten its capacity to conduct a credible electoral process.…
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Kenya's Supreme Court has affirmed that children born outside of wedlock are entitled to inherit from their father's estate, even when Islamic law governs the inheritance.  The unanimous ruling, delivered by a seven-judge bench, resolves a long-standing dispute and establishes a significant…
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Tensions escalated at the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi on Tuesday as public frustration over the disappearance of blogger and activist Ndiang'ui Kinyagia disrupted a hearing concerning his whereabouts.  The disturbance unfolded during a session intended to receive submissions from the…
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Kenya's Supreme Court has invalidated the contract award for a second bulk grain handling facility at the Port of Mombasa.  The decision effectively suspends plans by Portside Freight Terminals Limited, a company linked to Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho, to construct the multibillion-…
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The death of Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, a 22-year-old mask vendor shot during a protest in Nairobi, has intensified public anger over police conduct and government responses to youth-led demonstrations.  Kariuki died on Monday afternoon at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), almost two weeks after…
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A recent dental procedure in Nairobi has ignited a national conversation about the state of Kenya's dental healthcare system, highlighting a surge in unqualified practitioners and raising serious concerns about patient safety. The incident involving Tabitha Cherop, who sought a root canal at a…