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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged leaders from Western Kenya to secure sufficient budget allocations to ensure President William Ruto’s key development projects in the region are completed before the next general election. Speaking at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Bulimbo,…
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William Ruto has urged elected leaders in Kiambu County to set aside political rivalries and work together to advance development, warning that persistent disputes risk undermining public service. Speaking during a Sunday church service at Jesus Christ Compassion Ministry in Ruiru, the President…
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A 70-year-old man was killed in Kitui County after being attacked by armed youths while protesting against sand mining along River Mwania. Joseph Mwendwa was assaulted last week by a group reportedly linked to organised sand mining operations. He died from his injuries while being taken to hospital…
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ODM leaders in Siaya County have declared the party ready for structured political negotiations ahead of the next General Election. At a rally held at Linda Ground, Senator Oburu Oginga, who has taken over as party leader, said ODM is not expelling dissenting members but remains open to those who…
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William Ruto used humour during a speech at State House this week, joking about the academic credentials of his deputy, Kithure Kindiki, as he confirmed progress on the long-delayed Nithi Bridge. Speaking about the bridge project, President Ruto said the contractor had finally moved to the site to…
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Police fired teargas at supporters attending a Linda Mwananchi rally at Amalemba Grounds in Kakamega County on Saturday, disrupting the event as Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna urged the crowd to remain calm and avoid confrontation. Sifuna was addressing supporters when teargas canisters were launched…
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Opposition leaders James Orengo and Godfrey Osotsi have raised concerns over plans to disrupt the "Linda Mwananchi" rally set for Saturday in Kakamega, accusing senior figures of orchestrating efforts to destabilise the event. Speaking at a press briefing on Friday, the leaders alleged that groups…
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Kenya’s Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, has warned that financial constraints within the National Police Service are limiting access to essential crowd-control equipment, raising the risk of officers resorting to live ammunition during demonstrations. Appearing before the Administration…
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Commercial activity in Kitengela has come to a standstill following days of unrest after the fatal shooting of a local resident during a political rally.  Shops remain closed, and traders report severe economic hardship as protests continue to disrupt the town’s business district. The unrest…
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Charles Kanjama has been elected president of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), securing 3,728 votes in a closely contested race.  His main competitor, Peter Wanyama, received 2,616 votes, while Mwaura Kabata finished third with 2,086 votes. Kanjama’s campaign focused on the RIPE agenda, Rule of…