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The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) is embarking on a significant rebranding campaign in a strategic initiative to expand its presence across Kenya. This effort comes on the heels of former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i's engagement with a Canadian lobbying firm to support his candidacy for…
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In recent weeks, six young Kenyans, allegedly abducted by state security officers, remain missing, prompting significant distress among their families as they prepare to usher in the new year. Reports indicate that these abductions coincide with youth-led protests that emerged in June 2024, leading…
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President William Ruto’s recent acquisition of a historic property in Narok County is garnering considerable attention. The President has selected his palatial home in Kilgoris as a preferred retreat, where he has spent the end-of-year holidays with family and hosted numerous official guests. This…
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Presidents William Ruto of Kenya and Yoweri Museveni of Uganda were honoured as Luo elders during the Piny Luo cultural festival held in Siaya. The three-day festival concluded on Thursday and featured a ceremony in which Ker Odungi Randa officiated the installation of the two leaders. Former Prime…
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As Kenyan students prepare to return to school on January 6, 2025, a historic transition in the educational landscape is underway. For the first time since 1985, secondary schools will not welcome new Form One students, marking a key change as the country moves from the 8-4-4 education system to…
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On December 30, 2024, a 500-kilogram metallic object fell from the sky in Mukuku Village, Mbooni East Sub-County, Makueni County. The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) has identified the object as a fragment from a space launch vehicle, specifically a separation ring approximately 2.5 meters in diameter.…
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As the clock struck midnight, Kenya welcomed 2025 with an exuberant display of fireworks, cheers, and celebratory honks, marking the end of a challenging year. In Nairobi, two major concerts on City Hall Way attracted thousands of revellers, with a crossover concert behind the Kencom building…
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In his New Year address, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga urged Kenyans to reflect on the nation's future as the country approaches 2025. Emphasizing the need for unity and collective action, Odinga highlighted the ongoing challenges that have persisted into the new year, stemming from a notably…
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In a lively New Year's celebration held at the Kisii State Lodge, President William Ruto led a vibrant gathering of Kenyans in a spirited dance to the popular song "Kasongo." Accompanied by First Lady Rachel Ruto and a host of notable political figures, including Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and…
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As Kenya steps into 2025, which begins on a Wednesday—a cycle last seen in 2014 and set to repeat in 2031—public sentiment is marked by a blend of hope and concern. According to a recent Infotrak opinion poll released on New Year's Eve, only 30 percent of the populace holds a positive outlook for…