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Ngugi wa Thiong’o Cremated in the US
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Ngugi wa Thiong’o Cremated in the US

Celebrated Kenyan author and towering figure in African literature, Ngugi wa Thiong'o, has been cremated in the United States, honouring his explicit wish to forego traditional burial rites and be remembered instead f…

Jun 6, 2025
Orengo Secures Multibillion-Shilling Development Package for Siaya After State House Visit
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Orengo Secures Multibillion-Shilling Development Package for Siaya After State House Visit

Siaya Governor James Orengo has signalled a new era of collaboration with the national government, culminating in a series of commitments from President William Ruto aimed at bolstering the county's economic infrastru…

Jun 6, 2025
Fred Matiang’i Resigns from World Bank, Sets Stage for 2027 Presidential Bid
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Fred Matiang’i Resigns from World Bank, Sets Stage for 2027 Presidential Bid

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i is poised to make a significant return to Kenyan politics, resigning from his position at the World Bank to potentially launch a presidential bid in the 2027 general el…

Jun 6, 2025
Moi Family Reaches Agreement to Share Properties After Lengthy Dispute
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Moi Family Reaches Agreement to Share Properties After Lengthy Dispute

A significant milestone has been reached in the protracted succession battle over the estate of Kenya's second President, Daniel arap Moi, as his heirs have reached an agreement on the distribution of key assets outli…

Jun 5, 2025
Raila Odinga’s Land Donation Sparks Opposition in Kisumu
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Raila Odinga’s Land Donation Sparks Opposition in Kisumu

A Sh128 billion real estate development in Kisumu County is facing staunch opposition from local community members who allege unlawful appropriation of ancestral land and insufficient environmental safeguards. The LV…

Jun 5, 2025
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After Losing Her Entire Family, Joyce Ong'ombe Fights for Recovery in India
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After Losing Her Entire Family, Joyce Ong'ombe Fights for Recovery in India

Joyce Ong'ombe, a Kenyan educator and deaconess, is currently undergoing extensive medical treatment at Fortis Hospital in India for severe burns sustained in a tragic accident on December 31, 2024. As she battles thr…

Jun 5, 2025
UDA Fallout? DP Kindiki, Mbarire Meet as Embu Political Tensions Mount
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UDA Fallout? DP Kindiki, Mbarire Meet as Embu Political Tensions Mount

Embu County is currently experiencing a surge in political tension, placing Governor Cecily Mbarire at the center of escalating factional disputes within the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). This internal strife, ini…

Jun 5, 2025
Kenya Diverts Sh5.9B in School Funds to Cover National Exam Costs
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Kenya Diverts Sh5.9B in School Funds to Cover National Exam Costs

Kenyan lawmakers have reallocated Sh5.9 billion from school capitation funds to address a critical shortfall in financing for national examinations. The decision, embedded within the larger Sh4.2 trillion 2025/2026 Bu…

Jun 5, 2025
Public Outrage as DP’s Residence Undergoes Another Costly Makeover
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Public Outrage as DP’s Residence Undergoes Another Costly Makeover

Recent budgetary allocations have ignited a firestorm of public criticism, spotlighting a recurring pattern of lavish renovations at the official residence of Kenya's Deputy President in the affluent Karen suburb. Des…

Jun 5, 2025
State Proposes Using Housing Levy to Build Schools, Markets Across Kenya
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State Proposes Using Housing Levy to Build Schools, Markets Across Kenya

The Kenyan government's proposal to broaden the use of the Affordable Housing Levy is generating significant debate, with stakeholders expressing concerns over potential diversions of funds intended for affordable hou…

Jun 4, 2025
Gachagua Ramps Up Political Outreach in Kikuyu and Dagoretti South
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Gachagua Ramps Up Political Outreach in Kikuyu and Dagoretti South

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's newly formed Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) is emerging as a significant challenger to President William Ruto's dominance in the Mt. Kenya region. Gachagua has launched a…

Jun 4, 2025
Software Developer Released on Bond After Arrest Over Finance Bill Opposition
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Software Developer Released on Bond After Arrest Over Finance Bill Opposition

Software developer Rose Njeri was released on a Ksh100,000 bond after her detention over allegations that she interfered with government systems. The arrest, which coincided with the Madaraka Day holiday, stems from h…

Jun 4, 2025
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Rift Deepens Between Ruto and Raila Over Key Policies
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Rift Deepens Between Ruto and Raila Over Key Policies

Barely three months after forging a landmark agreement aimed at easing political tensions, the alliance between President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga is showing signs of significant strain, with su…

Jun 4, 2025
Western Kenya Leaders Engage in Strategic Political Consultations Ahead of 2027 Elections
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Western Kenya Leaders Engage in Strategic Political Consultations Ahead of 2027 Elections

A high-stakes political meeting convened in Nairobi on June 3, 2025, signalling a renewed phase of political consultation among lawmakers from Western Kenya. The closed-door session drew prominent figures across the p…

Jun 3, 2025
Parliament Approves Ruto’s IEBC Nominees
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Parliament Approves Ruto’s IEBC Nominees

The appointment of new commissioners to Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is nearing completion, pending parliamentary approval and the resolution of ongoing legal challenges. The National…

Jun 3, 2025
Rigathi Gachagua Leads DCP's First NEC Meeting, Confirms June Launch
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Rigathi Gachagua Leads DCP's First NEC Meeting, Confirms June Launch

The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) is poised to officially launch later this month, following strategic decisions made at its inaugural National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. The meet…

Jun 3, 2025
Nakuru Police Investigate Husband in Connection with M-Pesa Attendant's Death
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Nakuru Police Investigate Husband in Connection with M-Pesa Attendant's Death

Police in Nakuru have apprehended Zachariah Wanjohi, the husband of Hannah Waithera, a 23-year-old M-Pesa attendant whose body was discovered last week after she was reported missing. The arrest comes amid intensified…

Jun 3, 2025
Kenya Launches Nationwide ID Registration Drive for Secondary School Students
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Kenya Launches Nationwide ID Registration Drive for Secondary School Students

The government has launched a nationwide initiative to register secondary school students for national identity cards (IDs) and is expanding digital literacy opportunities for university graduates.  The ID registratio…

Jun 3, 2025
Legal Heavyweights Rally Behind Activist Rose Njeri in Milimani Court Cybercase
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Legal Heavyweights Rally Behind Activist Rose Njeri in Milimani Court Cybercase

The Kenyan legal system is grappling with two high-profile cases that have captured national attention, raising critical questions about digital rights, government accountability, and the balance between law enforceme…

Jun 3, 2025
Tana River Leaders Demand Formal Land Documentation
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Tana River Leaders Demand Formal Land Documentation

Leaders from Tana River County are pressing the national government for official documentation clarifying the scope of land designated for National Intelligence Service (NIS) projects. This follows a meeting with Pres…

Jun 3, 2025
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