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President William Ruto has recently escalated his engagements with leaders from the Luo Nyanza region. This signals a strategic pivot as Kenya approaches the 2027 general election. The latest move came on June 18, when Ruto hosted Kisumu County leaders, led by Governor Anyang' Nyong'o, at State…
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The Devolution Empowerment Party (DEP), identified by its "Bus" symbol, has officially aligned itself with opposition forces, marking a significant departure from its previous neutral stance.  The announcement, made during the party's National Delegates Conference (NDC) in Embu on June 16,…
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A Siaya magistrate's court has rendered a significant judgment in a defamation case, ordering blogger Michael Ochieng to pay Sh3.3 million in damages to Wilfred Ouma Nyagudi, the Chief Executive Officer of the Siaya County Public Service Board.  The ruling was delivered on June 13, 2025, with…
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Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has vocally condemned escalating police violence across Kenya, calling for stringent accountability measures and immediate legal action against those responsible for extrajudicial killings.  Her denouncement follows a series of alleged police brutality incidents…
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As the 2027 General Election draws nearer, President William Ruto's political dominance in the Mt. Kenya region is facing significant challenges, creating a volatile environment for his allies.  Rising dissent within the region has sparked fears that their political careers may be in jeopardy…
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Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) was brought to a standstill yesterday as demonstrators took to the streets demanding justice for Albert Ojwang, a teacher and blogger whose death has ignited widespread anger.  The protests, unfolding ahead of the first anniversary of the Gen Z…
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Gilbert Deya, the self-proclaimed bishop whose "miracle babies" claims ignited both fervent belief and widespread condemnation, died on Tuesday in a road accident along the Bondo-Kisian road in western Kenya.  The multi-vehicle collision, which also involved a school bus and a Toyota Fortuner…
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The death of a 36-year-old fisherman, Calvins Omondi Onditi, while in police custody at Kipasi Police Post in Mbita Sub-County, has ignited a firestorm of controversy and demands for accountability.  Omondi's death on Sunday morning has prompted an official investigation by the Directorate of…
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The political landscape of Kenya's Mt. Kenya region is experiencing significant upheaval as former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's efforts to consolidate power under his Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) face mounting opposition.  Gachagua's post-impeachment strategy to establish the DCP…
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Kenya's Deputy Inspector-General of Police Eliud Lagat has temporarily vacated his office amidst mounting public outcry and an ongoing investigation into the death of social media influencer and teacher, Albert Ojwang, who died under controversial circumstances at Nairobi's Central Police Station.…