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28 Counties Set to Determine the Next President in 2027 Elections
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28 Counties Set to Determine the Next President in 2027 Elections

As Kenya approaches the 2027 presidential elections, political analysts are closely monitoring 28 counties that are expected to play a pivotal role in deciding the outcome. These battlegrounds are seen as critical ter…

Aug 22, 2026
Kenya Closes Havana Embassy, Shifts Caribbean Diplomacy to Jamaica
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Kenya Closes Havana Embassy, Shifts Caribbean Diplomacy to Jamaica

Kenya has closed its embassy in Havana and moved its Caribbean diplomatic operations to Kingston, Jamaica, following the opening of a resident High Commission there in July.The transition marks a restructuring of Nair…

Aug 21, 2026
Amboseli Elephant Poisoning: 18 Dead as Two Farmers Arrested
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Amboseli Elephant Poisoning: 18 Dead as Two Farmers Arrested

Eighteen elephants have died in the Amboseli ecosystem after ingesting suspected cyanide poisoning, with two farmers arrested over the killings.The arrests followed a joint operation involving Kenya Wildlife Service (…

Aug 21, 2026
Ecuador Declares Three Days of Mourning After Couple Dies in Kenya Helicopter Crash
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Ecuador Declares Three Days of Mourning After Couple Dies in Kenya Helicopter Crash

Ecuador has declared three days of national mourning after intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife, Stephany Hollihan, were killed in a helicopter crash in northern Kenya.President Daniel Noboa described…

Aug 21, 2026
Senator Khalwale Bans Ruto From Wife Gloria’s Burial as He Endorses Sifuna
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Senator Khalwale Bans Ruto From Wife Gloria’s Burial as He Endorses Sifuna

The wife of Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, Gloria Sekeiyan Khalwale, was buried at Malinya Stadium on Friday, 21 August, with President William Ruto and several senior Kenya Kwanza leaders absent from the ceremony.Kh…

Aug 21, 2026
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Gachagua Pledges to Build Mausoleum for Late MP Johana Ng’eno
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Gachagua Pledges to Build Mausoleum for Late MP Johana Ng’eno

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has pledged to personally fund the construction of a mausoleum at the grave of former Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno in Mogondo, Narok County.Gachagua made the pledge on Friday…

Aug 21, 2026
Journalist's Harrowing Account of Violence in Homa Bay Unveils Growing Chaos
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Journalist's Harrowing Account of Violence in Homa Bay Unveils Growing Chaos

A journalist's firsthand account of violent clashes in Homa Bay has brought to light the escalating chaos in the region, raising concerns among citizens and stakeholders alike. The reporter described a scene of terror…

Aug 21, 2026
Court of Appeal Rules Spouses Are Not Automatically Entitled to 50% of Matrimonial Property
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Court of Appeal Rules Spouses Are Not Automatically Entitled to 50% of Matrimonial Property

The Court of Appeal has ruled that spouses are not automatically entitled to an equal share of property acquired during marriage, saying distribution must be based on proven contribution.The case involved a long-stand…

Aug 20, 2026
IEBC Warns Aspirants: No Campaigning Before May 29, 2027
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IEBC Warns Aspirants: No Campaigning Before May 29, 2027

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has warned political aspirants against campaigning before the official period begins on 29 May 2027.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said candidates may only…

Aug 20, 2026
Super El Niño Triggers Concerns as Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia Prepare for Heavy Rains
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Super El Niño Triggers Concerns as Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia Prepare for Heavy Rains

As the phenomenon known as Super El Niño approaches, Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia brace for potentially torrential rains that could have significant implications for millions of people in the region. Meteorological fo…

Aug 20, 2026
Ecuador Intelligence Chief and Miami Business Leaders Killed in Samburu Crash
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Ecuador Intelligence Chief and Miami Business Leaders Killed in Samburu Crash

Seven people, including a Kenyan pilot and an Ecuadorian intelligence chief, were killed when a helicopter crashed on Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County on the morning of 19 August.The victims included Kenyan pilot Josh…

Aug 20, 2026
Gachagua Accuses Senior Officials of Plotting to Disrupt His Narok Visit
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Gachagua Accuses Senior Officials of Plotting to Disrupt His Narok Visit

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused senior government officials of organising violence to disrupt his planned visit to Emurua Dikirr in Narok County on Friday.In a letter to Inspector General of Polic…

Aug 20, 2026
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Majority of Nairobi Residents Identify High Cost of Living as Primary Concern, Tifa Survey Reveals
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Majority of Nairobi Residents Identify High Cost of Living as Primary Concern, Tifa Survey Reveals

A recent survey conducted by Tifa Research has revealed that 81% of Nairobi residents consider the high cost of living as their foremost concern. This statistic underscores the pressing economic challenges faced by ma…

Aug 20, 2026
Meru Farmers Take Vervet Monkey Crisis to Parliament Amid Rising Crop Losses
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Meru Farmers Take Vervet Monkey Crisis to Parliament Amid Rising Crop Losses

Farmers from Meru County have taken their grievances to Parliament, seeking government intervention over significant crop losses attributed to vervet monkeys. The farmers argue that the increasing monkey population is…

Aug 20, 2026
Search for Victims of Samburu Chopper Crash Suspended Amid Growing Grief
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Search for Victims of Samburu Chopper Crash Suspended Amid Growing Grief

The search for seven individuals who went missing following a tragic helicopter crash in Samburu has been suspended, leaving families and the nation in mourning. The helicopter, which was reportedly carrying executive…

Aug 20, 2026
Kenya Set to Import 25 Million Bags of Maize Amid Food Security Concerns
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Kenya Set to Import 25 Million Bags of Maize Amid Food Security Concerns

The Kenyan government has announced plans to import 25 million bags of maize to address the ongoing food security crisis affecting the nation. This decision comes as the country grapples with severe drought conditions…

Aug 20, 2026
Ecuador Intelligence Chief, Wife and Five Americans Killed in Kenya Crash
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Ecuador Intelligence Chief, Wife and Five Americans Killed in Kenya Crash

Seven people, including Ecuador’s intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi, his wife Stephany Hollihan and five US citizens, were killed when a helicopter crashed in northern Kenya on Wednesday morning.The crash occur…

Aug 19, 2026
Kenya Schools to Observe 8am to 3:30pm Learning Hours, Ogamba Says
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Kenya Schools to Observe 8am to 3:30pm Learning Hours, Ogamba Says

Kenya’s Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has reaffirmed that the official learning day in schools runs from 8am to 3:30pm, with co-curricular activities continuing until 4:45pm.Speaking in Parliament on 19 Au…

Aug 19, 2026
Helicopter Crashes at Mt Ololokwe in Samburu, Seven Feared Dead
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Helicopter Crashes at Mt Ololokwe in Samburu, Seven Feared Dead

A helicopter crashed at Mt Ololokwe in Samburu County on Wednesday morning, with several people feared dead after the aircraft went down in a remote and rugged area of the mountain.The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (…

Aug 19, 2026
Victoria Mutiso Murder: Two Granted Bail as Mother, Brother Remain in Custody
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Victoria Mutiso Murder: Two Granted Bail as Mother, Brother Remain in Custody

The High Court has granted bail to two suspects linked to the killing of psychiatrist Dr Victoria Mutiso, while her mother and brother remain in custody as prosecutors await directions from the Office of the Director…

Aug 19, 2026
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