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Belgut Member of Parliament Nelson Koech has proposed the inclusion of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in the Kenya Kwanza government. This recommendation arises in the aftermath of Raila’s recent defeat in the African Union chairperson election, held on Saturday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.…
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Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's allies have raised the prospect of Kenya's withdrawal from the African Union (AU). This follows Odinga's electoral defeat for the chairperson position of the African Union Commission (AUC). The election, held during the 38th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and…
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has publicly expressed his support for Raila Odinga following Odinga's recent defeat in the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairmanship election held on February 15. In a social media statement released on Sunday, Gachagua praises Odinga's energetic and…
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Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has confirmed the death of Baringo Senator William Cheptumo, who passed away at the age of 57 due to an undisclosed illness while receiving treatment at a Nairobi hospital on Sunday, February 16. Cheptumo’s passing has left a significant void in both Kenyan politics and…
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Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has been elected as the new Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) after a closely contested election. Youssouf has secured his position by achieving the necessary 33 votes in the final round, following the withdrawal of Kenya's Raila…
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A Kenyan court has recently upheld a woman's right to marry outside her tribe, nullifying her father's objections based solely on traditional tribal distinctions. The case revolves around HSM, a 37-year-old mother of two and a divorcee, who sought legal redress after her father, MOA, refused to…
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Kenya Power has confirmed a significant delay in the generation of tokens purchased through its Paybill number, 888880, following widespread complaints from users online. The utility company has attributed the issue to a technical malfunction that has impacted numerous customers. In a statement…
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Kenyan President William Ruto is currently participating in the 38th African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where key elections for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson are underway. The summit, which convenes Heads of State and Government from across the continent,…
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In a forceful address at the African Union's 38th Ordinary Assembly, President William Ruto criticized global credit rating agencies for what he characterizes as systemic bias against African economies. Speaking during the Presidential Breakfast in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Ruto argued that these…
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has publicly endorsed opposition leader Raila Odinga for the position of African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson. This endorsement comes just hours before the scheduled election, in which 49 African Heads of State will elect a successor to the current…