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Wrangles within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) were laid bare on Sunday during the launch of the Linda Mwananchi grassroots tour in Busia County, where senior party leaders publicly rejected any cooperation with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Speaking at the rally…
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Kalonzo Musyoka has begun a political tour of the United States aimed at strengthening opposition unity and mobilising support among Kenyans in the diaspora ahead of the 2027 general election. The visit, focused on Washington DC and the wider DMV region, combines meetings with US policymakers,…
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Kenyans are adapting Valentine’s Day cash gifts to comply with new Central Bank of Kenya rules that prohibit the folding, stapling or decoration of banknotes. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has issued a directive warning that mishandling currency damages banknotes and makes them unsuitable for…
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has warned the public about fraudulent job advertisements circulating online that falsely claim to offer employment with the commission. Speaking at a press briefing in Nairobi on 27 January 2025, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon,…
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Kenya and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to democratic governance and continued cooperation following talks between Kenyan political leaders and US Senator Chris Coons. Kenyan leaders met Senator Coons to discuss democratic institutions, regional stability and the long-term…
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Kenyan police have arrested several individuals in separate operations across the country, including members of the security services, foreign nationals, and suspected fraud suspects. In Makueni County, officers detained a Kenya Defence Forces serviceman, a Directorate of Criminal Investigations…
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Political leaders from Kenya’s Coast region have said their support for President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid will depend on the completion of stalled development projects. Governors from Taita-Taveta, Tana River, Lamu, Kilifi, Kwale and Mombasa met the President and pressed him to…
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President William Ruto on Friday accused opposition leaders of attempting to incite young Kenyans into disruptive protests, warning that such actions could destabilise the country’s economy. Speaking in Mombasa during the disbursement of the NYOTA programme, Ruto said the opposition was…
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A 19-year-old Kenya Defence Forces recruit, Victor Sang, has died while undergoing training at the Recruits Training School in Kamagut, Eldoret. The military reported that Sang was among three recruits who developed medical complications during an endurance exercise. Officials said medical staff…
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The High Court has awarded compensation to 1,032 waste pickers working at Nairobi’s Dandora dumpsite, ruling that their constitutional right to a clean and healthy environment was violated. Sitting in Kisii, Justice Anne Omollo ordered that each of the affected individuals receive Sh25,000 in…