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Family, friends and political leaders gathered in Nairobi on Saturday for a memorial service in honour of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, ahead of his burial scheduled for Tuesday in Kakamega County. The service was held at CITAM Valley Road and marked the first in a series of official events…
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The government plans to establish permanent training facilities for the Kenya Defence Forces and the National Police Service in Kerio Valley.  The construction is set to begin in January 2026 following approval by President William Ruto. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced…
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The Orange Democratic Movement has said it remains an independent party despite its cooperation with President William Ruto’s administration. ODM issued the clarification following a political agreement signed on 7 March between former party leader Raila Odinga and President Ruto. The pact set out…
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Police in Migori County are investigating the killing of a Kenya Defence Forces officer whose body was found at her home in Nyahera Village on Christmas Eve. Lieutenant Cynthia Awuor Mboya, 28, was stationed at Gilgil Barracks and had travelled home for the holidays. Her body was discovered in her…
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Senior Counsel Nelson Havi has prompted public discussion after advising Kenyans to reduce meat consumption during the festive season and instead eat more fruits and vegetables. In a post shared on social media, the Nairobi-based lawyer attributed his slim physique to his dietary choices, saying he…
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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged political leaders to exercise restraint following the death of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, as investigations into the fatal road crash in Naivasha continue. Speaking during a condolence visit to Jirongo’s family in Lumakanda, Wetang’ula…
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The High Court in Nairobi has stopped the government from proceeding with the National Infrastructure Fund after issuing temporary orders pending a constitutional challenge. Justice Bahati Mwamuye, sitting at the Milimani Law Courts, barred state officials from taking any steps to establish or…
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Former presidential adviser Moses Kuria has endorsed Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi’s proposal to hold a constitutional referendum alongside the 2027 General Election, saying key governance issues require formal constitutional changes. Speaking on Wednesday, Kuria said Kenya has…
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More than 100,000 Grade 10 students have appealed their secondary school placements within 24 hours of the review process opening.  This highlights issues with the automated system designed to manage the transition under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). The surge in placement appeals has…
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Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has emerged as a significant figure in Mt Kenya politics following the October 2024 impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.  Once seen as a staunch ally of President William Ruto, Nyoro has become an outspoken critic of recent political developments in…