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A man died by suicide on Thursday morning at Lake Basin Mall in Kisumu, after jumping from the second floor of the building housing Kenya Revenue Authority offices. Police identified the deceased as Juma Hanington Raburu, an assistant civil engineer employed by Gogni Rajope Construction Co. Ltd.…
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Former First Lady Mama Ngina Kenyatta on Thursday, 30 October 2025, visited the home of the late Raila Odinga in Siaya County to convey her condolences to the bereaved family. Mama Ngina arrived at Opoda Farm, the Odinga family’s rural residence, where she was received by Mama Ida Odinga and other…
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President William Ruto has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to equitable development during a four-day tour of Western Kenya, unveiling new infrastructure projects and defending his administration against claims of regional neglect. Speaking in Kakamega County on Thursday, Dr Ruto rejected…
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The government and Nairobi City County have announced plans to transform the street beside the historic Kenya Cinema building into a dedicated film district aimed at supporting the country’s creative sector. The initiative was unveiled by Principal Secretary for Youth Affairs and the Creative…
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The newly established RAO Foundation has assumed control of the late Raila Odinga’s social media accounts, marking a formal transfer of responsibility for managing his digital legacy. The change was confirmed on Thursday, 30 October, when Odinga’s X profile was updated to show the new custodianship…
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A Kenyan public affairs advisor has announced plans to challenge the diplomatic immunity of Uganda’s top envoy in Nairobi, escalating tensions between the two countries over the unresolved disappearance of two Kenyan activists in Kampala. Francis Wanjiku, known for his work on public accountability…
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Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu has rejected pressure from within the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to abandon his political position, insisting he will remain a member of the ruling party despite growing tensions linked to his association with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Speaking…
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Kenya’s major Christian and Muslim leaders have jointly opposed a government proposal to regulate religious organisations, calling it unconstitutional and a threat to freedom of worship. The Draft Religious Organisations Policy, 2024, and the accompanying Religious Organisations Bill, 2024, aim to…
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Only 61 per cent of Kenya’s health facilities are adequately prepared to deliver safe and effective care, according to a new government report assessing the country’s healthcare standards. The 2024 Kenya Health Facility Assessment, released by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, exposes widespread…
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The Jubilee Party has officially endorsed Dr Fred Matiang’i as its presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election following a resolution by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC). The decision, announced after the NEC meeting, also confirmed Matiang’i’s appointment as deputy party…