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ODM Distances Itself from Claims of Coalition with Kenya Kwanza
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ODM Distances Itself from Claims of Coalition with Kenya Kwanza

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has denied reports that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has formed a coalition with President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza administration, insisting the party’s cooperation with…

Oct 27, 2025
Kenya Allowed to Prosecute UK Troops for Non-Military Crimes
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Kenya Allowed to Prosecute UK Troops for Non-Military Crimes

The United Kingdom has formally recognised Kenya’s authority to prosecute British soldiers accused of crimes committed while off duty, marking a significant change in how such cases are handled under the British Army…

Oct 27, 2025
Murder Wave Leaves Bodies Along Naivasha Streets and Highways
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Murder Wave Leaves Bodies Along Naivasha Streets and Highways

A sharp rise in violent crime, including multiple murders, has unsettled Naivasha residents and alarmed security agencies, threatening the town’s long-standing reputation as a key tourism destination in the Rift Valle…

Oct 27, 2025
Arsenal Fans and Kikuyu Elders Honour Raila Odinga in Bondo
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Arsenal Fans and Kikuyu Elders Honour Raila Odinga in Bondo

Arsenal Football Club supporters and Kikuyu elders gathered on Sunday at Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County, to pay tribute to the late Raila Odinga, who died on 15 October 2025.The commemoration took place at…

Oct 26, 2025
Governors Pledge to Defend Devolution in Raila Odinga’s Memory
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Governors Pledge to Defend Devolution in Raila Odinga’s Memory

Governors have renewed calls to devolve the National Government-Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), invoking the late Raila Odinga’s legacy as they push for constitutional reforms to strengthen county governments…

Oct 26, 2025
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Talk of Town: Former Government Official Locked up in Gulf Nation over Alleged Fraud
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Talk of Town: Former Government Official Locked up in Gulf Nation over Alleged Fraud

Kenya’s political scene has been shaken by a series of controversies involving senior officials, legislators and key institutions.A former senior official from the previous administration has reportedly been detained…

Oct 26, 2025
In Parliament this week: Senate Pays Tribute to Raila, Clarifies State Honour Tradition
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In Parliament this week: Senate Pays Tribute to Raila, Clarifies State Honour Tradition

Kenya’s Senate has paid tribute to the late Raila Amolo Odinga during this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations, recognising the former Prime Minister as a central figure in the country’s democratic transformation.In a st…

Oct 25, 2025
Inside the Car with Raila: Erick Ominde on 24 Years of Service and Historic Moments
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Inside the Car with Raila: Erick Ominde on 24 Years of Service and Historic Moments

Erick Ominde was behind the wheel on 30 January 2018 when Raila Odinga declared himself the “People’s President” at Uhuru Park.At the time, Ominde was 36 years old and had already spent years navigating high-stakes po…

Oct 25, 2025
When Politics Took a Backseat: Raila and the Mau Forest
Kenya

When Politics Took a Backseat: Raila and the Mau Forest

Raila Odinga’s 2009 directive to reclaim the Mau Forest marked one of the most defining and politically costly decisions of his career, setting him apart as a leader willing to risk electoral support for environmental…

Oct 24, 2025
Maraga Pledges Zero Tolerance for Corruption if Elected
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Maraga Pledges Zero Tolerance for Corruption if Elected

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has announced his bid for Kenya’s presidency, pledging to lead an uncompromising fight against corruption and restore public trust through transparency and accountability.Launching hi…

Oct 24, 2025
IEBC Rejects Fake Notice Declaring UDA MCA Winners Ahead of November Polls
Kenya

IEBC Rejects Fake Notice Declaring UDA MCA Winners Ahead of November Polls

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has dismissed as fake a gazette notice circulating online that falsely declares two candidates as winners in the forthcoming November by-elections.The commiss…

Oct 24, 2025
Ong’ondo Were murder: Investigating Officer Ordered to Submit Exhibit Inventory
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Ong’ondo Were murder: Investigating Officer Ordered to Submit Exhibit Inventory

The High Court in Kibera has directed the investigating officer in the murder case of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were to appear in person and provide a detailed list of items seized from the five accused individuals…

Oct 24, 2025
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Gideon Moi Expected to Receive Cabinet Appointment in Major Reshuffle
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Gideon Moi Expected to Receive Cabinet Appointment in Major Reshuffle

President William Ruto is preparing to announce a major Cabinet reshuffle that is expected to bring Kanu chairman Gideon Moi into his administration as part of an expanded “broad-based government.”The anticipated chan…

Oct 24, 2025
Flights, Friendships, and Fine Whisky: Memories of Raila’s Flights
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Flights, Friendships, and Fine Whisky: Memories of Raila’s Flights

Dr Richard Kubo, Executive Chairman of Twinstar Aviation, has paid tribute to the late Raila Amolo Odinga, recalling his years as the former Prime Minister’s pilot and close acquaintance.Speaking at Wilson Airport in…

Oct 23, 2025
MP Otiende Amollo Warns Broad-Based Government May Weaken Parliamentary Scrutiny
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MP Otiende Amollo Warns Broad-Based Government May Weaken Parliamentary Scrutiny

Kenya’s broad-based government is facing growing concern over its impact on parliamentary oversight, with critics warning that the inclusive political arrangement may be weakening the role of the legislature.Rarieda M…

Oct 23, 2025
Police Investigate Multiple Violent Deaths Across Several Kenyan Counties
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Police Investigate Multiple Violent Deaths Across Several Kenyan Counties

Several counties in Kenya are under investigation following a series of violent deaths reported over the past week, with police probing multiple killings marked by disturbing circumstances and unclear motives.In Kilif…

Oct 23, 2025
Ruth Odinga Calls on Kikuyu and Luo Leaders to Foster Unity
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Ruth Odinga Calls on Kikuyu and Luo Leaders to Foster Unity

Calls for national unity intensified on Thursday following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, as leaders and community representatives urged reconciliation between Kenya’s historically divided regions.At…

Oct 23, 2025
UK Issues Alcohol Safety Alert for Travellers to Kenya
Kenya

UK Issues Alcohol Safety Alert for Travellers to Kenya

The UK government has issued a safety warning to British travellers visiting Kenya following reports of methanol poisoning linked to contaminated alcoholic drinks.The advisory, released by the Foreign, Commonwealth &…

Oct 23, 2025
Businessman Lured and Murdered Over Fake County Job Scam in Mombasa
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Businessman Lured and Murdered Over Fake County Job Scam in Mombasa

A Mombasa court has heard how Nairobi businessman Isaac Kasim Jirow, known as Sokoro, was lured to the coast with the promise of a county government job before being killed in what investigators describe as a planned…

Oct 23, 2025
Raila Jr Installed as Head of Raila's Family
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Raila Jr Installed as Head of Raila's Family

Raila Junior Odinga has formally assumed domestic leadership of the Odinga family during a cultural ceremony held at Opoda Farm in Bondo.The event, led by Senator Oburu Odinga, marked a generational handover within th…

Oct 23, 2025
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