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Sifuna Criticises Gachagua for ‘Divisive’ Remarks
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Sifuna Criticises Gachagua for ‘Divisive’ Remarks

The Kenya Moja Alliance has issued a strong response to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over claims that sections of the opposition are secretly aligned with President William Ruto’s government.Speaking on Tu…

Oct 8, 2025
MCAs Push to Honour Pheroze Nowrojee by Renaming City Road
Kenya

MCAs Push to Honour Pheroze Nowrojee by Renaming City Road

Nairobi County lawmakers have introduced a motion to rename a major city road in honour of the late Senior Counsel Pheroze Nowrojee.The motion was presented by Nairobi South MCA Waithera Chege, who also serves as Depu…

Oct 8, 2025
Kivutha Kibwana Commends Faith Odhiambo for Resigning from Compensation Panel
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Kivutha Kibwana Commends Faith Odhiambo for Resigning from Compensation Panel

Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo has resigned from her position as Vice Chairperson of the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Demonstrations and Public Protests.Her decision follows grow…

Oct 8, 2025
IEBC Requests Early Support from UN Mission Ahead of 2027 Polls
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IEBC Requests Early Support from UN Mission Ahead of 2027 Polls

Kenya’s electoral commission has asked the United Nations for early technical support to address digital threats ahead of the 2027 General Election.During a high-level meeting in Nairobi, the Independent Electoral and…

Oct 8, 2025
Siaya Governor Praises Sifuna as Key ODM Leader Ahead of 2027 Election
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Siaya Governor Praises Sifuna as Key ODM Leader Ahead of 2027 Election

Siaya Governor James Orengo has publicly defended ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna, describing him as a vital leader within the party and warning against any attempts to weaken his position.Orengo, a longtime ally o…

Oct 8, 2025
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Why is Trump Sending National Guard Troops to American Cities?
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Why is Trump Sending National Guard Troops to American Cities?

President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to US cities has raised significant legal and political challenges, with questions emerging over the extent of executive power and military involvement in d…

Oct 7, 2025
Nairobi Man Fined Sh30,000 for Failing to Pay Sh22,000 Restaurant Bill
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Nairobi Man Fined Sh30,000 for Failing to Pay Sh22,000 Restaurant Bill

A Nairobi man was fined Sh30,000 after pleading guilty to obtaining services by false pretence at a local restaurant.Qurine Omondi Muteshi appeared at Milimani Law Courts on 6 October 2025, admitting to incurring a de…

Oct 7, 2025
Why Faith Odhiambo Left Ruto's Team on Protest Victims Compensation
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Why Faith Odhiambo Left Ruto's Team on Protest Victims Compensation

Faith Odhiambo, President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), has resigned from her position as vice chairperson of the government-appointed panel on compensation for victims of state excesses. Her departure follows th…

Oct 7, 2025
I No Longer Want Special Treatment! Mackenzie Tells Court:
Kenya

I No Longer Want Special Treatment! Mackenzie Tells Court:

Paul Mackenzie, the main figure in the Shakahola massacre case, has filed a petition to the court claiming coercive treatment by prison authorities. He alleges that he is being forced to accept medical care and food p…

Oct 7, 2025
Kenya Moja Positions Itself for 2027 Presidential Race
Kenya

Kenya Moja Positions Itself for 2027 Presidential Race

Kenya Moja, a new political movement led by ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna, aims to challenge the dominance of both the ruling coalition and the established opposition in the 2027 general elections. The group, whi…

Oct 7, 2025
Pray for Raila, MP Urges as Uncertainty Surrounds His Condition
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Pray for Raila, MP Urges as Uncertainty Surrounds His Condition

Speculation surrounding the health of veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga intensified this week, as political figures and the public responded to his prolonged absence from key events and a call for prayers from hi…

Oct 7, 2025
Senators Call for Certificate of Good Conduct to Be Valid for Life
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Senators Call for Certificate of Good Conduct to Be Valid for Life

Kenyan senators are calling for the Certificate of Good Conduct to be made valid for life, with revocation only in cases of criminal conviction.Currently issued by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the…

Oct 6, 2025
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Kenyan Househelp Wins Court Battle for Unpaid Wages and Benefits
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Kenyan Househelp Wins Court Battle for Unpaid Wages and Benefits

Kenyan courts are seeing an increase in legal cases brought by domestic workers against their employers.Recent rulings have shown that employers who do not follow the Employment Act of 2007 are increasingly facing fin…

Oct 6, 2025
How a Night of Celebration Ended in Horror for Kisumu Graduate
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How a Night of Celebration Ended in Horror for Kisumu Graduate

Two people were killed in separate incidents in Kisumu County between 27 and 30 September, prompting police investigations and appeals from affected families for swift justice.The first attack occurred on the night of…

Oct 6, 2025
Kenya Supreme Court Rules Matrimonial Property Division Requires Proof of Contribution
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Kenya Supreme Court Rules Matrimonial Property Division Requires Proof of Contribution

Kenya’s Supreme Court has ruled that spouses are not automatically entitled to an equal share of matrimonial property upon divorce, requiring proof of individual contribution instead.In a decision that affirms the pri…

Oct 6, 2025
No Clues Found in Kwa Bi Nzaro Victims’ Cause of Death
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No Clues Found in Kwa Bi Nzaro Victims’ Cause of Death

Forensic investigations into the Kwa Bi Nzaro cult deaths in Kilifi County have stalled, with experts unable to determine the cause of death for the majority of the victims recovered from mass graves and surrounding t…

Oct 6, 2025
IEBC’s Sh7 Billion Iris Recognition Plan Faces Security and Transparency Concerns
Kenya

IEBC’s Sh7 Billion Iris Recognition Plan Faces Security and Transparency Concerns

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is facing increasing scrutiny over its planned use of new election technology ahead of Kenya’s 2027 general elections, following concerns about security, tran…

Oct 6, 2025
Gachagua Challenges Raila’s ‘Medical Holiday,’ Calls for Public Reassurance
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Gachagua Challenges Raila’s ‘Medical Holiday,’ Calls for Public Reassurance

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has publicly questioned Raila Odinga’s health, following the ODM leader’s recent absence from political events and the postponement of a major party celebration.In an interview…

Oct 6, 2025
Criminals in Nairobi Now Using Luxury SUVs to Target Upscale Neighbourhoods
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Criminals in Nairobi Now Using Luxury SUVs to Target Upscale Neighbourhoods

Criminal gangs in Nairobi are increasingly using high-end vehicles such as Toyota Prados and Harriers to carry out crimes in the city’s upscale neighbourhoods, police reports show.Over the past five years, authorities…

Oct 5, 2025
Ruto’s Outreach to Teachers Fuels Speculation Ahead of 2027
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Ruto’s Outreach to Teachers Fuels Speculation Ahead of 2027

President William Ruto has met with over 10,000 teachers and union leaders at State House, Nairobi, in a move that places educators at the centre of national policy discussions for the first time.The meeting brought t…

Oct 5, 2025
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