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Fred Matiang’i Shares How Encounter with Zambia’s President Influenced His Politics

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang’i has signalled his intention to run for the presidency, citing a private meeting with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema in 2022 as a key moment that shaped his pol…

Oct 5, 2025

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Wiper Blames ODM for Using Kalonzo as Scapegoat in Raila Health Row

Raila Odinga’s absence from recent public events has triggered a dispute between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the Wiper Democratic Movement, with both parties issuing sharp statements over the weekend.The…

Oct 5, 2025

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Government to Launch Nationwide Mobile ID Registration in 11 Days

The Kenyan government will begin a large-scale national identity card registration campaign within two weeks, aiming to enrol more than one million eligible citizens.Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secret…

Oct 4, 2025

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Gachagua and Matiang’i Clash Over Opposition’s 2027 Presidential Flagbearer

A sharp disagreement has emerged between Rigathi Gachagua and Fred Matiang’i over how the United Opposition should choose its 2027 presidential candidate, heightening tensions within the coalition.The dispute escalate…

Oct 4, 2025

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Kitengela Family Mourns Son Killed Days Before His 31st Birthday

A 30-year-old man was found dead in Kitengela under circumstances that his family disputes.Walter Habil Ogano’s body was discovered on the morning of 26 September in the Kyangombe area, just days before his 31st birth…

Oct 3, 2025

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Petition for Stricter Regulation of Theological Colleges Divides Kenyan Parliament

A petition seeking tighter regulation of theological colleges in Kenya has triggered sharp divisions in Parliament, with lawmakers split over whether government oversight of religious training is necessary or an infri…

Oct 3, 2025

Kenya

Autopsy Confirms Allan Kamau Died by Hanging in Migori Police Cell

A man who was arrested in Kuria West, Migori County, has been found dead in a police cell less than 24 hours after being taken into custody.A post-mortem carried out at Migori Referral Hospital confirmed that Allan Ka…

Oct 3, 2025

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Kenya’s Health Ministry Finds No Reported Autism Cases Related to Paracetamol Use

Kenya’s Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has confirmed that no cases of neurodevelopmental disorders linked to paracetamol use during pregnancy have been reported in the country.In a statement released on Thursday, 2…

Oct 3, 2025

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Gachagua Vows to Sue Over Claims of Unpaid Ksh 25 Million Nairobi Apartment

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has threatened legal action against a property company over claims that he unlawfully facilitated the occupation of a Ksh25 million apartment by a female associate without paym…

Oct 3, 2025

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ODM Delays 20th Anniversary Event in Mombasa

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has postponed its main 20th anniversary event in Mombasa to 14–16 November 2025, moving it from the originally scheduled dates of 10–12 October.The decision was announced on Friday…

Oct 3, 2025

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Kenyan Activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo Reportedly Abducted in Kampala

Two Kenyan human rights activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, were reportedly abducted on Wednesday in Kampala, Uganda, by unidentified armed men.The incident took place in the Kireka suburb, where the two had stopp…

Oct 2, 2025

Kenya

DCI Denies Installing Spyware on Filmmakers’ Devices Linked to BBC Documentary

Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has denied claims that its officers installed surveillance software on devices belonging to four filmmakers linked to the BBC documentary Blood Parliament.The denia…

Oct 2, 2025

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Over 100 Newborn Deaths Reported in Kiambu During Doctors’ Strike

At least 136 infants and five mothers have died in Kiambu County hospitals since the doctors’ strike began five months ago, according to internal hospital data.Between May and August, Kiambu Level 5 Hospital reported…

Oct 2, 2025

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Kilifi Pupil Dies After Alleged Beating by Teacher at Gongoni Primary School

A 15-year-old pupil at Gongoni Primary School in Junju, Kilifi County, has died following an alleged assault by her teacher during a classroom session.Anestine Tunje, a Grade 8 student, reportedly suffered a fatal hea…

Oct 2, 2025

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President Trump Challenges Ongoing US Military Operations in Kenya and Somalia

President Donald Trump has questioned the value of continued US military operations in East Africa, urging a shift in focus towards internal security threats.Speaking to senior military officials at Marine Corps Base…

Oct 1, 2025

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KNBS Reports Spike in Mobile Calls and Data Usage as Mobile Money Transactions Decline

Internet usage and mobile voice traffic in Kenya rose sharply in the second quarter of 2025, according to new data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS).The information and communication sector recorded…

Oct 1, 2025

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How the Quiet Rift Between Uhuru and Gachagua Threatens Opposition Unity

A growing political rift between former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is straining Kenya’s opposition coalition, raising concerns over its unity ahead of the 2027 general electi…

Oct 1, 2025

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“Mum, tafadhali niokoe”: Questions Surround Man’s Death in Migori Police Custody

A man has died while in police custody at Komwamu Police Post in Kuria West, Migori County, one day after his arrest.Allan Kamau Kimani, aged 41, was detained on 25 September 2025 following a complaint involving the a…

Oct 1, 2025

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Waititu’s Third Attempt to Alter Ksh 588M Bond Dismissed by High Court

The High Court has rejected former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu’s request to revise his bond terms, confirming his continued detention at Kamiti Maximum Prison.Waititu had asked the court to replace a Ksh53.5 mil…

Oct 1, 2025

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Alert Issued as Criminals in Luxury Vehicles Target Nairobi Gated Estates

A security alert has been issued in Nairobi following a string of home invasions linked to a group using a black Toyota Land Cruiser Prado to access gated estates under false pretences.Between 26 and 29 September, sus…

Sep 30, 2025