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Why IEBC Won’t Change Electoral Boundaries Ahead of 2027 Polls
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Why IEBC Won’t Change Electoral Boundaries Ahead of 2027 Polls

Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has confirmed it will not complete the mandatory electoral boundary review before the 2027 General Election, citing legal, institutional, and logistical c…

Sep 26, 2025
Four Arrested as Police Investigate Woman’s Body Delivered in Parcel
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Four Arrested as Police Investigate Woman’s Body Delivered in Parcel

Police in Murang’a County are investigating the discovery of a woman’s body that was delivered to Kangari Police Station disguised as a parcel.The deceased, 53-year-old Hannah Wanjiku, had been living in Njiiris villa…

Sep 26, 2025
ODM Under Siege from Ruto’s Tactics, Claims Babu Owino
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ODM Under Siege from Ruto’s Tactics, Claims Babu Owino

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has warned that President William Ruto is using political cooperation as a strategy to weaken the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) from within ahead of the 2027 General Election.Speaking in…

Sep 25, 2025
Likoni Residents Depend on Crowded Ferry Despite Safety and Delay Concerns
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Likoni Residents Depend on Crowded Ferry Despite Safety and Delay Concerns

Thousands of Likoni residents continue to rely on the congested ferry crossing to access Mombasa Island, despite long-standing concerns over safety, delays, and limited transport alternatives.For years, Likoni has rem…

Sep 25, 2025
Kalonzo’s Silent Rebellion Against Matiang’i Exposes Opposition Power Struggles
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Kalonzo’s Silent Rebellion Against Matiang’i Exposes Opposition Power Struggles

Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has confirmed he will not attend the Jubilee Party’s National Delegates Conference on Friday, where former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i is expected to be endorsed as the…

Sep 25, 2025
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Extreme Heat Halts Daily Life Across Northern Kenya
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Extreme Heat Halts Daily Life Across Northern Kenya

Midday life in Kenya’s northern counties is coming to a standstill as extreme heat forces businesses to close, streets to empty, and outdoor work to pause for hours each day.In towns such as Marsabit, Turkana, and Gar…

Sep 25, 2025
Gachagua Sets Hardline Conditions for Coalition Allies
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Gachagua Sets Hardline Conditions for Coalition Allies

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has announced plans to secure seven million votes from the Mt Kenya region, warning that only presidential aspirants who meet specific demands will receive th…

Sep 25, 2025
What You Should Never Do with the Kenyan Flag
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What You Should Never Do with the Kenyan Flag

Supporters of Mogadishu City FC were filmed desecrating the Kenyan national flag at Nyayo National Stadium following their team’s 3–1 loss to Kenya Police FC in a CAF Champions League match on 20 September.Videos shar…

Sep 24, 2025
How Eldoret Airport is Reinventing Security to Stop Smuggling
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How Eldoret Airport is Reinventing Security to Stop Smuggling

Kenyan authorities have intensified a crackdown on smuggling at Eldoret International Airport, seizing contraband goods worth over Sh16 million in a targeted operation against tax evasion.Eldoret Airport, previously i…

Sep 24, 2025
Free Entry to National Museums and Parks as Kenya Celebrates World Tourism Day
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Free Entry to National Museums and Parks as Kenya Celebrates World Tourism Day

Kenyan citizens will receive free entry to all national museums, heritage sites, and wildlife parks this weekend in recognition of World Tourism Day, according to a joint announcement by the Ministry of Tourism and Wi…

Sep 24, 2025
2027 Polls: What Do Kenyans Want from Raila?
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2027 Polls: What Do Kenyans Want from Raila?

A new survey by TIFA Research shows that Kenyans are divided over Raila Odinga’s political future, with opinions split on whether he should back President William Ruto, return to the opposition, or step down from acti…

Sep 24, 2025
President Ruto Calls for Community-Led Health Systems at UN Assembly
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President Ruto Calls for Community-Led Health Systems at UN Assembly

Kenyan President William Ruto has called for a shift towards community-led health systems, urging countries to reduce reliance on foreign aid and strengthen domestic ownership of healthcare.Speaking at the 80th United…

Sep 24, 2025
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Fred Matiang’i Poised to Lead Jubilee Party in 2027 Presidential Race
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Fred Matiang’i Poised to Lead Jubilee Party in 2027 Presidential Race

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang’i is being positioned to lead the Jubilee Party into the 2027 General Election, with high-level party meetings signalling plans to endorse his presidential candidacy.A…

Sep 24, 2025
Gachagua’s Banisa Candidate Drops Out Amid Political Pressure
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Gachagua’s Banisa Candidate Drops Out Amid Political Pressure

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) candidate Adan Mohamed has withdrawn from the Banisa Constituency by-election, just days before the nomination deadline.Mohamed, commonly known as Kiongozi, said he stepped down foll…

Sep 24, 2025
How Did Tycoons Secure Sh15 Billion Rice Import Deal?
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How Did Tycoons Secure Sh15 Billion Rice Import Deal?

Kenya’s state-owned trading agency has awarded rice import contracts worth Sh14.8 billion to four firms that were not among those initially shortlisted, despite having already notified 16 other companies of their succ…

Sep 24, 2025
FIDA Demands Immediate Extradition of Soldier Accused in Wanjiru Murder
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FIDA Demands Immediate Extradition of Soldier Accused in Wanjiru Murder

The Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA-Kenya) has called for the swift extradition of a British national wanted over the 2012 murder of Agnes Wanjiru, following a High Court ruling that authorised a warrant fo…

Sep 24, 2025
Mbeere North By-election to Test Ruto’s Support in Mount Kenya
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Mbeere North By-election to Test Ruto’s Support in Mount Kenya

President William Ruto’s decision to call a by-election in Mbeere North has set the stage for a politically significant contest in Embu County, with national implications for his support in the Mt Kenya region.The by-…

Sep 23, 2025
Court Dismisses Petition to Force Government Review of Fuel Prices
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Court Dismisses Petition to Force Government Review of Fuel Prices

The High Court has rejected a petition seeking to compel the Kenyan government to review fuel prices, ruling that current pricing decisions do not violate the Constitution.The petition, filed by human rights group Kit…

Sep 23, 2025
Ruto Blasts Lack of Resources for Kenya-Led Haiti Mission
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Ruto Blasts Lack of Resources for Kenya-Led Haiti Mission

Kenyan President William Ruto has sharply criticised the international community for failing to meet its commitments to the Kenya-led security mission in Haiti, as the operation approaches its scheduled conclusion in…

Sep 23, 2025
Pay Upfront or No Treatment: Hospitals Halt Credit to SHA for Teachers
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Pay Upfront or No Treatment: Hospitals Halt Credit to SHA for Teachers

Private hospitals under the Rural Urban Private Hospitals Association (Rupha) will stop offering services to teachers and police officers once their medical cover moves to the Social Health Authority (SHA) in December…

Sep 23, 2025
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