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Raila Odinga’s Verified X Account Hacked to Share Fake Cryptocurrency Endorsement
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Raila Odinga’s Verified X Account Hacked to Share Fake Cryptocurrency Endorsement

A deepfake video of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga endorsing a cryptocurrency scheme was posted from his verified X account on 18 September following an apparent cyber breach.The video, created using artificial in…

Sep 19, 2025
Kenyan Cabinet Secretaries Defy Court Ruling on Early 2027 Campaigns
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Kenyan Cabinet Secretaries Defy Court Ruling on Early 2027 Campaigns

Senior government officials in Kenya are continuing to engage in political campaigning for President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid, despite a High Court ruling that prohibits early electioneering by State office…

Sep 18, 2025
Sakaja Defends CBD Tent Removal as Effort to Restore Order in Nairobi
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Sakaja Defends CBD Tent Removal as Effort to Restore Order in Nairobi

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has defended the removal of informal business tents from the Central Business District, saying the move is aimed at restoring order and improving the city’s appearance.In a radio interv…

Sep 18, 2025
‘I’m Not Uhuru’s Project’: Matiang’i Rejects Claims of Political Sponsorship
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‘I’m Not Uhuru’s Project’: Matiang’i Rejects Claims of Political Sponsorship

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has dismissed claims that his presidential campaign is backed by corrupt funds or political sponsors, saying it is financed through personal networks and grassroots sup…

Sep 18, 2025
High Court Upholds Ferdinand Waititu’s 12-Year Corruption Sentence
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High Court Upholds Ferdinand Waititu’s 12-Year Corruption Sentence

The High Court has upheld former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu’s 12-year prison sentence for corruption, dismissing his application to review the conviction and sentence.Justice Lucy Njuguna ruled that Waititu’s r…

Sep 18, 2025
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TSC Now Requires Master’s Degrees for School Principals and Deputies
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TSC Now Requires Master’s Degrees for School Principals and Deputies

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has introduced new minimum academic and professional requirements for school leadership roles, including mandatory master’s degrees for secondary school principals and deputies.Th…

Sep 18, 2025
Gachagua’s Presidential Run Stirs Political Currents Ahead of 2027
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Gachagua’s Presidential Run Stirs Political Currents Ahead of 2027

Rigathi Gachagua has announced his intention to run for president in 2027, introducing a new dynamic within Kenya’s opposition ranks and prompting shifts in coalition strategy.The former deputy president made the decl…

Sep 17, 2025
Your Funds Are Safe — SHA Director Mwangangi Reassures Kenyans
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Your Funds Are Safe — SHA Director Mwangangi Reassures Kenyans

Kenya’s Social Health Authority (SHA) has assured the public of its financial stability, responding to concerns about delays in claims processing and the management of healthcare funds.Speaking on Citizen TV, SHA Dire…

Sep 17, 2025
Day School Funding Falls to Lowest Point Since Uhuru’s Presidency
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Day School Funding Falls to Lowest Point Since Uhuru’s Presidency

The Free Day Secondary Education (FDSE) programme in Kenya is experiencing a significant funding deficit, with per-learner allocations at their lowest level in seven years.This has prompted concerns among school admin…

Sep 17, 2025
The Dispute Between IG Kanja and NPSC Over Police Hiring
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The Dispute Between IG Kanja and NPSC Over Police Hiring

A parliamentary committee has given the National Police Service (NPS) and the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) a two-day deadline to end a standoff that has halted the planned recruitment of 10,000 police con…

Sep 17, 2025
Kenyan Leaders Clash Over Proposal to Expand Senate Powers
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Kenyan Leaders Clash Over Proposal to Expand Senate Powers

A proposed constitutional amendment seeking to expand the powers of Kenya’s Senate has triggered sharp divisions among legal experts, county officials, and policy institutions.The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bil…

Sep 16, 2025
Ruto Uses State House as Stage for Political Mobilisation
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Ruto Uses State House as Stage for Political Mobilisation

A weekend event at State House Nairobi brought together 10,000 teachers, where each received a Sh10,000 stipend following a meeting with President William Ruto, raising new questions about the use of the presidential…

Sep 16, 2025
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Phone Records Link Officer to Site of Rex Masai Shooting
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Phone Records Link Officer to Site of Rex Masai Shooting

Mobile phone data placed a police officer at the scene where activist Rex Masai was shot dead during anti-government protests in Nairobi, a court has heard.A telecommunications expert told the Milimani Law Courts that…

Sep 16, 2025
Mbobu Murder: DCI Investigates Lawyer’s Financial Records
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Mbobu Murder: DCI Investigates Lawyer’s Financial Records

Detectives are investigating the financial dealings and recent interactions of Nairobi lawyer Kyalo Mbobu, who was shot dead on Magadi Road last Tuesday in what police believe was a targeted attack.The Directorate of…

Sep 16, 2025
Inside Kwa Bi Nzaro: From Faith to Fatal Starvation
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Inside Kwa Bi Nzaro: From Faith to Fatal Starvation

At least 34 bodies and over 100 human remains have been recovered from a remote compound in Kilifi County, where authorities allege a religious sect led by Sharlyne Anindo Temba carried out fatal starvation rituals un…

Sep 16, 2025
Water Shortage Persists in Kitengela Despite Government Promises
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Water Shortage Persists in Kitengela Despite Government Promises

Residents of Kitengela continue to face severe water shortages, relying on private vendors and boreholes despite repeated government pledges and a presidential directive issued six years ago.Each morning, Newton Anguf…

Sep 15, 2025
Natembeya Dismisses Gachagua’s Self-Declaration as Opposition Flagbearer
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Natembeya Dismisses Gachagua’s Self-Declaration as Opposition Flagbearer

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has dismissed claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that he will lead Kenya’s opposition in the 2027 General Election.Speaking on Radio Citizen on Monday, Natembeya d…

Sep 15, 2025
ODM to Mark 20 Years with Major Celebration in Mombasa
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ODM to Mark 20 Years with Major Celebration in Mombasa

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will mark its 20th anniversary with a three-day event in Mombasa from 10 to 12 October, bringing together key political figures, founding members, and party supporters.The celebrat…

Sep 15, 2025
Raila Sends Kasmuel to Represent ODM at European Parliament
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Raila Sends Kasmuel to Represent ODM at European Parliament

Kasmuel McOure, leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Youth League, has arrived in Brussels for a diplomatic mission involving engagements with the European Parliament and other key institutions.The visit is…

Sep 15, 2025
The Private Hands Behind Kenya’s Billion-Shilling Digital Systems
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The Private Hands Behind Kenya’s Billion-Shilling Digital Systems

Kenya’s digital public service systems remain under the control of private contractors, raising legal and governance concerns over data sovereignty, transparency, and compliance with national laws.Kenya’s rapid shift…

Sep 15, 2025
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