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Sifuna's Western tour sparks excitement and tension
What was initially expected to be an ordinary political tour has quickly evolved into a contest for regional political influence, exposing deep divisions among local leaders.
By Prestone Murunga 10 days ago
Sifuna's Western tour sparks excitement and tension
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Linda Mwananchi vows to strengthen grassroots network
Linda Mwananchi takes over ODM officials and vows to strengthen grassroots network as Sifuna criticizes ODM leadership
By Prestone Murunga 14 days ago
Linda Mwananchi vows to strengthen grassroots network
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Forget Ol kalou loss and focus on development, Ruto tells leaders
President William Ruto has sought to shift attention from the political fallout of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election by urging leaders to focus on development
By Prestone Murunga 14 days ago
Forget Ol kalou loss and focus on development, Ruto tells leaders
Karua demands urgent action on femicide
PLP leader Martha Karua has called on President William Ruto’s administration to urgently address the rising cases of GBV, femicide, child disappearances and insecurity.
By Prestone Murunga 17 days ago
Karua demands urgent action on femicide
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Why Linda Mwananchi leaders cancelled Ol Kalou tour
The Linda Mwananchi brigade will instead convene a meeting in Nyahururu Town.
By Prestone Murunga 20 days ago
Why Linda Mwananchi leaders cancelled Ol Kalou tour
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Why George Natembeya has quit DAP-K
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has officially announced his exit from the DAP-K, citing irreconcilable differences with party leader Eugene Wamalwa over the party's future direction.
By Prestone Murunga 21 days ago
Why George Natembeya has quit DAP-K
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Why media is under threat in EA region
The piece examines growing threats to press freedom in Kenya and East Africa, warning that intimidation, censorship and attacks on journalists weaken democracy and public accountability.
By Prestone Murunga 23 days ago
Why media is under threat in EA region
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Ndindi Nyoro seeks annulment of Safaricom stake sale
Ndindi Nyoro has intensified his opposition to the government's sale of its stake in Safaricom, calling for the transaction to be annulled over what he described as deliberate share price manipulation
By Prestone Murunga 23 days ago
Ndindi Nyoro seeks annulment of Safaricom stake sale
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Gachagua, Murkomen trade barbs in Ol Kalou campaign
Tensions flared in Ol Kalou as Rigathi Gachagua and Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen traded accusations over alleged violence during a by-election campaign event, claims that remain unverified.
By Prestone Murunga 29 days ago
Gachagua, Murkomen trade barbs in Ol Kalou campaign
Student died of blunt force trauma, autopsy shows
A post-mortem found that Lakewood Private School student Randy Mathenge died from blunt force trauma consistent with a fall from height, as investigators continue.
By Prestone Murunga 1 month ago
Student died of blunt force trauma, autopsy shows
Tension in Ol Kalou as residents stop buses over ID cards auction claims
Videos shared on X showed angry residents surrounding the buses, blocking their passage and demanding answers about the trip.
By Prestone Murunga 1 month ago
Tension in Ol Kalou as residents stop buses over ID cards auction claims
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Sifuna's Western tour sparks excitement and tension
What was initially expected to be an ordinary political tour has quickly evolved into a contest for regional political influence, exposing deep divisions among local leaders.
By Prestone Murunga 10 days ago
Sifuna's Western tour sparks excitement and tension
Premium
Linda Mwananchi vows to strengthen grassroots network
Linda Mwananchi takes over ODM officials and vows to strengthen grassroots network as Sifuna criticizes ODM leadership
By Prestone Murunga 14 days ago
Linda Mwananchi vows to strengthen grassroots network
Premium
Forget Ol kalou loss and focus on development, Ruto tells leaders
President William Ruto has sought to shift attention from the political fallout of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election by urging leaders to focus on development
By Prestone Murunga 14 days ago
Forget Ol kalou loss and focus on development, Ruto tells leaders
Karua demands urgent action on femicide
PLP leader Martha Karua has called on President William Ruto’s administration to urgently address the rising cases of GBV, femicide, child disappearances and insecurity.
By Prestone Murunga 17 days ago
Karua demands urgent action on femicide
Premium
Why Linda Mwananchi leaders cancelled Ol Kalou tour
The Linda Mwananchi brigade will instead convene a meeting in Nyahururu Town.
By Prestone Murunga 20 days ago
Why Linda Mwananchi leaders cancelled Ol Kalou tour
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Why George Natembeya has quit DAP-K
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has officially announced his exit from the DAP-K, citing irreconcilable differences with party leader Eugene Wamalwa over the party's future direction.
By Prestone Murunga 21 days ago
Why George Natembeya has quit DAP-K
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Why media is under threat in EA region
The piece examines growing threats to press freedom in Kenya and East Africa, warning that intimidation, censorship and attacks on journalists weaken democracy and public accountability.
By Prestone Murunga 23 days ago
Why media is under threat in EA region
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Ndindi Nyoro seeks annulment of Safaricom stake sale
Ndindi Nyoro has intensified his opposition to the government's sale of its stake in Safaricom, calling for the transaction to be annulled over what he described as deliberate share price manipulation
By Prestone Murunga 23 days ago
Ndindi Nyoro seeks annulment of Safaricom stake sale
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Gachagua, Murkomen trade barbs in Ol Kalou campaign
Tensions flared in Ol Kalou as Rigathi Gachagua and Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen traded accusations over alleged violence during a by-election campaign event, claims that remain unverified.
By Prestone Murunga 29 days ago
Gachagua, Murkomen trade barbs in Ol Kalou campaign
Student died of blunt force trauma, autopsy shows
A post-mortem found that Lakewood Private School student Randy Mathenge died from blunt force trauma consistent with a fall from height, as investigators continue.
By Prestone Murunga 1 month ago
Student died of blunt force trauma, autopsy shows
Tension in Ol Kalou as residents stop buses over ID cards auction claims
Videos shared on X showed angry residents surrounding the buses, blocking their passage and demanding answers about the trip.
By Prestone Murunga 1 month ago
Tension in Ol Kalou as residents stop buses over ID cards auction claims
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Sifuna's Western tour sparks excitement and tension
What was initially expected to be an ordinary political tour has quickly evolved into a contest for regional political influence, exposing deep divisions among local leaders.
By Prestone Murunga 10 days ago
Sifuna's Western tour sparks excitement and tension
Premium
Linda Mwananchi vows to strengthen grassroots network
Linda Mwananchi takes over ODM officials and vows to strengthen grassroots network as Sifuna criticizes ODM leadership
By Prestone Murunga 14 days ago
Linda Mwananchi vows to strengthen grassroots network
Premium
Forget Ol kalou loss and focus on development, Ruto tells leaders
President William Ruto has sought to shift attention from the political fallout of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election by urging leaders to focus on development
By Prestone Murunga 14 days ago
Forget Ol kalou loss and focus on development, Ruto tells leaders
Karua demands urgent action on femicide
PLP leader Martha Karua has called on President William Ruto’s administration to urgently address the rising cases of GBV, femicide, child disappearances and insecurity.
By Prestone Murunga 17 days ago
Karua demands urgent action on femicide
Premium
Why Linda Mwananchi leaders cancelled Ol Kalou tour
The Linda Mwananchi brigade will instead convene a meeting in Nyahururu Town.
By Prestone Murunga 20 days ago
Why Linda Mwananchi leaders cancelled Ol Kalou tour
Premium
Why George Natembeya has quit DAP-K
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has officially announced his exit from the DAP-K, citing irreconcilable differences with party leader Eugene Wamalwa over the party's future direction.
By Prestone Murunga 21 days ago
Why George Natembeya has quit DAP-K
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Why media is under threat in EA region
The piece examines growing threats to press freedom in Kenya and East Africa, warning that intimidation, censorship and attacks on journalists weaken democracy and public accountability.
By Prestone Murunga 23 days ago
Why media is under threat in EA region
Premium
Ndindi Nyoro seeks annulment of Safaricom stake sale
Ndindi Nyoro has intensified his opposition to the government's sale of its stake in Safaricom, calling for the transaction to be annulled over what he described as deliberate share price manipulation
By Prestone Murunga 23 days ago
Ndindi Nyoro seeks annulment of Safaricom stake sale
Premium
Gachagua, Murkomen trade barbs in Ol Kalou campaign
Tensions flared in Ol Kalou as Rigathi Gachagua and Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen traded accusations over alleged violence during a by-election campaign event, claims that remain unverified.
By Prestone Murunga 29 days ago
Gachagua, Murkomen trade barbs in Ol Kalou campaign
Student died of blunt force trauma, autopsy shows
A post-mortem found that Lakewood Private School student Randy Mathenge died from blunt force trauma consistent with a fall from height, as investigators continue.
By Prestone Murunga 1 month ago
Student died of blunt force trauma, autopsy shows
Tension in Ol Kalou as residents stop buses over ID cards auction claims
Videos shared on X showed angry residents surrounding the buses, blocking their passage and demanding answers about the trip.
By Prestone Murunga 1 month ago
Tension in Ol Kalou as residents stop buses over ID cards auction claims
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