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East African leaders accused of uniting against State critics
Alarmed by a spate of cross-border abductions of state critics in East Africa, activists from the region are plotting a united fightback against autocracy.
By 13 days ago
East African leaders accused of uniting against State critics
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Mark of the beast? Controversy over iris data in voter registration
A user on TikTok has equated the collection of iris data to the 'mark of the beast,' a reference to the Biblical belief that followers of the antichrist will bear.
By 15 days ago
Mark of the beast? Controversy over iris data in voter registration
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UhuRuto spat: Case of the pot calling the kettle black
Like Ruto, Uhuru experimented with the respect for human rights. By its actions, it was clear that the Jubilee administration preferred to disregard them.
By 18 days ago
UhuRuto spat: Case of the pot calling the kettle black
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Why Nairobi MPs want KDF recruitment stopped
The City MPs have sued Defence CS Soipan Tuya, PS Mariru and AG Dorcas Oduor, whom they accuse of unfairly discriminating against Nairobi through the recruitment exercise.
By 18 days ago
Why Nairobi MPs want KDF recruitment stopped
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Concern as EAC states morph into a coalition of rights abusers
Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania have all played roles in abductions of sister countries. 
By 19 days ago
Concern as EAC states morph into a coalition of rights abusers
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Africa marks time in quest for more global say
President Ruto blasted UN's structure, which denies Africa a permanent seat at the UNSC, as “grossly unjust,” a message repeated by his African peers in equally forceful speeches.
By 25 days ago
Africa marks time in quest for more global say
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From tea to fuel, changing faces of bribes that Murkomen risks normalising
Remarks that the public should support police officers by providing them with fuel for patrols, Interior CS Murkomen is doubling down.
By 1 month ago
From tea to fuel, changing faces of bribes that Murkomen risks normalising
Why Nairobi MPs want KDF recruitment at every sub-county
The KDF announced a nationwide mass recruitment exercise scheduled for next month.
By 1 month ago
Why Nairobi MPs want KDF recruitment at every sub-county
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Ruto team beats own drum as opposition goes mute
The president and allies are going round in 2027 campaigns disguised as development tours. Opposition criticised for “boardroom” politics done in hotels and press statements.
By 1 month ago
Ruto team beats own drum as opposition goes mute
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The Sh3.3 trillion illegal debt in Ruto's regime
President William Ruto’s administration borrowed some Sh3.3 trillion unlawfully over the last three years, a fraud expert has claimed.
By 1 month ago
The Sh3.3 trillion illegal debt in Ruto's regime
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Ruto speaks national unity but his government polarises
A Kenya for Everyone, an indication that achieving unity and inclusivity were pressing priorities, equal in importance to fixing a debt-strained economy.
By 1 month ago
Ruto speaks national unity but his government polarises
ODM to celebrate 20th anniversary in Mombasa, party leader Raila says
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s ODM party plans to hold its 20th anniversary in Mombasa and has lined up a series of events to mark the fete scheduled for next month.
By 1 month ago
ODM to celebrate 20th anniversary in Mombasa, party leader Raila says
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Ruto at three: From fiery pledges to blunders and lost confidence
There is little progress in achieving the utopia Ruto promised during the campaigns, and many Kenyans feel cheated.
By 1 month ago
Ruto at three: From fiery pledges to blunders and lost confidence
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Multiple players filling oversight gap left by Raila's union with Ruto
Kenya’s vibrant youth, political players, the clergy and civil society groups have largely taken up the role of keeping the ruling Kenya Kwanza administration on its toes.
By 1 month ago
Multiple players filling oversight gap left by Raila's union with Ruto
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Raila-Ruto bromance: The 'selfish union' that pushed opposition into irrelevance
With Raila Odinga 'in his pocket', President William Ruto has a field day doing what he wants with the move to save Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja exposing the shrinking space for dissent in Kenya.
By 1 month ago
Raila-Ruto bromance: The 'selfish union' that pushed opposition into irrelevance
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How goonism, thuggery are thriving as the State watches in silence
No one is safe in this goons’ paradise, thriving courtesy of a police service that looks the other way whenever the political class unleash their gangsters.
By 1 month ago
How goonism, thuggery are thriving as the State watches in silence
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Inside Ruto's fight over anti-laundering Bill
Committee chairman has challenged the President to name the MPs who were bribed. He said like any other government Bill, it was tabled in the House by the Majority Leader.
By 2 months ago
Inside Ruto's fight over anti-laundering Bill
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Gachagua returns as state-linked goons strike
His welcoming party was wary that police could arrest him as he embarked and rouble roused.Paid gangs also waited for the entourage on Mombasa Road and robbed motorist.
By 2 months ago
Gachagua returns as state-linked goons strike
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Why President Ruto could be impeached
Legislators in both Houses threatened to summon the President over graft claims. Though far-fetched, motion to discuss Ruto’s conduct could lead to impeachment.
By 2 months ago
Why President Ruto could be impeached
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Murugara dares Ruto to name MPs in Sh10m bribery allegations
JLAC chair rejects bribery claims, challenges President Ruto to specify the member involved.Dispute reignites concerns over Parliament’s integrity and legislative independence.
By 2 months ago
Murugara dares Ruto to name MPs in Sh10m bribery allegations
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Why opposition cannot afford to write off Raila
Former DP Gachagua has dismissed the former prime minister as irrelevant. Pundits say opposition can only underestimate Raila’s influence at their own peril. 
By 2 months ago
Why opposition cannot afford to write off Raila
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Hustler accuses MPs of corruption, naysayers now await deliverance
Buoyed by his partnership with Tinga, Hustler can talk with the assertiveness of a man in a house he bought with his own money.
By 2 months ago
Hustler accuses MPs of corruption, naysayers now await deliverance
Disjointed 'united' opposition
The new opposition was shaking off the perception that its members could only speak through press briefings.
By 2 months ago
Disjointed 'united' opposition
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Devolution system's good, bad and ugly 12 years later
The script for this year’s devolution conference is almost certainly known – while county governments have realised significant strides, a lot remains pending.
By 2 months ago
Devolution system's good, bad and ugly 12 years later
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Gachagua, Ruto and Uhuru face crucial Mt Kenya by-election test
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who once appeared to have locked down this vote-rich Mt Kenya, is now facing stiff competition as new and old players circle in.
By 2 months ago
Gachagua, Ruto and Uhuru face crucial Mt Kenya by-election test
MPs pass county cash allocation Bill
The National Assembly has passed the County Allocation Revenue Bill, meaning counties are a step closer to accessing funds.
By 2 months ago
MPs pass county cash allocation Bill
Ogamba faulted over facilitation of learners at music jamboree
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba is in a spot over facilitation of school children participating in the ongoing music festivals.
By 2 months ago
Ogamba faulted over facilitation of learners at music jamboree
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Mt Kenya CSs go missing at Ruto's point of most need
Alice Wahome, a former firebrand MP for Kandara, has abandoned politics, focusing on her docket. The same goes for Kinyanjui and Kagwe.
By 2 months ago
Mt Kenya CSs go missing at Ruto's point of most need
UoN to review hostel fees after students protest over cost hike
The University of Nairobi has bowed to pressure on on-campus accommodation costs, announcing plans to review them downwards.
By 2 months ago
UoN to review hostel fees after students protest over cost hike
Nairobi protests Tanzania's new rules on traders
Kenya has formally complained to Tanzania over orders restricting foreigners from engaging in 15 categories of small-scale business activities.
By 2 months ago
Nairobi protests Tanzania's new rules on traders
Kenya, Uganda ink eight bilateral deals
President Ruto says says trade, energy, security pacts to boost regional integration. Museveni praises Kenya, Uganda for prioritising East African trade markets.
By 2 months ago
Kenya, Uganda ink eight bilateral deals
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Utawala hitmaker Juliani says youth already successful in pushing change
Many Kenyans, young and old, know the song by heart. Throughout the last decade, it has featured in anti-government demonstrations.
By 2 months ago
Utawala hitmaker Juliani says youth already successful in pushing change
Senate seeks more powers through proposed constitutional changes
The Senate is pursuing a bipartisan constitutional amendment push that would give it more say in budget-making and vetting nominees to senior state jobs, among other radical changes.
By 2 months ago
Senate seeks more powers through proposed constitutional changes
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Raila faces defections over deal with Ruto
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga risks defections from his party, driven by lawmakers who oppose a memorandum of understanding between ODM and Ruto’s UDA.
By 2 months ago
Raila faces defections over deal with Ruto
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To stagger polls or not? Debate rages on format
In a televised interview on Sunday, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga proposed that Kenya’s elections be staggered to facilitate easier voting.
By 3 months ago
To stagger polls or not? Debate rages on format
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How Ruto is bandying terror charges to scare Gen-Z from demos
Many protesters have been hauled to court and charged with terrorism. Observers say the DPP is approving charges that he should not.
By 3 months ago
How Ruto is bandying terror charges to scare Gen-Z from demos
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Ex-CS-turned-Ruto adviser calls it quits... but Kenyans care less!
Online traffic didn’t flow as fast as he had wished. He has erected billboards on social media to announce his quitting.
By 3 months ago
Ex-CS-turned-Ruto adviser calls it quits... but Kenyans care less!
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President Ruto's loyal attack dog barks loud but he can't bite you!
Nelson Koech wondered why the President had discriminated against coffin makers, currently cashing in on the bloodthirstiness of the state-enabled police.
By 3 months ago
President Ruto's loyal attack dog barks loud but he can't bite you!
Raila blasts Ruto over order to shoot protesters
The dejure Opposition leader has recently criticised Ruto’s administration over excesses. Earlier this week, Raila proposed dialogue to chart a way out of the protests.
By 3 months ago
Raila blasts Ruto over order to shoot protesters
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Brute force for a scared government
Many Nairobians found police stationed outside their estates. The State’s iron-fisted response echoed a darker past.
By 3 months ago
Brute force for a scared government
Nanyuki attracts new investors as land prices go up four-fold
Real Estate
By Boniface Gikandi
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Team Kenya resized ahead of Tokyo Deaflympics
Athletics
By Ochieng Oyugi
55 mins ago
Raila Odinga CGH: Who else has Kenya's highest award
Politics
By Anjellah Owino
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Saccos target low-end home buyers with new products
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By Graham Kajilwa
1 hr ago