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How opposition rifts revive fears of 1992 divisions

"What happened in 1992 is not new under the sun. Things have a way of repeating themselves."

By Okumu Modachi 8 days ago

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Government to reorganise State offices in bid to cut costs, improve public access

The government has announced plans to reorganise the location of State offices across the country in a major efficiency drive aimed at bringing public services closer to citizens.

By Okumu Modachi 9 days ago

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Inside President Ruto's bag of goodies for village elders

At least 106,000 village elders across the country will enjoy monthly stipend, free smartphones, training and health insurance cover, the government has announced.

By Okumu Modachi 10 days ago

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Mt Kenya never had a king, party leaders tell Gachagua over his calls to dissolve

The unity within the United Opposition appears to have hit a snag after cracks emerge as a section of the leaders now pull from different directions

By Okumu Modachi 10 days ago

Why Kenyans' trust gap on IEBC continues to grow

The reconstituted Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) assumed office about a year ago on the backdrop of growing mistrust among Kenyans.

By Okumu Modachi 13 days ago

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Fading Orange: How ODM is shrinking into a regional fortress

Questions are growing over whether ODM is steadily losing its national character and retreating into what critics describe as a predominantly Luo Nyanza political outfit.

By Okumu Modachi 13 days ago

NCIC put in a spot for lacking bite in fight against hate speech

Since its establishment, the NCIC has routinely warned politicians against inflammatory rhetoric, convened peace meetings, issued cautionary statements and summoned leaders.

By Okumu Modachi 17 days ago

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Compensation or mirage? Questions surrounding protest victims fund

The promised relief for families of those killed or maimed, injured or abducted during the anti-government protests in the last decade is dissolving into a fog of administrative silence.

By Okumu Modachi 20 days ago

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Of Charles Owino's appointment and looming cabinet reshuffle

Ruto's latest Executive appointments have intensified speculation that the President could soon reshuffle his Cabinet amid legal pressure, political setbacks and 2027 election calculations.

By Okumu Modachi 22 days ago

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Aviation workers oppose NYS deployment as strike deadline nears

A nationwide aviation workers' strike remains on course as the union accuses KCAA of threatening jobs by deploying NYS officers and failing to resolve long-standing labour grievances.

By Okumu Modachi 22 days ago

Aviation workers give ultimatum over unmet demands

At the centre of the dispute is KCAA, where the union says workers have gone for more than 11 years without a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) or salary review.

By Okumu Modachi 23 days ago

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Court boycott paralyses business as LSK, Judiciary standoff deepens

A nationwide court boycott called by the Law Society of Kenya paralysed proceedings in several courts across the country, exposing a standoff between the Bar and the Bench.

By Okumu Modachi 23 days ago

Nairobi National Park hosts court inspection in orphanage relocation dispute

A court inspection at Nairobi National Park examined the proposed relocation of the Nairobi Animal Orphanage as KWS defended the project while petitioners challenged its legality.

By Okumu Modachi 24 days ago

Aviation workers issue seven-day strike notice over labour disputes

Aviation workers have issued a fresh seven-day strike notice effective Monday, vowing to ground operations at all airports across the country.

By Okumu Modachi 28 days ago

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IEBC distances self from masked, hooded men patrolling Ol Kalou during mini-polls

IEBC has disowned masked and hooded men reported in Ol Kalou during the by-election, saying they were not part of official security teams as concerns grew over intimidation and violence.

By Okumu Modachi 29 days ago

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Voter bribery, violence could dent Ol Kalou by-election outcome: report says

As residents of Ol Kalou in Nyandarau County, head to the polls today, it is not clear whether the by-election outcome will reflect the will of voters, a report has established.

By Okumu Modachi 30 days ago

French government to fund Sh4.5b UoN's youth research, innovation centre

The French government will invest approximately Sh4.5 billion in the construction of a new Science and Engineering Complex at the University of Nairobi.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Three killed in bizarre road accident

A police officer said that one of the victims was a family member of a prominent figure in the country.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Electoral agency fines MP SH1.5m over utterances

IEBC fined Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia Sh1.5 million for breaching the Electoral Code of Conduct over alleged inflammatory campaign remarks.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Heavy police presence brings Thika Road to a standstill on Saba Saba

Heavy police deployment, roadblocks and disrupted public transport left Thika Road unusually quiet as Kenya marked the Saba Saba commemoration.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

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Stop being cowards, Muturi confronts opposition leaders

Former CS Justin Muturi has publicly challenged his opposition colleagues to stop what he termed the delay in selecting a joint presidential flagbearer for next year's General Election.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

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"We are losing the country to anarchy": Opposition sounds alarm over goonism, abductions

Opposition leaders led by Kalonzo Musyoka and Fred Matiang'i have accused the government of failing to curb rising political violence, abductions, and gang attacks.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Aladwa defends PS Omollo over abduction remarks

Makadara MP George Aladwa has defended Interior PS Omollo against criticism over remarks on abductions, saying he should be allowed to perform his duties without political interference.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

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Opposition warns Kenya is sliding into anarchy amid rising political violence

Opposition leaders have warned that Kenya is sliding into anarchy, citing rising political violence, abductions, and the use of armed gangs to attack government critics and terrorise Kenyans.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

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We were crying inside the house, Xenophobia returnees narrate ordeal

They arrived from South Africa carrying little more than battered suitcases, shattered dreams, and stories of lives abruptly uprooted by a fresh wave of xenophobic violence.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

55 more Kenyans return home from South Africa amid xenophobic attacks

Some 55 Kenyans arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday evening after leaving South Africa following fears of xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

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New report exposes horrific impacts of war in Sudan

Tens of thousands of people have been killed, many more injured and millions displaced since a conflict erupted in Sudan in April, 2023, a new report has revealed.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Reform, seek rehabilitation or face demotion; PS Omollo warns drunk administrators

Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has issued a warning to National Government Administration Officers

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Government dismisses involvement in abduction of Kenyans

The government has denied involvement in the alleged abductions of activists, insisting there are no State-sponsored disappearances under President William Ruto's administration.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Seek rehabilitation or face demotion; PS Omollo warns drunk administrators

PS Raymond Omollo has issued a warning to National Government Administration Officers , saying the government will no longer tolerate alcohol and drug abuse.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

AG Dorcas Oduor defends JKIA renovation contract amid transparency concerns

Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has defended the Sh154 billion JKIA modernisation contract.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Calm in Kitengela as police arrest youth over looming protests

Police officers were deployed in large numbers across major streets and strategic locations within Kitengela town.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Hundreds stranded as police seal off Mombasa Road at Mlolongo

The road closures also came despite earlier assurances from public transport operators that services would continue uninterrupted during the commemorations.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Oburu urges police to protect peaceful protesters

Oburu said Kenyans have a constitutional right to demonstrate peacefully and urged both protesters and police officers to uphold the law.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Sifuna heads back to court over fresh ODM ouster

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has vowed to challenge in court a fresh ODM decision removing him as Secretary General, arguing that the move is unconstitutional.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Several injured in dawn eviction attempt in Kwa Njoroge slum

Several residents of Kwa Njoroge informal settlement near Nairobi's City Park were left nursing injuries following an attempted dawn eviction on Saturday.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Standard Group journalists shine at inaugural HIV reporting awards

The awards recognise journalists whose reporting has advanced public understanding of HIV and STIs while helping combat stigma and misinformation.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

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LSK threatens to sue State over continued NSSF deductions

LSK has warned it may pursue contempt of court proceedings against government agencies and employers continuing enhanced NSSF deductions.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

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Why EACC is concerned over increasing 'sophisticated' digital graft

The anti-corruption watchdog has raised concerns over increased digital corruption as the new emerging graft trend gobbling billions of taxpayers money.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

KSG and Chandaria partner to honour Raila's legacy

KSG and Manu Chandaria have signed an MoU to establish a Raila Odinga leadership and governance centre aimed at training future ethical leaders in Kenya and beyond.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago