DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua hosts the Linda Mwananchi brigade, led by Edwin Sifuna, Governor George Natembeya and Babu Owino ... Show more
President Ruto announces plans to exempt Kenyans earning Sh32,300 or less per month from PAYE to cushion low-income earners amid economic hardships.
Goodbye Raila - BBC Africa Eye Documentaries: Thousands gathered to mourn Raila Odinga at his national farewell. It ended in bloodshed ...
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Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote's company has acquired a 25% stake in Kenya Pipeline Company in a deal worth about $327 million, according to Reuters ... Show more
2027 hots up as Gachagua-Sifuna talks spark speculations of new alliance: Malala has repeatedly indicated that Gachagua supports the idea of working with Sifuna.
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Ruth Odinga: The spirit of the Odinga family will live on. We are not afraid, Jaramogi never taught us to be scared. Raila stood for social justice and not a ... Show more
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VETERAN LAWYERS John Khaminwa and Gitobu Imanyara, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, DPP Renson Ingonga, former Speakers Francis ole Kaparo and Kenneth Marende ... Show more
Ida Odinga condemns disruptions, heckling and intimidation during Raila Odinga’s first death anniversary in Bondo, expresses disappointment with conduct of ... Show more
A development meeting convened by President William Ruto in Sigor, West Pokot County, ended prematurely after rival political factions disrupted the gathering ... Show more
2026 Mashujaa Day: Ex-PM Raila Odinga, Ole Ntimama, late Senior Counsel Pheroze Nowrojee, Cecilia Wanjiku, ex-CJ Willy Mutunga and Amina Mohammed among Kenyans ... Show more
President Ruto assents to KRA (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, seeking to cut VAT on petroleum products from 16pc to 8pc and improve ... Show more
Scores injured after goons storm Wetangula and Farouk Kibet's event: The group stormed the event moments after Wetangula, Kibet and other Kenya Kwanza ...
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President Ruto calls for more intra-COMESA trade: Ruto said the strategic plan, among others, commits to growing the value of intra-COMESA trade every single ...
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President Ruto warns political leaders against blocking development projects meant to benefit Kenyans, vows to build Kitale Hospital despite Governor ... Show more
UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar asks IEBC to dismiss charges over his September 11 remarks, argues that if found liable, he should receive only a warning.
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, his wife Susan Wangari and businessman Charles Chege arrive at Milimani Court for mitigation and sentencing after ... Show more
Ebola: Kenya announces second death: Kenyan health officials said the 65-year-old woman was a close relative of a man who died of Ebola last month ...
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President William Ruto: Usawa is the conviction that every Kenyan deserves a fair opportunity to succeed#MashujaaDay
Former Education CS Jacob Kaimenyi appointed second Chancellor of Management University of Africa; he takes over from Dr Reuben Mutiso.
Ruto takes Natembeya fight to Trans Nzoia with stadium, hospital pledges: Ruto attacked the management of the Wamalwa Kijana Referral Hospital ...
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Joy, a Ugandan communications professional, and Mary, a Kenyan web developer, tell BBC Focus on Africa presenter Nkechi Ogbonna how they overcame their ... Show more
President Ruto pays tribute to Dedan Kimathi, Mekatilili wa Menza and Mau Mau heroes during Mashujaa Day, confirms launch of Achieng Oneko biography.
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Dan Mackenzie, son of Pastor Paul Mackenzie in Kenya, told BBC Newsday that his siblings were also being forced to fast before being rescued by the Police ... Show more
MATATU OWNERS boss Albert Karakacha condemns EPRA fuel hike, urges President Ruto to honour Mombasa diesel pledge; says fares increase immediately.
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has hit back at President William Ruto after the Head of State accused the united opposition of lacking a clear policy agenda ... Show more
Ruto-Moi fallout: State's daring occupation as armed GSU storm Moi's family property
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Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro drives out of Parliament after being suspended for five days for failing to apologise on the floor of the House over remarks he made ... Show more
Drama in church after Mudavadi, Wetang'ula walk out as Sifuna speaks: Sifuna appeared to acknowledge the departure with "this is Nairobi" quip ...
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Super coalition: Gachagua and Sifuna court Uhuru, Kalonzo in plot to deny Ruto 'tutam'
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Paid articlePaywall President Ruto claims national milk production has risen by 1 billion litres, with farmers set to earn Sh65 per litre plus a quarterly Sh2 bonus ... Show more
Linda Mwananchi Secretariat condemns attack on former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza on Mashujaa Day in Meru, demands investigations.
ODPP facilitates extradition of Kenyan national Sancho Kibutu to the US for sentencing after his conviction for manslaughter while under the influence; he was ... Show more
President Ruto's mother Mama Sarah makes rare public appearance during Mashujaa Day
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Paid articlePaywall Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed urges Kenyan youth to help build the country, says freedom is a trust passed down to the next generation
Siaya Governor James Orengo says he is increasingly being forced to look beyond the government for his personal security, accusing the State of repeatedly ... Show more
Orengo: I can no longer trust the State with my security
Orengo: I can no longer trust the State with my security
Ruto: Next year we will return to the ballot box. The political transition we began in 2022 must not be reversed. We must deepen a political culture in which ... Show more
Revealed: How two MPs, goons set up plot to attack Standard Group: A Citizen TV investigation alleges that politicians funded a paid protest targeting Standard ...
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Paid articlePaywall Oburu out of hospital, resting at home but no visitors allowed: While he recuperates, deep political realignments are surfacing within the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga ...
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Wamalwa: Opposition to start talks on joint Ruto challenger: Opposition leaders will begin fresh consultations next week to select a joint presidential candidate ...
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Anne Waiguru: Ruto will win 2027 election without Mt Kenya's support: Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru now says President William Ruto stands a chance of ...
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Paid articlePaywall President Ruto appoints former Devolution PS Nelson Marwa as Nairobi River Commission chairperson for a three-year term, replacing Bishop Margaret Wanjiru.
What next after Kalonzo-Muthama secret meeting: The meeting has led to assumptions that President William Ruto might be using Muthama to reach out to Kalonzo
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Paid articlePaywall Winnie Odinga announces bid to contest Nairobi County Senate seat, says move informed by desire to carry forward her father's legacy
Kisii Governor Simba Arati and County Commissioner James Kamau lead Mashujaa Day celebrations at Igonga in Bonchari Constituency.
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Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has filed a police report after her vehicle was stoned as she attempted to access Githongo Stadium in Central Imenti ... Show more
President William Ruto says he will proceed with the construction of a hospital in Trans Nzoia despite his differences with Governor George Natembeya.
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Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi backs Ruto’s 2027 bid, citing his development record and ties with Raila since 2007
Kenyan cult leader guilty on all charges over 191 starvation deaths: A Mombasa court will deliver a long-awaited verdict on Monday in the trial of a ...
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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, PLP leader Martha Karua, MP Babu Owino among leaders attending first anniversary of former PM Raila Odinga first anniversary at ... Show more
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret for this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations.
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President Ruto signs into law County Assembly Services Amendment Bill, 2023, setting fair removal procedures for board members ... Show more
President Ruto directs Treasury to draft proposals exempting land transactions worth Sh1 million or less from stamp duty to make property ownership more ... Show more
Intrigues behind Ruto's absence at Raila's anniversary: Remarks by members of Raila’s family during the anniversary suggested a shift in their political posture.
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Paid articlePaywall Trans Nzoia county commissioner Allasow Hussein, Trans Nzoia county deputy governor Philomena Kapkori, DCC Kemei Peter, County Police Commander Rico Ngare ... Show more
Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro, his deputy Flora Chibule, Ganze MP Kenneth Kazungu, Kilifi County Assembly Speaker Catherine Kenga and Kilifi North Deputy ... Show more
Kenya has confirmed four new cases of the Ebola Bundibugyo virus, bringing the total to seven. Health officials said three of the infected are health workers ... Show more
Health CS Duale appoints KMPDU Deputy SG Dennis Miskellah to National Ebola Taskforce to support preparedness and response ... Show more
Youths force their way into a restricted area at Migwena Cultural and Sports Ground in Bondo, Siaya County, as crowds gather for the first anniversary ... Show more
Orengo: Raila was going to contest for presidency in 2027: He accuses President Ruto’s broad-based government of failing to honour the 10-point agenda agreed ...
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Murkomen-Natembeya rivalry deepens over border voter registration: At the centre of the dispute between Natembeya and Murkomen is a contentious question: who ...
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Paid articlePaywall President's angry outbursts and why he is his own worst enemy: Ruto’s angry rhetoric risks alienating voters and strengthening his opponents.
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Ruto-Natembeya feud flares as 2027 politics takes shape: Ruto and Natembeya clash over development projects and political control ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Paid articlePaywall From 'Chogo' to senate bid: Winnie Odinga steps out of Raila's shadow
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Paid articlePaywall CS Opiyo Wandayi: “Rais, ulimpa heshima kubwa sana Baba yetu Raila Odinga. Hii mambo ya Tutam kule kwetu ndiyo iko zaidi.”
Catch of controversy as Joho opens Lake Nakuru to fishermen despite toxic fish warnings
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Paid articlePaywall Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has dismissed Musalia Mudavadi’s claims that the Linda Mwananchi team lacks the capacity to vie for the presidency ... Show more
