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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.
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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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
A development meeting convened by President William Ruto in Sigor, West Pokot County, ended prematurely after rival political factions disrupted the gathering ... 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
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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VETERAN LAWYERS John Khaminwa and Gitobu Imanyara, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, DPP Renson Ingonga, former Speakers Francis ole Kaparo and Kenneth Marende ... 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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MATATU OWNERS boss Albert Karakacha condemns EPRA fuel hike, urges President Ruto to honour Mombasa diesel pledge; says fares increase immediately.
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
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, his wife Susan Wangari and businessman Charles Chege arrive at Milimani Court for mitigation and sentencing after ... Show more
President William Ruto: A mobile phone is no longer a luxury. It is a classroom, a marketplace, a bank, an office and, for many young Kenyans ... 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.
Ruto-Moi fallout: State's daring occupation as armed GSU storm Moi's family property
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Paid articlePaywall 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
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.
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 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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President Ruto's mother Mama Sarah makes rare public appearance during Mashujaa Day
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Paid articlePaywall Super coalition: Gachagua and Sifuna court Uhuru, Kalonzo in plot to deny Ruto 'tutam'
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Paid articlePaywall 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
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
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.
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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Kisii Governor Simba Arati and County Commissioner James Kamau lead Mashujaa Day celebrations at Igonga in Bonchari Constituency.
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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 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 Ruto commissions Raila Odinga Mausoleum at Kang'o ka Jaramogi in Bondo, ahead of his first death anniversary ... Show more
Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi backs Ruto’s 2027 bid, citing his development record and ties with Raila since 2007
President William Ruto says he will proceed with the construction of a hospital in Trans Nzoia despite his differences with Governor George Natembeya.
‘Usawa ni Sawa:’ What Ruto’s new UDA slogan signals ahead of 2027: Ruto is pivoting his 2027 re-election campaign away from the 2022 'hustler versus dynasty'.
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Paid articlePaywall 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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Paid articlePaywall Ruto's love for Raila seems to be growing after his death: What drives an individual like President William Ruto to adorn Raila Odinga with expensive ornaments ...
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Kenya confirms first case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus: The patient had been living in DR Congo, where more than 4,000 people have died from the disease this year.
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President Ruto signs into law County Assembly Services Amendment Bill, 2023, setting fair removal procedures for board members ... Show more
OpinionRemembering Jakom, the enigma, Baba Raila Amolo Odinga: The spirit lives on: On the first anniversary of Raila Odinga’s death, ODM national chairperson Gladys ...
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Optics tell it all: Why William Ruto looks tell of a desperate politician: President William Ruto has taken on a worrying look of late – sweating profusely ...
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Paid articlePaywall 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
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 Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru claims Kikuyu representation in government could be affected for the next 30 years if the community continues aligning with the ... 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
President Ruto: Young people have taken to the streets to express their frustrations over the high cost of living, taxation and unemployment ... Show more
Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba accuses UDA of selective justice and double standards, says she won’t seek re-election on the party’s ticket.
Catch of controversy as Joho opens Lake Nakuru to fishermen despite toxic fish warnings
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Sifuna to Ruto: Stop the name-calling, answer the questions: Sifuna says opposition needs answers over government failures and Ruto’s poor leadership.
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Ruto alliance for Baba's family: Sifuna accusses ODM leaders of turning on Raila’s family
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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 takes re-election pitch to Eldoret home turf, defends UDA-ODM pact: "As I stand here in my home city of Eldoret, I can account for my 2022 pre-election ...
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Ruto: I want to be remembered as the president who united Kenya: Ruto says his legacy will be defined by whether every region benefits from government investment ...
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High Court declares DPP's decision to drop Sh2.2bn corruption charges against CS Wycliffe Oparanya unconstitutional and irregular.
President William Ruto: Eti anasema akipata kuwa rais kazi yake ya kwanza ni kusimamisha housing… Yaani kweli ujinga haina matibabu… Yaani useme wakenya ... Show more
Mosiria: I'll keep City Hall job as I eye Sakaja’s governor seat: Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
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Paid articlePaywall Gachagua confirms ‘Wamunyoro Texas’ ranch is his US home as he extends tour: He plans to spend 15 days more days there after concluding his extended stay in the ...
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Paid articlePaywall President Ruto: Wale majamaa wengine nitawashugulikia, yule sijui Mr. Empty, Mr. Yala, Mr. 40 watakutana na mimi, nimewapatia ilani
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
RETIRED PRESIDENT Uhuru Kenyatta resigns as Azimio la Umoja Council chairperson; party National Steering Committee settles on Rigathi Gachagua and James Orengo ... Show more
Orengo claims security detail withdrawn again: “I remain unbowed,” Orengo stated.
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Former Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri takes aim at President Ruto: Ruto's work is to use and dump.#SDEngagements
Why Ruto is losing the plot ahead of 2027 elections: I wonder when it will dawn on Ruto that accusing someone of betraying him actually increases that person’s ...
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Paid articlePaywall Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has reaffirmed his full support for President William Ruto, describing him as a leader committed to maintaining peace ... Show more
Ndindi Nyoro: You can't love Kenya and support Ruto at the same time: Ndindi Nyoro discusses his fallout with President Ruto, rejects claims that he is a ...
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Paid articlePaywall President Ruto says Koitalel Samoei University College will receive a charter by February 2027 and promises additional Sh3 ... Show more
Murang’a County sues Health Ministry, Digital Health Agency and CS Duale over shutdown of afya.ke system, seeks restoration of services citing disruptions.
Mr President, answer Sifuna's argument without insults: A president who dismisses an opponent as empty should welcome the opportunity to expose that emptiness ...
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Paid articlePaywall Ruto, Uhuru skip Raila's first anniversary memorial: President William Ruto and retired President Uhuru Kenyatta skipped the first anniversary memorial of ...
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"I hope wewe governor you are listening" President Ruto lectures Governor Sakaja for murmuring amid a presentation by an agricultural officer
Governor Wanga: Sifuna, Linda Mwananchi leaders have betrayed Raila: The ODM chair faults Sifuna’s team for aligning with Gachagua.
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