Category: Politics
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File image of Raila Odinga ODM party leader, Raila Odinga, has dismissed social media claims that he is unwell. The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader, Raila Odinga, has dismissed social media claims that he is unwell. In a statement on Sunday, October 5, Raila’s spokesperson Dennis Onyango accused the opposition camp led by former…
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The ODM party had accused Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka of sponsoring the rumours around Raila Odinga’s health. Raila Odinga’s secretariat blamed Kalonzo and other opposition figures of sponsoring rumour mills to spin on the ODM leader’s health. Wiper leader kalonzo Musyoka has responded to Raila Odinga’s team over accusations of being behind the rumours milled…
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Raila Odinga has resurfaced ahead of the ODM at 20 celebrations set to take place in Mombasa County. In photos shared online, the ODM leader was seen in a briefing session with party officials as preparations for the anniversary gained momentum. His appearance comes after days of silence that had left Kenyans questioning his health…
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“We are under invasion from within, no different from a foreign enemy, but more difficult in many ways because they do not wear uniforms. At least when they wear uniforms, you can take them away.” The United States has long been a major security ally for Kenya, offering counterterrorism training, equipment, and intelligence support, especially…
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Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko at his home in Nairobi during a past interview. /STANDARD DIGITAL Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko scored a major legal victory after the High Court threw out an application by the Asset Recovery Agency (ARA) seeking to seize Ksh537 million in his bank accounts. Justice Nixon Sifuna ruled that ARA…
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is investigating the circumstances surrounding the reported abduction of two Kenyan activists in Uganda. Speaking on Tuesday, October 2, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen appeared to confirm the incident involving Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, stating that the government was addressing the matter. He emphasized that safeguarding citizens remains the government’s…
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Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Lower House of Parliament on Thursday ratified the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, marking a major step forward in protecting and promoting children’s rights across the country. The vote saw 130 members in favor, 10 against, and 5 abstentions, reflecting broad parliamentary support for strengthening…
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Rigathi Gachagua, the late Nyeri governor Nderitu Gachagua’s brother on Wednesday won the Jubilee ticket to contest for Mathira parliamentary seat. Rigathi was Thursday declared the Jubilee party candidate for the Mathira parliamentary seat after garnering 29,215 against his close competitor, Wambura Maranga who got 25,737 votes. The green horn politician knocked out his competitors…
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On Friday, two individuals will be charged with murder in the Kiambu High Court. They are accused of torturing and killing Daniel Muthiani, also known as Sniper, a blogger and political activist from Meru. Murangiri Kenneth Guantai, the brother of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, and Vincent Murithi Kirimi will soon make an appearance in court…
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Kenyan billionaire businessman Jeremiah Gitau Kiereini has passed away. Kiereini, a former powerful Head of Public Service and Secretary to the Cabinet, reportedly died on Monday evening in Nairobi. He was 90 years old. He served as a Permanent Secretary in first President Jomo Kenyatta’s administration and Head of Civil Service under President Moi’s regime.…