Category: Politics
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China kicked off Wednesday a new visa programme aimed at attracting foreign talent in science and technology, part of ongoing efforts to position itself as a world leader in those sectors ahead of the United States. The Chinese measure, announced in August, stands in stark contrast to recent US policy, with the Trump administration suddenly…
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Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has been thrust into controversy following sensational claims that he allegedly flew to Dubai with six girlfriends, reportedly at the expense of taxpayers. According to political insiders and viral social media chatter, Kingi is accused of facilitating a lavish foreign trip under the guise of official business. Critics allege that public…
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NAIROBI, Kenya, September 28, 2025 – The mystery surrounding the father of Nairobi socialite Dama’s newborn daughter has finally been settled after Gatundu North MP Elijah Kururia publicly revealed his identity. According to the legislator, the man behind Dama’s pregnancy is Samuel Kiarie Kairu. Also known as Baba Talia, he a wealthy but low-profile businessman…
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Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni has sensationally claimed that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is secretly working hand-in-hand with President William Ruto despite their apparent political fallout. Speaking on a local radio station on Sunday evening, Kioni alleged that Gachagua recently held a closed-door meeting in Narok County with about 15 leaders, including members…
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An Illinois state judge on Wednesday barred Donald Trump from appearing on the Illinois’ Republican presidential primary ballot WASHINGTON, DC, September 29, 2025 – Video platform YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by former U.S. President Donald Trump after his account was suspended in the aftermath of the January…
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JUBA, South Sudan, September 29, 2025 – A special court in South Sudan has ruled that it has the jurisdiction to prosecute suspended Vice-President Riek Machar and seven co-accused on charges of murder, treason, and crimes against humanity. The ruling dismissed every objection raised by Machar’s defence team regarding the court’s authority, the constitutionality of…
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Nairobi, Kenya – October 1, 2025 – Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has been sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes and treason. According to a ruling delivered by a Congolese military court, Kabila was found guilty of treason, crimes against humanity, and war crimes, including murder, sexual assault, torture, and…
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Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has issued a stark warning to Kenya’s political class after thousands of young people in Othaya, Nyeri County, rallied behind a TikTok content creator—without any involvement from politicians. The gathering was organised in support of Vincent “Kaluma Boy”, a 17-year-old whose story of struggle and resilience has captured national attention.…
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Nairobi County MPs have threatened to table a no-confidence motion against Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya over the upcoming military recruitment exercise set for next month. Senator Edwin Sifuna, who leads the Nairobi delegation, said the exercise discriminates against city residents because authorities allocated only three recruitment centers. The lawmakers argue that this decision could…
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A new survey by TIFA Research shows that while most Kenyans intend to participate in the 2027 general elections, nearly half remain doubtful that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) can deliver a free and fair poll. The findings reveal that 94 per cent of respondents who trust the IEBC plan to vote. Even…