Category: Politics
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A politician who recently graduated from a top university is still supposedly floating somewhere between the moon and the stratosphere about his new degree. He can’t resist reminding anyone within earshot that he is now an “expert”—whether they asked or not. At a recent meeting, he allegedly proudly flashed his qualification like a VIP pass, even explaining to…
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National Assembly plenary session Parliament had a packed and eventful week, with major developments unfolding in both the National Assembly and the Senate. In a landmark decision, the National Assembly approved Sessional Paper No. 2 of 2025, which sets the policy framework for the privatisation of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Limited. The move follows…
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National Liberation Party leader Dr. Augustus Muli Kenya’s 2027 General Election is already casting a long shadow over our national conversation. While the dominant political formations — Kenya Kwanza on one side and the United Opposition on the other — continue to dominate the airwaves, a quiet revolution is taking shape beneath the surface. The National…
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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi speaking on October 5, 2025 / HANDOUT Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on tea farmers across the country to remain resilient and not lose faith in the sector despite the ongoing challenges in bonus payments and mismanagement within the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA). Speaking during a thanksgiving…
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Former Baringo Senator and Kenya African National Union (KANU) National Chairman Gideon Moi is set to make a dramatic political comeback after being nominated to contest the Baringo Senatorial seat in the upcoming by-election. In a statement on Thursday, KANU announced that Moi had been unanimously endorsed as its flagbearer after “extensive consultations, deliberations, and…
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Former U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle melted hearts across the globe after sharing touching tributes on social media to celebrate their 33rd wedding anniversary a milestone that sparked admiration and nostalgia among millions. Barack, the 44th President of the United States, and Michelle, a former First Lady and accomplished lawyer, both posted…
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Kenya Kwanza leaders have called out former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his recent remarks on ODM Leader Raila Odinga, urging him to accord him the respect he deserves. Speaking at Kandiege Stadium during a women economic empowerment forum hosted by Homa Bay Woman Representative Joyce Bensuda, the leaders stressed that divisive politics had no…
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Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has reaffirmed the Kenya Kwanza administration’s commitment to equitable development, particularly in historically marginalised regions such as Mbeere North. Speaking during a public engagement forum focused on education empowerment and school development at Makúngúrù in Mbeere North, Embu County, CS Ruku announced the…
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Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was on Saturday, October 4 successfully installed as an elder by the Wanga Council of Elders. The ceremony, held in Matungu, Kakamega County, marks a significant milestone in Governor Natembeya’s quest to become the next spokesperson of the Mulembe (Luhya) Nation, a title currently held by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia…
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New Mandate Gives Kenyan-Led Force Teeth to Confront Worsening Gang Violence Kenya has scored a major diplomatic win after the United Nations Security Council approved an expanded and more powerful international mission to restore order in Haiti, solidifying Nairobi’s leadership on the global stage. The new operation, officially titled the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), replaces…