Category: Politics
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Caption for the landscape image: For years, Homa Bay has played second fiddle to its more illustrious neighbours, including Kisumu, both politically and economically. Tucked along the eastern shores of Lake Victoria, the county has been a bane of ridicule, with the first 10 years of devolution doing little to help it shed off the…
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Caption for the landscape image: Former President Daniel arap Moi’s long-time aide, Joshua Kulei, has emerged victorious in a three-year legal dispute over a contested 50-acre parcel in Nakuru’s Ngata estate. The Environment and Land Court has declared that Sian Enterprises, a company linked to Mr Kulei, is the rightful owner of the property —…
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Rigathi Gachagua leaves Nairobi to attend the swearing-in of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on June 18, 2024. /DPCS The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) has announced that its leader, Rigathi Gachagua, is set to return to the country on Thursday, August 21. In a statement issued on Thursday, August 14, the party alleged that…
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President William Ruto during a past UDA event. /PCS The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has called on interested candidates to register for nominations ahead of the upcoming by-elections. In a statement issued on Thursday, August 14, the ruling party announced that the nominations will be held on September 20. The party further urged interested aspirants…
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A signpost leading to UDA offices. /THE STAR Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi confirmed his death, pausing the event briefly to make the announcement. “While we were seated here, I received news that one of us, Enock Andanje, has died,” he announced. News of Andanje’s passing was met with shock and disbelief among attendees, with…
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Kericho Governor Erick Mutai during a past address. /CAPITAL BREAKING NEWS Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has been impeached for the second time by Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) after a heated session on Friday, August 15, 2025. The motion, tabled by Sigowet MCA Kiprotich Rogony, passed with overwhelming backing as 33 MCAs voted to…
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The National Assembly has approved Dr. Amani Yuda Komora as the new Chairperson of the National Police Service Commission (NPSC). MPs also confirmed Angeline Yamiton Siparo as a member of the NPSC board. The approvals came after Parliament adopted a vetting report from the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security on Thursday, August 14,…
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The National Assembly Committee on Cohesion and Equal Opportunities has questioned National Lands Commission CEO, Kabale Arero, over claims that she favoured members of her Borana community during recruitment at the expense of other marginalized groups. During a session chaired by Wajir South MP Adan Yussuf Haji, committee members accused Arero of using her previous…
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President William Ruto has nominated and redeployed ambassadors, high commissioners, and consul generals in a fresh shakeup of Kenya’s foreign service. In a statement issued on Friday, August 15, 2025, State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed said the changes were made to improve service delivery and align Kenya’s diplomatic missions with current national interests. “President Ruto…