Category: Politics
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President William Ruto signs a document at State House. PHOTO/PCS. Youth empowerment initiatives have gained traction worldwide, as they provide young people with the requisite skills, the ability to engage with confidence, and the opportunity to participate in decision-making, thereby contributing to societal development. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has, over the years, been…
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A photo of Russian President Vladimir Putin PHOTO/Russian Embassy Kenyan police said they rescued 22 people from an alleged human trafficking ring that was secretly funneling citizens to Russia to be deployed in the war against Ukraine. The operation followed an intelligence-led raid on a residential apartment in the Athi River area on the outskirts…
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Kenya’s National Assembly in session. PHOTO | FILE A storm broke out in a parliamentary committee on Wednesday as MPs accused the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) of presiding over what they termed as unequal recruitment of teachers. Lawmakers argued that the process, which was meant to fill gaps in schools across the country, has been…
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The Uganda Police Force has announced plans to recruit 100,000 temporary officers, known as Special Police Constables (SPCs), to bolster security at polling stations during the upcoming general election. Inspector General of Police Abas Byakagaba revealed that the recruitment drive is already underway, with 10,000 constables currently in training. Once completed, the new intake will…
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The Electoral Commission (EC) has held a consultative meeting with representatives of all eight duly nominated presidential candidates to harmonise campaign programmes and avoid clashes during the 2026 election period. The session, chaired by EC Secretary Richard Kamugisha Baabo, brought together campaign agents from across the political spectrum, including Robert Centenary (Forum for Democratic Change…
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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta attending the Jubilee party’s National Delegates’ Conference on Friday, September 26, 2025. /PAULINE NJOROGE Former President Uhuru Kenyatta fired at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, warning him against allowing bitterness to influence his leadership roles. Amidst reports that Gachagua is plotting to run for president in 2027, Uhuru, who spoke on…
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Members of Parliament are pressing the Government Advertising Agency (GAA) to overhaul its monitoring systems, accusing the body of relying on outdated methods to justify multimillion-shilling advertising deals. “How do we ensure there is a more digitized measure to track circulation? It is not right to rely on the Star — your client — to…
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File image of President William Ruto in New York. President Ruto has said Kenya will not pull out its police officers from Haiti without a clear plan for a new mission to take over. President William Ruto has said Kenya will not pull out its police officers from Haiti without a clear plan for a…
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File image of former President Uhuru Kenyatta at the Jubilee Party National Delegates Conference Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has criticized President William Ruto’s administration, accusing it of undoing gains made under his government. Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has criticized President William Ruto’s administration, accusing it of undoing gains made under his government. Speaking during the…
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File image of DCP Party leader Rigathi Gachagua Gachagua also pledged to support an opposition candidate to challenge Ruto in the 2027 elections. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has expressed confidence in his ability to challenge President William Ruto in a potential presidential debate, stating that his only regret would be missing the opportunity to…