Category: Politics
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Suspended South Sudan’s Vice President Riek Machar whose criminal trial opened in Juba on Monday, September 22, 2025. (Photo: File/REUTERS/Samir Bol) Machar faces multiple charges, including treason, crimes against humanity, murder, terrorism, and conspiracy, all linked to an alleged attack on a government military base in Nasir, northeastern South Sudan, in March. The criminal trial…
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The family feud over the burial of the late James Mburu Kinani, father to Kiambu Deputy Governor Rosemary Njeri Kirika, has reignited after his children from the first marriage vowed to move to court seeking exhumation orders. Mburu, who died in November 2024 at the age of 92, was buried on the night…
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Brenda Biya, the outspoken daughter of Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, has released a viral video urging citizens not to re-elect her father in the upcoming October 12 presidential election. In the video shared on her social media pages, the 27-year-old disowned ties to the presidential family, saying she has refused financial support from her parents.…
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Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has asked President William Ruto to engage him directly if he intends to reach Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka. Speaking during a church service at Calvary Christian Tabernacle Church in Mutituni, Machakos County, Gachagua said he had been entrusted with the role of spokesperson for the Gikuyu,…
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A woman working within the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, identified as Cherotich Caren Kiki, has been thrust into the spotlight following reports linking her to an alleged romantic affair with Head of Public Service Felix Koskei. Critics have accused Kiki of being excessively proud and arrogant, claims they attribute to her alleged close…
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Tense scenes unfolded at a private lounge in Kitale when a group of goons reportedly allied to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula attempted to rough up a local politician known for openly criticizing their party leader. Witnesses said the confrontation escalated quickly, with the attackers charging at the outspoken politician in what appeared to be…
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The High Court has stopped Parliament from sending the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill to President William Ruto for assent until it rules on a petition filed by Katiba Institute. In its decision, the court noted that the risks raised in the contested Bill were not mere arguments but serious constitutional concerns that required judicial…
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Gachagua addresses a gathering in Mlolongo, Machakos County on Saturday, September 20 Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has launched a blistering attack on President William Ruto, accusing him of lies, corruption, and orchestrating the abduction and killing of Gen Z protesters. Speaking during a church service in Mutituni, Machakos County, Gachagua claimed that Ruto’s leadership…
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Junet said some leaders feel uneasy about the President’s close ties with the Somali community, but he urged Ruto to ignore such criticism. He praised the Somali community for its strength and significant contribution to Kenya’s economic growth. “In our country, people have different opinions. One of the problems you are facing is that you…
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President William Ruto has expressed confidence that his transformation agenda will soon begin to bear fruit, saying his administration is fully focused on reforms that will uplift Kenyans across all regions. While addressing a fund-drive for 10 Islamic institutions in Mandera County, the President said he would not be distracted by criticism and remained focused…