Category: Politics
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KISUMU, Kenya, Apr 15 — Siaya Governor James Orengo has come under fire from residents of Kisumu, who accuse him of undermining both President William Ruto and ODM party leader Raila Odinga. Speaking under the banner of the Kisumu Progressive Movement, the locals criticized Governor Orengo’s remarks during the burial of George Oduor, a long-serving…
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 15 — The National Assembly has summoned Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi to appear before Parliament on Wednesday following a stormy House session in which lawmakers protested persistent delays in the disbursement of National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) allocations. With less than two weeks before schools reopen, MPs warned that the…
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Blows were exchanged and chairs scattered as skirmishes broke out between rival political groups at the burial of former MP Richard Tongi’s mother, Esther Kerubo, at Amariba in Nyaribari Chache, in Kisii. The pandemonium sparked a nightmare for few security personnel present who struggled to contain the tide. The commotion erupted some minutes after former…
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William Ruto sold himself as the hustler-in-chief, the man who understood the struggles of the youth because he claimed to have risen from selling chickens. But in practice, his leadership looks more like a live auction where the future of Kenyan youth is sold to the highest bidder—and surprise, the winning bidders often share his…
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Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has assured President William Ruto that the county remains committed to focusing on big development projects over the ongoing politics of the Mt. Kenya region. The governor made the remarks on Sunday, August 10, 2025, while hosting President Ruto for a worship service at PCEA Joshua Matenjwa Church in Limuru Town.…
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Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua came out in his defense after his recent utterances against the leadership of Kenya, reiterating that his statements are fact-based and driven by a desire for good governance. While addressing the Kenyan diaspora at Holy Names University in San Francisco on Sunday, August 10, 2025, Gachagua reiterated that…
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Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has urged President William Ruto to step in and control the rapid growth of low-budget, short-stay facility centers in Kenya. The facilities, popularly known as bnbs, are rapidly replacing traditional hotels as customers opt to lodge in them due to their low prices. Typically, a bnb is a rented, fully equipped…
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The United Nations is scaling up its presence in Kenya, with several of its Agencies, Funds, and Programmes relocating central aspects of their regional and international operations to Nairobi. The strategic move is aimed at increasing the global presence of the UN while enhancing the cost-effectiveness and sustainability of operations. Among the agencies already establishing…
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Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has stood by his decision to work with President William Ruto under the broad-based government initiative, saying he has no regrets. Speaking at the funeral of former Rarieda MP Bob Jalang’o Nyanduga at Obaga Primary School grounds, Odinga pointed out that ODM chose to partner with the Kenya…
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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has delivered a message to the remaining doubters of the Raila Odinga and President William Ruto’s coalition. While speaking to the people of Funyula Constituency in Busia County on Monday, August 11, 2025, Mudavadi said that Raila’s action to join hands with Ruto communicates a powerful message of Kenya Kwanza…