Category: Politics
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A parliamentary committee has linked the ongoing conflict between the National Police Service (NPS) and the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) to unclear interpretations of the Constitution. The Committee on Implementation of the Constitution, chaired by Caroli Omondi, said the standoff is rooted in confusion over the roles of the Inspector General (IG) and the…
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Busia Governor Paul Otuoma was forced to flee the venue of a tribunal hearing on the petition challenging his election as the Orange Democratic Movement Busia County Chairman during the recently concluded party delegates elections. Tension erupted at the hearing, held at the International Convent Hotel in Nairobi after a group of agitated youths confronted…
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An aerial view of Nairobi CBD from GTC Tower. /ALICE WAHOME Kenya has officially been declared the new epicentre of a global peace movement following a historic summit that brought together faith leaders, international dignitaries, and peace advocates to chart a transformative vision for Africa and the world. The gathering, hailed as a turning point…
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Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga speaking at the 9th Devolution Conference on August 13, 2025 The Homa Bay County Government has interdicted one of its senior officers following shocking allegations of involvement in the abduction and assault of a journalist, Habil Onyango of The People Daily. Beatrice Mercy Akuogo, a Human Resources (HR) Officer in the…
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A photo of uncollected IDs at Thika Huduma Centre. /JUSTIN MUTURI Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen has scrapped the authentication fee previously required when using a birth certificate to apply for national IDs or passports. Speaking in Homa Bay County on Tuesday, September 16, he stated that the move aims to reduce unnecessary costs…
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Cabinet Secretary (CS) nominee for Cooperatives and MSME Development Wycliffe Oparanya appearing before the vetting committee on August 4, 2024. /PARLIAMENT KENYA The heat is back on Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs Development, Wycliffe Oparanya, after the High Court overturned the Director of Public Prosecutions’ (DPP) controversial move to drop his corruption charges. In…
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Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, spoke publicly for the first time on Thursday night following his killing in Utah on Wednesday. She vowed to never let Charlie’s legacy die, saying his message will continue to be shared through his campus tour of U.S. universities and his podcast, though she did not specify how…
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The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has endorsed former Garissa governor Ali Korane as its candidate for the 2027 gubernatorial race, officially handing him the party ticket. Korane, who served as Garissa governor between 2017 and 2022, is seeking a comeback and becomes the first aspirant in the county to secure a party ticket ahead of…
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has encouraged Kenyans to remain engaged in national dialogue, saying that public participation is key to building a better future. In a series of Facebook posts following his meet-and-greet tour in Ruiru town, Kiambu County, Gachagua wrote: “Kenyans are bright people. They don’t need to be told what’s been happening or…
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Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with Estonia following high-level bilateral talks held in Nairobi. Deputy Director General Judy Njau, Head of the Europe and Commonwealth Directorate, hosted Estonia’s Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Daniel Erik Schaer, for discussions aimed at exploring new areas of collaboration. The meeting focused on deepening cooperation in economic…