‘Mtoto wa Simba ni Simba’: Ida Endorses Raila Junior’s Kibra Bid
Speaking during celebrations to mark her 76th birthday, Ida appeared to endorse her son’s bid for the Kibra parliamentary seat.
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Kindiki fires back after Gachagua links him to Gen Z crackdown
Kindiki dismissed the claims as “petty lies” and accused Gachagua of attempting to rewrite events surrounding the government’s response to the protests.
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Omollo challenges Kalonzo, Orengo to explain record as he rallies support for Ruto in 2027
Omollo said voters should scrutinise the track record and plans of every candidate seeking an elective position, from Members of County Assembly to the presidency.
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Govt unveils salary, housing and healthcare reforms for prison officers
The President said prison officers had endured years of neglect and his government was implementing reforms aimed at improving their working conditions.
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Maraga woos US diaspora ahead of Sep 17 presidential campaign tour
The diaspora participants described the former Chief Justice as a fair, courageous, principled and visionary leader, while praising his record in the Judiciary.
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Battle over ‘Linda Mwananchi’ name moves to political parties tribunal
The applicants,Pauline Njoki Njoroge, Faith Odhiambo and Michael Caroli Omondi,say they applied on June 4, 2026, to reserve the name Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM).
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President Ruto: Government improving prison officers welfare through improved salaries, healthcare, better houses
The government is focusing on improving the welfare of prison officers who have suffered decades of neglect, President William Ruto has said. The Head of State said the administration is rolling out highly transformative policies entailing…
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We have kept our promise of timely disbursement of county funds, DP Kindiki says
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has lauded the National Treasury for timely disbursement of funds to counties saying the government is keeping its promise of no delayed payments to ensure the counties serve the people without financial…
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Murkomen: We’re accelerating security reforms to improve service delivery
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has said the ongoing security sector reforms will be accelerated to improve service delivery to the public. At the centre of these reforms, he said, are strengthened…
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Gachagua defends right to run for President in 2027, shrugs off ‘King Maker’ label
Gachagua rejected attempts by sections of the opposition to portray him as a “kingmaker” whose primary role should be to help unite the opposition.
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Government reaffirms commitment to prison officers’ welfare, rehabilitation
Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the welfare of correctional services officers, enhancing prison conditions and strengthening rehabilitation programmes for offenders. Speaking when he represented President William Ruto…
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Blow for Kenya Railways as Court Delivers Landmark Ksh77 Million Ruling
Kenya Railways Corporation, the national government, and the County Government of Kisumu have been ordered to pay more than Ksh76.8 million to the owners of the demolished Tilapia Beach Resort after the Environment and Land Court ruled…
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Sakaja clarifies Sh8,000 film charges, says not targeting ordinary content creators
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja clarified that charges contained in the Nairobi City County Finance Act, 2026, do not target ordinary content creators, influencers or small-scale digital creators, following concerns and misinformation over…
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Can Muli pull a Sifuna-Nyoro in Ukambani? The political gamble ahead of 2027
Established regional political structures are facing growing pressure ahead of the 2027 elections as new intrants front rival outfits.
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DPP charges suspended Kangema magistrate with receiving Sh150,000 bribe
Mutegi was arraigned before the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court on Monday alongside Senior Probation Officer Julius Irungu Njogu, following a High Court decision that declined to grant conservatory orders blocking his prosecution.
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Kindiki chairs IBEC, defying claims of devolution role change
Kindiki presided over the 30th Ordinary Session of IBEC at his Karen official residence in Nairobi, bringing together Treasury CS John Mbadi, COG chairman Ahmed Abdullahi.
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Murkomen to Kindiki: Ruto will begin second term ‘together with you’
Kindiki’s allies and senior UDA politicians have maintained that the incumbent Deputy President should retain his position.
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Govt Releases Sh18.5bn Capitation for Term 3 as Schools Reopen
Primary schools were allocated Sh1.40 billion, Junior Schools Sh6.14 billion and Secondary Schools Sh10.96 billion.
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Lawyer Angela Mulwa re-arrested at Milimani Law Courts over Dr Victoria Mutiso murder
Mulwa was taken back into custody on Monday as the State moved to charge her alongside her mother, Rose Mbithe Mulwa alias Rose Mbithe Ndetei, and Chris Mulwa.
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Gachagua alleges Joho, IEBC plot to rig 2027 elections
Gachagua claimed the alleged scheme involves Joho and the IEBC vice chairperson, although he stopped short of giving details of the system.
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Kirinyaga Politician Serving Second Term Dies
Kirinyaga County is mourning the death of nominated Member of County Assembly (MCA) Beatrice Njoki Mitaru, who represented persons with disabilities in the county assembly. Governor Anne Waiguru announced the death on Monday, describing…
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Kenya Issues South Sudan Travel Advisory for Truck Drivers
The Long-Distance Drivers and Conductors Association (LoDDCA) has issued a security alert to Kenyan truckers traveling to South Sudan following the reported killing of a driver along the transit corridor. LoDDCA said Ahmed Salat was shot…
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Atwoli Responds After Audio Allegedly Captures Him Leaving Wife Over Sifuna Support
Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has responded to a viral audio clip that allegedly captures him ordering his wife, Roselinda Atwoli, to leave their home over her purported support for Nairobi…
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Super Metro denies ferrying goons to disrupt Gachagua meetings
The bus company said the buses spotted in Kirinyaga were carrying secondary school students who were headed for a hike at Kathandeni Forest in Gichugu Constituency.
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