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Maraga: Referendum Talk Meant To Extend Ruto’s Presidential Term
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Maraga: Referendum Talk Meant To Extend Ruto’s Presidential Term

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has broken his silence on the swirling rumors of a constitutional amendment, issuing a blistering warning to the Kenya Kwanza administration against any “underhand” moves to extend President William Ruto’s…

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Ruto To ODM: Put Your House in Order So We Can Form the Next Government
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Ruto To ODM: Put Your House in Order So We Can Form the Next Government

President William Ruto has for the first time dropped a heavy hint that his United Democratic Alliance (UDA) could formalize a pre-election pact with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) ahead of the 2027 General Election. The President’s…

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TIFA: Only 38% Believe Opposition Will Unite Behind One Candidate in 2027
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TIFA: Only 38% Believe Opposition Will Unite Behind One Candidate in 2027

With just under two years to the 2027 General Election, questions around whether Kenya’s opposition can rally behind a single presidential candidate are already shaping public debate. A new opinion poll suggests that many Kenyans remain…

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Moses Kuria: “I Don’t Need Nairobi; Nairobi Needs Me”
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Moses Kuria: “I Don’t Need Nairobi; Nairobi Needs Me”

Former President William Ruto’s economic advisor, Moses Kuria, has declared that Nairobi County requires his leadership more than he requires the city, as he sets the stage for his 2027 gubernatorial bid. Speaking to local media on Monday,…

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“ODM Si Chama Ya Kubanduka”: Oburu Oginga Assures Eldoret Residents
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“ODM Si Chama Ya Kubanduka”: Oburu Oginga Assures Eldoret Residents

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Oginga has assured Kenyans that the party will remain firmly committed to the broad-based political arrangement with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), dismissing…

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Winnie Odinga Backs Oburu Odinga, Dismisses ODM Rift Claims
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Winnie Odinga Backs Oburu Odinga, Dismisses ODM Rift Claims

East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member of Parliament Winnie Odinga has firmly dismissed claims that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is grappling with internal divisions. Speaking on Saturday in Murang’a County, Winnie…

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Mosiria Reveals Matiang’i’s Strategy to Strengthen Ruto’s Camp
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Mosiria Reveals Matiang’i’s Strategy to Strengthen Ruto’s Camp

Nairobi City County Citizen Engagement and Customer Service Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria has defended former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, dismissing claims of rivalry between the two ahead of the 2027 General Election.…

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Why Kenya Needs To Act On Industrially Produced Trans Fats
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Why Kenya Needs To Act On Industrially Produced Trans Fats

How many Kenyan households truly understand what industrially produced trans-fatty acids (iTFAs) are or how they potentially end up in certain foods we consume daily, such as, cooking oils, margarines, and ultra-processed products? More…

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Gloria Orwoba: Ruto in Trouble in 2027 Without Raila Odinga
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Gloria Orwoba: Ruto in Trouble in 2027 Without Raila Odinga

Former Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba has claimed that President William Ruto will face an uphill battle in the 2027 General Election without the political influence and support of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Speaking on…

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DCP Says Mutahi Kahiga Is Not One of Them: “He Works for the State”
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DCP Says Mutahi Kahiga Is Not One of Them: “He Works for the State”

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) Secretary for Planning and Economic Affairs Peter Mbae has distanced the Rigathi Gachagua-led party from Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga, saying he is a state agent and does not belong to their party or, by…

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