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TIFA Survey: Most Kenyans Will Vote in 2027 Despite Mistrust in IEBC
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TIFA Survey: Most Kenyans Will Vote in 2027 Despite Mistrust in IEBC

A new survey by TIFA Research shows that while most Kenyans intend to participate in the 2027 general elections, nearly half remain doubtful that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) can deliver a free and fair poll.…

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Media Council Wants KSh1.5B AI Tool to Curb Unethical Reporting
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Media Council Wants KSh1.5B AI Tool to Curb Unethical Reporting

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) is lobbying for a KSh1.5 billion allocation to roll out an artificial intelligence-powered monitoring system aimed at strengthening ethical oversight in the media industry. Appearing before the National…

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Introduction: The Rise of Online Betting in Kenya
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Introduction: The Rise of Online Betting in Kenya

Over the past decade, Kenya has emerged as one of Africa’s fastest-growing markets for online betting. With the rise of affordable smartphones, widespread internet access, and a youthful sports-loving population, betting has evolved from…

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Why Kenyans Won’t Be Paying Less at the Pump Anytime Soon
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Why Kenyans Won’t Be Paying Less at the Pump Anytime Soon

The High Court has thrown out a petition challenging the government’s fuel pricing formula, dashing hopes of relief at the pump for Kenyans. Kituo cha Sheria filed the case in December 2023, seeking to compel the State to stabilise and…

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Nairobi Drivers Told: Switch Off Engines or Choke the City
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Nairobi Drivers Told: Switch Off Engines or Choke the City

Nairobi county’s Chief Officer for Environment, Geoffrey Mosiria, has urged motorists in the CBD to switch off their vehicle engines after parking, warning that idling cars are worsening the city’s already poor air quality. Mosiria said…

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Oparanya Shuts Down Deputy President Talk as Western MPs Endorse Him
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Oparanya Shuts Down Deputy President Talk as Western MPs Endorse Him

Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has watered down calls from some Western Kenya MPs urging him to run as President William Ruto’s deputy in the 2027 elections. In an interview with TV47, Oparanya said he was content with…

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Mandera Chiefs to Carry Guns in Fresh Push Against Border Insecurity
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Mandera Chiefs to Carry Guns in Fresh Push Against Border Insecurity

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Monday announced fresh measures to bolster security at the Kenya–Somalia Border One Crossing after concerns earlier this month about Jubaland forces infiltrating Kenyan territory. Speaking…

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NEMA Sounds Alarm as Banned Plastic Bags Reappear in Kenyan Markets
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NEMA Sounds Alarm as Banned Plastic Bags Reappear in Kenyan Markets

The National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) has cautioned Kenyans against the illegal importation, production, and use of plastic bags. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the agency indicated concern…

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Tough Conditions Imposed as Charlene Ruto Settles Case With Author
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Tough Conditions Imposed as Charlene Ruto Settles Case With Author

Charlene Ruto has officially dropped the criminal case against Webster Ochora Elijah, the author of a controversial book about her. The President’s daughter withdrew the case on Monday after both parties struck a reconciliation deal that…

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Murkomen Outlaws Muslim Brotherhood and Hizb-ur-Tahrir in Kenya
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Murkomen Outlaws Muslim Brotherhood and Hizb-ur-Tahrir in Kenya

Kenya has officially designated the Muslim Brotherhood and Hizb-ur-Tahrir as terrorist organizations under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (Cap. 59B). Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen made the declaration through Legal Notice…

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