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IEBC Explains Why It Cannot Punish Politicians for Early Campaigns
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IEBC Explains Why It Cannot Punish Politicians for Early Campaigns

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) explained why it does not punish politicians for early campaigning. Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana said the commission can enforce campaign rules only after the official campaign…

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DCI Details Grim Recovery Operation in Joy Kanini Gathu Murder Case
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DCI Details Grim Recovery Operation in Joy Kanini Gathu Murder Case

The main suspect in the murder of 25-year-old Joy Kanini Gathu will stay in custody for 21 days after a court granted detectives additional time to complete their investigations. On Wednesday, July 15, the Directorate of Criminal…

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Ol Kalou Railway Station Reopens After 46 Years of Inactivity
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Ol Kalou Railway Station Reopens After 46 Years of Inactivity

The government has announced the revival of the historic Ol Kalou Railway Station after nearly 46 years of inactivity. In a statement on Tuesday, July 14, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the station resumed operations in…

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Kenya Bankers Want Major Shift in Loan Approval Rules
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Kenya Bankers Want Major Shift in Loan Approval Rules

The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has urged Kenya to overhaul its lending model to improve access to credit for ordinary people. Speaking at the East Africa Banking School Conference (EABSC) 2026 on Tuesday, July 14, KBA Chairman Paul…

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NTSA Warns It Will Destroy Uncollected Logbooks After Deadline
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NTSA Warns It Will Destroy Uncollected Logbooks After Deadline

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) says motorists who have not yet collected their logbooks should visit any Huduma Centre or official NTSA offices to pick up their documents. NTSA also directed Kenyans who want to check…

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Ruto Unveils Plan to Train 10,000 Young Athletes for Global Success
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Ruto Unveils Plan to Train 10,000 Young Athletes for Global Success

Kenya is scaling up structured talent development programmes to train more than 10,000 young athletes as the government works to produce a new generation of sports stars ready to compete on the global stage. On Monday, President William…

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Nairobi Tops Africa as Gen Z’s Biggest Spotify Streaming City
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Nairobi Tops Africa as Gen Z’s Biggest Spotify Streaming City

Nairobi is Africa’s most Gen Z-driven music streaming city, with more than half of all Spotify streams in the Kenyan capital now coming from listeners aged 18 to 24. Spotify’s new listening data for June 2026 shows that the 18–24 age group…

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Ruto Responds to Critics of New Ksh80 Million Meru Sate Lodge
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Ruto Responds to Critics of New Ksh80 Million Meru Sate Lodge

President William Ruto defended the construction of a new State Lodge in Meru on Monday, July 13, stating the project matches the importance of all other developments earmarked for the region. Speaking at State House, Nairobi, Ruto…

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Ruto Has Consolidated Front-Runner Status, Infotrak Poll Finds
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Ruto Has Consolidated Front-Runner Status, Infotrak Poll Finds

President William Ruto continues to lead among presidential aspirants ahead of the 2027 General Election, according to a new Infotrak poll that puts his support at 32% among voters. The July 2026 Voice of the People Poll, which tracks…

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UDA Leads ODM by Just 1% as Kenyans Split on Broad-Based Government
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UDA Leads ODM by Just 1% as Kenyans Split on Broad-Based Government

The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) remains Kenya’s most popular political party, but Infotrak’s latest survey shows its lead over the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has narrowed. Infotrak reported that UDA attracts 22% support…

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