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Luhya Elders Dump ODM to Endorse Edwin Sifuna for President
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Luhya Elders Dump ODM to Endorse Edwin Sifuna for President

The Luhya Elders Forum endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as its preferred opposition presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, citing his leadership skills and broad national appeal. Speaking to the press on Sunday in…

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Alai Sets Up Showdown With Elachi in Dagoretti North 2027 Race
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Alai Sets Up Showdown With Elachi in Dagoretti North 2027 Race

Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai declared his intention to run for the Dagoretti North Parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election. Alai announced his bid in a statement addressed to Dagoretti North residents on Saturday, August 1. “Applying…

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Jepkemboi Wins Historic Javelin Bronze at 2026 Commonwealth Games
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Jepkemboi Wins Historic Javelin Bronze at 2026 Commonwealth Games

Kenya’s Irene Jepkemboi made history by securing bronze in the women’s javelin throw at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, becoming the country’s first-ever female medalist in the event at a major championship. Jepkemboi earned third…

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Former Treasury CS Njuguna Ndung’u Claims Ruto Rules Through Fear
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Former Treasury CS Njuguna Ndung’u Claims Ruto Rules Through Fear

Former Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung’u has accused President William Ruto of undermining public institutions, saying officials act out of fear because political influence has taken over parts of the system. Speaking on Thursday,…

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IEBC Wants Every Campaign Donation Declared Under New Election Rules
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IEBC Wants Every Campaign Donation Declared Under New Election Rules

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) says it plans to introduce new regulations requiring politicians and political parties to declare and account for all contributions and donations they receive from Kenyans during…

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Rex Masai Inquest Takes New Turn After Court Grants NPS Request
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Rex Masai Inquest Takes New Turn After Court Grants NPS Request

The inquest into the death of Rex Masai has been extended after the Milimani Principal Magistrate’s Court permitted eight more witnesses to testify, even though the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) had already closed its…

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Lawyers Move to Oust Aden Duale Over Remarks Made in Mandera
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Lawyers Move to Oust Aden Duale Over Remarks Made in Mandera

A constitutional petition has been filed in the High Court seeking a declaration that Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale is unfit to hold public office. The petitioners link their case to remarks Duale made during a public event in…

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Nairobi Revenue Authority Launches Crackdown on Land Rate Defaulters
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Nairobi Revenue Authority Launches Crackdown on Land Rate Defaulters

The Nairobi Revenue Authority (NRA) has launched an enforcement drive targeting property owners who have fallen behind on land rates for more than three years. The authority warned that persistent defaulters could face property attachment…

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Days After Ruto Revoked His Appointment, Thuo Mathenge Joins DCP
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Days After Ruto Revoked His Appointment, Thuo Mathenge Joins DCP

Barely a week after President William Ruto revoked his appointment as Kenya Agricultural Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) Chairperson, Dr. Thuo Mathenge has officially joined the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). Party leader…

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New Proposal Could Let Candidates Use Popular Names on Ballot Papers
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New Proposal Could Let Candidates Use Popular Names on Ballot Papers

Two petitions have been filed before Senators seeking changes to Kenya’s electoral laws, including allowing candidates to use popular or commonly known names on ballot papers and limiting nominated MCAs to one term. The petitions were…

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Casino and Slots Strategy in 2026: What Actually Works Now
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Casino and Slots Strategy in 2026: What Actually Works Now

No matter where you turn online, you’ll always find talk related to strategy and casino games. Forums are pretty much full of systems that seem to offer guaranteed wins, but none of these ever really hold up to any scrutiny. What has…

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Aisha Jumwa Claims She Was Locked Out of State House, Ignored by Ruto
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Aisha Jumwa Claims She Was Locked Out of State House, Ignored by Ruto

Former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa announced she has left President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), bringing her association with the ruling party to an end. Speaking during a press briefing on Thursday, July 30,…

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Mathira MP Claims Gachagua Is the One Who Keeps Contacting Him
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Mathira MP Claims Gachagua Is the One Who Keeps Contacting Him

Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi claims former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has repeatedly lobbied him to join the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), but he firmly rejects abandoning the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Clarifying…

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Kenya Public Debt Hits Ksh12.82 Trillion as CoB Issues Fresh Warning
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Kenya Public Debt Hits Ksh12.82 Trillion as CoB Issues Fresh Warning

Budget Controller (CoB) Margaret Nyakang’o has warned that the government is still borrowing beyond approved fiscal ceilings, a trend that threatens Kenya’s long-term fiscal sustainability. Speaking on Tuesday, July 28, before the National…

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Rigathi Gachagua Scores Another Win as UDA Governor Joins DCP
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Rigathi Gachagua Scores Another Win as UDA Governor Joins DCP

Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha, who won his seat on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket, has defected to the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). Party leader Rigathi Gachagua and designated Secretary General Senator John…

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SHA Sets Strict Deadline for SHIF Payments, Warns Employers
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SHA Sets Strict Deadline for SHIF Payments, Warns Employers

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has warned employers that late remittance of employee health contributions will attract a monthly penalty of two percent. The agency issued the compliance directive on Wednesday, July 29, stepping up…

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KRA Reveals How Customs Revenue Surpassed Ksh980 Billion Target
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KRA Reveals How Customs Revenue Surpassed Ksh980 Billion Target

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has surpassed its customs revenue target for the 2025/26 financial year, collecting Ksh988.8 billion against a target of Ksh980.794 billion. In an official statement released on Wednesday, July 29, the tax…

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