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Ichung’wah Hits Back at Gachagua Over Kaguchia Arrest Row
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Ichung’wah Hits Back at Gachagua Over Kaguchia Arrest Row

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has defended the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia, urging political figures to allow the judicial process to unfold naturally rather than protesting law enforcement actions against…

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Raila Odinga Jr Tells Kibra Residents: Getting Me Elected Is Your Job
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Raila Odinga Jr Tells Kibra Residents: Getting Me Elected Is Your Job

Raila Odinga Junior, son of the former Prime Minister, has stepped up his campaign for the Kibra parliamentary seat, informing residents that he is already laying the groundwork for the constituency ahead of the 2027 General Election.…

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Duale Breaks Silence on Controversial 2% Digital Health Fee
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Duale Breaks Silence on Controversial 2% Digital Health Fee

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has addressed the controversy surrounding the service fee charged on claims processed through the national digital health system, dismissing media reports claiming that public funds are being diverted to…

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Mt. Kenya Parties Defy Gachagua, Insist on Political Independence
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Mt. Kenya Parties Defy Gachagua, Insist on Political Independence

Three political parties from the Mt. Kenya region have pushed back against calls to fold into the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Representatives from the Party of National Unity (PNU)…

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Court Cites Witness Tampering Risk in Dr. Victoria Mutiso Murder Case
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Court Cites Witness Tampering Risk in Dr. Victoria Mutiso Murder Case

A Nairobi court has ordered a mother and son held for 21 days as police probe the murder of clinical psychologist Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso. The magistrate ruled that releasing the duo early risks witness tampering and compromises active…

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Ruto Explains Why Affordable Housing Is Rooted in the Bible
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Ruto Explains Why Affordable Housing Is Rooted in the Bible

President William Ruto hailed the government’s affordable housing program on Monday, saying it draws from biblical teaching and reflects the rights guaranteed under Kenya’s constitution. Speaking during a meeting with Friends Church…

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Winnie Odinga Breaks Silence on Backing Ruto in 2027
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Winnie Odinga Breaks Silence on Backing Ruto in 2027

East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Winnie Odinga remains undecided on whether to back President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid. Speaking during a recent interview, she insisted that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM)…

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KRA Issues Fresh Tax Rules Every Chama and Women’s Group Should Know
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KRA Issues Fresh Tax Rules Every Chama and Women’s Group Should Know

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has launched a nationwide initiative offering free tax education sessions tailored for women entrepreneurs, chamas, self-help groups, and fellowship networks. Announcing the program through a notice on…

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Oburu Claims Ruto’s Vision 2060 Was Raila Odinga’s Idea
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Oburu Claims Ruto’s Vision 2060 Was Raila Odinga’s Idea

ODM Party Leader has asserted that President William Ruto’s recently unveiled Vision 2060 development blueprint originated from the late Raila Odinga and his team of experts. Oburu described the framework as ODM’s core contribution to the…

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New Interpol Findings Reveal Why Cybercriminals Are Focusing on Kenya
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New Interpol Findings Reveal Why Cybercriminals Are Focusing on Kenya

Kenya has emerged as one of East Africa’s leading targets for online criminals, according to Interpol’s African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026. The report links the surge in attacks to the exploitation of mobile money platforms and…

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Rigathi Gachagua Welcomes First ODM-Elected Leader to DCP
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Rigathi Gachagua Welcomes First ODM-Elected Leader to DCP

Ewuaso Oonkindongi Member of County Assembly (MCA) Joseph Ole Torris has dumped the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to join the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua officially received Ole Torris…

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Murkomen Fires Back at Gachagua Over ‘Vision 2060 Leak’ Claims
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Murkomen Fires Back at Gachagua Over ‘Vision 2060 Leak’ Claims

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen dismissed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s claim that informers inside government leaked details of President William Ruto’s planned launch of Vision 2060. Murkomen, who attended…

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Funny Trending Memes To Kickstart New Week
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Funny Trending Memes To Kickstart New Week

This special weekly collection takes you on a rollercoaster through Kenyan social media’s humor-filled landscape, showcasing the best of internet hilarity with witty quips, hilarious observations, and random photos.

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Ruto Says His Own Maize Crop Dried Up as Drought Devastates Farmers
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Ruto Says His Own Maize Crop Dried Up as Drought Devastates Farmers

President William Ruto lamented the damage climate change has caused to farmers nationwide, saying even his own maize crop failed after drought struck. He explained that extended dry weather ruined crops on his farm and highlighted the…

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Hilarious Kenyan Tweets on X to Beat the Monday Blues
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Hilarious Kenyan Tweets on X to Beat the Monday Blues

Kick off a new and productive week on a lighter note by exploring the hilarious world of Kenyan Twitter. We’ve handpicked the funniest and most trending posts on X to help you shake off those back-to-work Monday blues.

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