Nairobi. Barely thirty minutes into President William Ruto’s State of the Nation Address on Thursday, legislators from Garissa, Wajir, and Mandera counties staged a defiant walkout, protesting what they described …
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High Court Clears Path for UDA’s Ahmed Maalim Hassan in Banisa By-Election, Dismisses Dual Citizenship Petition.
By:Ali Sheikh
By:Ali Sheikh
Nairobi. The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has received a major boost ahead of next week’s Banisa parliamentary by-election after the High Court dismissed a petition challenging the eligibility of its …
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President Ruto Unveils Bold Reforms in Third State of the Nation Address, Signals Push Toward ‘First World’ Status.
By:John Mwangi
By:John Mwangi
Nairobi. William Ruto on Thursday delivered a defiant and wide-ranging State of the Nation Address, defending his administration’s record amid economic turbulence while unveiling a Sh5 trillion transformation plan aimed …
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Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan Quashes Retirement Rumors, Confirms 2027 Re-Election Bid.
By:David Ochieng
By:David Ochieng
Nairobi, Kenya. Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan Abdi has firmly dismissed speculation circulating within Nairobi’s Eastleigh community about his retirement, declaring that he will seek re-election in the 2027 General Election. …
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ODM Will Remain United Ahead of 2027 Polls, Affirms Party Leader Oburu Oginga.
By:John Mwangi
By:John Mwangi
Nairobi. Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Dr. Oburu Oginga, has issued a firm warning to anyone attempting to divide the party, declaring that ODM will remain united as Kenya …
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Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu Secures Sh53 Million Bank Guarantee, Edges Closer to Release from Kamiti.
By:John Mwangi
By:John Mwangi
Nairobi. Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Ndung’u Waititu has obtained the Sh53 million bank guarantee required for his release pending appeal in the Sh588 million corruption case, a Nairobi court was …
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Fresh Impeachment Motion Filed Against Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo.
By:Sarah Anyango
By:Sarah Anyango
Nyamira. Nyamira Governor Amos Kimwomi Nyaribo is once again staring down an impeachment battle after Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) tabled a new motion seeking his removal from office …
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Duale Urges North Eastern Voters to Back Ruto’s Re-Election as He Rallies Support for Universal Health Coverage.
By:Ali Sheikh
By:Ali Sheikh
Wajir. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale urged residents of North Eastern Kenya to embrace the newly established Social Health Authority (SHA) and register as voters ahead of the 2027 elections, …
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Isiolo Elders Unanimously Back Late MP Tubi’s Son for Isiolo South Seat as Governor Guyo Urges Unity Over Rivalry.
By:Ali Sheikh
By:Ali Sheikh
Isiolo. Elders from across Isiolo South have unanimously endorsed Tubi Mohamed Tubi, son of the late MP Mohamed Tubi Bidu, to succeed his father in the forthcoming parliamentary by-election — …
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Tensions Simmer at ODM’s 20th Anniversary as Leaders Clash Over Party’s Post-Raila Future.
By:Uthman Bakari
By:Uthman Bakari
Mombasa. The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) marked its 20th anniversary at the Mama Ngina Waterfront on Saturday with a mix of nostalgia, grief, and unmistakable political tension, as senior figures …