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Citizen Digital Maresca makes winning start with Man City after dramatic fightback France 24 Zelensky rejects rival's call for elections, says would be 'huge risk' for Ukraine France 24 Zelensky rejects wartime elections, saying vote would 'split' Ukraine France 24 Thousands rally in Sweden to protest climate policies ahead of general election TUKO 25 latest Ghana weaving shuku hairstyles for 2026 (Photos) KBC Digital Ruto announces 50pc subsidy on maize seeds, Ksh500 fertiliser price cut K24 Digital Horror debut! Aston Villa signing Joao Gomes sent off, leaving his team trailing 4-0 vs Brighton People Daily KMPDU calls for withdrawal of proposed health amendment Bill TUKO Video: Winnie says dad's death robbed her of life purpose, recalls last talk KBC Digital Uhuru calls for protection of democratic freedoms People Daily Gachagua to address Kenyans after 56-day Wamunyoro consultations France 24 China abruptly delays ambitious Chang’e-7 mission to find water ice on moon Al Jazeera PM Rahman’s trip stalled: What it means for Bangladesh-India ties TUKO Started as headache: Widowed dad of 2 recalls wife's death during doctors strike TUKO My boyfriend didn't propose for 11 years — Then he learned I inherited a house Standard Media Ndindi Nyoro begins nationwide political mobilisation ahead of 2027 Citizen Digital Brewers rule the rivalry: Tusker sink Gor Mahia to lift Super Cup K24 Digital Monday blackout to hit parts of 5 counties K24 Digital Meghan’s casting in The Gentlemen reportedly withdrawn K24 Digital How to keep cut watermelon fresh and crunchy in your fridge People Daily Uhuru Kenyatta: If Kenyans want Sifuna, then let them have him TUKO "He knows God": Charlene Ruto explains why she accepted Isaya Yunge's proposal Al Jazeera Squad, formation, unest: Key talking points ahead of Chelsea’s new season Al Jazeera The Suez Crisis stopped the British Empire. 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Al Jazeera Nordic nations ‘have lost confidence in Infantino’, demand FIFA reforms Kenya News Agency Fight project vandalism, Makueni Deputy Governor urges residents K24 Digital Man City reach agreement with Lille for Ayoub Bouaddi People Daily Ruto announces 50% cut in maize seed prices People Daily Parliament pledges more resources for police training facilities People Daily New parliamentary bill proposes 7 major changes to retirement benefits for county workers Nation Africa Toxic substances seized, four farmers arrested over elephant deaths in Amboseli Nation Africa Loan spam lands digital lender Sh1m bill TUKO Moses Kuria shares cryptic message after Uhuru fails to mention Gachagua Citizen Digital Humanoids break records at Beijing Robot Games Citizen Digital Liverpool, Man City face questions in new era without Salah, Guardiola Kenya News Agency Makueni, Anyway Solutions partner to build climate-resilient roads Kenya News Agency Multinational Tea Company awards scholarship to 28 students Kenya News Agency SBM Bank marks footprint in the Mt. 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Uhuru Kenyatta: If Kenyans want Sifuna, Ruto or Kalonzo, then let them have them

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Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has said Kenyans should be allowed to choose leaders they want as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections. Speaking in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County, on Sunday, August 23, 2026, during a memorial service for former Vice-President Michael Kijana Wamalwa, Uhuru said politicians should not force voters to support particular […]

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