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'Our relationship has come to an end': Kericho Governor Mutai publicly dumps DG, picks new running mate
A year to the 2027 General Election, Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has publicly thrown his deputy, Fr…
Bypasses, Expressways and interchanges: The changing face of Nairobi
If there is a suburb that wears the story of explosion of Nairobi’s modern roads on its sleeves, it …
Sharon Otieno’s family open to reconciliation with Obado, seeks assistance
University student Sharon Otieno’s family is open to reconciliation with the family of former Migori…
Impeached, but can they still run? Cloud hangs over Gachagua, Mwangaza’s 2027 bids
A legal dispute over whether impeached officials can contest for elective public offices while chall…
"Take note": Gachagua summoned over utterances made in public, risks arrest
- The National Cohesion and Integration Commission summoned former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua…
Ole Sapit calls for crackdown on goons disrupting political meetings
Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Jackson Ole Sapit has called on security agencies t…
Police order Kassim Abdi Sebu to surrender to DCI over role in Homa Bay violence
Police order Kassim Abdi Sebu to surrender to DCI over role in Homa Bay violence Audio By Vocalize T…
Deeply grateful: Abbie Zuena recalls how Raila saved her life at Homa Bay rally
- Abigael Gikonyo has recalled how young men in Homa Bay recognised her as a Raila Odinga supporter …
Ruto responds to unfilled promise of giving free diapers
President William Ruto has said his 2022 campaign commitment to ensure mothers receive diapers after…
Rwanda’s Nsanzuwera wins Ruiru Invitational after flawless final round
<ul><li><span><b>For his efforts, Nsanzuwera took home Ksh 400,000, the winner's share of the Ksh 2 …
Kericho Governor Mutai dumps DG Kirui, names preferred 2027 running mate
Kericho Governor Mutai dumps DG Kirui, names preferred 2027 running mate Audio By Vocalize Kericho G…
"Rise to the occasion": UK raises alarm over goons, political violence in Kenya
- The UK has urged Kenya to maintain peace before, during and after the 2027 General Election to saf…
KNCHR calls on NCIC, police to act over politicians’ use of goons
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has called on the Directorate of Criminal Inve…
Natembeya recounts narrowly escaping Homa Bay attack after car tyre was deflated
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya and Bumula Member of Parliament Jack Wamboka have recounted ho…
Ruto: Health reforms pay off as SHA enrolment hits 32.3 million, Ksh.178B paid to hospitals
Ruto: Health reforms pay off as SHA enrolment hits 32.3 million, Ksh.178B paid to hospitals Audio By…
Sharon Otieno’s murder: Obado’s family urges the court to be lenient on him
The family of the former Migori County Governor Zachariah Okoth Obado has urged the High Court to be…
Disney sues US regulator, claiming political retaliation over ABC stations
Disney has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) amid efforts to stop …
Gachagua under fire after urging Mathira residents to block UDA agents from polling stations
Gachagua under fire after urging Mathira residents to block UDA agents from polling stations Audio B…
IEBC and Carter Center discuss election technology ahead of 2027 polls
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has held talks with the Carter Center on …
MPs question Ksh4B capital injection into Prison Enterprise Fund
The National Assembly’s Committee on Delegated Legislation has questioned the legal basis for a prop…