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NCIC finds no fault in Kaluma, Otuoma 'inciting' remarks

The NCIC has let off Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma and Busia Governor Paul Otuoma on the grounds that their alleged inciteful comments did not meet the criminal standards threshold.

By Jacob Ochiro 16 days ago

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Dangote refinery: Here we go

The groundbreaking of Dangote’s Sh2.2 trillion Lamu refinery marks a major investment milestone, drawing regional leaders while residents remain divided over its potential benefits.

By Jacob Ochiro 18 days ago

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Revealed: How government dishes out jobs

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula triggered controversy by claiming MPs distributed Teachers Service Commission employment letters

By Jacob Ochiro 18 days ago

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Fragmented opposition punctures Kalonzo's Ukombozi Alliance takeoff

The rebranding of the Azimio-One Kenya Coalition Party as The Ukombozi Alliance (TUA) has suffered another setback, with leaders expressing divergent views on the move.

By Jacob Ochiro 24 days ago

Malala revives Gachagua 'shares' talk, pushes Mt Kenya-Mulembe alliance

Cleophas Malala has proposed an opposition power-sharing arrangement involving Edwin Sifuna, Kalonzo Musyoka and Rigathi Gachagua, ahead of the 2027 election.

By Jacob Ochiro 23 days ago

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Inside President Ruto's 32-stadium promise

President William Ruto’s ambitious plan to build or upgrade 32 stadiums across Kenya aims to expand sports infrastructure and grassroots opportunities, but faces questions over timelines.

By Jacob Ochiro 28 days ago

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Talanta dream becomes reality

Kenya’s 60,000-seat Raila Odinga International Stadium is nearing completion, despite delays, rising costs and scrutiny over its construction.

By Jacob Ochiro 28 days ago

What Kenya could gain for hosting the 2029 World Athletics Championships

The economy of the city and the country as a whole is set to benefit greatly from the World Championships coming to Nairobi, both directly and indirectly.

By Jacob Ochiro 29 days ago

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Linda Mwananchi leaders' tough choices after successful city tour

Linda Mwananchi’s successful Nairobi rally has boosted its national profile, but the movement must overcome challenges if it is to turn momentum into electoral strength.

By Jacob Ochiro 1 month ago

Relative calm as police beef up security in CBD

Police eased planned restrictions on access to Nairobi's CBD on Sunday, allowing Linda Mwananchi leaders and supporters to proceed with their rallies amid heavy security deployment.

By Jacob Ochiro 1 month ago

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Opposition consultations intensify behind closed doors

Kenya’s opposition leaders are intensifying behind-the-scenes consultations and coalition-building efforts as they seek a united formula to challenge President William Ruto in 2027.

By Jacob Ochiro 1 month ago

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How First Lady Rachel Ruto is campaigning for 'Tutam'

Rachel Ruto has, in the past 15 days, traversed seven counties, holding women’s empowerment meetings that have increasingly taken on political overtones.

By Jacob Ochiro 1 month ago

CS tells Kenyans living on riparian land to move ahead of El Nino rains

Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa has urged Kenyans on riparian land to move to safer grounds to avoid disaster ahead of the El-Nino rains.

By Jacob Ochiro 1 month ago

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Aviation strike hits economy hard as stakeholders pay the price

The ravaging economic impact of the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) strike is already unfolding a day even as normal operations resume.

By Jacob Ochiro 1 month ago

JKIA grinds to a halt leaving passengers stranded

A huge number of passengers in various airports across the country were left stranded as the aviation workers' strike entered its second day on Monday.

By Jacob Ochiro 1 month ago

Opposition intensifies coalition talks

Kenya’s opposition leaders have intensified coalition talks, with eight principals meeting to strengthen unity and work towards a common political strategy and a single candidate.

By Jacob Ochiro 1 month ago

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Ruto says Kenyans need to relook the 2010 Constitution

President William Ruto has said that a number of areas in the 2010 Constitution need to be relooked at 16 years after its promulgation.

By Jacob Ochiro 1 month ago

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16 years on, Kenyans yearn for leaders who embody integrity

The framers of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 envisioned that any State officer, elected or appointed, should demonstrate respect, promote public confidence and be accountable to the public.

By Jacob Ochiro 1 month ago

Hassan Omar attacks Uhuru, again

UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar has renewed his attacks on former President Uhuru Kenyatta over alleged historical land injustices while defending IEBC Vice Chair Fahima Araphat.

By Jacob Ochiro 1 month ago

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Ruto moves to mend ties with the church a year to elections

He rose to power on the wings of the church but inside four years, President William Ruto's relationship with the church has been very sour to say the least.

By Jacob Ochiro 1 month ago

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Inside Ruto's, opposition scramble for share of Raila's Coast base

For a long time now, the Coastal region had been described as the political bedroom of the late Raila Odinga.

By Jacob Ochiro 1 month ago

Linda Mwananchi calls for the arrest, prosecution of Wanga and Kaluma

The Linda Mwananchi faction has called for the arrest and prosecution of Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and MP Opondo Kaluma over violence that marred their rally in Homa Bay.

By Jacob Ochiro 1 month ago

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Final term governors on the verge of political oblivion

As the 2027 General election draws ever closer, several governors currently serving their second and final terms are facing uncertainty over their political future.

By Jacob Ochiro 2 months ago

Savula: Strip Uhuru of retirement benefits over political activities

Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula claims that former President Uhuru Kenyatta was using proxies to derail the government agenda.

By Jacob Ochiro 2 months ago

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How Kindiki and Mudavadi have been sidelined in Ruto manifesto team

For Kindiki, the absence of his lieutenants could be interpreted as an upper hand for his competitors, and it dents his ambition to retain the seat

By Jacob Ochiro 2 months ago

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Of Ruto's lofty, unfulfilled promises to youth and a string of fresh ones

As the world commemorated the International Youth Day yesterday, youth in Kenya continue to bear the brunt of a protracted failure of successive administrations

By Jacob Ochiro 2 months ago

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Broad based PG puts fence sitters on notice as scramble for defectors intensifies

UDA and ODM are racing to consolidate parliamentary numbers ahead of 2027, wooing defectors and warning fence-sitters as talks on zoning and power-sharing intensify.

By Jacob Ochiro 2 months ago

Caleb Amisi's People's Renaissance Movement set for launch on Tuesday

Saboti MP Caleb Amisi says that the party is moving the Gen Z-led street revolution to the ballot.

By Jacob Ochiro 2 months ago

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Airtel Kenya to build regional mega data centre

Airtel Kenya is building a major data centre, expanding network coverage and launching new services to strengthen Kenya's digital economy.

By Jacob Ochiro 2 months ago

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Sakaja: Political transfer season starts in November

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja says the major wave of political defections is yet to begin, predicting that significant realignments ahead of the 2027 General Election will gather pace.

By Jacob Ochiro 2 months ago

Gachagua set to depart for US next month

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua has announced plans to travel to the US next month as he prepares to expand his political mobilisation beyond Mt Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By Jacob Ochiro 2 months ago

Oburu: We are not shaken by Ol-Kalou loss

ODM Party leader Oburu Oginga has maintained that the broad-based Government is still a formidable force to reckon with despite the Ol-Kalou by-election loss.

By Jacob Ochiro 2 months ago

Petition filed to limit nominated MCAs tenure to one term

A petition has been tabled before the Senate seeking to limit the tenure of Members of County Assembly to one term.

By Jacob Ochiro 3 months ago

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Why Orengo, Babu Owino want to hire own 'protection'

Siaya Governor James Orengo and Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino have hinted at hiring their own security to protect themselves from goons.

By Jacob Ochiro 3 months ago

Ruto's loud silence, inaction on goons

An analysis questions President Ruto’s response to rising political violence, arguing that his limited public statements and lack of visible action against alleged goons have fuelled public concern.

By Jacob Ochiro 3 months ago

North Rift leaders endorse Kindiki to succeed Ruto in 2032

A section of North Rift Kenya Kwanza leaders have endorsed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki to succeed President William Ruto in 2032.

By Jacob Ochiro 3 months ago

Mudavadi dismisses Linda Mwananchi leaders presidential ambitions

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi now claims that the Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi team don’t have what it takes to vie for the country’s top seat.

By Jacob Ochiro 3 months ago

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Why Ol-Kalou by-election is a litmus test for Gachagua, voters

Next week Thursday is poised to be a definitive day for the future of Kenya’s political landscape. The Ol-Kalou by-election is shaping to be a definitive test for the Kenyan voter and the opposition

By Jacob Ochiro 3 months ago

Hinga Slams Opposition Talk of Scrapping Affordable Housing Program as Nonsense

Principal Secretary in charge of Housing and Urban Development Charles Hinga has once again come to the defense of the Affordable Housing program

By Jacob Ochiro 3 months ago

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At half time, Gachagua's retreat yet to show white smoke

Yesterday marked 23 days since former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua started his 45-day retreat at his Wamunyoro residence,his home has been a beehive of activity.

By Jacob Ochiro 3 months ago