The President said Raila’s long political struggle had contributed to the expansion of Kenya’s democratic space and strengthened citizens’ participation in national affairs.
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Ruto vows to carry forward Raila Odinga’s legacy of unity
The President said Raila’s long political struggle had contributed to the expansion of Kenya’s democratic space and strengthened citizens’ participation in national affairs.
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Amnesty Kenya boss wants clean, audited voter register ahead of 2027 polls
Speaking on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Amnesty Kenya Director said the country should focus on verifiable electoral data as preparations for the 2027 election continue, including the number of registered voters, youth participation and the expansion of diaspora voting
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Dangote refinery could cushion Kenya from Iran war fuel shocks, Owino says
Oburu stable after Nairobi Hospital check-up, Etale says
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MPs press Murkomen over prolonged banditry in Samburu, demand action
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen attributed the violence partly to marginalisation and underdevelopment, but lawmakers said communities could not wait for development while attacks, deaths and livestock losses continued.
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CBK reopens Sh50bn Treasury bonds for budgetary support
The latest offer comes as the government continues to use domestic borrowing as one of its sources of financing its budgetary requirements, with Treasury securities providing a key avenue for mobilising funds from local investors.
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MPs Move to Block IEBC Plan for 1,000 Voters at Polling Stations
The lawmakers want the current ceiling of 700 voters per polling station retained, arguing that the IEBC has not done enough to increase the number of polling stations needed to support a larger voter population at each centre.
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ODM welcomes UDA defectors Saruni, Meja ahead of 2027 elections
ODM National Chairperson Gladys Wanga received Gideon Mayian Saruni and Francis ole Meja into the party during a ceremony held at Chungwa House.
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Opposition leaders renew push for unity ahead of 2027 elections
The leaders said there was no shortcut to bringing the opposition together, arguing that a united political front would be necessary as the country heads to the 2027 elections.
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Kenya, Uganda lawmakers seek new approach to regulating AI
Kenya’s experience with M-Pesa was cited as another example of the difficulty of regulating new technologies using existing legal categories.
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The findings by the Elimu Bora Working Group show that more than nine out of every 10 households surveyed had either paid an illegal levy in 2025, expected to pay one in 2026 or faced demands exceeding the officially gazetted school fees.
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Over 300 Grade 11 textbooks approved as KICD prepares for 2027 rollout
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KNEC unveils tighter controls as 3.6m learners prepare for national exams
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New career path, jobs and housing: Ruto’s package for teachers
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Melly hails Ruto’s education record as Parliament weighs six reform bills
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Duale announces 241-bed Ebola capacity across five Kenyan hospitals
The hospitals designated to manage Ebola patients are Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, National Police Hospital, Port Reitz Hospital and The Nairobi Hospital.
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US Embassy issues Ebola alert to Americans in Kenya after first imported case
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Woman says rape allegation against Jay-Z was false
The woman, identified in court documents as Jane Doe, filed a lawsuit in 2024 accusing Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, and Sean “Diddy” Combs of raping her at a party following the MTV Video Music Awards in 2000. She alleged that she had been drugged before the incident.
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Calvin Harris sets world record with 1.6m crowd in Brazil
Harris, who comes from Dumfries, was recognised for attracting the largest crowd ever recorded for a DJ set by a single artist. The performance took place on February 8, 2026, during the free pre-carnival street party Bloco Skol on Rua da Consolação.
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Ed Sheeran: Gaza situation unjustifiable and catastrophic
Sheeran has faced criticism after American rapper Macklemore was dropped as an opening act following his pro-Palestinian comments at a concert in New Jersey earlier this month.
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Filmmaker Nchogu warns NGOs against using poverty images to tell Africa’s story
She argued that her experiences working on NGO productions made her increasingly conscious of the images being created about Africa
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Vijana Barubaru put duo career on hold as members go solo
The two said their time as Vijana Barubaru has played an important role in shaping their careers, giving them a shared history and a strong bond that they will carry into their next chapter.
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Wetang’ula Pushes for stronger EALA role in East Africa integration
The National Assembly Speaker said EALA should continue to draw its members from the sovereign parliaments of EAC partner states, warning against any move that could weaken the regional assembly or reduce its role.
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Kenya Airways confirms passenger’s death on Nairobi-Lagos flight
The incident occurred at about 21:20 local Nigerian time on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, approximately 20 minutes before the scheduled arrival of the Kenya Airways aircraft at Murtala Muhammed International Airport
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WHO warns countries against travel, trade bans over Ebola cases
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Tuesday, October 6, that the agency was closely following the situation and would check any travel or trade measures imposed in response to the outbreak
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William McKinley: How a US president was assassinated in 1901
McKinley, who was six months into his second term, was attending a public reception at the Temple of Music on September 6.
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Environment Department faces audit questions over Sh640.7m pending bills
Principal Secretary Festus Ng’eno appeared before the committee on Tuesday, chaired by Scott Tindi Mwale, to respond to audit queries contained in the report for the 2023/24 financial year.
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Maanzo: Justice yet to be delivered for protest victims
Data from the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) shows that 1,815 claims of human rights violations linked to protests were documented, with 1,101 victims verified across six categories for possible compensation.
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Sawe, Ngetich nominated for 2026 World Athlete of the Year awards
World Athletics announced the nominees on Tuesday, with Ngetich named among the 10 contenders for the women’s award and Sawe making the men’s shortlist.
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