The Deputy President said once President Ruto completes a second term, Mt Kenya will be well placed to take over the country's leadership, urging residents not to lose focus on what he described as a rare political opportunity.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe United Democratic Alliance (UDA) toned down the involvement of government officials in its campaigns after criticism over alleged voter bribery. Cabinet secretaries and principal secretaries, who had actively participated earlier, stepped back from campaign activities from last Thursday.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe violence erupted during and after a church service at St. Joseph's Catholic Cathedral in Kisumu, where Siaya Governor James Orengo and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, both principals of the Linda Mwananchi movement, had attended.
Samuel OtienoSpeaking during a church function in Kisumu on Sunday, Orengo also dismissed claims of divisions within the Linda Mwananchi movement, insisting opposition leaders remain united as they prepare for the next electoral contest.
David AbonyoIn a statement issued on Sunday, Amnesty said Kenya's Election Offences Act expressly prohibits bribery, intimidation, misuse of public resources and the participation of public officers in partisan campaigns.
David AbonyoAddressing congregants at St. Boniface Catholic Church on Sunday, Wetang'ula said Kenya's political discourse should be guided by respect and constructive engagement rather than personal attacks.
David AbonyoAccording to the DCI, officers searched the suspect immediately after his arrest and recovered four mobile phones, including Joy Kanini Gathu's handset, which has since been secured as a key exhibit in the investigation.
David AbonyoAccording to the DCI, the operation targeted a premises suspected of being used as a storage and distribution point for illegal products.
David AbonyoMorocco remained Africa's largest arms importer in 2025, recording 392 million in Trend Indicator Value (TIV), up sharply from 130 million in 2024, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
Essy WawiraThe livestock had been driven away while grazing in the Kopoi area of Kuri Kuri Sub-location before the owner alerted authorities.
David AbonyoKindiki said the administration's performance over the last four years has laid a strong foundation for seeking another term, pointing to major road projects and programmes aimed at improving livelihoods.
Maureen KinyanjuiResponding in a statement, Ichung'wah said Gachagua had turned to what he described as propaganda after realising that his preferred candidate was facing defeat in the contest.
Maureen KinyanjuiDP Kindiki said the programme had demonstrated that involving neighbouring communities was the most effective way to safeguard forests for future generations. The Kaptagat Integrated Conservation Programme was started 10 years ago after it became clear that protecting the forest would only succeed if the economic and social needs of surrounding communities were addressed alongside conservation efforts.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader urged Matiang'i not to bow to what he termed intimidation, saying the opposition would stand firmly behind him if the government proceeds to arraign him in court. He added that he was ready to mobilise the Mount Kenya region to support the former Interior CS if charges are brought against him.
Maureen KinyanjuiLinda Mwananchi said it would not hold any activities in Ol Kalou from Sunday until after residents vote on July 16, maintaining that staying away would remove what it called any opportunity to justify delaying the election.
Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to Gachagua, the public engagement exercise is giving him a chance to hear directly from residents, but he also wants guidance from Uhuru because of his experience in leadership.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe Gilgil-Ol Kalou-Nyahururu railway line resumed operations on June 2, 2026, marking the return of services on the 96-year-old metre-gauge line after nearly five decades.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe Sacco Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2025, now before the National Assembly, proposes far-reaching changes to the way saccos are regulated. One of its key proposals is to allow members to claim protected deposits from the Deposit Guarantee Fund once a sacco's licence or authorisation has been revoked.
Maureen KinyanjuiA new assessment by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) identifies several African countries as being most vulnerable to the impacts of El Niño
Essy WawiraAccording to the agency, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York issued a warrant for Qadeer's arrest on March 25, 2025, over the alleged offences.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe court found that the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) acted contrary to Article 157(11) of the Constitution by starting criminal proceedings without a factual basis. It also held that the prosecution denied Ismail his right to equal protection and equal benefit of the law as guaranteed under Article 27.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe Senate Public Accounts Committee made the decision after Kajiado Governor Joseph ole Lenku said KWS had not surrendered the management of the park as directed by President William Ruto.
Maureen KinyanjuiIn a video message, Ruto said the Junior Starlets had earned the opportunity to compete for another World Cup and challenged Kenyans to play their part by showing up in large numbers to support the team.
Maureen KinyanjuiRuto said the athlete's historic feat had once again demonstrated the strength of Kenyan athletics on the world stage and filled the nation with pride.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) on July 16, 2026, secured the opposition's first parliamentary by-election victory over the ruling UDA, ending the party's dominance in recent mini-polls
Nelson WahomeThe matter was tabled by nominated Senator Hamida Kibwana, who sought the intervention of the Senate National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations Committee. She asked the committee to carry out a comprehensive inquiry into the allegations and establish how the suspected fraud may have occurred.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe clarification comes after days of public anxiety sparked by reports alleging that the government planned to tap into more than Sh1 trillion held in SACCO deposits to bankroll infrastructure projects through the proposed National Infrastructure Fund and infrastructure bonds.
David Bogonko Nyokang'iSRC has gazetted the 2026 Remuneration and Benefits of State and Other Public Officers Regulations, establishing procedures for job evaluation, salary structures, collective bargaining and a four-year remuneration review cycle for Kenya’s public service.
David Bogonko Nyokang'iSpeaking on Friday, July 10, IEBC Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana said the committee reached its decision after considering the submissions by the parties, the applicable law, and the oral and documentary evidence presented during the proceedings.
Maureen KinyanjuiGachagua's remarks came a day after IEBC chairperson Erastus Ethekon cautioned that the by-election could be postponed or cancelled if the commission determines that conditions for a free, fair and peaceful election cannot be guaranteed.
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