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Why Kigali is known for clean streets and green spaces
A major part of Rwanda’s approach is the monthly community service programme known as Umuganda.
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Expert: Sifuna’s presidential push reshapes opposition competition
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Bigambo said Sifuna’s emergence had brought political competition directly to senior opposition figures, including former Vice-President Kalonzo Musyoka and former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i.
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Senator Mungatana announces death of eight-year-old daughter
Amal died on Sunday, September 13, 2026, while undergoing treatment at Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital in Muthaiga, Nairobi.
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Mudavadi: Ruto will not rig 2027 polls
Speaking during a church service in Kapsengere, Nandi County, Mudavadi said Ruto is ready to face his opponents at the ballot and will respect the will of the people.
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Kindiki: Ruto’s development record will be central in 2027 campaign
Kindiki said the Kenya Kwanza government had exceeded expectations in implementing projects and programmes aimed at strengthening the economy and improving livelihoods, as the administration marks four years since Ruto was sworn in on September 13, 2022.
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Embu chaos: Mukunji accuses Murkomen of sending police officers to his home
In a statement on Sunday, the lawmaker said the officers had been stationed at his gate from 6am as police pursued suspects linked to the violent disruption of a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) meeting at Nembure Grounds in Embu on Saturday.
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Ruto pledges ODM-UDA partnership, vows to keep Raila legacy alive
Speaking at a church service in Kisumu on Sunday, Ruto said he would ensure that Odinga’s legacy, his party and the issues he championed continued to shape Kenya’s development.
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DCI arrests two suspects after UDA delegates’ meeting disruption in Embu
In a statement on Sunday, the DCI said detectives had launched investigations into the unrest, which occurred during a meeting presided over by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and attended by senior national and county leaders.
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Ruto defends his four-year record, highlights economic and development gains
Speaking at a church service in Kisumu on Sunday, Ruto said the government had inherited an economy burdened by debt, high inflation, a volatile exchange rate and low foreign exchange reserves, but claimed significant improvements had since been made.
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Former President Moi’s longtime personal physician David Silverstein dies
Silverstein first treated Moi in 1977, when he was Vice President, and remained his personal physician for 42 years until the former president’s death in February 2020.
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Manyatta MP Mukunji denies role in deadly Nembure chaos
Mukunji says the accusations are aimed at silencing him for speaking out on issues affecting residents, including alleged police brutality and the regulation of muguka farming.
Today In History
September 13, 2022: Ruto begins his presidency
Ruto defeated Raila Odinga with 50.5% of the vote against Odinga’s 48.8%
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Ruto makes fresh IGRTC appointments, awards two honorary Ambassador titles
Their appointment comes after the seven were nominated in July and their names presented to the National and County Government Coordinating Summit for ratification in line with the Intergovernmental Relations Act.
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World’s Most and Least Climate-Resilient Cities
The index assessed 72 major cities based on exposure to floods, extreme heat and drought, as well as their infrastructure and ability to adapt
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Governor Mbarire demands probe after chaos rocks Kindiki’s Embu meeting
The Embu Governor said the trouble extended beyond the meeting grounds, with some delegates attacked as they made their way out.
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Sifuna calls on IEBC to summon Hassan Omar over dead voters remarks
Speaking in Kabuchai Constituency on Saturday, September 12, 2026, Sifuna said statements from a senior official of the ruling party should not be left unanswered, particularly when they concern the credibility of an election yet to be held.
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Muturi: Garissa attack on opposition leaders was ‘attempted assassination’
The former CS called on Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to move swiftly to establish what happened and identify those behind the incident.
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Gachagua courts diaspora with double taxation reform pledge
The DCP leader said the matter required a fair taxation framework that would take into account the significant contribution of diaspora remittances to Kenya’s economy.
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DP Kindiki urges Mt Kenya leaders to embrace political tolerance
The Deputy President said political parties had the freedom to organise rallies and mobilise their supporters, but urged their members not to engage in actions that could trigger chaos or disturb peace.
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Surveyors warn property owners to prepare for El Niño rains
The Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) want property managers to carry out inspections and repairs before the rains intensify, instead of waiting for flooding or structural damage to occur.
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UDA scraps registration fees ahead of October 3 ward grassroots polls
The counties covered by the exercise are Wajir, Marsabit, Isiolo, Kisii, Samburu, Nandi, Vihiga, Baringo, Nakuru, Mombasa, Embu, Meru and Tharaka Nithi.
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Police officers seek compensation for injuries sustained during protests
The verification exercise will run from September 8 to October 29 and will cover officers whose cases are linked specifically to demonstrations, public protests and riots that occurred between January 1, 2013 and June 2, 2025.
Corridors of Justice
Six Iranians face defence in Sh8.2bn meth trafficking case
The six are accused of trafficking 1,036.044 kilogrammes of methamphetamine, which the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) estimates to be worth about Sh8.2 billion on the street.
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Ruto warns Kenyans against harassing foreigners amid 90-day deadline
Speaking on Saturday, September 12, the President said Kenya remains open to investors, workers and visitors from different countries, including members of the East African Community (EAC) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA).
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Senator Omtatah piles pressure on Ruto over Sh13 trillion debt
The Busia Senator also questioned why the government was continuing to borrow despite concerns about the size of the existing debt. He referred to remarks by the Controller of Budget calling on Treasury to stop adding to the country’s debt burden.
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Matiang’i puts Ruto on the spot over claims of Uhuru-backed opposition
Speaking in Borabu Constituency, Nyamira County, Matiang’i said Ruto should spend more time addressing the concerns of Kenyans and delivering on his promises instead of attacking his political opponents.
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Gachagua reveals why United Opposition scrapped Kituyi-led secretariat
Speaking to the Kenyan community in Portland, Oregon, United States, on Friday, September 11, 2026, Gachagua said the opposition principals had chosen to work through their individual party structures as they prepare to settle on a joint presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election.
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Security tightened in Nyanza ahead of Ruto’s four-day visit
In Kisumu, Ruto is expected to launch the Katito-Awasi road and attend a church service at Voice of Salvation and Healing, among other activities planned during the visit
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Serial Killers: Which Countries Have the Most
Kenya is placed 31st globally, with 13 cases recorded. Below is a ranking of countries with the highest number of identified serial killers.
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Ruto puts jobs, economic recovery at heart of government record
The President said the government had succeeded in stabilising the economy, citing a reduction in inflation and interest rates as some of the changes made since taking office.