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Opposition MPs accuse Ruto of propaganda politics in blistering open letter
They accused the ruling party of reviving divisive political narratives and warned against rhetoric that could undermine national cohesion.
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DCP alleges Mount Kenya under siege as it opposes planned Ebola facility
Senator Methu also accused the government of deliberately isolating communities in the Mount Kenya region and warned against what he described as efforts to divide Kenyans along ethnic lines.
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Wajir High Court to be activated under new nationwide judicial expansion plan
Cabinet approval of a funding framework will enable expansion of judicial infrastructure, including in Wajir, through partnerships with development partners. President William Ruto said the plan aims to improve access to justice in remote regions.
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Wambugu Ngunjiri urges national dialogue on land grievances
He also said critics of President William Ruto should focus on holding the Head of State accountable in office rather than continuing political battles that ended with the 2022 election.
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Madaraka Day in Wajir: Inclusion and development drive security in Northern Kenya
In his Madaraka Day address in Wajir County, President William Ruto said long-term security in Northern Kenya depends on citizenship inclusion, education, youth jobs and pastoral support, alongside reforms to discriminatory ID vetting in border counties.
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Ruto pledges civilian terminal for Wajir International Airport by end-2026
President William Ruto said at the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations that a fully functional civilian terminal at Wajir International Airport will be ready before end-2026 and that government funding will support a university in Wajir County.
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Gachagua challenges State over Wajir development as Madaraka Day is marked in county
Gachagua accused some leaders from the region of failing their constituents and instead supporting empty political promises. He insisted that leaders must explain the continued lack of essential services.
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Inside Ruto’s Sh5bn push for agricultural transformation in Northern Kenya
The President announced expanded government programmes targeting livestock recovery and productivity, including restocking efforts, mass vaccination drives, and breeding support meant to rebuild herds affected by drought and other shocks.
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Governor Ahmed cites major service delivery gains under Ruto as Wajir hosts Madaraka day
Wajir Governor also proposed that the newly built Wajir Stadium be named after the late Ahmed Khalif, whom he described as a respected community leader and humanitarian.
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National spotlight falls on Wajir as Kenya marks 63rd Madaraka day
Residents, visitors and invited guests began arriving from as early as 5:00 a.m., according to organisers, triggering long queues at security checkpoints as people sought to secure entry into the venue.
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Ruto says Kenya stable ahead of 2027 election, rules out violence
Ruto dismissed fears of instability, insisting that Kenya is strong enough to manage political competition without falling into division or violence.
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Oburu urges leaders to avoid turning political competition into enmity
ODM leader Oburu Oginga urged political tolerance and reconciliation at the National Prayer Breakfast in Nairobi, saying leaders should not turn competition into personal enmity. He reflected on working with President William Ruto in a broad-based government.