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Sifuna: I remain the validly elected ODM Secretary-General
Sifuna emphasized his loyalty to ODM and its founding principles, promising to continue defending the party.
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Treasury adopts cautious stance on Kenya’s Eurobond return
Last year, Kenya tapped the Eurobond market twice to refinance maturing debt, aiming to ease short-term repayment pressures and improve the overall debt profile.
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Maraga slams Ruto over Northern Kenya relief efforts as drought worsens
Maraga, who is seeking the presidency, criticised the President on Wednesday through social media, claiming that Ruto’s engagement with local communities relies on orchestrated rallies rather than direct interaction with the people most affected by drought and underdevelopment.
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EACC launches probe into Bungoma over Sh6.6 million Christmas event and trip
During a Senate review, Governor Kenneth Lusaka was pressed to explain the Christmas tree event, held in September 2019, which occurred months before the festive season. The audit indicates that the funds used were withdrawn through a county imprest, raising concerns about proper financial procedures.
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India waives penalties for Kenyan visa overstayers, PS Njogu says
She also details a penalty waiver negotiated with India to help visa overstayers return home without paying thousands of rupees in fines.
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NCA explains how Kirinyaga Road building collapse happened
The Authority confirmed that the building, planned to reach 10 floors, had been officially registered with the government and had fulfilled all mandatory requirements, including employing a contractor, architect, and quantity surveyor.
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Onyonka: Kenya is a “den of thieves” as Governors, Senators clash over bribery
The Council of Governors (CoG) submitted a signed resolution to the Senate Speaker, claiming the legislators had been “consistently cited” in complaints over County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) proceedings, which county chiefs describe as political witch-hunts, extortion, and intimidation.
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PS Njogu warns Kenyans on unlicensed agents, risky war jobs abroad
Njogu said families continue to seek state intervention after recruits travel knowingly or unknowingly into combat situations, despite prior government advisories against such destinations.
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Cyclone Gezani kills 31, leaves Toamasina in crisis
Cyclone Gezani hit Toamasina, Madagascar’s second-largest city, with winds reaching 250 kilometres per hour.
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Azimio Executive Director highlights 14 million voters could shape 2027 election
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon has encouraged all eligible Kenyans, especially millennials and Gen Z voters, to participate and ensure their voices are heard in the 2027 elections.
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Senator Sifuna breaks silence, set to address Nation after SG position ouster
Catherine Omanyo, who has been serving as Deputy Secretary General, will now hold the position in an acting role pending the election of a substantive office bearer.
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PS Njogu defends Kenya’s stand on human trafficking, details State action
Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu says while the country is a key travel and business centre, it should not be labelled a trafficking hub.
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Nairobi man charged over Sh11.4m cyber heist on microfinance lender
Prosecutors told the court that dozens of transactions were processed through the lender’s system and key records wiped out, pointing to possible manipulation of internal controls.
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Trump, Netanyahu stress continued Iran talks despite no deal
Netanyahu, who has visited Washington six times since Trump returned to office, the most by any foreign leader, was expected to push for a deal that would not only halt uranium enrichment but also restrict Iran’s ballistic missile programme and curb its support for armed groups like Hamas and Hezbollah.
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Why 14-day clause seals leadership changes, says Kisia
Kisia maintained that the leadership changes were carried out in line with the coalition agreement. He said members first gave time to mourn Raila Odinga, who passed on October 15, before making any adjustments.
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Tears, defiance and dismissal: How Sifuna lost grip on ODM
For eight years, Sifuna was a central figure in ODM, known for his outspoken style and fierce loyalty to Raila. But the former party leader’s death last October created a vacuum that exposed divisions within the party and left Sifuna increasingly isolated.
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Actor James Van Der Beek dies at 48 after battle with bowel cancer
Van Der Beek, a father of six, received his diagnosis in late 2023 but revealed his condition to the public in November 2024.
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Chakama Deaths: Mackenzie, seven others charged in court
The eight suspects face charges under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, the Penal Code, and additional murder-related counts before the High Court.
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Police identify 18-year-old as suspect in Tumbler Ridge shooting
Authorities confirmed the suspect, Jesse Van Rootselaar, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the scene, while the motive behind the attack remains unclear.
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ODM faces tighter discipline as Mbadi backs Sifuna’s removal
Mbadi defended Sifuna’s ouster as a necessary measure to safeguard ODM’s structure. He argued that expecting a senior official to stay in office while pursuing a path contrary to the party’s direction was unrealistic.
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Senator Oburu says ODM’s eyes on Deputy President seat as 2027 nears
Oburu said there should be no doubt that ODM has set its sights on the office, stressing that the party’s interest is about public service, not personal rivalries.
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AU, UN and partners demand de-escalation of Sudan conflict
In a joint statement, the five bodies — collectively known as the Quintet — expressed “grave concern at the continued escalation of the conflict in the Sudan” and urged parties to stop further military action.
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Mbadi: NEC’s recommendation on Sifuna follows party rules
Mbadi explained that the next steps involve review by the National Governing Council (NGC) and subsequent ratification at the National Delegates Conference (NDC), in accordance with the party constitution.
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COB Nyakang’o warns of weak monitoring of Turkana oil revenue
Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o told MPs that weak legal safeguards and limited transparency threaten proper oversight of Turkana petroleum revenues, urging clearer monitoring of county and community oil shares.
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Governors suspend appearances before senate CPAC, demand committee reconstitution
The CoG further demanded the reconstitution of affected Senate committees as a prerequisite for restoring confidence in the oversight process.
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Ombudsman orders KUPPET Kisii branch to release BBF records or pay fines
In a decision issued by the Office of the Ombudsman, the Commission directed KUPPET, through the Kisii Branch Executive Secretary, to facilitate access to documents requested by Mr. F.O., a union member, in a letter dated February 17, 2025.
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After ODM shake-up, Kuria challenges Sifuna to declare allegiance
On Wednesday, ODMs National Executive Committee (NEC) resolved to remove Sifuna as its Secretary General.
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Businessman awarded Sh3.5 million for illegal deportation to Somalia
Justice Bahati Mwamuye declared that Osman is a Kenyan citizen by birth and found that state agencies violated his constitutional rights by removing him from the country without due process.
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Sifuna removed as ODM Secretary General after Mombasa NEC meeting
The NEC further announced that Catherine Omanyo, one of the party’s Deputy Secretaries General, will assume the role in an acting capacity pending the election of a substantive office holder.
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Sakaja rules out return of County functions to National Government
Sakaja maintained that the constitutional framework governing devolution must be respected and that Nairobi County would retain its legally assigned responsibilities.