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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 10.02.2026.
It displays 131 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
10.02.2026 ⇢ The Day the Cabinet Purged the Payroll
⌨Morning headlines were dominated by institutional friction, as the Council of Governors escalated their boycott of the Senate over extortion claims, while KeNHA launched a nationwide enforcement campaign against roadside traders. Simultaneously, the internal collapse of the opposition deepened as ODM leadership moved to expel Secretary General Edwin Sifuna.
By midday, editorial priority shifted to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s overt turn against the administration. Editors highlighted his public criticism of President Ruto’s unfulfilled promises in Northern Kenya and his suggestion of a new alliance with the Sifuna-led ODM faction. In tandem, the government confirmed the repatriation of 27 Kenyans recruited into the Russia-Ukraine war, announcing a high-level diplomatic mission to Moscow.
The evening focus centered on a major fiscal intervention following a Cabinet meeting. Media reported the discovery of 4.7 million altered payroll records and the subsequent approval of a Sh4.7 trillion budget for 2026/27, marking a shift toward aggressive administrative and payroll reforms.
By midday, editorial priority shifted to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s overt turn against the administration. Editors highlighted his public criticism of President Ruto’s unfulfilled promises in Northern Kenya and his suggestion of a new alliance with the Sifuna-led ODM faction. In tandem, the government confirmed the repatriation of 27 Kenyans recruited into the Russia-Ukraine war, announcing a high-level diplomatic mission to Moscow.
The evening focus centered on a major fiscal intervention following a Cabinet meeting. Media reported the discovery of 4.7 million altered payroll records and the subsequent approval of a Sh4.7 trillion budget for 2026/27, marking a shift toward aggressive administrative and payroll reforms.
10.02.2026
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TUKIO la wiki jana ambapo chama cha UDA kilibuni jukwaa la wawaniaji wanaolenga kutumia tiketi yake...
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A governor from a coastal county says he was asked for Sh9 million by senators, while another from Nyanza talks of Sh12 million demand.
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An Oxford study of nearly 1,300 people found leading AI chatbots often give inconsistent, partly inaccurate medical advice, with users correctly choosing next steps less than half the time.
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WAKATI nchi inajiandaa kwa Uchaguzi Mkuu wa 2027, Kaunti za Mombasa na Kwale zitakuwa zikiadhimisha...
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According to the law, KeNHA is mandated to control developments along roads and ensure that any billboard or other…
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Governor Susan Kihika has hit back at Rigathi Gachagua following his claims linking her husband to alleged police interference in Nakuru County....
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The global football community has rallied around Mohamed Salah after the Liverpool forward was struck by personal tragedy, following the death of his grandfather, Ahmed Abdel Aziz Al Bambi, on…
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KeNHA has issued a notice directing roadside traders operating along sections of the Thika Superhighway to vacate the road reserve....
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WAKILI Jijini Nairobi amewasilisha kesi kortini kumzuia Rais William Ruto na chama chake cha UDA...
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07:30 (04:30)⇢KeNHA's Roadside Eviction Storm
⌨Kenyan editors are foregrounding a multi-front institutional crisis involving the Council of Governors and the national highways authority. The newspapers report on the intensifying standoff between governors and the Senate over extortion allegations (Daily Nation, Citizen). Simultaneously, KeNHA has launched a nationwide enforcement campaign targeting roadside traders and illegal signage (Kenyans, Nairobi Leo, The Kenya Times), while legal challenges mount against President Ruto’s use of State House for partisan UDA activities (Taifaleo).
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People Daily
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The Kenya Times
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WINGU la majonzi limetanda katika kijiji cha Kanyakwar, viungani mwa Kisumu baada ya watoto wanne...
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Kenyans.co.ke
Members of the public with concerns or questions were urged to visit the KEBS webiste, by telephone or through the…
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The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) says it cannot direct the Advocates Disciplinary Tribunal in sexual harassment cases.
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Eastleigh Voice
According to the prosecution, one of the MP’s bodyguards, a person entrusted with his security, allegedly turned against him after being lured by financial gain and worked with others to facilitate the killing. The court was told that hired individuals were used to execute the plan.
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Eldoret’s iconic Lobo Village will once again be the centre of cross-country running excellence this Saturday as the fifth edition of the Sirikwa Classic World Cross Country Tour unfolds, promising…
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Magistrate overrules request by DCI to hold the accused men longer, grants them cash bail instead.
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The LSK says it cannot direct the Advocates Disciplinary Tribunal in sexual harassment complaints. Learn why tribunal independence, legal gaps, and criminal jurisdiction matter.
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MZOZO wa urithi wa mali ya zaidi ya Sh400 milioni ya marehemu Mbunge wa zamani wa Ainabkoi William...
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Detectives from DCI Turbo have apprehended an uncle and aunt accused of jointly beating their 19-year-old nephew, Kevin Kipkorir Meli to death, in a harrowing incident that unfolded on February…
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A report by the Communications Authority of Kenya indicates that up to 40 per cent of phones used by Kenyans are fake…
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The Kenya Times
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MFANYABIASHARA amefikishwa kortini kwa madai ya kutishia kumuua Seneta Maalum wa Samburu Hezena...
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Police in Kajiado County have launched investigations after more than 20 suspects escaped after being caught while slaughtering 34 donkeys at Kichakani in Ereteti, Kajiado West. Reports indicate that the…
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10:16 (07:16)⇢The Highway Authority’s Final Warning
⌨Kenyan newspapers report on the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) escalating its enforcement against roadside commercial activities, issuing a 14-day ultimatum for billboards and trader evictions (The Kenya Times, People Daily, Nairobi Leo). Simultaneously, media attention is focused on high-profile criminal cases involving the political class, specifically the prosecution's conspiracy claims regarding the betrayal and killing of MP Charles Were (Eastleigh Voice, Taifaleo, Daily Nation).
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Eastleigh Voice
In a statement, the group says the administrative transfers are not a form of accountability, noting that, rather, they serve to entrench a culture of impunity within the National Police Service.
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NAIBU wa Rais Prof Kithure Kindiki amesema kuwa serikali itahakikisha hakuna Mkenya anayeaga dunia...
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The UDA administration has been pushing for the modernisation of the systems at one of the regions largest and critical…
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Daily Nation
John Mbadi want party secretary general kicked out for acting in defiance of Oburu Oginga.
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Lawyer Lempaa Suyianka has urged the High Court to compel Parliament and related offices to disclose how much public money was spent on the 2025 National Prayer Breakfast and to…
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The Kenya Times
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A Nairobi man has been charged at the Milimani Law Courts for allegedly threatening to kill nominated Senator Hezena Lemaletian through WhatsApp messages sent on January 27, 2026. The suspect,…
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KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga said the new certificate will help create a fair business environment by ensuring all transactions are captured electronically and validated.
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Eastleigh Voice
He explained that limited access in the past prevented many people from taking part in share trading, leaving them without a clear path to legal investment.
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Lang’ata Member of Parliament Phelix Oduor, popularly known as Jalang’o, has declared his intention to contest for the Nairobi senatorial seat in the 2027 General Elections, setting the stage for…
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"Under the National Police Service Act, allegations of excessive force and abuse of authority must be met with prompt investigations and, where appropriate, immediate...
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The aviation workers had warned of a total shutdown of Kenya's airspace, potentially disrupting all domestic and…
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Serikali inaongeza kasi ya utekelezaji wa mradi mkubwa wa miundombinu ya maji na majitaka katika...
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TV47 Digital
High Court Judge Bahati Mwamuye has declined to issue interim orders in a case filed by lawyer Lempaa Suyianka seeking to bar political parties from holding meetings and activities at…
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President William Ruto on February 10, 2026 presided over the launch of Safaricom Ziidi Trader platform, that enables Kenyans to by Nairobi Security Exchange stocks directly using the Mpesa app.…
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12:57 (09:57)⇢Digital Trading for the Masses
⌨Kenyan editors are shifting focus to the government's digital economic push through the launch of the Ziidi Trader platform on M-Pesa, framing it as a move to democratize access to the Nairobi Securities Exchange (Eastleigh Voice, TV47 Digital). Simultaneously, internal friction within the Orange Democratic Movement intensifies as John Mbadi calls for the expulsion of Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, signaling a deepening leadership crisis (Daily Nation, Standard Media).
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The Kenya Times
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The service removes the usual barriers to trading, including paperwork, separate broker accounts, and ID uploads, making it possible for millions of everyday Kenyans to participate in the stock market quickly and securely.
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Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino is looking for a devoted Gen Z supporter who tattooed his face on the back, saying that loyalty like this deserves to be…
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TV47 Digital
Isaac Otesa popularly known as Goliath Wa Bungoma, has revealed that nearly everything he wears, including his boxers, are all tailored to fit his unique body size, including footwear. Speaking…
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The Kenya Times
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WANASIASA wa Chama cha ODM katika Kaunti ya Mombasa, wanashinikiza Chama cha UDA kikubali kutokuwa...
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Benki ya I&M inaendelea kupanua mtandao wake wa matawi hata wakati huu ambao huduma za benki za...
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Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) has spoken out following the fatal shooting of a student, Sheryl Adhiambo, linked to its Mathari Campus....
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MKULIMA Beatrice Wangare Kamau, kutoka Molo, Kaunti ya Nakuru, amekuwa akikuza nafaka na mboga kwa...
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The authority emphasized its commitment to resolving the issues amicably while safeguarding the stability of the aviation sector.
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Kenyans.co.ke
Currently, the law does not allow for earlier withdrawal of pensions until retirement or until someone reaches at least…
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TNX Africa
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14:54 (11:54)⇢Gachagua Turns Against the Palace
⌨Kenyan media is prioritizing the escalating public attacks by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua against the Ruto administration. Editors highlight Gachagua's direct criticism of unfulfilled government projects in Northern Kenya and his warnings regarding the drought crisis (People Daily, YNews Digital, Citizen). Simultaneously, internal power struggles within the ODM party persist as leadership calls for the expulsion of Secretary General Edwin Sifuna (Daily Nation, Standard Media).
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While acknowledging the Senate’s constitutional authority to summon governors, the CoG raised concerns that some oversight committees’ conduct falls short of constitutional intent.
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A Manchester United supporter living in Spain could finally end a nearly 500-day personal challenge if the club secures another Premier League victory. Frank Ilett, 29, vowed in October 2024…
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The Government of Kenya has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) to strengthen training, research and institutional capacity for…
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Mudavadi said their safe return was secured through swift diplomatic and consular interventions coordinated by Kenya’s mission in Moscow.
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Eastleigh Voice
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) Kenya says the authority currently has a shortfall of Sh116 billion, a gap that risks destabilising its ambitious benefit package and delaying reimbursements to healthcare providers.
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Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke has underscored the need to urgently strengthen the capacity of public communication officers to keep pace with a fast-changing media and digital landscape.…
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A police officer attached to South B Police Station has told the court how he responded to the crime scene where socialite Starlet Wahu Mwangi was brutally murdered in January…
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The visit to Moscow comes amid growing safety concerns of Kenyans recruited in the Russian army, as the number of…
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TV47 Digital
The government has successfully rescued and repatriated 27 Kenyans who were stranded in the Russian Federation after they were illegally enlisted to fight in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Prime Cabinet…
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Daily Nation
Nairobi City Water says millions of litres are supplied, but cartels take over distribution.
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ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA
ETHIOPIA inaendelea kuwa eneo la siri la mafunzo ya kijeshi kwa wapiganaji...
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Kilimani detectives have recovered a stolen Glock 19 pistol and arrested four suspects linked to a brazen hotel room theft. The drama unfolded when a licensed firearm holder locked his…
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The Kenya Times
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Capital FM
Communcations Authority Director General David Mugonyi emphasized the need to verify phones’ Type Approval status via the CA’s online licensee register.
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TV47 Digital
Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has come out guns blazing, dismissing mounting pressure on the United Opposition to name its 2027 presidential candidate while launching a…
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17:07 (14:07)⇢Gachagua's Opposition Gauntlet
⌨Kenyan media is prioritizing the deepening rift within the executive as Rigathi Gachagua, now leading the United Opposition, directly challenges President Ruto’s administration over regional neglect and its handling of the drought crisis (Standard Media, TV47 Digital, Citizen, YNews Digital). Simultaneously, growing concerns over the recruitment of Kenyans into the Russian military have prompted official diplomatic intervention in Moscow (Kenyans).
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The Speaker advised MPs to remain focused on service delivery and avoid unnecessary political rhetoric that could undermine the Fund.
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Y News Digital
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Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index shows Sub-Saharan Africa as the lowest-performing region, with long-term declines in several democracies and modest gains where reforms and oversight have strengthened.
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Eastleigh Voice
A Cabinet meeting chaired by President William Ruto on Tuesday sanctioned immediate measures to stabilise the payroll system and tighten controls over public funds.
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National Treasury on Tuesday inaugurated a Technical Working Group tasked with developing Kenya’s National Policy on Unclaimed Financial Assets.
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Eastleigh Voice
The allocations include Sh3.46 trillion for recurrent spending, Sh749.5 billion for development projects, Sh495.7 billion for transfers to county governments, and Sh2 billion for the Contingency Fund.
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Kenyans.co.ke
The resolutions were made during a Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday by President Ruto at State House Nairobi following…
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Corruption is a serious problem in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), released on February 10, 2026 by the global Transparency International movement. Kenya, with an…
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Mudavadi will have a direct engagement with the Russian government to address the issue....
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According to the Cabinet meeting chaired by President William Ruto, the reforms aim to address inefficiencies caused by overlapping mandates among education agencies and...
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The audit exposed widespread payroll anomalies, including mismanagement of identity records, tax compliance issues, and irregular bank accounts.
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In the evolving digital landscape, a quiet but significant tussle has emerged between the Kenyan government and one of the world’s most powerful technology companies. According to Google’s latest Transparency…
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Matara denied killing Wahu, but forensic analysis, including semen extracted from the scene fit his profile.
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SERIKALI ya kitaifa imeweka mpango wa kusaidia familia za Kiislamu zilizo katika mazingira magumu...
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19:28 (16:28)⇢The Great Payroll Purge
⌨Kenyan editors are foregrounding a major fiscal and administrative overhaul following a Cabinet meeting led by President Ruto. The primary focus is the discovery of 4.7 million altered payroll records and the subsequent approval of a Sh4.7 trillion budget for the 2026/27 fiscal year (Standard Media, Eastleigh Voice, Kenyans, People Daily, Capital FM, YNews Digital). Additionally, diplomatic efforts in Russia are gaining traction as the government moves to rescue citizens caught in the conflict (Nairobi Leo, Citizen).
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Matara denied killing Pastor Kanyari's sister, but forensic analysis, including extracted semen, fit his profile.
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People Daily
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KHRC cited the killing of KMTC student Sharon Adhiambo as the latest case highlighting what it described as a disturbing pattern of police brutality...
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Discussions aligned with Italy’s Mattei Plan, which promotes deeper collaboration with Africa, and explored ways to enhance knowledge sharing, infrastructure development, and policy alignment...
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Prophet David Owuor faces scrutiny after TV 47's investigative exposé "Divine or Deceptive" challenges his HIV healing claims amid a social media debate.
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The Service said neither its internal monitoring mechanisms nor reports to the National Police Service had revealed evidence to support the claims.
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The arrangement was reportedly negotiated at State House, Nairobi, Tuesday as part of efforts to restore service delivery and stability in the city.
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Former DP Rigathi Gachagua now defends ex-President Uhuru Kenyatta, confirming a political rapprochement that could weaken President William Ruto’s grip on the Mt Kenya vote ahead of 2027.
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