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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 19.04.2026.
It displays 158 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
19.04.2026 ⇢ The Day Orengo Declared Himself ODM Leader
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Morning coverage focused on escalating political tensions within Kenya's ruling coalition, with multiple sources reporting on ODM's internal disputes over zoning debates and emerging alliances while Linda Mwananchi brigade held nationwide rallies. By early afternoon, editorial attention shifted to Governor James Orengo's declaration that the Linda Mwananchi movement would form the next government, with multiple sources covering his self-appointment as acting ODM leader. Evening reports consolidated around Deputy President Gachagua's renewed feud with Aden Duale over comments about former President Uhuru Kenyatta, while coverage continued of internal ODM disputes as Junet Mohamed declared the party ready for political battles.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that at least 10 people were hospitalised with wounds and trauma after the shooting, which took place in a residential district in the city's south....
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KUNDI la Linda Mwananchi ambalo linahusishwa na Katibu Mkuu wa ODM Edwin Sifuna na Gavana wa...
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Janos Balla, also known as Daniel Takacs, was taken into custody in the beach resort city of Cancun on the Yucatan peninsula, Security Secretary Omar Garcia Harfuch said in a post on X, calling the su...
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The license, issued by the Treasury Department, comes two days after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that Washington would not renew the waiver.
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TUME Huru ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka Nchini (IEBC) sasa inapendekeza mabadiliko chungu nzima ya...
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Women to get first slot in special seats to county, senate and National Assembly.
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Citizen TV
Guinean authorities have not officially commented on the restrictions, which were first announced Thursday by ABLOGUI, an association of Guinea bloggers.
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The researchers explain that this process begins very quickly after treatment starts, within hours to days. Rather than developing resistance in a slow and random way, the cancer cells follow a more organised pattern of changes that helps them survive the initial shock of therapy.
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06:05⇢The Commission's Electoral Revisions
⌨The newspapers report on electoral reforms as the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission proposes legal changes for the 2027 elections, with multiple sources covering nomination rules and diaspora voting (Taifa Leo, Daily Nation). Meanwhile, coverage continues on political tensions with ODM announcing a youth convention (People Daily) and scrutiny of law enforcement performance (Standard Media).
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Kenya Power has announced scheduled power interruptions that will affect parts of Nairobi, Garissa, and Kisumu counties on Sunday...
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KAUNTI za Kisii, Nairobi na Kakamega ndizo zinaongoza orodha ya kaunti ambako kiwango cha juu cha...
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Kenyans.co.ke
The latest round of re-appointment shows President Ruto's efforts to streamline operations within several…
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COTU says workers need a 23 per cent salary increase, citing higher fuel and food prices driving up the cost of living. COTU says unions are negotiating and revisiting CBAs and urges calm political engagement.
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In the latest changes, some county executives were shown the door while others got reinstated according to court orders.
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People Daily
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MJANE wa aliyekuwa Waziri Mkuu Raila Odinga, Ida Odinga, amepuuzilia mbali wito wa kuingia katika...
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Speaking on Saturday at his residence in Irunduni while addressing residents from Chuka Igambang’ombe, Kindiki attributed the recent surge in fuel costs to external geopolitical tensions rather than d...
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Linda Mwananchi has maintained it will continue holding nationwide political engagements to continue wooing its supporters.
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Joy Wangari has been accused of entering into fraudulent supply deals in ministries, State agencies.
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"This is a real chance to support communities across the United Kingdom and bring shared spaces back to life - places where people of...
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UHUSIANO wa karibu unaochipuka chini kwa chini baina ya aliyekuwa Mbunge wa Budalang’i Ababu...
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An Auditor General report says 386,735 Hustler Fund loan accounts were closed before borrowers cleared balances, leaving Sh377.49 million outstanding. The audit also raises concerns about additional lending and credit controls for non-performing loans.
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Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) issued a system maintenance notice to Kenyans in three counties. The maintenance will last for several hours.
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09:07⇢ODM's Zoning Fractures
⌨The newspapers report on escalating political tensions within Kenya's ruling coalition, with multiple sources covering ODM's internal disputes over zoning debates and emerging alliances (People Daily, Taifa Leo) while Linda Mwananchi brigade holds nationwide rallies (Citizen). Meanwhile, coverage continues on governance issues including a major audit revealing Hustler Fund irregularities (Eastleigh Voice) and scrutiny of law enforcement performance (Standard Media).
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Leo arrived in the Portuguese-speaking nation on Saturday for the third leg of a four-nation tour of the continent.
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The European Union's poorest member has been through a spate of governments since 2021, when large anti-graft rallies brought an end to the conservative government of long-time leader Boyko Borissov....
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The placement agency has invited students to apply for courses in various universities, with students urged to apply…
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KRA says the enhancement to its iTax system allows both resident and non-resident individuals to register for a PIN without attaching any tax obligations,...
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Taifa Leo
MJADALA unaoendelea ndani ya chama cha Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) wa kuhifadhiwa maeneo ya...
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“The Lord has blessed us with a beautiful country. What is destroying it are the mistakes we have made in managing it,” Matiangi declared....
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Kenya’s national rugby sevens team lost 26-22 to South Africa in the Hong Kong Sevens quarter-final, overturning a 22-14 lead in the final minutes. Kenya will play France for seventh place at Kai Tak Sports Park.
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has presented proposals to Parliament to tighten nomination rules, redefine voter eligibility for nominated leaders, adjust polling station capacity, and seek expanded powers to prosecute electoral offences ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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The spectre of a first relegation since 1977 looms large for last season's Europa League winners, who are ranked by Deloitte as the ninth richest club in the world.
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11:01⇢ODM's Zoning Fractures
⌨The newspapers report on escalating political tensions within Kenya's ruling coalition, with multiple sources covering ODM's internal disputes over zoning debates and emerging alliances (People Daily, Taifa Leo) while Linda Mwananchi brigade holds nationwide rallies (Citizen). Meanwhile, coverage continues on governance issues including electoral reforms proposed by IEBC for 2027 elections (Eastleigh Voice) and scrutiny of law enforcement performance (Standard Media).
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ALIYEKUWA Naibu Rais Rigathi Gachagua ameongeza makali ya siasa kwa kumshambulia Naibu Rais...
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Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has announced that the government plans to enlist boda boda operators as security informants....
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Kenyans.co.ke
Kenya and Italy have maintained a strong development partnership that has endured over the years, spanning multiple…
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According to the ex-CS, he will reside at the premise in accordance with a court ruling barring the sale of the contentious property until further ruling is made.
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"Certainly from my perspective, whoever's here, I want to work with, make the best out of and help them improve," Carrick said.
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A government directive will stop TVET graduands from wearing traditional academic gowns starting the next graduation cycle, TVET Principal Secretary Esther Muoria said. The change aims to reflect technical specialisations and hands-on training.
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On Sunday, April 19, 2026, President William Ruto is set to commission the African Gospel Church Kenya head office and oversee Tenwek Hospital in Nairobi, while Rigathi Gachagua leads opposition engagements in Murang’a and Linda Mwananchi plans events in Nakuru.
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The trip will focus on strengthening Kenya–Italy cooperation, aligning development priorities and unlocking new opportunities in trade, investment and strategic partnerships....
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KATIKA historia ya siasa za Kenya, ni wachache wamejijengea sifa kwa uthabiti, ujasiri na msimamo...
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Out of 3,500 jikos initially purchased, only 660 could be physically verified by the Auditor General.
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The 30-year-old started both legs as Bayern beat Real Madrid to reach the semi-finals, where they will face PSG and the club did not reveal when or how the injury occured....
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Out of 3,500 jikos purchased, only 660 could be physically verified by the Auditor General.
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Oburu says he would not bow down to the demands of the Nairobi Senator.
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Oburu said Sifuna has discipline issues that ought to be addressed....
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12:57⇢Sifuna's Defiance and the Elders' Ire
⌨The newspapers report on escalating political tensions within Kenya's ruling coalition, with multiple sources covering internal ODM disputes as Senator Sifuna faces criticism from party elders (Citizen, Nairobi Leo, Taifa Leo) while 2027 succession politics intensify with Ruto and Gachagua holding separate events (Eastleigh Voice, People Daily). Meanwhile, coverage continues on governance issues including parliamentary probes into procurement irregularities (Daily Nation) and corporate accountability measures (Standard Media).
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The lake water was cool, sweet, but now, it’s all contaminated.
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KATIBU Mkuu katika Wizara ya Usalama wa Ndani, Dkt Raymond Omollo jana alitua jijini Kisumu kwa...
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According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), on the night of January 28, 2026, the suspects broke into a shop and attacked the...
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President Ruto has warned Mr Gachagua that he will make sure he becomes 'nothing' in the country.
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"I am hired by the people of Kenya and I have an assignment for to travel to Italy for matters of the Republic of...
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ALIYEKUWA Seneta Maalum, Bi Gloria Orwoba, anaonekana kulemea chama cha United Democratic...
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"I like working in a club that's managed as a business and should be managed that way," added Allegri.
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Ruto's statements come amid growing public concern after realising that fuel in Uganda was less costly than in…
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ODM leader Oburu Oginga criticized Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna on Hot 96, saying Sifuna showed indiscipline and bypassed ODM structures. The remarks come amid Sifuna’s removal as secretary general and his PPDT challenge.
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The ever-engaged political opposition in the country has called for the suspension of key levies. Not a single share in these firms is government-owned. It then begs how the contact was a G-to-G...
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The president said Kenya has no peer in the East Africa region, demanding that it be compared to other middle-income countries....
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Eastleigh Voice
Linda Mwananchi leaders, including Siaya Governor James Orengo, urged Kenyans to turn out for three-day demonstrations in June 2026 in Nakuru County, linking the plan to earlier Gen Z-led protests and governance reforms.
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14:53⇢Linda Mwananchi's June Protest Call
⌨The newspapers report on escalating political mobilisation by the Linda Mwananchi movement, which has announced plans for three-day protests in June (Standard Media, Eastleigh Voice, People Daily). This coincides with coverage of internal tensions within the ruling coalition, focusing on President Ruto's reported efforts to weaken Deputy President Gachagua's influence (Daily Nation).
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The answer lies in both their results on the pitch and a significant overhaul of the global sevens rugby format under the newly rebranded HSBC SVNS series.
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President Ruto added that fuel levies help fund road infrastructure, noting that Kenya maintains over 20,000 kilometers of tarmac roads and is currently constructing...
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Gachagua further argued that teachers in Kenya have had trouble accessing health services since they were fully onboarded on the SHA cover last year.
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Two weeks ago, CEO Ronald Bukusi said the fresh polls were part of a reform roadmap agreed with the ICC, the Ministry of Sports and the Registrar of Sports.
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Matarazzo insisted the team's success over the past few months was not just down to him but the daily work that everyone put in, and the quality of the players he has available....
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"We know the Secretary General of ODM is Edwin Sifuna; and because Oburu is unable, now Orengo is the acting party leader of ODM,"...
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Osama has signed a two-year contract with the Swedish outfit, which continues to position itself as a gateway for emerging Kenyan talent into European football.
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Ruto argued Kenya is incomparable to its neighbours, who are ranked among the least developed countries.
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Citizen TV
He had written a book discussing the potential fallout when long-ruling President Yoweri Museveni leaves office.
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The novel recycling approach comes amid fierce competition between Bezos’s firm and fellow tech titan Elon Musk's SpaceX.
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Siaya Governor James Orengo has asserted that Kenya’s next administration will emerge from a growing grassroots push led by the Linda Mwananchi movement. Addressing congregants during a church service in…
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16:36⇢Orengo's Linda Mwananchi Gambit
⌨The newspapers report on escalating political mobilisation by the Linda Mwananchi movement, with multiple sources covering Governor Orengo's declaration that it will form the next government and his self-appointment as acting ODM leader (Capital FM, TV47 Digital, Standard Media, Eastleigh Voice). This coincides with continued coverage of President Ruto's explanations for high fuel prices (People Daily, Nairobi Leo, Kenyans).
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People Daily
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The long-awaited polls, which began around 1pm, went ahead after a dramatic week of legal battles that had initially threatened to derail the process.
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Wanjigi also dismissed ODM leaders who have aligned themselves with President William Ruto.
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The Kenya Times
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NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 19 – Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has raised concerns over what he describes as irregularities in the handling of investigations following...
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In a statement, the Ministry said the committee, led by Ambassador Ogutu, briefed Sing’Oei on the progress made so far and highlighted areas requiring closer coordination ahead of the event....
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Nairobi Leo
President William Ruto has departed the country for an official visit to Rome, Italy....
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Shujaa will face South Africa, Australia, and Great Britain in Pool A, a grouping that presents both opportunity and danger based on recent form.
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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and DCP Party leader Rigathi Gachagua buried the differences and started on a clean…
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Junet, who spoke in Kendu Bay, Homa Bay County, during a fundraising drive for the Muslim Cultural and Resource Centre, said ODM’s “zoning” arrangement would remain in place, insisting the party’s str...
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"I’m unable to forgive you for sabotaging the war on illicit brews that has been killing our people. That war was successful, and as...
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ALIYEKUWA Gavana wa Nairobi, Mike Sonko, sasa yuko huru kufikia mamilioni yake yaliyo kwenye...
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Despite the huge margins, Ruto emphasised that Kenya should not be compared directly with its neighbours, as the country’s road network far exceeds that of the rest of the East African Community combined.
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The Matata twins surged to the front, broke away clean, and never looked back. What followed was a memorable sprint to the line, with Alex edging Charles to retain his crown.
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18:30⇢Gachagua's Renewed Feud Over Uhuru
⌨The newspapers report on escalating political tensions within Kenya's ruling coalition, with multiple sources covering Deputy President Gachagua's renewed feud with Aden Duale over comments about former President Uhuru Kenyatta (Standard Media, Kenyans, Capital FM). This coincides with continued coverage of internal ODM disputes as James Orengo declares himself acting party leader (People Daily, TV47 Digital).
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Eastleigh Voice
Gachagua accused Kindiki of overseeing and executing the abduction and killing of young protesters during the demonstrations against the Finance Bill, alleging that the actions were carried out on the instructions of President William Ruto.
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Kenya Prisons were in control throughout the encounter, sealing a 3-0 (25-13, 25-23, 25-13) win to move level on 18 points with Postbank after seven matches, both sides boasting identical records of s...
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Gachagua spoke at ACK St Mark Maragua Church in Maragua Constituency, Murang’a County, where he said Kindiki “sent a friend” to speak to him and appeal for forgiveness, arguing that his team had been...
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The development comes as Iran and the United States on Sunday accused each other of ceasefire breach.
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Criticism mounts against Governor Sakaja over latest appointments, including Gaucho to Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital Board, raising urgent questions on professionalism.
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According to the KNEC, families should check names, gender, date of birth, school details and citizenship information.
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Speaking on Sunday in Nakuru during a Linda Mwananchi rally, Sifuna alleged that police officers travelled to Homa Bay after the parties signed a cooperation deal with President William Ruto, picked u...
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President William Ruto has shed light on why fuel costs in Kenya are often higher than in neighboring countries, attributing the difference to the country’s economic status, taxation, and infrastructure…
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The Kenya Times
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To make the capital city more motorable, President Ruto announced that 250km of roads are being built and upgraded in all parts of Nairobi, including the informal settlements. Already, 67km are under...
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His appointment and that of musician Ken Wa Maria and a UDA mobiliser have sparked a debate.
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Kimeli transitions to the 42km distance with an impressive résumé on the track, having finished fourth in the 5,000m at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and clinching the Diamond League 5,000m title in 2022.
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He has been appointed as a board member of Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital.
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Speaking to Citizen TV's JKLive on Sunday,the former Interior Cabinet Secretary and ex-World Bank staffer, said he would not have entered into what he termed a “silly, opaque agreement” under the Gove...
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The Gunners still hold a three-point lead at the top of the table, but City have a game in hand and the momentum on their side.
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22:03⇢Gachagua's Renewed Feud Over Uhuru
⌨The newspapers report on escalating political tensions within Kenya's ruling coalition, with multiple sources covering Deputy President Gachagua's renewed feud with Aden Duale over comments about former President Uhuru Kenyatta (Standard Media, Kenyans, Capital FM). This coincides with continued coverage of internal ODM disputes as Junet Mohamed declares the party ready for political battles (People Daily).
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Bayern came from a goal down to beat Stuttgart 4-2 to move into an unassailable 15-point lead over second-placed Borussia Dortmund with just four games remaining.
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Matiang’i said he would never have approved the current Government-to-Government fuel import arrangement, which he described as unclear and ineffective.
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Eastleigh Voice
Matiang’i said he would never have approved the current Government-to-Government fuel import arrangement, which he described as unclear and ineffective.
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In a programme released by the party, the former Deputy President will later preside over the unveiling of John Mwaura Kogi as DCP’s gubernatorial candidate for Kiambu County....
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Kenya Power and Lighting Company announce planned electricity interruptions on Monday, April 20, for maintenance across four counties, affecting several areas.
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Local police chief N. Shreenatha told AFP that "20 people are confirmed dead" after the incident at a licensed factory in Tamil Nadu state's Virudhunagar district.
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