Western leaders have warned of a surge in Russian covert operations across Europe, amid concerns such activities could eventually cause casualties.
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 23.09.2026.
It displays 116 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
23.09.2026 ⇢ The Day Kalonzo Said Raila Won Three Elections
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President William Ruto's scheduled UN General Assembly address opened the day, with previews of his demand for a permanent African Security Council seat and the UN chief's response, alongside a new pact with Liberia and Trump's call for ICC exits.
Attention drifted domestically to household pressures and preparedness, with cooking gas prices set to rise, MPs moving against mobile lenders, and Nairobi waiving minor repair permits ahead of El Niño while Kindiki ordered compliance with evacuations.
By evening the 2022 election claim by former President Uhuru Kenyatta dominated again after Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka asserted Raila Odinga won in 2013, 2017 and 2022, prompting a rebuke from the Odinga family to let Raila rest. Parallel IEBC fights intensified over the national tallying centre, voter register and a Sh23.7 billion funding gap.
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Rubio's remarks came shortly before President Donald Trump was due to speak at the United Nations in New York.Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian headed out Tuesday to attend the UN General Assembly a...
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The recent Houthi takeover of Yemen's Red Sea coast has left hundreds dead and heightened fears over global trade and shipping through the vital Bab al-Mandab strait.
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"The United States will no longer permit threats to America to gain a foothold anywhere in the Western Hemisphere. And if necessary, we will use our unmatched military might to secure the vital nation...
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RAIS (mstaafu) Uhuru Kenyatta jana alikabidhi rasmi uongozi wa Chama cha Jubilee kwa aliyekuwa...
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A proposal by Kisumu west MP Rosa Buyu seeks to protect borrowers from hidden charges.
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Droughts, floods, food shortages and competition for land and water are worsening security risks across Africa, prompting governments to develop a common climate response.
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MAHAKAMA Kuu imeunga mkono uhalali wa Tume Huru ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka (IEBC) kujumlisha na...
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The Kenyan cases were marked by disputes over cooperation, witness interference and the availability of evidence.
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SIASA za upinzani nchini Kenya zimefika mahali ambapo umaarufu wake hauwezi tena kuficha madhaifu...
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Since taking office in January 2025, President Donald Trump has made immigration enforcement a central pillar of his…
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KWA miezi 10 iliyopita, Naibu Rais Kithure Kindiki amefanya zaidi ya ziara 30 katika eneo lake la...
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The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has responded to former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s claim that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga won the 2022 General Election....
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Ruto will speak in the general debate on Wednesday afternoon, New York time.
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Under the proposal, lenders would have to provide borrowers with full and material information about the charges and conditions attached to loans before advancing the money.
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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has released a detailed account about the arrest, detention and subsequent death of Dennis Aremo Osiemo, following claims circulating on social media concerning his…
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08:55⇢Ruto Takes The UN Podium
⌨The newspapers return to President Ruto in New York ahead of his UN General Assembly address today (Citizen, The Kenya Times). Coverage previews his demand for a Security Council overhaul and a new deal with Liberia including a Nairobi mission (People Daily). Uhuru Kenyatta's 2022 claim recedes to UDA's rebuttal (Nairobi Leo), while a bid to curb mobile lenders' hidden charges advances (Daily Nation, Eastleigh Voice).
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08:55⇢Ruto Takes The UN Podium
⌨The newspapers return to President Ruto in New York ahead of his UN General Assembly address today (Citizen, The Kenya Times). Coverage previews his demand for a Security Council overhaul and a new deal with Liberia including a Nairobi mission (People Daily). Uhuru Kenyatta's 2022 claim recedes to UDA's rebuttal (Nairobi Leo), while a bid to curb mobile lenders' hidden charges advances (Daily Nation, Eastleigh Voice).
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BARUA mbili zinazokinzana zinazodaiwa kuhifadhi jina la ‘Ukombozi’ kwa makundi mawili tofauti...
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Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Makadara, Nairobi County, have recovered a large consignment of suspected stolen property following a raid on a residence in the area.…
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Rais wa Amerika Donald Trump, Jumanne alitumia hotuba yake katika Kikao cha 81 cha Baraza Kuu la...
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President William Ruto will take to the podium at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday, 23rd September, delivering Kenya’s address in the general debate before an audience of…
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Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has issued an update on the ongoing construction of the Lidambitsa Gold Refinery in Ikolomani, Kakamega County....
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Officers from the Anti-Stock Theft Unit have recovered 151 stolen sheep and returned them to their rightful owner following a swift overnight operation in the Ndeiya area of Kiambu County.…
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Currently, refilling a 6-kilogramme gas cylinder costs between Ksh1,100 and Ksh1,600, depending on the brand, while a…
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Tsetse flies transmit some of Africa’s most persistent parasitic diseases. They have affected human health, livestock production and rural development for generations, across a region spanning millions of square kilometres…
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MAANDALIZI ya kuanza ujenzi wa kiwanda cha kusafisha mafuta cha kampuni ya Dangote katika Kaunti ya...
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The breaches came despite the banking industry recording stronger capital positions during the year, with total capital-to-risk-weighted assets rising to 20.7 per cent in December 2025 from 19.6 per cent a year earlier.
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Who is the Mount Kenya University graduate changing lives, transforming communities or making waves on the global stage? That person could soon be recognised with one of the most prestigious…
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There are 536 species of monkeys in the world today and the Democratic Republic of Congo has a new one. Named Likweli, this rainforest primate is one of only five…
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JANET Omollo, mkulima katika eneo la Nyatike, Kaunti ya Migori, ameshuhudia mengi katika shughuli...
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Raila Odinga Junior offers a first look at his late father's mausoleum in Bondo, with marble floors and tiling showing the tribute now nearing completion.
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11:04⇢Barasa's Kikuyu Jobs Jibe Probed
⌨Coverage fragments after previews of President Ruto's UN General Assembly address, with no shared lead. Attention returns to the NCIC summons of MP Didmus Barasa over alleged ethnic remarks (Citizen) and a call to scrap the IEBC voter register for fresh registration (People Daily). Other front pages turn to household costs, with cooking gas prices set to rise (Kenyans) and a bid to tighten mobile loan rules (Daily Nation).
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11:04⇢Barasa's Kikuyu Jobs Jibe Probed
⌨Coverage fragments after previews of President Ruto's UN General Assembly address, with no shared lead. Attention returns to the NCIC summons of MP Didmus Barasa over alleged ethnic remarks (Citizen) and a call to scrap the IEBC voter register for fresh registration (People Daily). Other front pages turn to household costs, with cooking gas prices set to rise (Kenyans) and a bid to tighten mobile loan rules (Daily Nation).
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Uhuru’s political reactivation disrupts the existing Mt Kenya rivalry between Gachagua and Kindiki.
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Security and governance expert Erick Okeyo has said a potential Kalonzo Musyoka and Edwin Sifuna ticket could present a significant opposition option ahead of the 2027 Presidential Election. Speaking during…
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Police officers have recovered approximately 2,900 rolls of cannabis after a suspected drug trafficker abandoned a sack and fled during a police pursuit in Korogocho, Nairobi County. The incident happened…
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The Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) said the State Department for Housing and Urban Development requires Sh228.3 billion to finance ongoing projects in the new financial year but received only Sh110 billion in the approved budget.
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The multi-billion road project involves the construction of a four-lane dual carriageway with service lanes and six…
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The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has assured motorists and other road users of safe and uninterrupted travel ahead of the anticipated El Niño rains. Speaking during an inspection of…
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Watu wawili wamethibitishwa kufariki dunia huku wengine sita wakijeruhiwa baada ya basi walilokuwa...
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Hesabu za kisiasa za aliyekuwa Naibu Rais Rigathi Gachagua kuelekea uchaguzi mkuu wa 2027 zinazidi...
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Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has waived the application and approval processes for minor building repairs across the city as part of measures to help residents prepare for the anticipated El…
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The waivers allow property owners in the city to undertake some developments on their properties without paying…
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The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has raised concerns over attacks and killings of police officers across the country....
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Murugi has been battling persistent health problems while struggling financially to meet her medical needs and provide for her child.
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13:23⇢Sakaja Scraps Repair Permits
⌨Coverage stays fragmented with no single lead. The most shared item is Nairobi Governor Sakaja's waiver of application and approval for minor building repairs ahead of El Niño (Kenyans, The Kenya Times, TV47 Digital). Attention also turns to Mt Kenya politics, with Uhuru Kenyatta's court victory seen shaking up the Gachagua-Kindiki rivalry (Daily Nation) and Gachagua's 2027 calculations hardening (Taifa Leo).
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13:23⇢Sakaja Scraps Repair Permits
⌨Coverage stays fragmented with no single lead. The most shared item is Nairobi Governor Sakaja's waiver of application and approval for minor building repairs ahead of El Niño (Kenyans, The Kenya Times, TV47 Digital). Attention also turns to Mt Kenya politics, with Uhuru Kenyatta's court victory seen shaking up the Gachagua-Kindiki rivalry (Daily Nation) and Gachagua's 2027 calculations hardening (Taifa Leo).
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The watchdog said adequate resources and timely preparations during the 2026/27 financial year will be important in building public confidence and supporting a transparent, inclusive and credible electoral process.
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The latest explanation comes as NSSF continues to promote retirement saving, encouraging Kenyans to build their savings…
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A man from Kakamega County has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being convicted of defiling a six-year-old girl. The accused was 17 years old when he committed the offence…
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The KRA enforcement teams have seized a consignment of under-declared 53,000 units of smart phones at the Eldoret International Airport averting a tax loss of KSh21.5 million. The consignment, seized…
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Kindiki assured Kenyans living in areas prone to flooding and landslides that they would not lose their land when evacuated....
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The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) on Wednesday, September 23 gave the not to the transfer of all assets and liabilities of Access Bank (Kenya) Plc to National Bank of…
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Prosecution Counsel Stella Adeny led the prosecution case and presented evidence that proved the charges beyond a reasonable doubt.
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The Maritime Authority outlined expected conditions along coastal areas and shared essential safety measures, urging…
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Students can change institutions at different points in their academic journey because of admission changes.
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President William Ruto has continued to advocate for reforms to global institutions, including the UN Security Council…
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In the same way that history repeats itself, so has Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna found himself at a precipice on forging the next move with the Linda Mwananchi movement....
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According to PBO, the University Fund was allocated Sh12 billion more in the 2026/27 financial year compared to the previous year, while HELB received an additional Sh11 billion. Despite the increases, the PBO said the allocations for the financial year cater for less than 50 per cent of students' requirements.
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16:15⇢Uhuru Victory Upends Mt Kenya Duel
⌨Coverage remains fragmented with no single lead. The only shared focus is Mt Kenya politics, with Uhuru Kenyatta's court victory seen as shaking up the Gachagua-Kindiki rivalry (Daily Nation) and Gachagua's 2027 calculations hardening in the region (Taifa Leo). Earlier attention to President Ruto's UN address and Sakaja's El Niño repair waiver recedes as new single items fail to cohere.
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16:15⇢Uhuru Victory Upends Mt Kenya Duel
⌨Coverage remains fragmented with no single lead. The only shared focus is Mt Kenya politics, with Uhuru Kenyatta's court victory seen as shaking up the Gachagua-Kindiki rivalry (Daily Nation) and Gachagua's 2027 calculations hardening in the region (Taifa Leo). Earlier attention to President Ruto's UN address and Sakaja's El Niño repair waiver recedes as new single items fail to cohere.
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Quickmart's public offer is expected to launch around September 30, 2026.
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The court heard that some of the learners have been unable to register for the examinations or complete the required subject selection process after Gatoto Primary School was changed from a public to...
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The case, filed by Francis Awino, questions the legality of Capt. Ruto’s continued occupation of the KPA chief executive position following the alleged expiry of his three-year term on March 9, 2026.T...
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Kahiga said he spotted the vehicle moving around Nyeri town during post-official hours between 11pm and midnight and decided to follow it.The Governor claimed that the vehicle stopped near a market, w...
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Two businesswomen, Ruth Mueni Kimeu and Mary Katuma Mwangangi, have been charged with allegedly operating a collective investment scheme without a licence from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA). The two…
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The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved murder charges against a fifth suspect in the killing of Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, as the case against those implicated in her…
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Murkomen urged the officers to serve with integrity in addressing security challenges that have affected the banditry-infested region without misusing government-acquir...
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A petitioner has moved to court seeking orders compelling the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to disclose key information and operational protocols ahead of the 2027 General Election, including…
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Maritim was arrested on August 22, 2026, after he allegedly attempted to visit suspects detained at Pangani Police Station.
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The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), in a multi-agency operation conducted on Wednesday, September 23 morning, seized thousands of bottles of suspected second-generation liquor…
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The family of the late Raila Odinga has hit back at retired President Uhuru Kenyatta following his recent remarks claiming that the long-serving ODM Party leader won the 2022 Presidential…
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) intercepted 55,607 smartphones at Eldoret International Airport, recovering over Ksh.50.4 million in evaded taxes. Authorities discove...
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Maritim Kimutai, alias Kim, will be jointly charged with other suspects on September 29.
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At 21, Magdaline (not her real name) is already a mother of three. She was 16 when she was taken across the Kenya-Tanzania border and forced to undergo female genital…
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Kenya Power has announced scheduled electricity interruptions across seven counties, including Nairobi and Kajiado, on Thursday....
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19:14⇢Tenth Arrest in Nairobi Doctor Killing
⌨Coverage remains fragmented with no dominant lead. The only item drawing more than one front page is the Dr Victoria Mutiso murder case, with a new suspect Maritim Kimutai facing murder charges (Daily Nation, Eastleigh Voice). Earlier attention to Mt Kenya politics and Ruto's UN Security Council push recedes from the front pages.
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19:14⇢Tenth Arrest in Nairobi Doctor Killing
⌨Coverage remains fragmented with no dominant lead. The only item drawing more than one front page is the Dr Victoria Mutiso murder case, with a new suspect Maritim Kimutai facing murder charges (Daily Nation, Eastleigh Voice). Earlier attention to Mt Kenya politics and Ruto's UN Security Council push recedes from the front pages.
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According to the ODPP, Isaac Mbuva Muasya admitted to murdering his wife, Emily Mutuli, on October 17, 2023, after the prosecution negotiated a plea bargain with the accused.Muasya had been charged wi...
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Petitioner Philip Kipkemoi Langat stated that the IEBC violated the Constitution by failing to complete a boundary review by March 2024, the deadline set under Article...
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Ruth Mueni Kimeu and Mary Katuma Mwangangi were charged with operating a collective investment scheme without a licence from the CMA.The two were recruiting Kenyans to invest in the European stock mar...
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The coalition wants the role of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairperson limited to aggregating and announcing presidential results as declared at constituency tallying c...
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The crowd accused the trio of fraudulently obtaining an unspecified amount of money from Solome Wahu Kariuki, an 85-year-old local resident.In addition to the physical assault, the enraged locals turn...
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Speaking in New York during an engagement with Kenyans living in the diaspora, IEBC Vice Chair Fahima Abdallah said the goal is to have Kenyans in the diaspora vote electronically by 2032....
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Rose Asena has, for the last three years, been pounding the streets of Nairobi and Malindi in a desperate search for answers and justice for her five nieces and nephews, part of the more than 400 peop...
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Detectives say the suspects are part of a wider syndicate targeting members of the public along the Thika Superhighway, Kasarani, Kahawa and Githurai estates.The two police officers previously served...
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Controller of Budget Dr. Margaret Nyakang’o stated that the pronouncements must first be translated into funded projects, a process that could require budgetary shifts...
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Kalonzo defended former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s recent claim that Odinga was rigged out in the 2022 election and challenged the IEBC to assure Kenyans of a free and...
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IGAD is urging Ethiopia’s federal government and Tigray authorities to end renewed hostilities and return to dialogue under the 2022 Pretoria peace agreement.
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Muteti was allegedly abducted by people believed to be security officers after he left the group to go to a cybercafe to print a petition they planned to present to police and other government offices...
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Raila Odinga’s brother Omondi Oginga urges former President Uhuru Kenyatta to stop revisiting his claim that the late opposition leader won the 2022 presidential election.
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According to Isiolo County Police Commander Isaac Sang, the heavily armed attackers targeted the vehicle while it was en route to a Safaricom telecommunications site, catching the maintenance team and...
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The move comes as Washington struggles to secure a deal to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with Trump insisting that he is working with both sides to stop the war.
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