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Gachagua to Depart Nairobi Wednesday Night for US Diaspora Outreach Tour
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Gachagua to Depart Nairobi Wednesday Night for US Diaspora Outreach Tour

Former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua departed for a two-month tour of the United States on 9 July, his first international trip since leaving office in October 2024. The visit is strategically timed to garn…

Jul 9, 2025
How Mt Kenya Towns Turned from Civic Pride to Political Battlegrounds
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How Mt Kenya Towns Turned from Civic Pride to Political Battlegrounds

Towns across Kenya's Mt Kenya region, historically known for their stability and civic engagement, are experiencing a surge in politically motivated unrest ahead of the 2027 General Election. Once defined by community…

Jul 9, 2025
‘Shoot in the Leg’: Ruto’s Crackdown on Protesters Sparks Human Rights Alarm
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‘Shoot in the Leg’: Ruto’s Crackdown on Protesters Sparks Human Rights Alarm

President William Ruto has pledged decisive action against individuals allegedly responsible for orchestrating recent unrest during Monday's Saba Saba commemoration, following widespread disturbances across several co…

Jul 9, 2025
Opposition Urges Kenyans to Boycott Pro-Government Firms
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Opposition Urges Kenyans to Boycott Pro-Government Firms

Kenyan opposition leaders have initiated a nationwide boycott targeting businesses and institutions perceived to be aligned with President William Ruto's government. The boycott, announced on 8 July at the SKM Command…

Jul 9, 2025
Kin Recount Last Hours With Victims
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Kin Recount Last Hours With Victims

Kenya is facing a national crisis following the Saba Saba protests on 7 July 2025, intended as a commemoration of the country's pro-democracy movement, which has instead devolved into a profound reckoning over state v…

Jul 9, 2025
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First Lady Rachel Ruto Confronts Harsh Realities in Ganze as Hunger and Water Issues Persist
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First Lady Rachel Ruto Confronts Harsh Realities in Ganze as Hunger and Water Issues Persist

First Lady Rachel Ruto's recent visit to Kachororoni and Gandini Primary Schools in Ganze sub-county highlighted the challenges facing her "Feed One, End Hunger" programme, as a protracted water crisis threatens to un…

Jul 8, 2025
Kenya Backs LGBTQ+ Rights at UN as US Walks Away From Global Mandate
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Kenya Backs LGBTQ+ Rights at UN as US Walks Away From Global Mandate

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has extended the mandate of its Independent Expert on sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) for an additional three years.This signals a robust international com…

Jul 8, 2025
Kapenguria Horror: Cannibalism Suspects to Undergo Age Tests Before Trial
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Kapenguria Horror: Cannibalism Suspects to Undergo Age Tests Before Trial

A court in Kitale has ordered the age verification of twelve suspects, some reportedly Ugandan nationals, implicated in a gruesome case of alleged murder and cannibalism in West Pokot County. The suspects are accused…

Jul 8, 2025
Saba Saba Protests Rock 17 Counties With Deaths, Injuries and Mass Arrests
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Saba Saba Protests Rock 17 Counties With Deaths, Injuries and Mass Arrests

Demonstrations marking Saba Saba Day swept through at least 17 Kenyan counties on Monday, paralysing urban centres and sparking confrontations between protesters and security forces. The widespread unrest, largely dri…

Jul 8, 2025
IEBC Restores Voter Verification Portal After Unannounced Outage
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IEBC Restores Voter Verification Portal After Unannounced Outage

Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has reactivated its voter verification portal, following a temporary suspension attributed to scheduled system maintenance. The portal, a crucial tool for…

Jul 8, 2025
Saba Saba Day Turns Deadly With 11 Killed in Nairobi
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Saba Saba Day Turns Deadly With 11 Killed in Nairobi

Kenya is facing a period of heightened tension following the 35th Saba Saba Day, marked by widespread demonstrations, a stringent security lockdown, and a mounting death toll. Protests, largely spearheaded by youth ac…

Jul 8, 2025
Ugandan Herbalist Sentenced to 25 Years for Killing Kenyan Nurse
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Ugandan Herbalist Sentenced to 25 Years for Killing Kenyan Nurse

A Ugandan herbalist, Mawanda Asuma, 52, has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment by the High Court in Eldoret for the 2019 murder of Ferdinand Ongeri, the deputy chairman of the Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN…

Jul 7, 2025
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Two Shot Dead in Kangemi as Police Disperse Saba Saba Protesters
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Two Shot Dead in Kangemi as Police Disperse Saba Saba Protesters

At least three people are dead and several others injured following violent confrontations between protestors and police in Nairobi and its environs on Monday, as Kenya commemorated Saba Saba Day. The annual observanc…

Jul 7, 2025
Kikuyu Elders Urge Ruto to Accept Criticism and End Police Brutality
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Kikuyu Elders Urge Ruto to Accept Criticism and End Police Brutality

The Kikuyu Council of Elders (KEC) has publicly rebuked President William Ruto's administration, calling for de-escalation and dialogue in response to escalating youth-led protests. Their statement follows renewed pub…

Jul 7, 2025
Kindiki, Joho, and Nassir Rally Support in Mombasa as Coast’s Political Stakes Rise
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Kindiki, Joho, and Nassir Rally Support in Mombasa as Coast’s Political Stakes Rise

With the 2027 General Election on the horizon, Kenya's Coast region has become a critical area of political contestation, attracting intense interest from various political factions vying for voter support. Despite it…

Jul 7, 2025
Over 10,000 Attend Mpeketoni School Games, Marking 11-Year Recovery From Terror Attack
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Over 10,000 Attend Mpeketoni School Games, Marking 11-Year Recovery From Terror Attack

Mpeketoni, a town in Lamu County once scarred by the 2014 Al-Shabaab attacks, recently hosted the Coast Secondary School Regional Term Two Games, marking a pivotal moment in its recovery. The event, held from 3 to 6 J…

Jul 7, 2025
Kericho Family Demands Justice After Son's Fatal Shooting by State House Officer
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Kericho Family Demands Justice After Son's Fatal Shooting by State House Officer

Four months after the fatal shooting of Amos Langat by a police officer allegedly attached to a senior State House official, his family in Kericho County are demanding accountability and transparency, citing a lack of…

Jul 7, 2025
Jimi Wanjigi Alleges DCI Presence Outside His Muthaiga Residence, Shares CCTV Footage
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Jimi Wanjigi Alleges DCI Presence Outside His Muthaiga Residence, Shares CCTV Footage

Businessman and opposition figure Jimi Wanjigi has claimed that the government orchestrated a surveillance operation outside his residence on Saba Saba Day, a date of historical significance for pro-democracy activism…

Jul 7, 2025
Saba Saba Protests Paralyse Nairobi and Central Kenya as Youth Demand Reform
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Saba Saba Protests Paralyse Nairobi and Central Kenya as Youth Demand Reform

Kenya experienced widespread demonstrations on Monday, the 35th anniversary of Saba Saba Day, as citizens across the country took to the streets to voice discontent with the current administration. The protests, paral…

Jul 7, 2025
Gachagua and Kalonzo Delay Gusii Campaign as Internal Rifts Surface
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Gachagua and Kalonzo Delay Gusii Campaign as Internal Rifts Surface

A planned campaign tour of Kisii and Nyamira counties by Kenya's opposition alliance has been postponed, possibly due to logistical constraints and security concerns. The tour, spearheaded by Democracy for the Citizen…

Jul 6, 2025
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