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Construction of Raila Odinga Mausoleum Begins as KDF Takes Charge of Project
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Construction of Raila Odinga Mausoleum Begins as KDF Takes Charge of Project

Construction of the Raila Odinga Mausoleum has officially begun at Kang'o Ka Jaramogi in Bondo, with the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) leading the project.Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya said the mausoleum is expec…

Jul 20, 2026
Kindiki Urges Mt Kenya to Stay United as Infotrak Warns Over Fake Poll
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Kindiki Urges Mt Kenya to Stay United as Infotrak Warns Over Fake Poll

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called for unity in the Mt Kenya region, saying efforts to divide its political support will not succeed. Speaking in Embu, he also urged residents not to read too much into the ou…

Jul 19, 2026
Murkomen Rejects Claims Police Officers Sexually Assaulted Women in Ol Kalou
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Murkomen Rejects Claims Police Officers Sexually Assaulted Women in Ol Kalou

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has rejected former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s claim that dozens of women were sexually assaulted by police officers during the Ol Kalou by-election. Speaking in…

Jul 18, 2026
President Ruto's Website Hacked, Attackers Demand KSh41 Million Bitcoin Ransom
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President Ruto's Website Hacked, Attackers Demand KSh41 Million Bitcoin Ransom

The official website of the President of Kenya was compromised in a cyberattack on Saturday, with hackers defacing the homepage and demanding five bitcoins in ransom. Visitors to president.go.ke were shown messages ta…

Jul 18, 2026
How Kenya Is Preparing for Ebola as Seven Americans Complete Quarantine
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How Kenya Is Preparing for Ebola as Seven Americans Complete Quarantine

Seven American humanitarian workers are completing a 21-day precautionary quarantine in Kenya after returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where they supported the response to the ongoing Bundibugyo st…

Jul 17, 2026
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Kamukunji, Eastleigh Traders Protest Outside KRA Over Tax Crackdown
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Kamukunji, Eastleigh Traders Protest Outside KRA Over Tax Crackdown

Business owners from Nairobi's Kamukunji and Eastleigh areas protested outside the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) headquarters at Times Tower on Friday, accusing the tax agency of imposing harsh taxation measures that…

Jul 17, 2026
Ruto Urges Leaders to Focus on Service After UDA Loses Ol Kalou By-Election
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Ruto Urges Leaders to Focus on Service After UDA Loses Ol Kalou By-Election

President William Ruto has urged political leaders to focus on serving Kenyans after his United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party lost the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election to the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP).Spe…

Jul 17, 2026
KQ Deploys 400-Seater Boeing 777 on Nairobi–London Heathrow Route
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KQ Deploys 400-Seater Boeing 777 on Nairobi–London Heathrow Route

Kenya Airways has returned its Boeing 777-300ER to scheduled passenger service, with the aircraft operating on the Nairobi–London Heathrow route from 17 July.The move increases capacity on one of the airline's busiest…

Jul 17, 2026
DCP Wins Ol Kalou By-Election in Landslide, Defeats UDA
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DCP Wins Ol Kalou By-Election in Landslide, Defeats UDA

The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) won the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election after its candidate, Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru, secured 35,440 votes.The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) de…

Jul 17, 2026
Wantam Movement Launches Digital Vote to Pick Preferred 2027 Opposition Flagbearer
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Wantam Movement Launches Digital Vote to Pick Preferred 2027 Opposition Flagbearer

The Wantam Movement has announced a digital voting process to identify its preferred opposition presidential candidate and running mate ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Election, while reaffirming that it is an independe…

Jul 16, 2026
Sifuna Ousted as Senate Deputy Minority Whip, Eddy Oketch Takes Over
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Sifuna Ousted as Senate Deputy Minority Whip, Eddy Oketch Takes Over

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been removed as Deputy Minority Whip in the Senate and replaced by Migori Senator Eddy Oketch. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi announced the change after receiving and verifying a resoluti…

Jul 16, 2026
Popular Nairobi School Under Pressure as Parents Challenge New Fees
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Popular Nairobi School Under Pressure as Parents Challenge New Fees

Parklands Baptist School has been given seven days to withdraw its 2026 tuition fee increase or face legal action from parents and guardians, who argue that the decision was made without consultation and in breach of…

Jul 16, 2026
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Violence Erupts in Ol Kalou By-Election as Armed Men Terrorise Voters
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Violence Erupts in Ol Kalou By-Election as Armed Men Terrorise Voters

Armed, hooded men driving sport utility vehicles disrupted voting during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election on Thursday, firing shots into the air and moving through areas near polling stations, forcing voters, re…

Jul 16, 2026
Donkey-Riding Candidate Draws Attention as Ol Kalou Heads to the Polls
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Donkey-Riding Candidate Draws Attention as Ol Kalou Heads to the Polls

The Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election was marked by an unusual campaign display, an alleged vote-buying incident and the arrest of a political activist as voters turned out in large numbers on Thursday. People’s Rena…

Jul 16, 2026
Huduma Kenya: Parents' Names on Birth Certificates Cannot Be Changed
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Huduma Kenya: Parents' Names on Birth Certificates Cannot Be Changed

Huduma Kenya has clarified that the names of parents recorded on a birth certificate cannot be changed after registration. The agency said other details may be amended through the prescribed legal process, subject to…

Jul 15, 2026
Motorists Get Relief as EPRA Freezes Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene Prices
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Motorists Get Relief as EPRA Freezes Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene Prices

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has kept fuel prices unchanged for the period from 15 July to 14 August 2026, leaving the maximum retail prices of Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene at their curren…

Jul 14, 2026
Inside the Property Habits of Kenya's Wealthiest, New Report Reveals
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Inside the Property Habits of Kenya's Wealthiest, New Report Reveals

High-net-worth individuals in Kenya typically own three homes, according to Knight Frank’s 2026 Wealth & Investment Trends Report, with most choosing to keep their additional properties for private use rather than ren…

Jul 14, 2026
Most Kenyan Millionaires Are Choosing to Stay Home, Says New Report
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Most Kenyan Millionaires Are Choosing to Stay Home, Says New Report

Kenya’s wealthiest citizens show little interest in obtaining foreign passports or residency rights, according to the Wealth & Investment Trends 2026 report by Knight Frank, released on 14 July.The report found that H…

Jul 14, 2026
Kanini Kega Survives Alleged Gun Attack in Ol Kalou
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Kanini Kega Survives Alleged Gun Attack in Ol Kalou

East African Legislative Assembly member Kanini Kega says he escaped an armed attack after unidentified gunmen allegedly chased his vehicle and opened fire.He said he and his team fled the scene and took shelter in a…

Jul 13, 2026
Poll: Ruto Leads Presidential Race as One in Five Voters Remain Undecided
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Poll: Ruto Leads Presidential Race as One in Five Voters Remain Undecided

President William Ruto leads the race for the 2027 General Election with 32 percent support, according to a new Infotrak survey of 3,000 respondents. The poll places him well ahead of his closest rivals, while a signi…

Jul 13, 2026
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