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Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has been released from prison after the High Court granted him bail pending the outcome of his appeal against a corruption conviction.
The ruling, issued on Thursday, 31 July, allows Waititu to secure his release with a bank guarantee of Sh53 million.…
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President William Ruto has enacted new legislation designed to modernise oversight and enhance consumer protection within Kenya's gambling industry.
Assented to on Thursday, 7 August, the bill introduces sweeping reforms, particularly targeting online platforms, underage participation, and…
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Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has refuted claims circulating online that he was appointed to lead an African Union (AU) peace dialogue in Côte d'Ivoire.
The denial follows the emergence of a fabricated social media post purporting to show Kalonzo heading a diplomatic mission ahead of the…
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Swaleh Abdallah Njiru, 38, widely known as Oswando, was fatally shot on Tuesday during a dramatic escape attempt from police custody in Embu County, bringing an end to the life of a man whose name was synonymous with crime and controversy in parts of Nairobi and Embu.
The incident occurred…
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Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) targets the completion of 24 delayed by-elections within 2025, while affirming that the next General Election remains scheduled for August 2027.
This declaration arrives amidst increased public and political discourse regarding…
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Kenya's opposition coalition is facing renewed turmoil as the Jubilee Party, the former ruling party led by ex-President Uhuru Kenyatta, has offered a conditional endorsement to Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga for the 2027 presidential election.
This backing hinges…
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The United States Congress is reviewing Kenya's designation as a Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA), a status conferred earlier this year, following concerns over Nairobi’s expanding global partnerships and human rights considerations.
The move comes as President William Ruto defends Kenya's pursuit…
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Moi International Airport in Mombasa conducted a scheduled emergency preparedness drill on Wednesday, temporarily unsettling travellers as emergency services mobilised in response to a simulated aircraft incident.
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) exercise, a routine part of aviation safety…
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged the United States to appoint a seasoned ambassador to Nairobi.
This comes amid escalating political tensions and growing unease over human rights in Kenya. The Democratic Change Party (DCP) leader's appeal comes as civil society organisations…
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has urged media organisations to adopt a coordinated approach to reporting presidential election results, aiming to boost public confidence in Kenya's electoral process.
During a consultative roundtable held on Wednesday, 6 August,…
