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Arati Says He Stepped Aside for Oburu to Safeguard ODM Unity After Raila’s Death
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Arati Says He Stepped Aside for Oburu to Safeguard ODM Unity After Raila’s Death

Simba Arati, ODM deputy leader, explained the party's decision to appoint Oburu Odinga as leader following Raila Odinga’s death, saying that he stepped aside to ensure continuity and stability within the party. Arati…

Jan 26, 2026
Ruto Says UDA-ODM Coalition Must Win 2027 By Over Two Million Votes
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Ruto Says UDA-ODM Coalition Must Win 2027 By Over Two Million Votes

President William Ruto has set an ambitious target for the UDA-ODM coalition in the 2027 General Election, aiming to secure a victory by a margin of two to three million votes. Speaking at a National Governing Council…

Jan 26, 2026
Ida Odinga Explains Why She Accepted President Ruto’s UNEP Appointment
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Ida Odinga Explains Why She Accepted President Ruto’s UNEP Appointment

Ida Odinga has rejected criticism of her appointment as Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), insisting that she will not be intimidated by political press…

Jan 25, 2026
2025 Ranks as Third-Hottest Year in Global History
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2025 Ranks as Third-Hottest Year in Global History

Global surface temperatures in 2025 reached their third-highest levels on record, highlighting the accelerating impact of climate change. The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) reports that the year averaged 1.4°…

Jan 25, 2026
‘I Am Safe,’ Gachagua Tells Supporters After Abduction Fears
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‘I Am Safe,’ Gachagua Tells Supporters After Abduction Fears

A violent confrontation at Witima ACK Church in Othaya, Nyeri County, disrupted a church service on Sunday, as armed men stormed the compound, firing live ammunition and releasing tear gas. Vehicles were set alight, a…

Jan 25, 2026
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Police Seize KSh11 Million Worth of Ivory in Namanga Sting
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Police Seize KSh11 Million Worth of Ivory in Namanga Sting

Kenyan authorities have intercepted a major ivory trafficking operation in Namanga, arresting two suspects and seizing elephant tusks worth KSh11 million. The operation took place at the Mufassa Hotel in Namanga, wher…

Jan 25, 2026
Tear Gas Fired at Worshippers During Gachagua’s Church Visit
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Tear Gas Fired at Worshippers During Gachagua’s Church Visit

Violence erupted at Witima ACK Church in Othaya, Nyeri County, on Sunday when tear gas was fired inside the church, forcing worshippers, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, to flee.Witnesses reported t…

Jan 25, 2026
Ruto Orders Immediate Halt to Mukuru Kwa Njenga Demolitions After Clashes
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Ruto Orders Immediate Halt to Mukuru Kwa Njenga Demolitions After Clashes

President William Ruto has ordered an immediate halt to demolitions in Nairobi’s Mukuru Kwa Njenga settlement after clashes between residents and security forces during a road expansion exercise.The demolitions began…

Jan 24, 2026
Seven Arrested as Police Recover 150 Stolen Devices in Nairobi Crackdown
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Seven Arrested as Police Recover 150 Stolen Devices in Nairobi Crackdown

Kenyan police have arrested at least seven suspects and recovered more than 150 electronic devices after dismantling a network accused of trafficking stolen gadgets across the Uganda border.The operation was carried o…

Jan 24, 2026
Kenya Airways Cancels Nairobi–New York Flights Over US Winter Storm
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Kenya Airways Cancels Nairobi–New York Flights Over US Winter Storm

Kenya Airways has cancelled two scheduled flights between Nairobi and New York after severe winter weather disrupted operations at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.The airline said Flight KQ 002, due t…

Jan 24, 2026
Education Ministry Scraps ECDE Diploma, Sets C Grade Minimum for Teacher Training
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Education Ministry Scraps ECDE Diploma, Sets C Grade Minimum for Teacher Training

Hundreds of Kenyan students and their families are facing immediate disruption after the government formally abolished the standalone Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE), restructuring access to teach…

Jan 24, 2026
One Killed as Fuel Tanker, Lorry Collide on Nairobi Southern Bypass
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One Killed as Fuel Tanker, Lorry Collide on Nairobi Southern Bypass

A fuel tanker and a lorry collided on Nairobi’s Southern Bypass on Saturday, 24 January, causing a major fire that killed one driver, injured another, and forced the closure of the highway.The crash occurred near the…

Jan 24, 2026
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Kalonzo Musyoka Pledges to Prioritise Northern Kenya If Elected President
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Kalonzo Musyoka Pledges to Prioritise Northern Kenya If Elected President

Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has pledged that a future administration under his coalition would prioritise Northern Kenya in national development, with a focus on strengthening devolution and reducing…

Jan 24, 2026
President Ruto Nominates Ida Odinga as Kenya’s UNEP Ambassador
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President Ruto Nominates Ida Odinga as Kenya’s UNEP Ambassador

President William Ruto has nominated Ida Betty Odinga to serve as Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), subject to parliamentary approval.The nomination wa…

Jan 23, 2026
KRA Suspends Nil Tax Returns Until March
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KRA Suspends Nil Tax Returns Until March

The Kenya Revenue Authority has suspended the filing of nil tax returns until the end of March as part of a drive to strengthen tax compliance.The decision was announced on Friday by Deputy Commissioner Patience Njau…

Jan 23, 2026
Supreme Court Lifts Lifetime Ban on Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi
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Supreme Court Lifts Lifetime Ban on Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi

The Supreme Court of Kenya has lifted the lifetime ban on Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi and his law firm, restoring their right to appear before the country’s highest court.The decision was delivered on Friday…

Jan 23, 2026
Kenyan Government Reveals How It Planned IShowSpeed’s Visit
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Kenyan Government Reveals How It Planned IShowSpeed’s Visit

Kenya’s government has outlined how it worked with the team of American YouTuber IShowSpeed to structure his January visit, allowing local communities to shape the programme while promoting the country to a global aud…

Jan 23, 2026
Gachagua Says Some Northern Kenya Leaders Blocked His Media Interview
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Gachagua Says Some Northern Kenya Leaders Blocked His Media Interview

A scheduled media roundtable with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua went ahead in Karen with only one journalist present after reporters from Northern Kenya withdrew hours before the event.The engagement had be…

Jan 23, 2026
Ruto Says Selling State Shares Will Raise Ksh5 Million to Fund ‘Singapore Dream’
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Ruto Says Selling State Shares Will Raise Ksh5 Million to Fund ‘Singapore Dream’

President William Ruto says the government will raise Ksh5 trillion within a year by selling state-owned shares, led by a major public offer of Kenya Pipeline Company.Speaking at State House, Nairobi, during a meeting…

Jan 23, 2026
No Volcanic Eruption at Mount Longonot, KWS Clarifies After Viral Videos
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No Volcanic Eruption at Mount Longonot, KWS Clarifies After Viral Videos

Authorities have dismissed claims that Mount Longonot has erupted, confirming that widely shared videos showing flames and smoke captured bushfires within the national park, not volcanic activity.Videos circulating on…

Jan 22, 2026
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