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Why Faith Odhiambo Left Ruto's Team on Protest Victims Compensation
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Why Faith Odhiambo Left Ruto's Team on Protest Victims Compensation

Faith Odhiambo, President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), has resigned from her position as vice chairperson of the government-appointed panel on compensation for victims of state excesses. Her departure follows th…

Oct 7, 2025
I No Longer Want Special Treatment! Mackenzie Tells Court:
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I No Longer Want Special Treatment! Mackenzie Tells Court:

Paul Mackenzie, the main figure in the Shakahola massacre case, has filed a petition to the court claiming coercive treatment by prison authorities. He alleges that he is being forced to accept medical care and food p…

Oct 7, 2025
Kenya Moja Positions Itself for 2027 Presidential Race
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Kenya Moja Positions Itself for 2027 Presidential Race

Kenya Moja, a new political movement led by ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna, aims to challenge the dominance of both the ruling coalition and the established opposition in the 2027 general elections. The group, whi…

Oct 7, 2025
Pray for Raila, MP Urges as Uncertainty Surrounds His Condition
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Pray for Raila, MP Urges as Uncertainty Surrounds His Condition

Speculation surrounding the health of veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga intensified this week, as political figures and the public responded to his prolonged absence from key events and a call for prayers from hi…

Oct 7, 2025
Senators Call for Certificate of Good Conduct to Be Valid for Life
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Senators Call for Certificate of Good Conduct to Be Valid for Life

Kenyan senators are calling for the Certificate of Good Conduct to be made valid for life, with revocation only in cases of criminal conviction.Currently issued by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the…

Oct 6, 2025
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Kenyan Househelp Wins Court Battle for Unpaid Wages and Benefits
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Kenyan Househelp Wins Court Battle for Unpaid Wages and Benefits

Kenyan courts are seeing an increase in legal cases brought by domestic workers against their employers.Recent rulings have shown that employers who do not follow the Employment Act of 2007 are increasingly facing fin…

Oct 6, 2025
How a Night of Celebration Ended in Horror for Kisumu Graduate
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How a Night of Celebration Ended in Horror for Kisumu Graduate

Two people were killed in separate incidents in Kisumu County between 27 and 30 September, prompting police investigations and appeals from affected families for swift justice.The first attack occurred on the night of…

Oct 6, 2025
Kenya Supreme Court Rules Matrimonial Property Division Requires Proof of Contribution
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Kenya Supreme Court Rules Matrimonial Property Division Requires Proof of Contribution

Kenya’s Supreme Court has ruled that spouses are not automatically entitled to an equal share of matrimonial property upon divorce, requiring proof of individual contribution instead.In a decision that affirms the pri…

Oct 6, 2025
No Clues Found in Kwa Bi Nzaro Victims’ Cause of Death
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No Clues Found in Kwa Bi Nzaro Victims’ Cause of Death

Forensic investigations into the Kwa Bi Nzaro cult deaths in Kilifi County have stalled, with experts unable to determine the cause of death for the majority of the victims recovered from mass graves and surrounding t…

Oct 6, 2025
IEBC’s Sh7 Billion Iris Recognition Plan Faces Security and Transparency Concerns
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IEBC’s Sh7 Billion Iris Recognition Plan Faces Security and Transparency Concerns

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is facing increasing scrutiny over its planned use of new election technology ahead of Kenya’s 2027 general elections, following concerns about security, tran…

Oct 6, 2025
Gachagua Challenges Raila’s ‘Medical Holiday,’ Calls for Public Reassurance
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Gachagua Challenges Raila’s ‘Medical Holiday,’ Calls for Public Reassurance

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has publicly questioned Raila Odinga’s health, following the ODM leader’s recent absence from political events and the postponement of a major party celebration.In an interview…

Oct 6, 2025
Criminals in Nairobi Now Using Luxury SUVs to Target Upscale Neighbourhoods
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Criminals in Nairobi Now Using Luxury SUVs to Target Upscale Neighbourhoods

Criminal gangs in Nairobi are increasingly using high-end vehicles such as Toyota Prados and Harriers to carry out crimes in the city’s upscale neighbourhoods, police reports show.Over the past five years, authorities…

Oct 5, 2025
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Ruto’s Outreach to Teachers Fuels Speculation Ahead of 2027
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Ruto’s Outreach to Teachers Fuels Speculation Ahead of 2027

President William Ruto has met with over 10,000 teachers and union leaders at State House, Nairobi, in a move that places educators at the centre of national policy discussions for the first time.The meeting brought t…

Oct 5, 2025
Fred Matiang’i Shares How Encounter with Zambia’s President Influenced His Politics
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Fred Matiang’i Shares How Encounter with Zambia’s President Influenced His Politics

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang’i has signalled his intention to run for the presidency, citing a private meeting with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema in 2022 as a key moment that shaped his pol…

Oct 5, 2025
Wiper Blames ODM for Using Kalonzo as Scapegoat in Raila Health Row
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Wiper Blames ODM for Using Kalonzo as Scapegoat in Raila Health Row

Raila Odinga’s absence from recent public events has triggered a dispute between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the Wiper Democratic Movement, with both parties issuing sharp statements over the weekend.The…

Oct 5, 2025
Government to Launch Nationwide Mobile ID Registration in 11 Days
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Government to Launch Nationwide Mobile ID Registration in 11 Days

The Kenyan government will begin a large-scale national identity card registration campaign within two weeks, aiming to enrol more than one million eligible citizens.Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secret…

Oct 4, 2025
Gachagua and Matiang’i Clash Over Opposition’s 2027 Presidential Flagbearer
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Gachagua and Matiang’i Clash Over Opposition’s 2027 Presidential Flagbearer

A sharp disagreement has emerged between Rigathi Gachagua and Fred Matiang’i over how the United Opposition should choose its 2027 presidential candidate, heightening tensions within the coalition.The dispute escalate…

Oct 4, 2025
Kitengela Family Mourns Son Killed Days Before His 31st Birthday
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Kitengela Family Mourns Son Killed Days Before His 31st Birthday

A 30-year-old man was found dead in Kitengela under circumstances that his family disputes.Walter Habil Ogano’s body was discovered on the morning of 26 September in the Kyangombe area, just days before his 31st birth…

Oct 3, 2025
Petition for Stricter Regulation of Theological Colleges Divides Kenyan Parliament
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Petition for Stricter Regulation of Theological Colleges Divides Kenyan Parliament

A petition seeking tighter regulation of theological colleges in Kenya has triggered sharp divisions in Parliament, with lawmakers split over whether government oversight of religious training is necessary or an infri…

Oct 3, 2025
Autopsy Confirms Allan Kamau Died by Hanging in Migori Police Cell
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Autopsy Confirms Allan Kamau Died by Hanging in Migori Police Cell

A man who was arrested in Kuria West, Migori County, has been found dead in a police cell less than 24 hours after being taken into custody.A post-mortem carried out at Migori Referral Hospital confirmed that Allan Ka…

Oct 3, 2025