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Homa Bay County is undergoing a notable transformation.  Under President William Ruto’s administration, the county is receiving renewed attention and investment. For years, Homa Bay, located on the shores of Lake Victoria, struggled with underdevelopment, poor infrastructure, and minimal…
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The United States has intensified pressure on several African countries, including Kenya, over their involvement in Cuba’s controversial medical export programme.  Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the US would impose visa restrictions on government officials linked to the…
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Lawmakers from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the opposition Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) are set to meet next week to discuss closer cooperation.  The meeting, confirmed by President William Ruto, will take place on Monday, August 18, and is aimed at forging a unified…
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is at the center of a growing controversy over its decision to hold by-elections on 27 November.  The move has drawn sharp criticism from several political leaders, who argue that the scheduled date may violate constitutional…
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Kenya is facing growing controversy over a government plan to compensate people harmed during protest-related violence, with critics questioning its legality, morality, and potential for political misuse. The initiative, backed by President William Ruto and supported by ODM leader Raila Odinga,…
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President William Ruto has intensified his administration’s campaign against corruption, openly accusing Parliament and the Judiciary of obstructing progress.  Speaking at the opening of the Devolution Conference 2025, the President claimed that some parliamentary committees operate as “…
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A Kenyan woman has won a landmark High Court case against Pumwani Maternity Hospital over a traumatic childbirth experience in 2019 that led to the death of her baby and the removal of her womb. The woman, identified in court records only as LL to protect her privacy, was awarded Sh7.5 million in…
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A recent report from the United States State Department has raised concerns about Kenya’s human rights situation. The report, suggests that Kenya’s commitment to fundamental freedoms is weakening, especially following the "Gen Z" protests sparked by controversial financial legislation. The protests…
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Kenya is dealing with a growing drug problem as more people, especially young people, are using cannabis (also known as marijuana).  Government officials and health experts are very concerned about this trend. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen recently warned that cannabis use is…
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Murang’a police have identified the man who allegedly died by suicide inside the operations room at Kenol Police Station on August 5 as 35-year-old Stephen Mwangi. Police say Mwangi secretly entered the secure room and took his own life using charging cables. But his father, John Muiruri, strongly…