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Jimi Wanjigi has officially assumed leadership of the Safina Party, taking over from founding leader Paul Muite during a Special Delegates Convention held in Nairobi on 18 September.
In a statement released the following day, Wanjigi praised Muite’s role in shaping Kenya’s democratic landscape,…
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A deepfake video of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga endorsing a cryptocurrency scheme was posted from his verified X account on 18 September following an apparent cyber breach.
The video, created using artificial intelligence, showed Raila promoting a digital token said to support Kenya’s…
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Senior government officials in Kenya are continuing to engage in political campaigning for President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid, despite a High Court ruling that prohibits early electioneering by State officers.
In June, the High Court declared that premature campaigns by public officials…
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has defended the removal of informal business tents from the Central Business District, saying the move is aimed at restoring order and improving the city’s appearance.
In a radio interview on Wednesday, 17 September, Governor Sakaja said the decision followed…
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Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has dismissed claims that his presidential campaign is backed by corrupt funds or political sponsors, saying it is financed through personal networks and grassroots support.
In an interview with TV 47, Matiang’i denied allegations linking his…
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The High Court has upheld former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu’s 12-year prison sentence for corruption, dismissing his application to review the conviction and sentence.
Justice Lucy Njuguna ruled that Waititu’s request lacked a sufficient legal basis, agreeing with the Director of Public…
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The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has introduced new minimum academic and professional requirements for school leadership roles, including mandatory master’s degrees for secondary school principals and deputies.
The revised criteria, presented to the Senate Education Committee on 12 September,…
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Rigathi Gachagua has announced his intention to run for president in 2027, introducing a new dynamic within Kenya’s opposition ranks and prompting shifts in coalition strategy.
The former deputy president made the declaration during a public address in Karatina, marking a shift from his previous…
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Kenya’s Social Health Authority (SHA) has assured the public of its financial stability, responding to concerns about delays in claims processing and the management of healthcare funds.
Speaking on Citizen TV, SHA Director Dr Mercy Mwangangi said the Authority has enough liquidity to meet its…
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The Free Day Secondary Education (FDSE) programme in Kenya is experiencing a significant funding deficit, with per-learner allocations at their lowest level in seven years.
This has prompted concerns among school administrators and education officials.
The Ministry of Education has disbursed Sh15,…
