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President William Ruto's administration is at a critical juncture as it enters the midpoint of its first term, grappling with heightened public scrutiny over its economic policies and their impact on Kenyan citizens.  Elected in August 2022 on a platform promising economic transformation…
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Since assuming office in September 2022, President William Ruto has significantly amplified the practice of hosting delegations at State House, Nairobi, triggering debate over whether these engagements serve a genuine development agenda or represent a calculated political strategy ahead of the 2027…
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Kenya's Environment Cabinet Secretary, Deborah Barasa, issued a directive on June 5, 2025, mandating the removal of all asbestos roofing materials from buildings across the nation.  Asbestos, once a popular roofing material due to its durability and heat resistance, is a known carcinogen. When…
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Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii is facing intensifying scrutiny as court proceedings reveal his alleged involvement in the failed Finland and Canada Overseas Education Programme.  Testimonies presented at the Nakuru Senior Principal Magistrate Court, presided over by Peter Ndege, this past…
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The political equilibrium in Kenya's Mt. Kenya region is facing a profound upheaval as former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua intensifies his influence, challenging both President William Ruto and former President Uhuru Kenyatta.  This power struggle has intensified the battle for regional…
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Kenyan youth have been cautioned about the long-term consequences of their social media activity, which could impact their prospects for international travel and employment, according to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.  Speaking in Vihiga on June 7, Mudavadi highlighted that reckless…
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The High Court has affirmed the equal rights and responsibilities of both parents in naming their children.  The decision comes in the wake of a dispute where a father, identified as CKM, contested his wife's unilateral decision to name their youngest child without his consent or input.…
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The Ukambani region is witnessing a surge in political activity as the 2027 General Election draws nearer.  Opposition figures, led by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, are actively countering what they perceive as increasing influence from…
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The discovery of a dead Western Osprey, bearing identification rings traced back to a Finnish zoo, has reignited calls for enhanced conservation efforts in Siaya County, particularly around Usalo Beach on Lake Victoria.  Found entangled in a fishing net by local fisherman Walter Tende Oloo,…
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Veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga has transitioned from a vocal government critic to a strategic ally of President William Ruto, fundamentally altering the dynamics of the country's political opposition.  This shift, which occurred in mid-2024, has seen Odinga's Orange Democratic Movement…