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Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) targets the completion of 24 delayed by-elections within 2025, while affirming that the next General Election remains scheduled for August 2027.
This declaration arrives amidst increased public and political discourse regarding…
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Kenya's opposition coalition is facing renewed turmoil as the Jubilee Party, the former ruling party led by ex-President Uhuru Kenyatta, has offered a conditional endorsement to Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga for the 2027 presidential election.
This backing hinges…
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The United States Congress is reviewing Kenya's designation as a Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA), a status conferred earlier this year, following concerns over Nairobi’s expanding global partnerships and human rights considerations.
The move comes as President William Ruto defends Kenya's pursuit…
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Moi International Airport in Mombasa conducted a scheduled emergency preparedness drill on Wednesday, temporarily unsettling travellers as emergency services mobilised in response to a simulated aircraft incident.
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) exercise, a routine part of aviation safety…
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged the United States to appoint a seasoned ambassador to Nairobi.
This comes amid escalating political tensions and growing unease over human rights in Kenya. The Democratic Change Party (DCP) leader's appeal comes as civil society organisations…
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has urged media organisations to adopt a coordinated approach to reporting presidential election results, aiming to boost public confidence in Kenya's electoral process.
During a consultative roundtable held on Wednesday, 6 August,…
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The Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) is pressing for the decentralisation of identification document distribution to sub-county offices nationwide, aiming to alleviate persistent delays in issuance and collection.
Ombudsman Florence Dulo highlighted the initiative in Nyeri on…
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The United States Congress is weighing a potential review of Kenya's recently acquired Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA) status.
This follows bipartisan concerns over alleged human rights abuses and Nairobi's increasingly complex foreign policy alignments. The review, proposed as part of the…
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YouTube personality and philanthropist James Stephen Donaldson, known as MrBeast, has launched a $40 million initiative dubbed "TeamWater," targeting water scarcity and aiming to provide clean water to two million people across multiple countries, including Kenya.
The campaign, which…
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Isiolo's Safari Bar and Restaurant, a landmark establishment credited with popularising Kenya’s iconic roasted meat dish, nyama choma, is facing imminent closure following a legal challenge to the government's enforcement of alcohol regulations near schools.
Achoro Ventures Limited, the…
