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Matiang'i factor as Uhuru enters the fray ahead of 2027 elections

Despite former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s backing, questions arise on whether Matiang’i will marshal the support he needs especially from Mt Kenya because there is also Gachagua.

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KPC planned sale gets House's nod amid opposition from some MPs

The process of offloading 65 per cent of the Kenya Pipeline Company shareholding moved a notch higher after the National Assembly approved privatisation of the company.

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How KQ's Sh387b dream crashed before takeoff

Project Mawingu, launched in 2012, was expected to push KQ into a global airline with 119 destinations by 2021.

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EAC in financial mess as members fail to meet obligations

East Africa Legislative Assembly has been unable to hold formal sessions, while many other functions have been underfunded.

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A split mountain? How Uhuru's Jubilee comeback shakes up Gachagua's grip

Mt Kenya now finds itself torn between Uhuru’s renewed Jubilee push and Gachagua’s ambitious bid to cement his authority.

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Muturi slams Ruto's 'stadium of advisors' as costly and ineffective

Muturi said contracting many advisors is not leadership but extravagance disguised as governance.

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MPs push for new policy to protect agricultural land

Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi has tabled a motion seeking the land policy changes.

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MPs question sale of Portland shares to Tanzanian tycoon at half market price

Board says new ownership likely to influence board voting rights and corporate decision-making.

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How Treasury's Sh864m debt is crippling media houses

Lawmakers accuse government of starving press through unpaid bills.

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Traders ask Senate to shelve tobacco Bill

Boniface Gachoka asked the Senate to protect jobs and businesses by rejecting overregulation and duplicative licensing.

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Inside the struggles shaping Gachagua's 2027 bid

Gachagua’s party, DCP faces growing internal and external struggles in the lead-up to November by-elections.

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Kenya's envoys get green light as MPs raise questions on DRC posting

Of the nine, five are serving career diplomats.

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Nairobi MPs threaten to halt KDF recruitment over clustering dispute

They said the clustering may disadvantage youth in Nairobi, and create an avenue for corruption

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Media Council seeks Sh1.5b AI system to boost oversight

The Media Council of Kenya is seeking a Sh1.5 billion artificial intelligence (AI) powered system even as Parliament called for a home-grown solution.

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US ties with Kenya deep despite global dynamics, envoy assures

The US has assured Kenya of continued support across key sectors, even as it pledged to deepen the long-standing partnership despite shifting global geopolitical dynamics.

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Come clean on November mini polls plans, opposition tells IEBC

The opposition coalition has written to the IEBC, seeking access to information and records necessary to verify whether the Commission has complied with the Constitution in all operations.

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Raila: ODM has not decided on its flagbearer for the 2027 election

ODM leader Raila Odinga has stated that the party has not yet decided whether it will field a presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election.

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Former AG Muturi warns Sh1.2b claims fund illegal

Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary, Justin Muturi, has raised concerns over the Government’s decision to allocate Sh1.2 billion to settle civil servants’ injury and accident claims.

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KWS says new rules go beyond fee changes

 Under the proposed framework, this figure is projected to grow to Sh16.5 billion by 2028.

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Counties raise concerns over delays in e-procurement system

Samburu Governor, Jonathan Lati Lelelit who appeared before the Senate Committee on Roads and Transportation to respond to county queries said e-procurement is the way to go for the country.

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Kagwe woos US investors to venture into Kenya's agriculture

Kagwe, who spoke as he concluded a tour of the US, said such investments could shift Kenya from being a net importer to an exporter of key staples

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Who's blocking justice? EACC-ODPP rift stalls high-profile corruption cases

The anti-graft agency raised concerns of unilateral withdrawal of corruption cases without consulting the Commission.

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Judiciary, MPs clash over billions paid as allowances

MPs wonder why everyone else has to toe the SRC line but not the judiciary

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Does Ruto feel for hustlers after meteoric rise to empire builder?

The president’s rise to power is the envy of many politicians, but he seems to have forgotten his roots. He rode to power on the back of hustlers, but they are now a dejected lot.

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No term extension for President, Senate says after social media buzz

The Senate has dismissed reports of planned amendment of the Constitution to extend the presidential term limit from five to seven years.

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IEBC dismisses 2027 poll rigging as fear-mongering

IEBC Commissioner Alutata Mukhwana yesterday dismissed threats by some politicians allied to President William Ruto that they “will ensure he is re-elected” even if the votes come short.

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State House lie?, youth still waiting for motorbikes

Confusion continues on the recent State House empowerment event in Nairobi, with questions emerging about whether all the youth who attended actually received the promised tools of trade.

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Condolence messages pour in for late ex-minister Dalmas Otieno

Former Cabinet minister Dalmas Otieno died at his home in Nairobi, on September 7, 2025

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Tokyo embassy land scandal resurfaces during vetting of ambassadorial nominee

The ghosts of the controversial Tokyo embassy land purchase returned to haunt ambassadorial nominee Anthony Mwaniki Muchiri as he appeared before Parliament’s Defence Committee.

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State unveils education budget online for public access

This amount represents 16 per cent of the revised gross national budget of Sh4.37 trillion and 29 per cent of the Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs’) budget of Sh2.38 trillion.

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Auditor General flags Sh109.5m directors' allowances at KPA

The Auditor General has raised questions about expenses by the board of the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) for the year ended June 2024.

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Gachagua: Kick out Jubaland army in Kenya

Gachagua yesterday warned that the presence of foreign militia is a threat to Kenya’s territorial sovereignty and integrity

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Mixed bag for women under 2010 Constitution hailed as liberal

President Ruto has declared August 27 as the Katiba Day to be observed every year. The 2010 Constitution has been hailed as one of the most progressive in the world.

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Kenya marks 15 years of supreme law amid gender parity challenge

President Ruto has declared August 27 as the Katiba Day to be observed every year. The Constitution has been hailed as one of the most progressive in the world.

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Impeachment motion a political conspiracy to oust me, says Mutai

Kericho Governor accuses MCAs and Speaker of malice in their second impeachment bid.

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So near, yet so far; the elusive gender rule

During campaigns, President Ruto assured that the Kenya Kwanza administration was dedicated to achieving gender inclusivity as enshrined in the constitution.

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Standard Group journalist Josphat Thiong'o voted as KPJA's Liaison

Others voted in were Moses Odhiambo of Radio Africa, who will now serve as KPJA’s Chairman.

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Senate calls for fast settlement of KR pensioners dues

The Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare has called for a tripartite meeting to address the pending issues surrounding the Kenya Railways pensioners and report back in a month.

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Kingi: I have not received any complaints against Senators

He made the statement yesterday, a day after heavy condemnation from a section of Senators, who accused him of failing to protect the Senate from external attacks.

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No legal basis to pay ex-councillors - Mbadi

National Treasury CS John Mbadi has said there is no legal basis to implement proposed one-off honorarium of Sh200,000 to former councillors who served less than four consecutive terms.

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