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ODM split: Sifuna-led wing vows to contest 2027 presidency

The rift within ODM has deepened after a faction associated with Sifuna insisted it would field a presidential candidate in 2027, while Oburu’s camp pledged to support Ruto.

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United Opposition faces tough call on picking candidate to challenge Ruto

Wamalwa hosted Kalonzo, Gachagua and Muturi at his party headquarters while Matiang’i, Karua and Munya were absent.

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Mudavadi details recruitment of Kenyans into foreign wars

Recruitment networks are estimated to remain active both in Kenya and within the Russian Federation.

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Senate team grills eight governors

Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee questions governors.

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Senate flags counties for failing to fully run municipalities

The Committee Chairperson Senator Godfrey Osotsi said that the counties have got no option but to comply with the urban areas and Cities act

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Ruto tells off his political opponents critical of youth empowerment programmes

President William Ruto has told off his political opponents critical of youth empowerment programmes run by the administration

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LSK wants State sale of Safaricom shares delayed

LSK has proposed the deferment of the divestiture of Safaricom Limited shares until a transparent and independently verifiable and competitive sale structure is in place as per the Constitution.

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Winnie Odinga: Raila's ODM can't be led by sellouts

EALA MP Winnie Odinga on Sunday convened a rally at Kamukunji Grounds in Kibra, Nairobi, drawing a crowd reminiscent of those once mobilised by her late father, ODM leader Raila Odinga.

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ICPAK questions Sh34 Safaricom share price in State divestiture plan

ICPAK has raised concerns over the government’s plan to sell a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom to Vodacom at Sh34 per share, questioning the valuation methodology and long-term fiscal impact.

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Mbadi: State will retain key stake in Safaricom

Treasury CS says the government will retain 20 per cent shares and two seats on the board. The sale will earn the government some Sh204 billion in gross proceeds.  

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Energy CS pushes Parliament for support on Turkana oil project

The Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi argued that support from the legislatures will enhance investor confidence in Kenya’s upstream petroleum sector.

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How Ministries spent Sh132b in three months

Government ministries spent Sh132.65 billion on development in the first three months of the financial year 2025/26, a report by Controller of Budget shows.

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Senate to seek public opinion on proposed surrogacy legislation

The Bill seeks to regulate surrogacy arrangements and establish an institutional framework for the licensing and oversight of assisted reproductive technology facilities.

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Call a ceasefire, ODM legislators urge Oburu

A section of ODM MPs have called on their party leader, Oburu Odinga, to convene a NEC meeting to address disputes that are likely to split the opposition party.

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Matiang'i defends Uhuru over attacks by top ODM leaders

The Jubilee Party leadership expressed concern over what it described as sustained and coordinated attacks targeting former President Uhuru Kenyatta.

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Why Sifuna's position as ODM Secretary General is at stake

Political leaders allied to ODM Party Leader Oburu Odinga are pushing to have Sifuna kicked out of the seat

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Why no referendum is needed before 2027 elections

The call for a referendum has elicited mixed reactions across the country, with a section of the church now rejecting the push to have the constitution amended. 

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Questions over Jirongo's death raised during his requiem mass

Calls for thorough investigations into the mysterious death of United Democratic Party leader Cyrus Jirongo took centre stage during the requiem mass.

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Public debt hits Sh12.04tr as domestic borrowing grows locally

Controller of Budget (CoB) Margaret Nyakang’o said the public debt stock rose by two per cent in the three months from July 1, increasing from Sh11.80 trillion to Sh12.04 trillion. 

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Senator Mutinda adds fire to Nairobi Woman Rep race

Nominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda launched her bid for Nairobi County MP in 2027 last Friday.

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How Kindiki spent Sh426m in three months

The Controller of Budget said that the Office of the Deputy President used Sh425.8 million, out of which Sh230.86 million went to salaries.

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How counties splashed Sh1.5b on travel in three months

The Controller of Budget, Margaret Nyakang’o, has revealed that 37 counties spent over Sh1.5 billion on domestic and foreign travel in the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year.

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Why Ruto is now targeting Kalonzo ahead of 2027

Ruto seems to have declared all-out war against Wiper Patriotic Front leader.

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Shocking low absorption as counties use only 2 pc of funds in first quarter

Dr Nyakang’o said this represented a decline from a 3 per cent absorption rate realised in a similar period of Financial Year 2024/25.

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Why national assets will be sold to fund roads, railway projects

The move aims to reduce reliance on national budget or borrowing. But critics say Kenya’s biggest challenge is corruption, not shortage of funds.

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Youth urged to take an active in voting, seeking leadership roles

This was emphasised during the launch of a national youth manifesto dubbed ‘Manifesto Yetu’ at the Catholic University of East Africa.

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Why you should be aware of Ruto's 'false promises' this Jamhuri Day

United Opposition leaders have urged Kenyans to be cautious of the claims President Ruto is expected to make on the performance of his administration over the past three years

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Why Sonko's political comeback sparks curiosity

Sonko has been in the political cold after being impeached in December 2020.

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Transfer of devolved functions to counties ready, says Ruto

County governments have over the years cried foul over the national government's continued chokehold on crucial functions

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Why Senators are demanding justice for gold clash victims

Senators have raised alarm over the loss of lives in Ikolomani Constituency, amid tensions over the planned relocation of locals following the discovery of gold valued at Sh687 billion

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Rival Isiolo Speakers appear before Senate as leadership crisis deepens

Political squabbles played out when two rival Isiolo County Assembly Speakers appeared before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee on Tuesday to answer audit queries.

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Opposition slams Ruto over Safaricom sale without public input

Kalonzo and Gachagua have accused President William Ruto of authorising the sale of government shares in Safaricom without public participation.

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County assemblies flagged for ouster 'drama'

The acknowledgement by senators that county assemblies have abused the impeachment process against governors raises many questions about how the exercise has been conducted.

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Nyaribo survives the chop as Senators call for impeachment rules

Nyamira Governor saved after Senate rules MCAs did not meet two-thirds threshold. Some Senators like Omogeni and Majority Whip wanted the matter to go to full hearing.

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Impeachment script: Will Senators bury or save Nyaribo's political career?

Nyamira governor hopes to use preliminary objections to convince the Senate.

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Why Ruto, Oburu are targeting MPs who backed opposition in by-elections

President William Ruto and ODM leader Oburu Oginga are reportedly planning a purge of Members of Parliament who campaigned for opposition candidates in the recent by-elections.

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How independent candidates, local leaders upset big names in recent polls

Recent by-elections dealt defeats to major political figures, including Wetang’ula and Gachagua.

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Senate to hear Governor Nyaribo impeachment through plenary

Nyaribo is facing the charges of gross violation of the constitution and abuse of office.

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Why DPP is opposing plans to give EACC, NCIC prosecutorial powers

Ingonga argued that if the two agencies are given powers to prosecute, the main target will be legislators who will be hunted most.

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Why Ruto allies, opposition are fighting for by-election prize

Kindiki and Mudavadi have threatened rivals in fierce by-election campaigns. Gachagua and Natembeya have accused the State of sponsoring violence.

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