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THE BATTLE TO SUCCEED SIFUNA IN 2027: Crystal Asige Joins Winnie Odinga as Babu Owino Takes Position
The race for the Nairobi senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 General Election is attracting fresh political attention, with nominated Senator Crystal Asige and East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Winnie Odinga eme…
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THROUGH ME FIRST! Gachagua Sends Warning to Ruto Allies Over Kalonzo, Declares Himself Family Spokesperson
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned President William Ruto and his allies against attempting to persuade Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka to join the government, declaring himself the spokesp…
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Gachagua Makes Fresh Claims Against Ruto Over KSh50 Billion SGR Deal and Rironi-Mau Summit Road
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has launched fresh attacks against President William Ruto's administration, raising questions about the financing of two major infrastructure projects and warning government alli…
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African Leaders, Including Ruto, Face Backlash After Queuing for Putin's Ice Cream in Moscow
President William Ruto has attracted criticism after a video emerged showing him among African leaders queuing to receive ice cream from Russian President Vladimir Putin during a diplomatic gathering in Moscow.The foota…
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ARE YOU SIFUNATED? Mombasa Matatu Makes Headlines After Being Branded With Edwin Sifuna's Portrait
A matatu operating in Mombasa has attracted widespread attention after its owner decorated the vehicle with the portrait of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, sparking political debate among Kenyans.A photograph of the matat…
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FROM KWALE TO UKUNDA:Sifuna Takes Linda Mwananchi to Kwale as Babu Owino Demands One Opposition Candidate Against Ruto
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has taken his Linda Mwananchi Movement grassroots mobilisation campaign to Ukunda, Kwale County, as opposition leaders intensify efforts to build a united political front ahead of the 2027 G…
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ODM-UDA 50-50 Power Sharing War Intensifies as Ruto Faces Tough 2027 Demands
The political relationship between President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is facing a major test as disagreements over power-sharing arrangements intensify ahe…
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IG KANJA MASHAKANI:High Court Orders IG Kanja to Produce Missing Tanzanian Activist Dead or Alive
The High Court in Nairobi has ordered Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Director Mohamed Amin and the Officer Commanding Ruai Police Station to produce missing Tanza…
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THE BATTLE TO SUCCEED SIFUNA IN 2027: Crystal Asige Joins Winnie Odinga as Babu Owino Takes Position
The race for the Nairobi senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 General Election is attracting fresh political attention, with nominated Senator Crystal Asige and East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Winnie Odinga eme…
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SIFUNA FACTOR: Why Edwin Sifuna Is Trending as 2027 Politics Intensifies
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna is emerging as a key figure in Kenya's opposition politics ahead of the 2027 General Election, with fresh opinion polls and growing discussions about opposition unity placing him at the cent…
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RUTO DEFENDS ELECTION LIVESTREAMING BILL, DISMISSES OPPOSITION CLAIMS AS PROPAGANDA
President William Ruto has defended the proposed changes to Kenya's election laws, dismissing claims that the government intends to abolish the livestreaming of election results as propaganda.Speaking on Sunday, October…
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THE BATTLE TO SUCCEED SIFUNA IN 2027: Crystal Asige Joins Winnie Odinga as Babu Owino Takes Position
The race for the Nairobi senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 General Election is attracting fresh political attention, with nominated Senator Crystal Asige and East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Winnie Odinga eme…
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THROUGH ME FIRST! Gachagua Sends Warning to Ruto Allies Over Kalonzo, Declares Himself Family Spokesperson
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned President William Ruto and his allies against attempting to persuade Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka to join the government, declaring himself the spokesp…
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Gachagua Makes Fresh Claims Against Ruto Over KSh50 Billion SGR Deal and Rironi-Mau Summit Road
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has launched fresh attacks against President William Ruto's administration, raising questions about the financing of two major infrastructure projects and warning government alli…
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