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NewsSpeaker Moses Wetangula has urged DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa to join President Ruto's Kenya Kwanza, promising him a role in the next government, as former DP Rigathi Gachagua claims from the US that Ruto deployed NIS to split the Linda Mwananchi coalition led by Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino.→
NewsA traffic crash exposed a drug haul on the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway. Police recovered 241.5kg of bhang worth Sh7.2M from a wrecked Mazda CX-5 KDW 640U at Mbaruk after its driver fled. DCI says NANIB has taken over as manhunt continues.→
Lifestyle“It Was My Church”: Kanyari Reveals Little-Known Chapter in Pastor Ng’ang’a’s Nairobi Journey→
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NewsSifuna, Kalonzo and Babu Take Different Political Routes as Linda Mwananchi Faces 2027 Test→

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Wrecked white Mazda CX-5 registration KDW 640U with front damage after crash on Nakuru-Nairobi Highway and six sacks of bhang recovered by police

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NAKURU HEIST: Sh7.2M Bhang Bust on Nakuru Highway: How Road Crash Exposed 241.5kg Drug Haul Hidden in Mazda CX-5

A traffic crash exposed a drug haul on the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway. Police recovered 241.5kg of bhang worth Sh7.2M from a wrecked Mazda CX-5 KDW 640U at Mbaruk after its driver fled. DCI says NANIB has taken over as manhunt continues.

Sep 21, 2026·Author David·3 min read

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“It Was My Church”: Kanyari Reveals Little-Known Chapter in Pastor Ng’ang’a’s Nairobi Journey

Sep 21, 2026·The Daily Whistle Reporter·3 min read

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Ruto Says Kenya Ready to Break Ground on Lamu Refinery After Dangote Talks

Sep 21, 2026·The Daily Whistle Reporter·3 min read

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Sifuna, Kalonzo and Babu Take Different Political Routes as Linda Mwananchi Faces 2027 Test

Sep 21, 2026·Wandabwa Wanyama·6 min read

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Sifuna’s Ally Proposes 4 Opposition Principals, Sparks Fresh Coalition Debate

Sep 21, 2026·Wandabwa Wanyama·4 min read

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Museveni’s Shock Jirongo Revelation: ‘I Was Not Aware That He Had Died’

Sep 21, 2026·The Daily Whistle Reporter·4 min read

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“Is It a Favour?” MCA Tricky Hits Back at Alex Mwakideu Over Government Projects

Sep 21, 2026·The Daily Whistle Reporter·3 min read

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Ruto Unveils New Route for Kenyans Abroad to Invest in Kenya

Sep 21, 2026·Wandabwa Wanyama·4 min read

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SH5 Trillion Lost? Why Controller of Budget Says She Cannot See Billions in Government Funds

Controller of Budget says Sh5tr in government funds operates outside her oversight, raising alarm over who tracks billions from SHIF and Housing Levy.

Sep 21, 2026·3 min

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Museveni Exposes Middlemen in Kenya's G2G Fuel Deal as Motorists Demand Forensic Audit

Uganda President says country was forced to buy fuel through Kenyan brokers before switching to direct imports, sparking audit calls from motorists and demands for contract disclosure.

Sep 20, 2026·1 min

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RUTO LAUGHING LAST: How 11 Way Split In Opposition Hands President Easy Win in 2027

President Ruto is set to benefit from confusion in the opposition as 11 leaders including Maraga, Matiangi, Kalonzo, Sifuna and Ndindi Nyoro have all officially declared 2027 bids, splitting the anti-Ruto vote.

Sep 17, 2026·3 min

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HOW MUCH MORE BLOOD? Young Dreams Continue Losing To Politics From 2024 To Recently In Nembure

Gen Z had only a flag and a dream, but from 65 deaths in June-July 2025 protests to the fresh chaos at Nembure Stadium on Sept 12, young Kenyans keep paying with their lives for wanting a better country.

Sep 15, 2026·4 min

President William Ruto taking oath of office at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi on September 13 2022 with First Lady Rachel Ruto holding Bible, marks Ruto At Four anniversary September 13 2026

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RUTO AT FOUR: NO CELEBRATION AT STATE HOUSE AS DAMNING TIFA POLL SHOWS 76% SAY KENYA ON WRONG TRACK - PRESIDENT GOES SILENT ON ANNIVERSARY*

Ruto At Four: No celebration at State House today Sept 13, 2026 as TIFA poll shows 76% say wrong track, 66% worse off, 68% oppose re-election.

Sep 14, 2026·5 min

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Wetangula Woos Wamalwa to Join Ruto as Gachagua Claims NIS Plot to Break Linda Mwananchi

NAKURU HEIST: Sh7.2M Bhang Bust on Nakuru Highway: How Road Crash Exposed 241.5kg Drug Haul Hidden in Mazda CX-5

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NAKURU HEIST: Sh7.2M Bhang Bust on Nakuru Highway: How Road Crash Exposed 241.5kg Drug Haul Hidden in Mazda CX-5

“It Was My Church”: Kanyari Reveals Little-Known Chapter in Pastor Ng’ang’a’s Nairobi Journey

Ruto Says Kenya Ready to Break Ground on Lamu Refinery After Dangote Talks

Sifuna, Kalonzo and Babu Take Different Political Routes as Linda Mwananchi Faces 2027 Test

Sifuna’s Ally Proposes 4 Opposition Principals, Sparks Fresh Coalition Debate

Museveni’s Shock Jirongo Revelation: ‘I Was Not Aware That He Had Died’

“Is It a Favour?” MCA Tricky Hits Back at Alex Mwakideu Over Government Projects

Ruto Unveils New Route for Kenyans Abroad to Invest in Kenya

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Ruto Free University Funding: Why First-Year Students Are Still Waiting

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Ruto Unveils New Route for Kenyans Abroad to Invest in Kenya

SH5 Trillion Lost? Why Controller of Budget Says She Cannot See Billions in Government Funds

Museveni Exposes Middlemen in Kenya's G2G Fuel Deal as Motorists Demand Forensic Audit

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RUTO LAUGHING LAST: How 11 Way Split In Opposition Hands President Easy Win in 2027

HOW MUCH MORE BLOOD? Young Dreams Continue Losing To Politics From 2024 To Recently In Nembure

RUTO AT FOUR: NO CELEBRATION AT STATE HOUSE AS DAMNING TIFA POLL SHOWS 76% SAY KENYA ON WRONG TRACK - PRESIDENT GOES SILENT ON ANNIVERSARY*

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Linda Mwananchi Rally in Mombasa

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