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SAKAJA, KARAURI, BABU OWINO: Nairobi Governor Race Takes Dramatic New Turn Ahead of 2027
The battle for Nairobi's influential gubernatorial seat is gathering momentum after Kasarani MP Ronald Karauri made a major political move that could reshape the 2027 election contest.Karauri officially joined President…
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RUTO ATTACKS OPPOSITION: Ruto Mocks Gachagua, Kalonzo And Matiang'i Over Millions Of Votes
President William Ruto has launched a fresh political attack on opposition leaders Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka and Fred Matiang'i, questioning their claims of commanding millions of votes ahead of the 2027 General…
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GACHAGUA, KALONZO AND MATIANG'I: The Meeting Behind Closed Doors
The United Opposition has made another attempt to strengthen its political unity after former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang'i held…
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BAD NEWS TO TIKTOK USERS: TikTok Makes Major Move in Kenya, Over 46,000 Accounts Targeted
TikTok has taken a major enforcement action in Kenya after removing 750,185 videos posted by Kenyan users between April and June 2026 over violations of its community guidelines.The development has attracted attention a…
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KCSE MARKING IN TROUBLE: Teachers Threaten to Skip KCSE Marking
Uncertainty is emerging over the marking of the 2026 national examinations after teachers threatened to withdraw from the exercise over what they describe as inadequate compensation.The warning comes from the Kenya Unio…
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FROM WEEPING IN CHURCH TO BLASTING CLERGY: Ruto Fires Back At Clergy In Nyamira
President William Ruto has reignited his disagreement with sections of Kenya's clergy after strongly defending his financial contributions to churches and questioning the authority of religious leaders who have been ret…
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LEO KITENGELA: United Opposition Storms Kajiado County in Style
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka have made a major political declaration concerning the 2027 General Election after addressing supporters during Sunday's oppositi…
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Fresh Panic as Newly Built Level 4 Hospital Develops Huge Cracks, Patients Moved
Fresh concerns have emerged over the safety of public infrastructure in Kenya after a newly constructed Level 4 hospital in Baringo County developed huge cracks on its walls and floors, forcing hospital management to mo…
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SAKAJA, KARAURI, BABU OWINO: Nairobi Governor Race Takes Dramatic New Turn Ahead of 2027
The battle for Nairobi's influential gubernatorial seat is gathering momentum after Kasarani MP Ronald Karauri made a major political move that could reshape the 2027 election contest.Karauri officially joined President…
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GACHAGUA, KALONZO AND MATIANG'I: The Meeting Behind Closed Doors
The United Opposition has made another attempt to strengthen its political unity after former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang'i held…
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LEO KITENGELA: United Opposition Storms Kajiado County in Style
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka have made a major political declaration concerning the 2027 General Election after addressing supporters during Sunday's oppositi…
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Dating Apps in Kenya: How Technology Is Changing the Way Kenyans Find Love and Build Connections
The rise of online dating is transforming relationships in Kenya, giving young people new opportunities to meet, interact and discover meaningful connections beyond their immediate social circles.
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SAKAJA, KARAURI, BABU OWINO: Nairobi Governor Race Takes Dramatic New Turn Ahead of 2027
The battle for Nairobi's influential gubernatorial seat is gathering momentum after Kasarani MP Ronald Karauri made a major political move that could reshape the 2027 election contest.Karauri officially joined President…
OPINION
RUTO ATTACKS OPPOSITION: Ruto Mocks Gachagua, Kalonzo And Matiang'i Over Millions Of Votes
President William Ruto has launched a fresh political attack on opposition leaders Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka and Fred Matiang'i, questioning their claims of commanding millions of votes ahead of the 2027 General…
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GACHAGUA, KALONZO AND MATIANG'I: The Meeting Behind Closed Doors
The United Opposition has made another attempt to strengthen its political unity after former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang'i held…
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