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Gachagua Demanded Half of Government, Sifuna Ally Alleges as Opposition War Erupts
A fresh political storm has erupted within Kenya's opposition after Kitutu Chache South MP Anthony Kibagendi accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of demanding a 50 per cent share of government during negotia…
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INAWEZEKANA KWELI? Ruto Announces Plan To Make Leather Shoes For 14 Million Kenyan Students
President William Ruto has announced an ambitious plan to have locally manufactured leather shoes supplied to all 14 million school-going children in Kenya as his administration intensifies efforts to strengthen local i…
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UNITED AT LAST? Sifuna, Gachagua, Kalonzo and Wamalwa Announce Major Kitengela Rally
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa are expected to hold a joint political rally…
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MOST CORRUPT: Kenya Ranked Among Most Corrupt Poor Countries, With Atleast KSh370 Billion Loss
Corruption is costing Kenya approximately KSh370 billion every year, with the World Bank warning that weak governance is undermining economic growth, increasing government borrowing and making life more expensive for or…
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World Bank Sounds Alarm Over Housing Levy, Multiple Taxes Hurting Kenyan Businesses
The World Bank has raised fresh concerns over Kenya's growing number of taxes and levies, warning that the additional financial burden on businesses could create more opportunities for corruption and bribery.In its Nove…
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NGOMA HUENDA IKAWA MCHONGOMA: 5 SHOCKWAVES THAT MIGHT HIT OPPOSITION IF WIPER QUITS
Kenya's united opposition could face a major political shake-up ahead of the August 2027 General Election if the Wiper Patriotic Front follows through on threats to withdraw from the opposition coalition over disagreeme…
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NGOMA HUENDA IKAWA MCHONGOMA: 5 SHOCKWAVES THAT MIGHT HIT OPPOSITION IF WIPER QUITS
Kenya's united opposition could face a major political shake-up ahead of the August 2027 General Election if the Wiper Patriotic Front follows through on threats to withdraw from the opposition coalition over disagreeme…
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SIFUNA VS RUTO: Why Edwin Sifuna Could Emerge As Ruto's Biggest Challenge In 2027
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Gachagua Demanded Half of Government, Sifuna Ally Alleges as Opposition War Erupts
A fresh political storm has erupted within Kenya's opposition after Kitutu Chache South MP Anthony Kibagendi accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of demanding a 50 per cent share of government during negotia…
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INAWEZEKANA KWELI? Ruto Announces Plan To Make Leather Shoes For 14 Million Kenyan Students
President William Ruto has announced an ambitious plan to have locally manufactured leather shoes supplied to all 14 million school-going children in Kenya as his administration intensifies efforts to strengthen local i…
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UNITED AT LAST? Sifuna, Gachagua, Kalonzo and Wamalwa Announce Major Kitengela Rally
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa are expected to hold a joint political rally…
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