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Auditor General Discredits Ruto Housing Levy, SHIF Tax - Sh19.6B Can't Be Traced
Auditor General Nancy Gathungu report exposes illegal Housing Levy and SHIF deductions, says KRA has failed to collect taxes and Sh19.6 billion for affordable housing cannot be traced.
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Teso North MP Oku Kaunya Left in Mourning After Pilot Dies in Tragic Plane Crash — Here’s Why
Teso North MP Oku Kaunya Left in Mourning After Pilot Dies in Tragic Plane Crash — Here’s Why
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Absa Bank Kenya Celebrates Nairobi's Successful Bid to Host the 2029 World Athletics Championships
Absa Bank Kenya Celebrates Nairobi's Successful Bid to Host the 2029 World Athletics Championships
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NEW KSh6B SCANDAL: The Rising Concern Over Millions Paid to KSSHA
MPs have uncover a Sh6B scandal where public secondary schools paid billions to private association KSSHA which is not audited by the Auditor General. One school paid Sh6M in five years, parents are furious as Parliament questions legality.
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END OF LINDA MWANANCHI SAGA: Onyonka Finally Admits Uhuru Is The Real Sponsor
Onyonka admits on Radio Generation: "That's True, Uhuru funds Linda Mwananchi" - ending months of denials by Sifuna and Jubilee.
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Ruto Challenges Banks to Make Credit More Affordable as Kenya’s Economic Stability Improves
Ruto Challenges Banks to Make Credit More Affordable as Kenya’s Economic Stability Improves
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MORE LIFES LOST, TRAGIC: Demos Rock Isiolo Town as 5 Killed in Gotu Bandit Attack Laid to Rest
Five killed in Isiolo bandit ambush buried as protests rock Gotu over rising insecurity.
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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.
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NEW KSh6B SCANDAL: The Rising Concern Over Millions Paid to KSSHA
MPs have uncover a Sh6B scandal where public secondary schools paid billions to private association KSSHA which is not audited by the Auditor General. One school paid Sh6M in five years, parents are furious as Parliament questions legality.
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Ruto Challenges Banks to Make Credit More Affordable as Kenya’s Economic Stability Improves
Ruto Challenges Banks to Make Credit More Affordable as Kenya’s Economic Stability Improves
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Orengo vs Sifuna: How Raila’s Old Political Rivalry Is Echoing in the 2027 Race
Orengo vs Sifuna: How Raila’s Old Political Rivalry Is Echoing in the 2027 Race
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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.
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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.
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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.
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