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AT THE EXPENSE OF TAXPAYERS: Ruto’s Seven-CS New York Trip Sparks Questions as Ministers Miss Senate Sitting
Ruto's 100-person UNGA delegation to New York sparks uproar over Sh500m cost as 7 CSs skip Senate Mashinani sitting in Kilifi.
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WILL 2027 BE DIFFERENT?Uhuru Says Raila Won 2022 as Kuria Revisits 2007 and 2013 Elections
Uhuru claims Raila won 2022 and Kuria says Raila won 2007 and 2013, as High Court upholds IEBC tallying centre — sparking fresh debate over 2027 credibility.
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Sifuna’s Rise Faces New Test as Opposition Scrambles to Build 2027 Political Vehicle
Weekly Citizen front page Sept 21 reports new poll shows Sifuna overtakes Ruto as Kalonzo gains, backed by Politrack Africa poll Sifuna 56.3% vs Ruto 43.7% with 123K voters, plus Bobea, TIFA and Infotrak polls showing Sifuna surge.
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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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SISI NI SIFUNA! Linda Mwananchi Storms Nairobi Today as Sifuna, Babu Owino Lead Mega Jacaranda Rally
Linda Mwananchi storms Nairobi today September 13 with Sifuna and Babu Owino leading Marikiti, Gikomba and Eastlands tour before mega rally at Jacaranda Grounds.
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IAM THE BEST: RUTO SAYS HIS GOVERNMENT HAS FULFILLED ITS PROMISES — WHAT DOES THE RECORD SHOW?
President Ruto says his government has fulfilled its promises, but Mzalendo tracker shows only 25 of 254 promises honoured, while KNBS data puts inflation at 6.6% and a TIFA poll shows 76% of Kenyans say the country is on the wrong track.
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Opinion: Ruto’s Magadi Gamble Raises One Big Question — Why Now?
Opinion: Ruto’s Magadi Gamble Raises One Big Question — Why Now?
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HELB BOMBSHELL: Students Shocked as New 'Household Fee' Appears on Dashboard - You'll Pay More Than Your Loan
Confusion as HELB introduces new 'Household Per Semester' column on student dashboards. The figure shows how much parents must top up after HELB loan and scholarship - and for many, it's more than the loan itself.
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Mount Kenya 2027: Ruto, Gachagua, Kindiki and Ndindi Nyoro Battle for Political Control
Mount Kenya 2027: Ruto, Gachagua, Kindiki and Ndindi Nyoro Battle for Political Control
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2007 vs 2027: Why Rising Political Tensions Are Raising Fresh Fears in Kenya
From daylight attacks in Nairobi to chaotic political convoys in Nakuru and Homa bay, insecurity is rising fast. The big question remains: is 2027 about to turn like 2007 general election?