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Elizabeth Ongoro Claims She Sold Buildings To Fund Raila's Campaigns: "I Really Wanted It To Happen"
Elizabeth Ongoro disclosed she sold her buildings to fund Raila Odinga's presidential campaigns but was unsuccessful in the 2022 General Election.
Monday 25 September 2023
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Kenyan Newspapers Review for September 25: Inside Senator Cherargei's Plan to Have Ruto Rule for 19 Years
Samson Cherargei called for a constitutional review to alter the presidential term limit from the current five years to seven years. His proposal has been opposed.
Monday 25 September 2023
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Makau Mutua Wants Jeremiah Kioni to Resign From From Dialogue Committee: "With Immediate Effect"
A political bombshell erupts as legal expert Makau Mutua insists on the resignation of Jubilee Party's Jeremiah Kioni from a critical role in ongoing negotiations.
Monday 25 September 2023
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Kawira Mwangaza Undeterred in Bid to Donate Mattresses to Meru Residents: "Don't Forget to Do Good"
Meru governor Kawira Mwangaza will not stop her charitable cause dubbed Okolea initiative. Interior CS Kithure Kindiki has cautioned against such causes.
Monday 25 September 2023
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Tim Wanyonyi Claims Some Luhya Leaders Ensured He Was Not Azimio Gubernatorial Candidate
Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi claimed that a section of Luhya politicians in Nairobi told Raila Odinga and Uhuru Kenyatta not to give him a gubernatorial ticket.
Monday 25 September 2023
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Kiraitu Murungi Tears into Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza
Former Meru governor Kiraitu Murungi lambasted his successor Kawira Mwangaza who he likened to a village drama queen. Mwangaza could be impeached.
Monday 25 September 2023
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Cate Waruguru Shows Her Spiritual Side with Deep Sermon During Rhema Feast
Former Laikipia MP Cate Waruguru was among the attendees of the Rhema Feast 2023 held at Nairobi's Kasarani Stadium. She spoke on the event's last day.
Monday 25 September 2023
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Jalang'o Discloses Raila Odinga Funded His Lang'ata MP Campaign with KSh 5m: "He Supported Me"
Lang'ata MP Phelix Odiwuor aka Jalang'o maintains he is still in Raila Odinga's fold despite his association with President William Ruto. Raila funded his campaigns.
Monday 25 September 2023
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Senator Cherargei Wants Presidential Term Limit Pushed to 7 Years, Says 5 Not Enough
Samson Cherargei submitted his proposals to the National Dialogue Committee, chaired by Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung'wah.
Monday 25 September 2023
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Felix Koskei: Chief of Staff Orders Suspension of 2 Parastatal CEOs over Multi-Billion Scandals
Felix Koskei criticised the Ministry of Water for failing to take action against two senior government officers despite ongoing investigations against them.
Saturday 23 September 2023
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Boni Khalwale Threatens to Initiate Impeachment Motion against Moses Kuria: "He's Incompetent"
Boni Khalwale said he still has the responsibility of providing oversight to Cabinet Secretaries, despite being a member of the Kenya Kwanza government.
Saturday 23 September 2023
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Rigathi Gachagua Blasts Kenyans Asking William Ruto to Sack Moses Kuria: "Aende Wapi?"
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dimissed calls forwarded to President William Ruto to fire Trade and Industry CS Moses Kuria over his recent remarks.
Saturday 23 September 2023
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Eric Omondi Asks Jalang'o to Go Kneel Before Raila Odinga for Forgiveness: "Else He Won't Prosper"
Comedian Eric Omondi has counselled Lang'ata MP Phelix Odiwuor alias Jalang'o to consider kneeling before Azimio La Umoja leader Raila Odinga for forgiveness.
Saturday 23 September 2023
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Jeremiah Kioni, Hassan Omar in Near Fistfight as Bipartisan Talks Turn Chaotic at Bomas
Jeremiah Kioni's remarks that the ongoing bipartisan talks will fail angered EALA lawmaker Hassan Omar. The two clashed during the meeting at Bomas of Kenya.
Saturday 23 September 2023
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US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken Praises William Ruto for Promoting Democracy, Growing Economy
President William Ruto has been in the United States of America (USA) where he engaged senior state officials on bilateral matters. He was hailed for his work.
Saturday 23 September 2023
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Jeremiah Kioni Clarifies Newly Formed Kamwene Outfit Is Part of Azimio: "Very Intact"
Jubilee secretary-general Jeremiah Kioni publicly clarified that the newly-formed Kamwene political outfit is part of the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party.
Saturday 23 September 2023
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Nakuru: Gov't Officials Stage Morning Birthday Party for Musalia Mudavadi in His Absentia
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi marked his 63rd birthday on Thursday, September 21. Officials in his office celebrated him on his big day.
Friday 22 September 2023
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Kenya Kwanza Academy: Man Sarcastically Compares Ruto's Gov't to Failed School in Viral Clip
An Eldoret resident has sarcastically compared President William Ruto's government to a failed prestigious school in a TikTok video. The man, identified as Makwar.
Friday 22 September 2023
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Herman Manyora Warns Gachagua against Engaging in Supremacy Battle with Moses Kuria: "Ogopa"
Moses Kuria recently reminded Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that he was in charge of the Trade Ministry and that he understood the dynamics of fuel prices.
Friday 22 September 2023
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TIFA Poll: UDA Beats ODM in Popularity Countrywide, Dominates in Nairobi, Western
United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has maintained dominance over the past year, according to a new survey by TIFA. UDA is now twice as popular as ODM.
Friday 22 September 2023
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Kenyans Debate Who Is the Best First Lady Between Margaret Kenyatta and Rachel Ruto
Kenyans on X debated to determine who between current First Lady Rachel Ruto and her predecessor Margaret Kenyatta served the county better than the other.
Friday 22 September 2023
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Boni Khalwale Veers Off, Brags about His Daughter's Beauty in Senate: "Zinzi Is Something"
Kakamega senator Boni Khalwale took pride in his daughter Zinzi Khalwale who he said is 'quite something'. The lawmakers were deliberating in the house.
Friday 22 September 2023
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Martha Karua Criticises Senate over Gloria Orwoba's Suspension for 6 Months: "Requires Scrutiny"
Martha Karua said the Senate erred in suspending Senator Gloria Orwoba for six months. According to Karua, the senators should propose other forms of punishment.
Friday 22 September 2023
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Kenya Govt Bans Exchanging Leaves Days for Money, Employees to Carry Forward 15 Days Only
Government has banned commutation of leave days by government officials and limited the number of leave days that can be carried forward in one financial year.
Thursday 21 September 2023
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Peter Salasya Condemns Kenyans Mercilessly Criticising Him over Debt: "Mtabakia Hivyo Tu"
Peter Salasya, the Mumias East MP, wondered why Kenyans on Twitter never commented on him whenever he did something good. He said he was ready to pay his debt.
Thursday 21 September 2023
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Cracks in Azimio as Karua, Kioni Unveil New Political Wing for Mt Kenya, Downplay Peace Talks
Martha Karua said the Kamwene Leadership Forum will bring together leaders from the Mt Kenya region who do not subscribe to Kenya Kwanza or Azimio la Umoja.
Thursday 21 September 2023
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Senator Cherargei Explains Why He Wore Sunglasses to Senate: "Wonderful Things President Has Done"
Nandi Senator Kiprotich Cherargei startled senators when he said he wears sunglasses because President William Ruto's service delivery had shocked his eyes.
Thursday 21 September 2023
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Senate Approves Suspension of Gloria Orwoba for 6 Months over Unsubstantiated Sexual Favours Claims
Gloria Orwoba allegedly refused to appear before the Powers and Privileges Committee of the Senate to defend herself after making allegations of sexual favours.
Thursday 21 September 2023
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Ukraine President Zelenskyy Invites William Ruto to Visit Kyiv to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited his Kenyan counterpart, William Ruto, to visit Kyiv in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral ties.
Thursday 21 September 2023
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Babu Owino, Tim Wanyonyi Meeting Days after Social Media Combat With Johnson Sakaja Raises Eyebrows
The race for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat in 2027 is gathering steam. Current officeholder Johnson Sakaja, is taking on potential competitors on social media.
Thursday 21 September 2023
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Moses Kuria Sarcastically Apologises for Projecting Rise in Fuel Prices: "To Err Is Human"
Moses Kuria issued a statement retracting his earlier remarks, in which he projected an increment in fuel prices. He said Senator Boni Khalwale corrected him.
Thursday 21 September 2023
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William Ruto Mourns KDF Soldiers Who Died in Lamu Plane Crash: "We Honour Their Bravery"
President William Ruto has mourned the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers who perished in the plane crash in Lamu County. Unknown number of officers died.
Thursday 21 September 2023
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MP Wants Presidential Candidates to Vie for MP to Create Office of Opposition Leader: "Law Allows"
Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse said that if presidential candidates vie for Member of National Assembly, the first runner-up can represent Opposition in the House.
Wednesday 20 September 2023
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Tom Ojienda Officially Opens Mabati Office for Assistant Chief, Kenyans React: "From State House"
Tom Ojienda is among the expelled rebel ODM lawmakers who met President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi, to discuss development in their region.
Wednesday 20 September 2023
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Uasin Gishu Man Apologises to Uhuru, Pleads with William Ruto to Seek His Advice: "Tusamehe"
A section of Uasin Gishu residents has expressed dissatisfaction with President William Ruto's leadership. They are asking him to sit down with his predecessor.
Wednesday 20 September 2023
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Peter Salasya Daringly Climbs Down Massive Pit to Inspect Latrine Construction: "Hii ni Kazi"
Mumias East MP P Salasya defended his development agenda, highlighting his commitment to improving local schools, providing amenities while responding to critics.
Wednesday 20 September 2023
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Moses Kuria Claps Back at Gachagua, Insists Prediction Is Based on Science: "Not Truthful Voodoo"
Moses Kuria maintained that prices for petroleum products would keep going up. The outspoken Trade Cabinet Secretary said his prediction was based on science.
Wednesday 20 September 2023
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Kenyans Slam Senator Cherargei for Rating Ruto's Performance at 101%: "Dreaming Is Allowed"
Samson Cherargei said President William Ruto has outperformed during his first year in office. According to him, the opposition failed in their role.
Tuesday 19 September 2023
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Khalwale Asks Ruto to Sack CSs Kuria, Chirchir over Fuel Prices: "Serikali Yako Inakaa Sura Mbaya"
Boni Khalwale criticised the recent move to increase petroleum product prices. Khalwale said people misadvising President William Ruto should be sacked.
Tuesday 19 September 2023
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Kawira Mwangaza Says Some People Don't Want Her As Governor Because She's Woman
Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has turned to the Bible for comfort after a tumultuous one year in office. Hosting a family fellowship at a local church.
Tuesday 19 September 2023
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