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Nº 56 Saturday, 05 September 2026

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Makadara MP aspirant Geoffrey Wauna hosts football tournament to empower youths

Makadara MP aspirant Geoffrey Wauna hosted a football tournament, distributing KSh 500,000 in cash prizes whil…

Teargas disrupts Linda Mwananchi rally in Meru

A Linda Mwananchi political rally in Meru town was briefly disrupted on Sunday after a teargas canister was lo…

Kindiki warns politicians to keep off from IEBC work

Political leaders have urged politicians to stop interfering with the work of the Independent Electoral and Bo…

Video: Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi team teargassed in Meru

Senator Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi team faced tear gas at a Meru rally on August 30, 2023, amid rising vio…

Murkomen tells Opposition to leave IEBC alone and sell policies ahead of 2027

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has urged Opposition leaders to stop…

Kindiki warns politicians against using goons to fight rivals

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned politicians against using youth to fight their political battles.

Kimani Ichung'wah downplays Linda Mwananchi Kiirua turnout, claims only 20 attended rally

MP Kimani Ichung'wah criticised Linda Mwananchi's Meru rally's turnout and challenged opposition leaders over …

Murkomen tells opposition to stop interfering with IEBC ahead of 2027 elections

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen criticises Opposition leaders for attempting to control the IEBC and lacking cl…

Kalonzo warns against goonism calls for church independence

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has raised concerns over what he described as growing goonism and excessive…

Kalonzo warns of rising goonism, political pressure on churches

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has raised concerns over what he described as growing goonism and excessive…

Kenya Kwanza leaders hit out at opposition over IEBC attacks

Kenya Kwanza leaders, led by Senate Majority Leader and Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot, have castigated oppos…

Babu Owino backs Edwin Sifuna's 2027 presidential bid: "Mia kwa mia"

MP Babu Owino backed Senator Edwin Sifuna's 2027 presidential ambitions at the Linda Mwananchi rally, days aft…

Spare no one in war against goons, Kindiki tells Murkomen

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has told Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to deploy the same ene…

Meru: Edwin Sifuna receives yams, other foodstuffs as Linda Mwananchi rally gets underway

Senator Edwin Sifuna received yams from Meru residents during a Linda Mwananchi rally with MP Babu Owino, ex-g…

Kaluma dismisses Orengo's presidential bid, says Nyanza backs Ruto

Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has opposed Siaya Governor James Orengos presidential bid, saying it was aimed a…

Kimani Ichung'wah tells Mt. Kenya region it cannot make a president alone: "Let us not lie"

Kimani Ichung'wah urges Mt. Kenya leaders to unite for 2027 elections, emphasising that 7 million votes alone …

TV tonight: Hamza Yassin’s delightful birding odyssey in Africa

The wildlife presenter gets very excited about brilliant birds of prey in Kenya. Plus: Suranne Jones returns i…

James Orengo speaks after his car is torched during impromptu Migori visit: "Unbwogable"

Stones were hurled at Governor James Orengo's vehicle during a Migori visit, escalating to gunfire and the car…

Kalonzo Musyoka gives NPSC, TSC and KDF 7 days to disclose recruitment records

Kalonzo Musyoka demands NPSC, TSC, and KDF release five years of recruitment data amid allegations of misuse f…

Malala tells Orengo to step aside and back Edwin Sifuna for presidency in 2027

DCP's Cleophas Malala has urged James Orengo to withdraw from the ODM presidential race, backing Edwin Sifuna,…

Video of Rigathi Gachagua's flashy convoy consisting of police cars in US emerges

A viral video showing former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s lavish US arrival sparks debate among Kenyans…

William Ruto's confidante clarifies PCEA meeting with president over Milele Beach Hotel debt

Dennis Itumbi refutes claims on PCEA's meeting with President Ruto, highlighting church's initiative to discus…

Kalonzo Musyoka admits Ruto is building tarmac roads in his Ukambani backyard: "Nimeona anaweka lami"

Kalonzo Musyoka and President William Ruto have clashed over the Emali-Ukia road, with the opposition leader q…

"I know I don't do development with my money, but where were you for 50 years": Ruto to Kalonzo

President Ruto firmly rebukes Kalonzo's road project criticism, asserting public funds drive development while…

Kindiki camp fighting two battles: Mount Kenya unity and the DP seat

Kithure Kindikis allies are navigating a dual political battle ahead of 2027: maintaining Mount Kenya unity wh…

Mwangaza calls on police protection as Sifuna's Meru rallies face violence fears

Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has called for police protection ahead of Edwin Sifunas Meru rallies afte…

DP Kindiki laughs off Kalonzo over presidential bid

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has criticised Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyokas 2027 presidential ambitions, que…

DCP aspirants claim they are charged KSh 50,000 to access microphone at Gachagua’s rallies

Kirinyaga county DCP aspirants have alleged they are being pressured to pay money in order to speak during par…

Linda party row casts doubt on independence of registrar's office

The Linda Mwananchi registration dispute has intensified scrutiny of the ORPP, with opposition leaders accusin…

Confusion as Orengo declares himself Linda Wananchi's presidential candidate

Orengo's declaration has caused considerable tension within the Linda Mwananchi movement, which had been conso…

Kirinyaga woman rep Njeri Maina wants Wangui Ngirici probed over chaos in DCP rallies

Kirinyaga MP Njeri Maina demands an investigation into political violence in Kiaragana and Kiamumbi, raising c…

Njeri Maina demands probe into Kirinyaga poll violence

Njeri Maina calls for investigation into political violence reported in the county on August 23, including all…

Wiper MCA stunned as Edwin Sifuna wins 88% support in her poll, beats Kalonzo

The poll result aligns with a broader trend in formal opinion surveys. According to recent surveys, Sifuna has…

Babu Owino, Orengo return to Homa Bay days after deadly chaos, address locals during solemn event

Governor James Orengo and Babu Owino returned to Homa Bay days after deadly Linda Mwananchi chaos, with Orengo…

Kennedy Murimi Waweru leads Mwea Constituency 2027 parliamentary race, new poll shows

Kennedy Waweru leads the Mwea Constituency parliamentary race, closely followed by Warui and Maingi in a compe…

William Ruto puts police on notice over goons and their sponsors unleashing political violence

President Ruto warns against political violence in Kenya, urging the National Police Service to target financi…

Why Edwin Sifuna should pick his friends wisely

Some politicians may be joining Sifunas political vehicle primarily to advance their own ambitions rather than…

Kizza Besigye: British-American star witness presents videos of alleged plot to kill Museveni

The recordings, running for over two hours, formed the centrepiece of the prosecution's evidence against Dr Ki…

Kenyan newspapers review: Edwin Sifuna's political rise draws attention from international community

Edwin Sifuna’s growing political influence has attracted attention from the international community as his pro…

Katiba at 16: Kenyans challenged to stop celebrating and start defending the constitution

Lawyers, faith leaders and professionals have challenged Kenyans to move beyond celebrating the countrys supre…