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Tharaka Nithi Governor and Council of Governors Vice Chairperson Muthomi Njuki has urged residents of the Luo Nyanza region to support Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as President William Ruto’s running mate in the 2027 General Election, mentioning his performance in government. Speaking in Migori County during a boda boda empowerment event attended by host Governor
Busia Senator and National Reconstruction Alliance (NRA) party leader Okiya Omtatah has challenged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission’s (IEBC) decision to relax several ballot paper security specifications ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Election. In a statement dated September 11, 2026, Omtatah said the changes introduced by the electoral commission could affect the integrity and
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna accuses media houses of manufacturing fake news about him, saying that he does not understand why they do that. Sifuna says many media houses usually air fake news, especially about him; he mentioned one where he says media houses said that he was fighting with Kalonzo Musyoka over the Ukombozi Party.
Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has announced plans by opposition leaders to visit the Aberdare Forest next week to investigate ongoing logging activities amid growing concerns over the possible destruction of a critical water catchment area. In a statement issued on Saturday, October 10, Muturi questioned the harvesting of trees in the forest and demanded
The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) has defended nurses at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) amid growing public complaints about patient care at the Kisumu-based facility. In an official statement issued on Sunday, October 11, the union acknowledged concerns raised by patients and their families but warned against collectively
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has issued a seven-day notice to revoke the licences of 21 free-to-air television stations. In a Gazette notice published on October 9, 2026, the regulator listed the stations whose licences will be revoked under the Kenya Information and Communications Act, with the process expected to take effect seven days
President William Ruto has reappointed officials to three government boards, including the NEPAD/APRM Kenya Governing Council, the Kenya Forest Service and the Water Services Regulatory Board. In Gazette notice dated October 9, reappointed Francis Habara Moroto, Habon Billow Farah, Joseph Kimutai Boit and Rusiana Makasi Mitau as members of the NEPAD/APRM Kenya Governing Council. The
Security
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved murder charges against five suspects over the killing of lawyer Kyalo Mbobu, with Dr Rose Mbithe Mulwa and her two children now facing a second murder case. Announcing the decision on Thursday, October 8, 2026, the DPP also named police constables Julius Kipkoech Cheruiyot and Kennedy Kipkemei
Entertainment
Veteran broadcaster Fred Obachi Machoka ordered security officers to remove his niece, former nominated senator Gloria Orwoba, from his 50th media anniversary celebration held on October 10, after she allegedly disrupted the event by chanting “Wantam”. In a video circulating online, Machoka is heard asking security officers to remove the woman from the stage, insisting
Weekly Gossip
Standard Group PLC has warned radio stations against broadcasting English Premier League (EPL) matches without authorisation, threatening immediate legal action as the competition returns for Matchweek 6 following an extended international break. In a public notice, the media company said it holds exclusive radio broadcast rights for the 2026/2027 season in Kenya, giving it sole
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