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The family of the late Chemutai Rosemary has explained why they proceeded with her burial despite a court order, saying the decision was guided by Kalenjin cultural traditions and a resolution by clan elders. Speaking at her memorial, a clan leader said that under Kalenjin customs, burial decisions are made by a council of male
President William Ruto and several Cabinet Secretaries have made fresh appointments and reappointments to various government boards and institutions. The appointments were published in a Gazette Notice dated Friday, August 28, 2026, naming several individuals to leadership and membership positions across key state agencies. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, for instance, appointed Daniel Njiru Mugendi
Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has called for justice for families allegedly evicted from their homes in Jipe/Mwakoshemi Village, Taita Taveta County, amid a dispute over land ownership. Kalonzo visited the area on August 28, 2026, where he said he met residents affected by what he described as an illegal eviction and
KCB senior executive Rosemary Koech Chemutai was reportedly buried at her parents’ home in Chepseon, Kericho County, in a hurried night ceremony, hours after her husband obtained a court order seeking to stop her burial. Chemutai’s family had planned to lay her to rest at the Chepseon home on Saturday, August 29. However, a dispute
EALA MP Winnie Odinga has explained why her late father, Raila Odinga, failed to clinch the presidency after five attempts to become Kenya’s president, despite repeatedly mounting strong political campaigns. According to Winnie, who spoke during a media interview on Saturday, August 29, 2026, Raila’s failure to become president cannot be explained by votes alone.
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has broken its silence on social media allegations that a mother and her new-born were denied care at the facility, with the hospital saying it found no corresponding patient or maternity record to verify the claims. In a statement issued on August 29, 2026, KNH said it reviewed available patient and
President William Ruto has announced plans to build a Ksh 4 billion Smart City in Malaba, Busia County, which will include 2,000 Affordable Housing units as part of a wider development programme in the region. Speaking during an engagement with the Teso community at State Lodge, Eldoret on August 29, 2026, Ruto said the Smart
Security
Two more suspects have faced court over the alleged Ksh 1.5 billion fraud involving the Programme for Rural Outreach of Financial Innovations and Technologies (PROFIT), bringing the total number of suspects charged in the case to 13. Eric Otieno Achila, a sole proprietor of Dangzerina Enterprises and Susan Wangari Gathiaka, a sole proprietor of Maxtor
Entertainment
Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service for the Nairobi City County Government, Geoffrey Mosiria, has defended comedian and media personality Oga Obinna amid growing criticism following the death of Arbantone artiste Stoopid Boy. Mosiria urged Kenyans to stop attacking Obinna and allow him time to mourn the late artiste, saying people should not
Weekly Gossip
Gor Mahia, Tusker and Nairobi United might have to make tough squad choices following a High Court ruling directing the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to revert to its 2019 rules as interim measures for the 2026/27 Premier League season. The decision has brought the debate over the foreign-player quota, with the 2019 rules restricting clubs
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