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Gachagua Urges Boycott of Musicians Who Met Kindiki, Sparking Rift in Mt Kenya

Nyeri, Kenya — A political storm is brewing in the heart of Mt Kenya. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged residents of the region to bo...

1 year ago · By Eugene Were

Climate

Ruto’s cabinet minister defends economic record amid opposition attacks

Relief food drive in Garissa turns political as leaders tout economic gains under Ruto GARISSA — What began as a food distribution event in drought-st...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Kenya

Ruto pledges equal share of resources for Ukambani in development push

NAIROBI –President William Ruto has assured residents of Kenya’s Lower Eastern region that they will receive an equal share of national resources, say...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Kenya

Priest’s mysterious death sparks murder probe and political intrigue

NYAHURURU, Kenya — The death of a Catholic priest in central Kenya has raised troubling questions about money, politics, and alleged threats—setting o...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Climate

MPs head to Naivasha for deliberate climate talks backed by treasury and World Bank

NAIVASHA, Kenya — With floods, droughts and extreme weather becoming more frequent across the country, Kenyan lawmakers are gathering in Naivasha this...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Kenya

Gachagua’s supporters protest after he alleges plot against his life

Karatina, Kenya — Supporters of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua took to the streets on Tuesday, blocking highways and burning tyres in protes...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Africa

Activists Demand Tanzania Free Kenyan Activist Boniface Mwangi in 24 Hours

NAIROBI — A group of Kenyan activists has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan to release detained rights campaigner...

1 year ago · By Eugene Were

Kenya

Kenyan Activist Boniface Mwangi Detained in Tanzania Amid Crackdown on Opposition

Boniface Mwangi, a well-known Kenyan activist, has been detained in Tanzania under unclear circumstances, sparking alarm across East Africa. His wife,...

1 year ago · By Eugene Were

Kenya

Gachagua alleges state plot against him names president Ruto

Nairobi- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the government of plotting to kill him, in a dramatic escalation of Kenya’s deepening po...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Kenya

Attorney General moves to block court bid against Ruto’s IEBC nominees

NAIROBI — Kenya’s Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has asked the High Court to throw out a petition challenging President William Ruto’s nomination of se...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Agriculture

Ruto unveils Galana-Kulalu project vows end to hunger

GALANA-KULALU — President William Ruto has declared the long-stalled Galana-Kulalu irrigation scheme ready to begin operations, promising it will mark...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Kenya

Gachagua launches new party, setting stage for 2027 showdown with Ruto

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has officially broken ranks with President William Ruto. On Wednesday, at his Karen home, Gachagua unveiled h...

1 year ago · By Eugene Were