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Sifuna Takes Aim at President Ruto Over Tata Chemicals Exit Order

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has criticised President William Ruto’s decision to order Tata Chemicals Magadi to leave Kenya, warning that the move cou...

2 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

Kenya

IEBC Told to Fix Election Technology Tender Before 2027 Vote

Kenya’s electoral commission has been ordered to revise its multibillion-shilling election technology tender after a procurement review found that par...

2 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

Kenya

Linda Mwananchi Sets Nairobi Rally for September 13

The Linda Mwananchi movement is heading back to Nairobi on September 13, as its leaders step up their political mobilisation ahead of Kenya’s 2027 gen...

2 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

Kenya

Students Set for School-Based ID Registration

IDs to Be Issued in Schools Students aged 18 and above are set to have national ID cards registered for them at school. The move has been approved by...

2 months ago · By Joseph Kimeu

Kenya

Wiper Opens 2027 Race, Sets October Deadline

The Wiper Patriotic Front has opened its nomination race for the 2027 General Election, giving prospective candidates until October 3 to register for...

2 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

Kenya

Amnesty Urges President Ruto to Act on 19 Disappearances

Kenya’s government is facing renewed pressure to account for people who have disappeared, with Amnesty International Kenya saying 19 cases have been d...

2 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

Kenya

16 Years of the Constitution: Why Kenya Marks Katiba Day

Sixteen years after Kenya ushered in a new constitutional order, August 27 has become a day for the country to pause and reflect on what has changed a...

2 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

Kenya

Sifuna Faction Wins Nod to Reserve ‘The Mwananchi Party’ Name

The political group associated with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has secured a temporary legal reprieve in its fight to keep the name “The Mwananchi P...

2 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

Climate

Kenya Red Cross Urges Early Action as 1.5 Million Face Heavy Rainfall Risk

NAIROBI — Kenya’s climate warning system will mean little if forecasts remain on paper, Kenya Red Cross Society Secretary General Dr Ahmed Idris said...

2 months ago · By Antony Achayo

Kenya

IEBC Explains Why 2027 Election Date Remains August 10

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission says Kenya’s 2027 General Election will still be held on August 10, 2027, despite a High Court rul...

2 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

Kenya

2027 Election Spending Threatens to Widen Kenya’s Budget Deficit

Kenya’s efforts to bring its finances under control are facing a new test: the cost of preparing for the 2027 General Election. S&P Global Ratings exp...

2 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

Kenya

Court Throws Out Challenge to Atwoli’s Re-Election

Francis Atwoli has secured a legal victory after a court dismissed a petition challenging his re-election as Secretary-General of the Central Organisa...

2 months ago · By Natasha Eusebia