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Month: February 2025

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Win or lose AUC contest, the Raila factor will shape 2027 elections

Raila Odingas absence in local political discourse would lead to major alignments even as questions emerge on whether his influence would remain. ​ Raila Odingas absence in local political discourse would lead to major alignments even as questions emerge on whether his influence…

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Private varsities push for overhaul of funding model to ease state burden

Private universities have submitted a proposal to overhaul the new funding model which if adopted aims to ease financial pressure on the government. ​ Private universities have submitted a proposal to overhaul the new funding model which if adopted aims to…

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Waititu, wife and three defendants convicted in case of Sh588m graft

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and his wife Susan Wangari have been convicted on corruption charges relating to the Sh588 million road tender. ​ Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and his wife Susan Wangari have been convicted on corruption charges relating…

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Counties scorecard: Murang’a, Trans Nzoia lead in agriculture

Infrastructure is a key challenge, with the national mean score for roads and transport at 42.4 per cent.The national mean healthcare score is at 41.6 per cent with counties fail. ​ Infrastructure is a key challenge, with the national mean score…

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Chaotic House as MPs shout over Majority and Minority status

A three-judge bench found that Speaker violated the Constitution by making a determination without sufficient legal basis.Some MPs demanded to have Wetangula vacate his office. ​ A three-judge bench found that Speaker violated the Constitution by making a determination without sufficient…

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Will Gachagua’s ouster return to haunt Ruto?

Since he took office, President William Ruto has made a number of political and policy decisions that have angered the people. ​ Since he took office, President William Ruto has made a number of political and policy decisions that have angered the people. Read…

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Ex-Kenya Pipeline employees convicted for Sh2.4 million fuel theft

Two former Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) employees and a truck driver have been convicted of stealing petroleum products worth Sh2.4 million. ​ Two former Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) employees and a truck driver have been convicted of stealing petroleum products worth…

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Will the EAC-SADC Merger unlock the DRC crisis?

African leaders agreed on the consolidation of two regional peace initiatives aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). ​ African leaders agreed on the consolidation of two regional peace initiatives aimed at resolving the…

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Woman claims ex-Nakuru mayor was her father, wants estate share

Marion Wangui told court Joseck Thuo used to take care of her as she was his dependent. She alleged that her name is not in a contested Will filed in court. ​ Marion Wangui told court Joseck Thuo used to take…

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Sanitation goals face harsh realities in open defecation

Open Defacation rate declined from 16.2 per cent in 2003 to 7 per cent in 2022,  the country remains among 36 countries still grappling with this unhealthy practice. ​ Open Defacation rate declined from 16.2 per cent in 2003 to 7…