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Month: October 2025

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Makenzi allegedly ate in secret while his followers starved in custody

Controversial preacher Paul Makenzi allegedly ate in secret while in custody as he encouraged his followers to starve in the name of fasting.​ Controversial preacher Paul Makenzi allegedly ate in secret while in custody as he encouraged his followers to starve…

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Darkness in Dar: Suluhu’s location unknown as election violence rocks Tanzania

Violence continued for a second day in major cities as Tanzania remained under total lockdown and a communication blackout.​ Violence continued for a second day in major cities as Tanzania remained under total lockdown and a communication blackout. Read More

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No relief for Waititu as court upholds Sh53.5m bail demand

Justice Njuguna then allowed the request on condition that Waititu deposit a Sh53 million bank guarantee to secure his release.​ Justice Njuguna then allowed the request on condition that Waititu deposit a Sh53 million bank guarantee to secure his release. Read More

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Why raid on Kenyatta farm is haunting Mt Kenya leaders

Ichungwah is now accusing Gachagua of masterminding the March 27, 2023, invasion. The government remained silent even after the management informed police about the raid.​ Ichungwah is now accusing Gachagua of masterminding the March 27, 2023, invasion. The government remained silent…

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Harambee Starlets seal 2026 WAFCON qualification

The victory confirms the girls’ second appearance at WAFCON, their first since 2016.​ The victory confirms the girls’ second appearance at WAFCON, their first since 2016. Read More

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Why Tanzanians are heading to election under heavy cloud of defeat

Opposition members have been edged out of the vote, making it a one-horse race. Democratic ideals Nyerere stood for seem to have been replaced by autocratic rule.​ Opposition members have been edged out of the vote, making it a one-horse race….

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ODM vows to remain in broad-based government, honour Raila’s legacy

The ODM Central Management Committee has endorsed Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga as the new party leader, succeeding the late Raila Odinga.​ The ODM Central Management Committee has endorsed Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga as the new party leader, succeeding the late Raila…

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Keep off politics: Ruto’s Cabinet, police boss sued for campaigning

Top government officials, are facing fresh legal scrutiny over allegations of engaging in early partisan political campaigns in violation of the Constitution and public service laws.​ Top government officials, are facing fresh legal scrutiny over allegations of engaging in early partisan…

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Murkomen: Sh8 billion drugs consignment to be destroyed

Interior CS Murkomen has announced that narcotics worth Sh8 billion, seized in a major maritime operation off the Kenyan coast, will be publicly destroyed.​ Interior CS Murkomen has announced that narcotics worth Sh8 billion, seized in a major maritime operation off…

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Trapped in Russia: Harrowing tale of Kenyan forcefully enlisted to fight Ukraine

After signing documents at the bank they were driven for three hours into a forested area in an abandoned house to spend the night.​ After signing documents at the bank they were driven for three hours into a forested area in…