Former Vihiga Senator George Khaniri has disclosed that the family of the late former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo has commissioned an independent investigator to establish the circumstances surrounding his death.He insisted that key questionsremain unanswered.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Fu
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Jan 06, 2026
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Eight people, among them six Kenyans, a Burundian and Rwandese, were on Tuesday arraigned at the Kahawa Law Courts where they faced 12 counts related to the illegal registration of persons.Titus Muasya, Judy Kemunto, Festus Bahati, Moses Magoya, Yayha Daud, Abdikadir Mohamed, Ruth Osebe, Marius Havy
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Jan 06, 2026
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Kenya’s economy grew by 4.9 per cent in the third quarter of 2025, up from 4.2 per cent in the same period in 2024, according to a report by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS).The growth was driven by key sectors including construction, mining, and agriculture.Agriculture, Forestry and F
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Jan 06, 2026
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The Jubilee Party leadership has come to the defence of their Party Leader, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, against attacks from some supporters of the broad-based government.The Party National Executive Committee, chaired by Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang’i, expressed concern over what it descri
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Jan 06, 2026
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Two police officers were on January 6 arrested by Tanzanian authorities after crossing the border in pursuit of a suspect accused of obtaining items by false pretence.
According to a police report fr...
By Antony Waweru
Jan 06, 2026
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The Ministry of Education has released Sh5.64 billion to the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) to support the printing and nationwide distribution of Grade 10 textbooks for public schools.The funding releasewas confirmedduring a joint meeting between KICD and the Kenya Publishers Asso
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Jan 06, 2026
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The recent petition filed by Migori Senator Eddy Oketch on the removal of Edwin Sifuna as the Orange Democratic Movement party secretary general over whathe claims as gross misconduct has brought into...
By Hassan Lewa
Jan 06, 2026
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The Ugandan government has dismissed claims that it has shut down internet ahead of the upcoming general election, calling the reports false and misleading.This comes after the suspension of Starlink satellite internet services, which has triggered political controversy ahead of the January 15, 2026
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Jan 06, 2026
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Somalia Prime Minister Abdi Farah during a political tour in Dhusamareeb, Galmudug State.[Courtesy, X]Somalia Prime Minister Abdi Farah now says the country is facing a critical political moment that demands national unity, inclusive leadership, and intellectual engagement.Speaking at the 9th Herita
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Jan 06, 2026
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Israel's foreign minister arrived in Somaliland on Tuesday in the first high-profile visit by an Israeli official since the country recognised the breakaway region in the Horn of Africa, the Somaliland presidency said.Israel announced last month it was officially recognising Somaliland, a first for
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Jan 06, 2026
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Normal operations were brought to a standstill along Luthuli Avenue in the Nairobi CBD after a fire broke out at one of the busy buildings on Tuesday, December 6.
Preliminary reports indicate the fir...
By Maxwell Amunga
Jan 06, 2026
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Over 6,000 families are still waiting for compensation, nearly two decades after the 2007-2008 post-election violence tore their lives apart.
The families, organized under the IDP Supportive Initiati...
By Maxwell Amunga
Jan 06, 2026
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