31 h. ago Manhunt after two Minnesota state politicians targeted, one of them killed

Melissa Hortman, 55, a Democrat, and her husband were killed in Brooklyn Park, a city near Minneapolis.

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4 d. ago Arrest warrant issued against Activist Boniface Mwangi over failure to appear in court

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 12 – An arrest warrant has been issued against activist Boniface Mwangi over his failure to appear in court to take plea in an assault case. According to the charge sheet, Mwangi is required to respond to claims of assaulting a police officer. The court has directed that the matter be mentioned […]

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4 d. ago Salasya Slams Ruto’s Plan to Regulate Campaigns: “Kenya Is Not Uganda”

Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has come out strongly against a proposed law by President William Ruto’s administration aimed at regulating political campaigns, calling it a dangerous assault on Kenya’s democracy. In a bold statement posted on his official X account on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, Salasya warned that such legislation could usher in an era of political repression reminiscent of Uganda’s current authoritarian climate. “I wish to categorically and unapologetically state my strong opposition to any legislative attempt by President William Ruto’s administration to regulate or control political campaigns in Kenya under the guise of law and order,” he The post Salasya Slams Ruto’s Plan to Regulate Campaigns: “Kenya Is Not Uganda” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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5 d. ago Court directs AG to draft law on political campaigns outside election period

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 11 – The High Court has directed the Attorney General to draft a law on political campaigns outside the election period, citing violation of constitutional rights. Among the rights affected are the right to equality and equal protection of the law, the right to life, freedom from violence, the principle of impartiality, […] The post Court directs AG to draft law on political campaigns outside election period appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago 3 Suspects in Kasipul MP Were’s Murder Freed for Lack of Evidence

The trio Juma Haikal, Douglas Wambugu, and David Kagame were freed after the prosecution told the court that the evidence collected did not directly link them to the murder.

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2 w. ago Ruto warns against tribal, angry politics as he launches projects in Kisumu and Homa Bay

The President was accompanied by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o, Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, Cabinet Secretaries, and several MPs.

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3 w. ago Natembeya vows to continue serving his people despite court directive

KISUMU, Kenya, May 26 – Embattled Trans Nzoia County Governor George Natembeya has vowed to continue serving his people despite a recent court directive, barring him from accessing his office for the next 60 days. Natembeya was six days ago charged with two counts of conflict of interest and one count of unlawful acquisition of […] The post Natembeya vows to continue serving his people despite court directive appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago MP Amisi questions Farouk Kibet’s rising political influence in Western Kenya

Amisi’s criticism comes amid heightened debate over Farouk Kibet’s political clout, particularly his role in crafting behind-the-scenes alliances that helped deliver Western Kenya votes to President Ruto in the 2022 General Election.

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