3 d. ago No Politics of Sycophancy: Natembeya Sets Record Straight on Ruto & Raila

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has spoken about his political relationship with President William Ruto and former Premier Raila Odinga. During an interview with a local television station on Monday, August 11, 2025, Natembeya explained that he doesn’t feel the need to have a personal connection with the president. The former county commissioner argued that the belief politicians must maintain close ties with the executive to secure development is misguided. “Our relationship with Ruto is that he is the president and I am a governor. That is the relation. He is in the national government, and I am in the The post No Politics of Sycophancy: Natembeya Sets Record Straight on Ruto & Raila appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago Wetang’ula tells ODM MPs to fall in line after Raila backs Ruto re

BUSIA, Kenya Aug 10 – Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula has called on undecided ODM leaders to rally behind President William Ruto second-term bid. He told christian faithfuls at the Harvest Center Fellowship Church, that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has already pledged to back President William Ruto beyond 2027. “ODM leaders who […] The post Wetang’ula tells ODM MPs to fall in line after Raila backs Ruto re-election bid appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago Kindiki to Gachagua: Share Terror Information or Be Held Accountable

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 9 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has challenged his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua, demanding that he hand over any information he claims to have on planned terrorist attacks. In remarks aimed at Gachagua, Kindiki said leaders who make such claims must be held to account and compelled to assist investigative agencies.Gachagua, while in […] The post Kindiki to Gachagua: Share Terror Information or Be Held Accountable appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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8 d. ago Ignore manipulated viral video of Kenyan president Ruto saying he will change presidential term limits

Ignore manipulated viral video of Kenyan president Ruto saying he will change presidential term limits  Africa Check

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8 d. ago “I’m Kenya’s Darling” – Gachagua Praises His Rising Popularity in America

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has flatly repudiated claims of tribalism, decribing them as a desperate political move meant to divert his rising popularity countrywide. Speaking in Kansas City, USA, Gachagua blamed President William Ruto and his allies for spinning the narrative as a plot to label him as a tribalist in a failed attempt to undermine his popularity among ordinary Kenyans. He insisted that the tribalist label is not a general public view but a move motivated by government-dictated opinion. “William Ruto has nothing against me and the only remaining strategy is to label me a tribalist to try The post “I’m Kenya’s Darling” – Gachagua Praises His Rising Popularity in America appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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8 d. ago Govt to Sell KPC Shares as CS Mbadi Eyes Ksh100 Billion Privatisation Windfall

The National Treasury aims to collect around Ksh100 billion from the sale of Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) shares through an Initial Public Offering (IPO) at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The proceeds will help fund key development projects and reduce Kenya’s reliance on borrowing. A Sessional Paper tabled in Parliament on May 5, 2025, outlines the proposed KPC privatisation, which the Treasury says is critical to financing the 2025/26 national budget. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi told MPs the IPO will support public service delivery, infrastructure development, and long-term economic goals. He noted that the proposed privatisation balances economic empowerment, national The post Govt to Sell KPC Shares as CS Mbadi Eyes Ksh100 Billion Privatisation Windfall appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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9 d. ago CS Ruku Dismisses Rigging Claims, Says Development Will Secure Ruto Second Term

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 6 – Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has dismissed claims that President William Ruto plans to rig the 2027 General Election, describing the allegations as baseless and politically driven. Speaking during a government outreach event in Chakaleri, Mwatate, Ruku urged politicians to stop peddling what he termed as falsehoods and instead […] The post CS Ruku Dismisses Rigging Claims, Says Development Will Secure Ruto Second Term appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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9 d. ago ‘Who Defends the 9M Hustlers?’ Govt Rebukes KHRC’s Call to Scrap Hustler Fund

The Ministry of Cooperatives and MSMEs Development has rejected a report by the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) that calls for the scrapping of the Hustler Fund. In a statement issued on Monday, August 4, Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya dismissed the report as misleading, lacking professionalism, and driven by political bias. “Our attention has been drawn to a report widely published by the Kenya Human Rights Commission claiming the failure of the Hustler Fund, drawing conclusions that are politically veiled. The title of the report explicitly betrays the whole purpose of the study,” the statement read. Oparanya defended the fund’s The post ‘Who Defends the 9M Hustlers?’ Govt Rebukes KHRC’s Call to Scrap Hustler Fund appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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9 d. ago National Research Fund roots for technology in addressing food security

NAKURU, Kenya, Aug 5 – The National Research Fund (NRF) has maintained the importance of science and technology development in ensuring food security and dealing with climate change. NRF Chief Executive Officer, Dickson Andala said research and evidence based solutions would also play a vital role in job creation, help in dealing with environmental degradation […]

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1 week ago Kindiki: Security Restored in Baringo and Kerio Valley, Time for Development

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 4 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged North Rift leaders to support efforts to fully restore peace in the region as he highlighted the progress made to wipe out banditry and cattle rustling. The Deputy President said since the Kenya Kwanza Administration took over in September 2022, no effort has been […] The post Kindiki: Security Restored in Baringo and Kerio Valley, Time for Development appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago Kenya Kwanza leaders confident of 2027 victory, dismiss rigging claims

Kenya Kwanza leaders confident of 2027 victory, dismiss rigging claims  Citizen Digital

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