11 h. ago IEBC replaces expelled Senator Gloria Orwoba with Consolata Wakwabubi

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 16 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has formally removed Gloria Magoma Orwoba from the list of nominated women senators, replacing her with Consolata Nabwire Wakwabubi under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party. The change was confirmed in a Gazette notice dated August 15, 2025, signed by IEBC Chairperson Erastus […] The post IEBC replaces expelled Senator Gloria Orwoba with Consolata Wakwabubi appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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23 h. ago KENYA: Consolata Missionaries Strengthen Leadership for Africa’s Growing Mission in Five

KENYA: Consolata Missionaries Strengthen Leadership for Africa’s Growing Mission in Five-Day Continental Workshop for Superiors and Councils  Cisa News Africa

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29 h. ago Ruto names former IEBC Returning Officer John Lorionokou as Parties Registrar

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 – President William Ruto has nominated John Cox Lorionokou as the new Registrar of Political Parties, replacing Ann Nderitu whose tenure has ended. State House said it had forwarded Lorionokou’s nomination, made on the recommendation of the Public Service Commission, to the National Assembly for vetting and approval in accordance with […] The post Ruto names former IEBC Returning Officer John Lorionokou as Parties Registrar appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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38 h. ago Ruto Accuses MPs of Running “Extortion Rings” and Judges of Shielding Graft Suspects

President William Ruto identified Parliament and the Judiciary as the weakest links in Kenya’s war against corruption, accusing lawmakers of soliciting bribes instead of exercising proper oversight. The President claimed that some parliamentary committees have morphed into “extortion rings,” allegedly demanding money from witnesses in exchange for favorable reports. Speaking in Homa Bay, he also accused the Judiciary of enabling corruption by granting anticipatory bail to suspects. Ruto said state officers have fallen prey to parliamentary committee extortion and urged the Speakers of both the Senate and the National Assembly to take action. He stressed that Parliament, like any other The post Ruto Accuses MPs of Running “Extortion Rings” and Judges of Shielding Graft Suspects appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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38 h. ago Thika’s Road to City Status: Wamatangi Makes Strong Case in Senate

Thika town is steadily moving closer to city status, with Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi leading the charge in the Senate. The Senate Devolution Committee, chaired by Wajir Senator Abass Mohamed, has already begun hearings on the proposal. During the hearings, Governor Wamatangi described Thika as one of Kenya’s fastest emerging industrial hubs with a thriving manufacturing sector that is still attracting investors. Formerly called the “Birmingham of Africa” due to its good climate, farming fertility, town planning, cultural heritage, and industrial growth, Wamatangi said Thika nows offers tremendous potential for development with available land and its location along the Trans-Africa The post Thika’s Road to City Status: Wamatangi Makes Strong Case in Senate appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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49 h. ago Kenya: Senator Ali Roba urges Ruto govt to shield Mandera from Somalia’s unending wars: “At all costs”

Kenya: Senator Ali Roba urges Ruto govt to shield Mandera from Somalia’s unending wars: “At all costs”  Horseed Media

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51 h. ago Kindiki warns against ‘useless trickery’ in Baringo primaries as UDA eyes crucial Senate seat

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 — Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged officials of the ruling party to ensure a fair and transparent process for selecting a single candidate in the upcoming Baringo Senate by-election, warning that internal divisions could cost UDA the seat. Speaking while hosting 3,000 grassroots leaders from Baringo, Kindiki said the party […] The post Kindiki warns against ‘useless trickery’ in Baringo primaries as UDA eyes crucial Senate seat appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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62 h. ago “We Want Ksh16M Too”: Kingi’s Humorous Appeal to Ruto After Senators Thrash Governors 5 Nil

There was a moment of humor at the Devolution Conference in Homa Bay when Senate Speaker Amason Kingi playfully dared President William Ruto to reward senators for their recent football victory over governors. Senator Kingi proposed that senators be rewarded for having defeated governors 5–0, just as the President had previously rewarded national team Harambee Stars for its victory against Morocco, Angola, and Congo. Addressing the conference on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, Kingi argued that the Senate’s Bunge FC squad, which also deserved the sort of accolades given to the Harambee Stars. “In keeping with your generosity, Mr President, that The post “We Want Ksh16M Too”: Kingi’s Humorous Appeal to Ruto After Senators Thrash Governors 5 Nil appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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62 h. ago Nairobi Leads in County Revenue Allocation as Ruto Approves Ksh415B Share

President William Ruto signed into law the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2025, and the County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2023, raising counties’ equitable share of national revenue to Ksh415 billion from Ksh387.4 billion for the financial year 2025/2026. The County Allocation of Revenue Bill, sponsored by Senate Finance and Budget Committee chair Ali Roba, details how the Ksh415 billion will be distributed among Kenya’s 47 counties using the revenue-sharing formula approved by Parliament. Nairobi County will receive the highest share at Ksh21.4 billion, then Nakuru at Ksh14.4 billion, Turkana at Ksh13.8 billion, and Kakamega at Ksh13.6 billion. Taita The post Nairobi Leads in County Revenue Allocation as Ruto Approves Ksh415B Share appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago Senator Hezena Wins Court Protection Against Estranged Boyfriend

Nominated Senator Hezena Lemaletian has obtained temporary court orders protecting her from her estranged boyfriend, Musa Hussein Lenyumpa, banning him from contacting or harassing her in any way. In his ruling, Magistrate Festus Terer prohibited Musa from assaulting, threatening, harassing, or interfering with the senator’s well-being. The court also barred him from using her name, image, or likeness for personal or commercial gain, publishing any information about her, or accessing her home or workplace until further orders are given. Represented by lawyer Danstan Omari, the ODM-nominated Senator told the court that their relationship was limited to a Samburu customary courtship, The post Senator Hezena Wins Court Protection Against Estranged Boyfriend appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago William Ruto hosts US delegation at state house amid US Senate scrutiny, Gachagua allegations: “Key partner”

William Ruto hosts US delegation at state house amid US Senate scrutiny, Gachagua allegations: “Key partner”  MSN

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5 d. ago Governor Nyong’o Urges Ruto to Rein in Bnbs Over Rising Femicide Cases

Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has urged President William Ruto to step in and control the rapid growth of low-budget, short-stay facility centers in Kenya. The facilities, popularly known as bnbs, are rapidly replacing traditional hotels as customers opt to lodge in them due to their low prices. Typically, a bnb is a rented, fully equipped home with minimal amenities, where guests pay only for the stay and have the option to cook their own meals. However, Nyong’o warns that these spaces have increasingly become hotspots linked to femicide cases. Speaking at the funeral of former Karachuonyo MP Phoebe Asiyo, Kisumu The post Governor Nyong’o Urges Ruto to Rein in Bnbs Over Rising Femicide Cases appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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7 d. ago Ruto makes changes at Communication Authority of Kenya Board

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 9 – President William Ruto has appointed Charles Kamau Karondo as the non-executive Chairperson of the Communications Authority (CA) Board of Directors. In a gazette notice dated August 8, 2025, the President said Karondo will serve for three years, effective immediately. The appointment replaces Mary Wambui Mungai, whose tenure has been revoked. […] The post Ruto makes changes at Communication Authority of Kenya Board appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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9 d. ago OPINION | Senate Should Reject Misguided Bill That Blocks Smokers’ Path to Safer Alternatives

As the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill 2024 proceeds to its second reading in the Senate, lawmakers face a clear and urgent choice: support evidence-based harm reduction strategies that can save lives — or trap 2.6 million Kenyan smokers in a cycle of addiction, disease, and early death by restricting access to safer alternatives. Tragically, the […] The post OPINION | Senate Should Reject Misguided Bill That Blocks Smokers’ Path to Safer Alternatives appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Ruto defends China trade relations amid US Senate scrutiny of Kenya’s global ties

Ruto defends China trade relations amid US Senate scrutiny of Kenya’s global ties  The Eastleigh Voice

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1 week ago IEBC decries legal gaps on Early Campaigns, Recalls Court Directive for New Law

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 6 – Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Erastus Ethekon has raised alarm over the lack of a clear legal framework to regulate early political campaigns in the country describing the current environment as a legal grey zone that undermines fair electoral practice. Ethekon acknowledged the commission’s limited ability to rein […] The post IEBC decries legal gaps on Early Campaigns, Recalls Court Directive for New Law appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago IEBC Chair Ethekon Dismisses Rigging Fears, 2027 Poll to Be Free and Fair

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 6 – Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Erastus Ethekon has sought to assure Kenyans that the 2027 General Election will be free, fair, and credible dismissing fears of rigging as unfounded and ‘impossible.’ Ethekon was speaking in Nairobi during a roundtable discussion between IEBC, Kenya Editors Guild, Kenya Union of […] The post IEBC Chair Ethekon Dismisses Rigging Fears, 2027 Poll to Be Free and Fair appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago IEBC to consult Attorney General on early campaign definition — Chair Ethekon

IEBC to consult Attorney General on early campaign definition — Chair Ethekon  the-star.co.ke

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1 week ago Muthama’s Ex Charged With Forgery in Explosive Paternity, Property Dispute

A woman entangled in a high-profile paternity and property dispute with former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama now faces forgery charges at the Milimani Law Courts. Nina Maria Wanjiku, Muthama’s estranged partner, allegedly forged a birth certificate on January 28, 1998, in Nairobi. According to the prosecution, she created the document – certificate number 300868 – with the intent to deceive, falsely presenting it as an official birth certificate issued by the Civil Registrar in Thika. Wanjiku also faces a second charge of forgery of a document. Detectives allege that she forged the doctored birth certificate at the Nairobi Immigration Office The post Muthama’s Ex Charged With Forgery in Explosive Paternity, Property Dispute appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago CHAN Organizer Defends Locking Out Karen Nyamu, Mwaura at Kasarani Stadium

African Nations Championship (CHAN) local organising committee chairperson Nicholas Musonye has shed light on why nominated Senator Karen Nyamu and government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura were redirected from the presidential entrance at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. Speaking on Nation FM, Musonye explained that access to the presidential box is very limited and hence some restrictions are in place. According to him, the arrangement is such that the presidential box can only take 60 people, while the VIP can take an estimated 200. He further explained that the protocol requires that the senior government officials sign their presence in advance so The post CHAN Organizer Defends Locking Out Karen Nyamu, Mwaura at Kasarani Stadium appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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