36 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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38 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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49 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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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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8 d. ago Mlolongo Disappearances: Families Urge Ruto to Act in Search for Loved Ones

Two families in Mlolongo, Machakos County, are still reeling from anguish months after their loved ones disappeared under chilling circumstances. Kalani Muema and Stephen Mbisi were among four men allegedly abducted in December 2024 during a wave of enforced disappearances that many believe involved state-linked operatives. Tragically, the other two men – Martin Mwau and Justus Mutumwa – were later found dead, leaving Muema’s and Mbisi’s families fearing the worst. “We are tired of waiting. We just want the government to tell us the truth. If my brother is alive, show us. If he is gone, we deserve to bury The post Mlolongo Disappearances: Families Urge Ruto to Act in Search for Loved Ones appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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9 d. 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 Not your gate!: Mwaura, Nyamu barred from presidential entrance at Kasarani

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 3 — Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura and Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu were on Sunday denied access to the presidential entrance at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, during the opening leg of the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The two had arrived to watch Kenya’s 1-0 victory over the Democratic Republic of […] The post Not your gate!: Mwaura, Nyamu barred from presidential entrance at Kasarani appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Amisi, Sifuna threaten mass ODM walkout if Raila endorses Ruto for 2027

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 3 — Saboti MP Caleb Amisi and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna have vowed to lead a mass walkout from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) if the party endorses President William Ruto’s re‑election bid in 2027. Speaking during a women empowerment fundraiser in Lukhome, Trans Nzoia County, on Sunday, the two leaders rallied […] The post Amisi, Sifuna threaten mass ODM walkout if Raila endorses Ruto for 2027 appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago Ruto Preaches Parental Duty as Son’s Glitzy Matatu Launch Draws Fire Online

President William Ruto has urged parents to take full responsibility for raising their children, warning them not to shift that duty to institutions like the government or the church. While speaking at the consecration and installation ceremony of AIC Machakos Area Bishop Benjamin Kalanzo, held at the AIC Bomani Masaku Service grounds, Ruto reminded the public that parenting is a sacred task – one that no institution can replace. “Parenting is a responsibility given to parents by God. When God gives you a child, he knows you can raise them,” the President said. He attributed the government with providing quality The post Ruto Preaches Parental Duty as Son’s Glitzy Matatu Launch Draws Fire Online appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago Kenyan trade union leader urges youth to “stay home and remain silent” after Ruto regime’s massacre of protesters

Kenyan trade union leader urges youth to “stay home and remain silent” after Ruto regime’s massacre of protesters  World Socialist Web Site

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last month ‘You Represent 55 Million Kenyans’ – Ruto Backs Harambee Stars for CHAN Glory

President William Ruto has pledged full national support to the Harambee Stars as they prepare to make history in the CHAN 2024 competition, which will partly be hosted in Kenya for the first time ever. In a surprise visit to the national team camp at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, President Ruto urged the players to make the most of the moment and produce a performance that will bring the nation together and inspire the nation. “We are going to host CHAN, and we have you guys to represent 55 million. That is the weight The post ‘You Represent 55 Million Kenyans’ – Ruto Backs Harambee Stars for CHAN Glory appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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