15 h. ago ‘Please, leave us alone!’: Ida tells off politicians pressing Odinga family on 2027

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 – A sombre gathering at the burial of Beryl Odinga turned into a moment of emotional reflection on family, grief and political succession, as Ida Odinga delivered a firm message to political actors seeking to draw the mourning Odinga family into the 2027 alliances. Speaking after moving tributes from family members, […] The post ‘Please, leave us alone!’: Ida tells off politicians pressing Odinga family on 2027 appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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15 h. ago ‘I have been given Raila’s shoes’: Oburu dismisses ‘restructuring’ talk in ODM

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 – ODM Party leader Oburu Odinga has reaffirmed that there is “no vacuum” in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), urging members to remain united as the Odinga family endures an emotionally devastating period marked by the loss of two close relatives in just one month. Speaking during the burial of his […] The post ‘I have been given Raila’s shoes’: Oburu dismisses ‘restructuring’ talk in ODM appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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16 h. ago UDA youth league tells off Gachagua, crowns Kindiki as Mt Kenya kingpin

UDA youth league tells off Gachagua, crowns Kindiki as Mt Kenya kingpin  People Daily

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21 h. ago ‘We will bury Beryl with her head facing the gate’: Burial site choice explained

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 — ODM party leader Oburu Odinga has defended the Odinga family’s decision to bury his younger sister, Beryl Odinga, at their Kang’o Ka Jaramogi home in Bondo, a move that has elicited mixed reactions within the Luo community. Oburu maintained that the decision honours both evolving cultural realities and the wishes […] The post ‘We will bury Beryl with her head facing the gate’: Burial site choice explained appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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39 h. ago Fazul Mahamed decries ‘Double Taxation’ For Teachers as New Medical Scheme Takes Effect

Mahamed and other players in the education sector claim it leaves teachers financially exposed and effectively “taxed twice” for healthcare services.

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41 h. ago Putin says Russia ready to supply ‘uninterrupted’ fuel to India

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Moscow is ready to provide “uninterrupted shipments” of fuel to India, as Delhi faces pressure from the US to stop buying Russian oil. Putin, speaking alongside Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi, questioned earlier why India should be punished for buying oil when the US itself buys nuclear […] The post Putin says Russia ready to supply ‘uninterrupted’ fuel to India appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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45 h. ago After DRC, Kenya’s President Ruto Pleads for Trump Intervention in Sudan Crisis as Well

After DRC, Kenya’s President Ruto Pleads for Trump Intervention in Sudan Crisis as Well  KT PRESS -

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49 h. ago US Senator denounces Meta restrictions on Tanzanian activists

US Senator Jim Risch has condemned Meta's move to restrict accounts of Tanzanian activists following government pressure, as Washington launches a review of its relationship with Tanzania over human rights and digital repression concerns.

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52 h. ago “Life Lost Meaning”: Beryl Odinga’s Daughter Reveals How Raila Odinga’s Death Broke Her Mother

Beryl Odinga’s daughter, Chizi Ambala, eulogised her mother on Wednesday, revealing that she never recovered from the loss of her brother, the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Ambala went ahead to paint a picture of an unbreakable sibling bond, telling how Beryl openly admitted that after Raila passed away, life lost meaning. Speaking during Beryl’s memorial service at the Consolata Shrine, Chizi told mourners that Raila’s passing shattered her mother. She described the relationship between the two as profoundly close and emotionally inseparable. “When Baba passed, the first words out of my mom’s mouth were: ‘There is nothing for The post “Life Lost Meaning”: Beryl Odinga’s Daughter Reveals How Raila Odinga’s Death Broke Her Mother appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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52 h. ago Ruto Will Win 2027 Elections Hands Down, Senate Speaker Kingi Claims

The Senate Speaker, Amason Kingi, has made the bold declaration that President William Ruto will not face any serious competition in the 2027 elections, since none of his rivals can match his development record. Speaking in Mt Elgon, Bungoma County, on Thursday, December 4, 2025, Kingi praised Ruto’s administration for driving significant progress across the country, leaving him unmatched by any potential challenger. “In 2027, we have looked around, but we have not seen anyone capable of challenging Ruto. Have you seen any? We will have a competition without a competitor in 2027,” Kingi stated. “Ruto will emerge as the The post Ruto Will Win 2027 Elections Hands Down, Senate Speaker Kingi Claims appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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52 h. ago Moses Kuria: Aladwa Pressured to Withdraw from Nairobi Gubernatorial Pact by Powerful Officials

Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has claimed that Makadara MP George Aladwa faced pressure from powerful political players to withdraw from a political pact that would have positioned him as Kuria’s running mate in the 2027 Nairobi gubernatorial race. In a statement on Wednesday, Kuria alleged that “holders of extremely powerful offices” summoned Aladwa on Tuesday evening and instructed him to publicly denounce the alliance, just 24 hours after the partnership was announced. “George Aladwa was summoned last evening by holders of extremely powerful offices and ordered to denounce our agreement on the Nairobi Governor ticket. I respect his decision,” The post Moses Kuria: Aladwa Pressured to Withdraw from Nairobi Gubernatorial Pact by Powerful Officials appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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52 h. ago Media Council: Gachagua’s Attack on Stephen Letoo Amounts to Incitement

The Media Council of Kenya is outraged by what it describes as a reckless and dangerous verbal attack by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Citizen TV journalist Stephen Letoo, stating that the former Deputy President is threatening media freedom with his remarks and putting journalists in harm’s way. The Council said Gachagua’s remarks on December 3, 2025, where he publicly named Letoo and branded him “the worst journalist,” accusing him of bias and demanding that Royal Media Services fire him, crossed the line into intimidation of the press. According to the regulator, direct attacks by high-ranking political figures endanger The post Media Council: Gachagua’s Attack on Stephen Letoo Amounts to Incitement appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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63 h. ago Two petitioners move to court to compel KU Chancellor to step aside over alleged mismanagement

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 4 – Two petitioners have moved to court seeking orders to compel Kenyatta University Chancellor, Professor Paul Kuria, to proceed on leave pending investigations into his administration over the past six months. The aggrieved petitioners, claim that the Chancellor – who is expected to vacate office in two months – has interfered […] The post Two petitioners move to court to compel KU Chancellor to step aside over alleged mismanagement appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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66 h. ago Renowned Kenyan Actor Bilal Wanjau Dies While Undergoing Treatment at KNH

NAIROBI,Kenya Dec 4-Celebrated Kenyan actor and director Bilal Wanjau has died while receiving treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital, his family has announced. According to a family spokesperson, Wanjau, reportedly fell ill on Sunday while in Machakos, experiencing sudden pain in one of his legs. Relatives took him to hospital the following day. He had been […] The post Renowned Kenyan Actor Bilal Wanjau Dies While Undergoing Treatment at KNH appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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69 h. ago Kenya launches major tea reforms to raise farmer pay to US$0.77/kg by 2027

Kenya launches major tea reforms to raise farmer pay to US$0.77/kg by 2027  Food Business Africa Magazine

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3 d. ago Kuria blames ‘extremely powerful offices’ for botched alliance with Aladwa

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 4 — Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has alleged that Makadara MP George Aladwa was pressured by “holders of extremely powerful offices” to withdraw from a political pact positioning the lawmaker as his running mate for the 2027 Nairobi gubernatorial race. In a statement on Wednesday, Kuria claimed Aladwa was summoned on […] The post Kuria blames ‘extremely powerful offices’ for botched alliance with Aladwa appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Ngong–Suswa Highway Finally Completed as Motorists Get New Nairobi Alternative Route

The government has officially opened the 66-kilometer Ngong–Suswa highway, marking the end of prolonged delays, funding setbacks, and stalled works that plagued the project for years. In a statement on Wednesday, the State Department of Roads confirmed that the highway, first launched in 2018, is now fully completed and available for public use. The new road creates a vital alternative corridor out of Nairobi through Ngong, helping ease pressure on the heavily congested Nairobi–Mai Mahiu and Narok routes. “This road is now complete and open. Motorists can expect a smoother, safer, and more direct connection between Ngong and Suswa,” the The post Ngong–Suswa Highway Finally Completed as Motorists Get New Nairobi Alternative Route appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago “Ruto Told Me He Would Finish ODM,” Gachagua Claims While Courting Sifuna and Babu Owino to DCP

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced that his Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) is open to collaborating with like-minded politicians seeking a new political home. Speaking at the party headquarters in Nairobi while welcoming elected members from the recent by-elections, Gachagua extended an invitation to leaders who may be affected by the anticipated split within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). He said these leaders are welcome to join DCP and other parties under the United Opposition umbrella. Gachagua accused President William Ruto of attempting to seize control of ODM following the death of its founder, Raila Odinga, a The post “Ruto Told Me He Would Finish ODM,” Gachagua Claims While Courting Sifuna and Babu Owino to DCP appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago Tears at Milimani Courts as Lawyer Demands Answers on Missing Analyst Mwenda Mbijiwe

A lawyer representing the family of missing security analyst Mwenda Mbijiwe broke down in tears outside the Milimani Law Courts on Wednesday as he pleaded for answers on the disappearance that has remained unresolved since June 2021. Advocate Evans Ondieki spoke to journalists moments after a court mention in a case related to Mbijiwe’s disappearance. Earlier, the Milimani High Court had summoned Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to personally appear before the court on December 3, 2025, and explain the analyst’s whereabouts, as well as account for the prolonged failure to disclose progress in the investigation. Ondieki faulted the The post Tears at Milimani Courts as Lawyer Demands Answers on Missing Analyst Mwenda Mbijiwe appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago Humanists actively urge people in Kenya to unite to end violence against women and girls

Humanists actively urge people in Kenya to unite to end violence against women and girls  Pressenza - International Press Agency

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