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Ruto mourns death of Mungatana’s daughter Amal
23+ hour, 36+ min ago (285+ words) Amal, 8, died on Sunday while undergoing treatment Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana and his wife, Deputy Government Spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga’s daughter, Amal Mghoi Mungatana. President William Ruto has sent his condolences to Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana and his wife,…...
PS Omollo: No politics of violence under Ruto government
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (505+ words) Omollo said politicians should not exploit young people to perpetuate violence Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo speaking in Kisumu on September 13, 2026 / HANDOUT Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has urged young people to reject political violence, saying the government will not…...
Sifuna eyes Ruto showdown in 2027, calls for united opposition
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (480+ words) Sifuna told Nairobi residents that people from other regions want him to take up a bigger political role Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has reiterated his intention to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, saying the political feedback he…...
KANYADUDI: Crackdown on Burundian refugee-traders in Kenya’s national interest
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (1199+ words) Situation originally caused by 2015 political crisis in Burundi when 16,000 refugees moved to Kenya for safety and started small businesses. Citizens of Burundi outside their embassy along Dennis Pritt Road in Nairobi /EZEKIEL AMING'A The recent diplomatic tension caused by the…...
Ruto vows to carry on Raila’s legacy, says ODM and UDA are partners, not rivals
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (636+ words) “It may not be possible to replace the late Raila Odinga, but we can work to make sure that his legacy is carried on." President William Ruto during a church service at Voice of Salvation and Healing church in Kisumu…...
[PHOTOS] Ruto attends Sunday service in Kisumu
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (229+ words) Leaders present include Kisumu Governor Gladys Wanga and his Homa Bay counterpart Gladys Wanga. Treasury CS John Mbadi, President William Ruto and Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o attend Sunday Service at the Voice of Salvation and Healing Church in Kisumu on…...
KWAYERA: Why Ruto stands to win State House race, despite contrary media
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (1154+ words) Reasons: No credible opponents, just lightweights, tribalists and those with baggage while Ruto has made major development strides. President William Ruto addresses residents of Buret in Kericho on September 10, 2026/PCS In spite of and despite everything written and said everywhere…...
WANJAWA: Ruto’s gambles in Western with old kingpins and new voters
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (788+ words) Western Kenya cannot simply be delivered by a collection of old stalwarts, no matter how experienced or influential as today’s voters think for themselves. President William Ruto address Bomet residents /PCS President William Ruto's emerging political strategy in Western is…...
AJUOK: Kenya cannot afford rhetoric against investors, immigrants
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (1283+ words) Populist statements will abound ostensibly meant to protect Kenyan citizens, but whose effects may be the opposite of what is intended. I was coincidentally in the middle of reading Mahmood Mamdani’s book, Slow Poison, when news seeped in that President…...
OSEN: Ruto’s anti-immigrant outburst requires apology
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (651+ words) President meant well in protecting Kenyan traders but he sent the wrong message of xenophobia and intolerance witnessed in South Africa. More broadly, it should foster a conversation about our immigration policy and our attitude towards immigrants in general. Being…...