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Fresh Leadership Sparks Renewed Push for SACCO Growth in Busia
Busia county Residents have been urged to join Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) to improve their economic situation and advance financial development.
Wamalwa: I am ready to support Edwin Sifuna’s presidential bid
Eugene Wamalwa has signaled strong willingness to back Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna in the race for Kenya’s top seat.
Wetangula Praises Ruto’s Bold Smart City Vision for Bungoma
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has spotlighted a groundbreaking initiative by President William Ruto to establish Kenya’s first smart city in Bungoma County.
Panyako Slams Judiciary After Election Petition Dismissal
Seth Panyako has voiced strong criticism of Kenya’s judicial system following the dismissal of his petition challenging the by-election victory of MP David Ndakwa.
Maendeleo Chap Chap Rejects Merger with UDA
Maendeleo Chap Chap Party has firmly declared it will not dissolve or fold into the United Democratic Alliance despite mounting pressure within the ruling coalition
UDA's David Keter Secures Emurua Dikirr MP Seat
United Democratic Alliance candidate David Kipsang Keter has clinched victory in the Emurua Dikirr Constituency by-election held on Thursday.
Ruto Leads 2027 Race in Fresh TIFA Poll
President William Ruto has emerged as the clear frontrunner in the race for Kenya’s next presidency according to a new survey by TIFA Research.
IEBC Bans taking photos and recording videos in polling booths ahead of By-elections.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commision (IEBC) has prohibited voters from taking photos and recording videos inside polling booths, warning that the practice is an election offence under Kenyan Law.
Voting begins in Emurua Dikirr constituency, Porro and Endo wards
Voters in Emurua Dikirr are set to cast their ballots to choose the replacement for the late MP Johana Ng'eno who passed on earlier this year in a plane crash, with 44,353 voters registered voters set to cast their ballots in 94 different polling stations.
ODM invites applications for presidential aspirants, other posts in 2027 polls
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has officially kicked off its candidate search for the 2027 general elections, calling on interested individuals to submit applications for top national and local positions.
IEBC Receives Ballot Papers Ahead of Crucial By-Elections
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has taken a key logistical step by receiving ballot papers and official forms at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Journalist Mwanahamisi Hamadi Signals 2027 Political Ambition
Citizen TV journalist Mwanahamisi Hamadi, popularly known as ‘Mwanamke Bomba,’ has set tongues wagging after dropping strong hints about her intention to contest the Likoni parliamentary seat in the 2027 general election.
Abdullahi Lupesia Opposes Plans for Oil Refinery in Tanzania’s Tanga
Political commentator Abdullahi Lupesia has voiced strong objections to proposals for constructing a major oil refinery in Tanga, Tanzania.
Lee Kinyanjui Plans to Resign from Cabinet to Contest Nakuru Governor Seat
Lee Kinyanjui, the Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry, is reportedly planning to resign from President William Ruto’s government.
Senator Cherargei files motion to withdraw Uhuru's retirement benefits and allowances
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has presented a motion in the Senate seeking to withdraw or reduce the retirement benefits and allowances given to former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Babu Owino Reveals He Has Spent Ksh70 Million Supporting Injured DJ Evolve
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Paul Ongili, popularly known as Babu Owino, has disclosed that he has spent nearly 70 million shillings on the medical care and support of DJ Felix Orinda, known as DJ Evolve.