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A local administrator in Busia has issued a firm public warning against groups forcing children and uncircumcised adults into traditional circumcision rites that violate existing laws.
A nominated member of parliament has been ordered to appear before the country’s cohesion body after remarks he made at a public gathering raised concerns about community relations and political tolerance.
The chairman of boda boda operators in Teso North sub-county of Busia has called on local security agencies to intensify efforts against motorcycle thieves whose activities have claimed the lives of four riders in recent months.
Tanzania’s ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi has selected Energy Minister Deogratius John Ndejembi as its nominee for the vice presidency after the resignation of Emmanuel Nchimbi.
Tanzania’s ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi has removed former Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi from its ranks just one day after he stepped down from office.
A 21-year-old man now sits in custody after police linked him to the death of a young farm worker in a rural village last week.
Law enforcement officers in Bungoma have dismantled a suspected operation that involved illegally repackaging sugar for resale under different brand names.
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and his Linda Mwananchi group have gained temporary relief in an ongoing dispute over a political brand name.
Senior journalist John Wanyama has stepped down from his role at Citizen TV to seek elected office. The reporter, who worked for Royal Media Services and was based in Eldoret,formally submitted his resignation on July 3 with one month’s notice. His final day at the station was August 4.
Mama Ida Odinga has publicly endorsed her son, Raila Odinga Junior, in his bid for the Kibra parliamentary seat ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Anti-corruption investigators have arrested a court clerk attached to the Busia Law Courts on suspicion of demanding and receiving a bribe amounting to Ksh180,000.
The United Democratic Alliance is set to receive close to Ksh550 million from the Political Parties Fund for the 2026/2027 financial year.
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has brushed aside allegations that former President Uhuru Kenyatta is financing opposition efforts against the current administration.
On this day in 2003, Michael Christopher Kijana Wamalwa passed away at the age of 58 while receiving medical care at the Royal Free Hospital in London.
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has firmly responded to claims by Democracy for the Citizens Party deputy leader Cleophas Malala regarding the need for Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale to surrender his political party.
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has scored an early boost for his newly adopted party by attracting two elected representatives from the ruling United Democratic Alliance.
