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Ruto Told To Sack Incompetent and Corrupt Ministers and Advisors

The All Saints’ Cathedral has urged President William Ruto to dismiss incompetent and corrupt Cabinet Secretaries and advisors in his cabinet. In a statement,

July 1, 2024

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Ruto Assures Kenyans of Coming Change, “We’re Headed in the Right Direction”

President William Ruto expressed confidence that the country is moving in the right direction, once again pledging to bring positive change to Kenya. Speaking

July 1, 2024

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Former MP Keter Resisted Arrest for Firearms Trafficking and Incitement, Police Report

Police have confirmed the arrest of former Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter in a dramatic incident captured on video in Kileleshwa, Nairobi. Authorities forcefully

July 1, 2024

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State Issues Ultimatum to Gen Z to Declare Leaders

The government, through the Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, has outlined the next steps for establishing a National Multi-Sectoral Forum (NMSF) to address

July 1, 2024

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Omtatah Challenges National Assembly Over Kes.1.8trn Budget Bill

A legal challenge has been lodged in court contesting the decision of the National Assembly and Senate Speakers to exclude senators’ involvement in the

July 1, 2024

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Rigathi Gachagua Yields to Public Pressure, Won’t Defend MPs

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua announced at a church service in Bomet on Sunday that he will stop defending MPs who supported the Finance Bill

July 1, 2024

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Two Charged with Threatening to Kill Ichung’wah and CS Njuguna via WhatsApp

Two Kenyans are facing charges for allegedly threatening to kill Treasury Cabinet Secretary Prof Njuguna Ndung’u and National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah following

June 28, 2024

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Wetangula Outlines Next Steps After Ruto Rejects Finance Bill 2024

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula yesterday issued directives to the House following the withdrawal of the contentious Finance Bill 2024. In a statement on

June 28, 2024

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Gachagua Urges Kenyans to Pardon MPs Who Supported the 2024 Finance Bill

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked Kenyans to spare the Members of Parliament who supported the Finance Bill, 2024. Gachagua defended the lawmakers, saying

June 28, 2024

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IMF Expresses Concern Over Kenya’s Situation

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it is concerned about Kenya’s situation following violent protests against the Finance Bill 2024. In a statement issued

June 28, 2024

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MP Unapologetic for Supporting Finance Bill Despite Kes.500M Loss in Protest-Driven Supermarket Raid

Kieni Member of Parliament Njoroge Wainaina says he does not regret voting Yes for the Finance Bill 2024 despite incurring millions of shillings in

June 28, 2024

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DP Gachagua Calls for NIS Boss Noordin Haji’s Resignation

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claimed that the National Intelligence Service (NIS) failed to effectively inform President William Ruto about the impending magnitude of the

June 27, 2024

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Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa Proposes Committee Formation to Engage Gen-Z

Kiambu County Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa has proposed establishing an Ad-Hoc Committee on youth governance concerns and Gen Z engagement. In a letter to

June 27, 2024

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Ruto Concedes, Withdraws Finance Bill

After a day of deadly clashes between protesters opposed to the Finance Bill and anti-riot police on Tuesday, President William Ruto has announced that

June 26, 2024

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President Ruto Under Fire for Deploying KDF Without Parliament Approval

Following the events of Tuesday, it was clear that Kenya’s anti-riot security apparatus was overwhelmed. Images and videos of protesters pushing back the police

June 26, 2024

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ODM to Discipline Rebel MPs Over Finance Bill 2024

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leadership will meet this week to initiate the process of recalling its members in the National Assembly who supported

June 25, 2024

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MP Reveals How Much They Were Offered to Pass Finance Bill 2024

Juja MP George Koimburi claimed on Sunday that legislators were offered Kes.2 million to vote yes on the Finance Bill, which advanced to the

June 24, 2024

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Ruto Praises Gen Z Protests: “I’m Proud of Our Youths!”

President William Ruto spoke out about the ongoing protests by Kenyan youths over the Finance Bill 2024, praising Kenyan youth for taking a stand

June 24, 2024

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Kes.40M Loresho Home Among Kes.235m Obado Assets to be Auctioned After Settlement With EACC

Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado will lose property worth Kes.235 million, believed to have been acquired through proceeds of corruption. Obado and Ethics and

June 21, 2024

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