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TEP NEC approves rebranding as Linda Mwananchi Movement ahead of 2027 elections

The development brings Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s political outfit closer to securing a formal political vehicle under the Linda Mwananchi banner ahead of the 2027 General Election.NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 8 – The ball has been set rolling for the adoption of the Linda Mwananchi Movement as the new identity of The Equitable Party (TEP), after the party’s National Executive Council approved the proposed rebranding.The decision by the TEP NEC follows the unveiling of the party...

από 2026-10-08 07:21:04 0

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Sifuna wants DNA, forensic identification completed before burial of 443 Shakahola remains

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 8 – Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has sought answers over plans to bury 443 unclaimed Shakahola remains, raising concern that families could lose the opportunity to identify…Sifuna has asked the Senate Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights to establish the status of DNA profiling and other forensic examinations on the remains and whether families of missing persons have been adequately involved in the identification process.He is also...

από 2026-10-08 07:21:03 0

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President Ruto orders compensation for families of River Yala bodies

Ruto said the programme, initially focused on victims of protests and demonstrations, would also cover families affected by enforced disappearances and other cases of alleged extrajudicial killings.NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 8 – President William Ruto has announced that families of people whose bodies were recovered from River Yala will be included in the government’s compensation programme for victims of human rights violations.The President made the announcement on Wednesday during the...

από 2026-10-08 07:08:03 0

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Parliament approves Fatuma Ibrahim Ali as PSC commissioner

The National Assembly has approved the appointment of former Wajir Woman Representative Fatuma Ibrahim Ali as the femaleSource: People Daily

από 2026-10-08 04:26:02 0

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Shakahola Massacre: Sifuna seeks clarity on planned burial of 443 bodies

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has questioned plans by the Kilifi County Government to bury 443 unclaimed bodies andSource: People Daily

από 2026-10-07 20:13:03 0

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Ndindi Nyoro suspended from Parliament

Nyoro was suspended after declining to apologise over remarks on Kenya Pipeline Company sharesKiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has been suspended from transacting any business on the floor of Parliament for failing to apologise over remarks he made about Kenya Pipeline Company shares.The lawmaker was given the orders over remarks he made on the floor of the House touching on Kenya Pipeline Company shares.Speaker Moses Wetang'ula ruled that the lawmaker will not transact any business in the August...

από 2026-10-07 19:05:07 0

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Ndindi Nyoro suspended from Parliament after refusing to apologise over Kenya Pipeline IPO claims

Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has been suspended from the precincts of Parliament for a period of five days after declining to apologize the House.Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro appears on Citizen TV’s JKLive show on January 14, 2026. PHOTO | JASE MWANGI | CITIZEN DIGITALNational Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula issued the directive on Wednesday following a heated plenary session where lawmakers demanded that Nyoro apologize for claims he made on Tuesday that public offices were...

από 2026-10-07 18:02:06 0

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DCI intensifies child sex trafficking crackdown with fresh Nairobi sensitisation campaign

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has intensified its efforts to combat child sex trafficking through a freshSource: People Daily

από 2026-10-07 15:43:03 0

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WHO chief urges parliamentarians to cut aid dependency, strengthen pandemic preparedness

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 7— World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has urged parliamentarians to use their legislative and budgetary powers to strengthen health systems, reduce dependence on foreign aid…Speaking to parliamentarians from around the world at the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, Tedros said governments must make universal health coverage a reality while investing in stronger domestic health systems.“At a time when...

από 2026-10-07 15:31:04 0

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Sakaja: Raila was more than Baba to Kenyans—He was a father to me

Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has paid an emotional tribute to former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, describing him not only as a statesman and reformer but as a father who shaped his leadership and values.Speaking during the unveiling of Raila’s mausoleum, Sakaja said he did not have a chance to eulogise Raila a year ago, adding that while Kenyans have spent the past year mourning his death, the time has now come to build on the legacy he left behind.“It has been a year...

από 2026-10-07 13:23:02 0

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George Ruto: Video tour shows inside 1st son's new 98 Sacco matatus, key features explained

George Ruto’s 98 Sacco Nairobi matatus featured in a video tour, revealing customised nganyas with neon-green styling, giant screens and powerful sound systems.Search option is now available at TUKO! Feel free to search the content on topics/people you enjoy reading about in the top right corner ;)Kenyans are getting their first proper look inside the freshly launched matatu fleet belonging to George Kimutai Ruto, President William Ruto's youngest son, after a content creator...

από 2026-10-07 09:51:02 0

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Sifuna Steps Up Attack on Ruto Over Lamu Refinery Documents

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has stepped up his criticism of President William Ruto over the government's handling of documents concerning the Dangote East Africa Oil Refinery in Lamu.In an update on Wednesday, October 7, Sifuna accused the administration of blocking efforts to access information through Parliament."The reason Ruto speaks confidently in rallies telling us to use 'formal channels' to get documents held by the state is he knows his gatekeepers in Parliament...

από 2026-10-07 08:24:04 0

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Jake Paul confirms opponent for Christmas Eve fight

Jake Paul will make his boxing return on Christmas Eve in Dubai, 12 months on from having his jaw...

από 2026-11-02 12:00:00 0

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FBI reacts as Kenyan who fled after killing through drunk driving is extradited from Nairobi

Fugitive Sancho Kibutu, convicted over a fatal California drunk-driving crash, was extradited...

από 2026-10-24 13:15:15 0

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33 balls, 0 runs - Maddinson's record amid Australia top-order struggles

Opener Nic Maddinson makes the longest duck by a Test opener this century as Australia's top...

από 2026-10-09 15:01:10 0

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Winnie Odinga declares Nairobi Senator bid

East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member of Parliament Winnie Odinga has declared her...

από 2026-10-15 11:57:05 0

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Elite schedule 'not sustainable' amid 55-game seasons

The Premier League may have just returned from a three-week break, but for many of its stars...

από 2026-10-12 12:01:15 0

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