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Former Kacheliba Member of Parliament Mark Lomunokol has defended remarks he made during a meeting in Sokaa, West Pokot County, which sparked controversy over alleged comments targeting non-Pokot communities.Lomunokol, who is also the Sports Kenya Chairman, spoke after presenting himself at the County Criminal Investigations Office in Kapenguria, where he recorded a statement over the remarks.The former MP dismissed the controversy as politically motivated, claiming that a video clip of his...

Engineers Board of Kenya President Harrison Keter has dismissed the Eastleigh building collapse as an accident, arguing that failures at various stages of the construction process could have…Source: People Daily

Nationally, the 284 incidents affected 3,222 people and included physical assaults, arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances, suppression of protests.Thanks for listening. Continue with a related story, or tap the speaker icon on the next page to listen.Orengo’s plan to use LDP to wrestle Nyanza support from ODM faces rebellion from former party leaderSource: Eastleigh Voice

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and rival Gadi Eisenkot each vowed on Wednesday to form a government after both came up short in the first election since the October 7, 2023 attack traumatised the country.Posters of former Israeli Chief of General Staff and Yashar Party leader Gadi Eisenkot (right) and Prime Minister and Likud Party leader Benjamin Netanyahu (left) displayed on billboards and buildings across the streets ahead of the Knesset elections scheduled for October 27, in...

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has credited Yvonne Okwara with giving him his first television appearance.In a statement on Wednesday, October 28, Senator Sifuna wished Okwara well in her next endeavors following her exit from Citizen TV.The Nairobi Senator recalled their conversations on the Explainer show and described Okwara as one of the best journalists.“Wishing you all the best in your next chapter, Yvonne Okwara. I really loved our little talks on the Explainer.“You are one...

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has recalled how veteran journalist Yvonne Okwara gave him his first television interview more than 13 years ago as he paid tribute to her…Source: People Daily

The cost of living pressure comes against a backdrop of increased foreign investor selling on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.Defence, police and intelligence services are among the biggest beneficiaries of a Sh354 billion expansion in ministerial budgets.Source: The Star

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 27— President William Ruto is heading to Moscow, Russia, to pursue expanded markets for Kenyan exports, attract investment and secure partnerships in manufacturing, agriculture and technology as…Ruto departs Tuesday evening to attend the Third Russia–Africa Summit and the accompanying Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum, scheduled for October 28–30, according to State House.The President is expected to push for greater access to the...

The battle for the Western Kenya vote intensified after allies of President William Ruto clashed with supporters of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna during a funeral in Bumula, Bungoma County.A photo collage of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and President William Ruto. Photo/CourtesyNominated Senator Connie Wakwabubi was booed by mourners as she addressed the burial of Josephine Namukabo, the mother of former Bumula MP Bifwoli Wakoli, before area MP Jack Wamboka grabbed her microphone and declared...

Kamukunji Member of Parliament Yusuf Hassan has blamed Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja for the Eastleigh building collapse, accusing the county government’s planning department of corruption and poor oversight.…Source: People Daily

Raila Junior has recently stepped up his political engagements in ODM as he prepares to contest the Kibra parliamentary seat.Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Deputy Party Leader Simba Arati and Kibra parliamentary aspirant Raila Odinga Junior during a meeting with Nairobi's grassroot leaders on October 27, 2026/HANDOUTKibra parliamentary aspirant Raila Odinga Junior has met Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Deputy Party Leader Simba Arati and Nairobi aspirants to discuss party unity, fair...

KANU's Tony Gachoka named former DP Rigathi Gachagua as Senator Edwin Sifuna's ideal 2027 ally and warned Luo politicians allegedly undermining his bid.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 ;)Nancy Odindo is a Current Affairs Editor at TUKO.co.ke, covering political and world news. Odindo has over six years of journalism experience and joined TUKO.co.ke in 2023.KANU party spokesman...