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Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has made fresh and explosive allegations against retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, claiming that the former Head of State interfered with his legal battle against impeachment.Former Nairobi governor claims ex-President directed Justice Chitembwe not to issue orders blocking his removal from officeTestifying in his defence in the KSh20 million graft case, Sonko told the Anti-Corruption Court that retired High Court Judge Said Juma Chitembwe confided in him...

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has hit back at President William Ruto after the Head of State questioned his push to have the Dangote Lamu Refinery agreement made public.In a statement on Friday, October 2, Sifuna invoked Article 35 (1) of the Constitution, which guarantees citizens the right to access information held by the State.The Nairobi Senator also cited Article 35(3), which provides that the State shall publish and publicize important information affecting the nation.“Article 35...

President William Ruto on Thursday, October 1,dismissed a question from a journalist about DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua’s claims regarding niobium deposits at Mrima Hills in Kwale County.The Head of State was in a roundtable interview at State House, Mombasa, when a journalist asked him to respond to Gachagua’s allegation that the niobium deposits were being sold to an American company.President Ruto dismissed the question and told the journalist not to bring up Gachagua’s...

Ruto also defended the planned Ksh2 trillion East African oil refinery in Lamu, saying the government would not evict residents because of the project.President William Ruto has announced that the government has secured a new investor to establish a Ksh33 billion cement factory in Kitui County, years after Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote abandoned a similar plan.The President said in an interview on the night of Thursday, October 1, that the investor was already in place and that he would...

The National Assembly Sports and Culture Committee has raised fresh questions over Kenya’s preparedness to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The Committee, chaired by Webuye West MP Daniel Wanyama, visited the 60,000-seater facility on Thursday, October 1, to assess progress on the project and establish whether the country will meet requirements ahead of the tournament.Members were informed that construction had reached 94 per cent overall completion.The main stadium works...

President William Ruto on Thursday intensified attacks on his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of doing little to alleviate the economic suffering of the residents of Taita Taveta County.Ruto also hit out at Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna over his criticism of development projects, accusing him of being used by political sponsors to oppose the government agenda. .spw-fade-overlay { position: absolute; top: -80px; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 70px; z-index: 1; background:...

President William Ruto has detailed how the Ksh.2 trillion Dangote East Africa Oil Refinery in Lamu County came to be, saying the project was conceived as part of efforts to shield Kenya and the wider region from disruptions in the global oil supply chain.President William Ruto speaks during a media engagement at State House, Mombasa, on October 1, 2026. PHOTO | PCSSpeaking to the media on Thursday evening at State House, Mombasa, a day after the groundbreaking ceremony in Lamu, Ruto said the...

Parliament is moving to abolish out-of-court settlements in sexual offences, as part of sealing loopholes and strengthening Kenya’s legal framework for dealing with such issues, once and for all.Garissa County MP, Amina Udgoon moved the Sexual Offenses (Amendment) Bill, which seeks to ensure offences under the Sexual Offences Act are dealt with exclusively through formal judicial processes. .spw-fade-overlay { position: absolute; top: -80px; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 70px; z-index:...

President William Ruto has announced plans to strengthen the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Anti-Narcotics Unit with more officers.Speaking during a media interview at State House Mombasa, Ruto said the government was determined to seal routes and gaps being exploited by drug traffickers, particularly along the Coast, where concerns over the availability of hard drugs have persisted.“We will fight to ensure that they do not enter our country,” Ruto said.The President...

President William Ruto has torn into Linda Mwananchi Movement leader and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, labelling him an extortionist and claiming former President Uhuru Kenyatta was using him to demand the agreement between Kenya and Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote on the construction of the Dangote East Africa Refinery in Lamu County.President Ruto speaks in Taita on October 1, 2026. PHOTO | PCSPresident Ruto, who toured Taita Taveta and Mombasa counties on Thursday, said he would not let...

Hundreds of households in Mwatate Constituency, Taita Taveta County, are set to gain access to electricity following the flag-off of materials for Last Mile Connectivity projects valued at Ksh.34.54 million.President William Ruto flags off materials for electricity projects in Mwatate Constituency, Taita Taveta County.President William Ruto flagged off the materials, paving the way for the commencement of works targeting 305 households in Iparenyi/Mwandala and Mghondinyi/Chongonyi...

Nairobi activates Sakaja’s El Niño command centre as agencies test flood response, clear drains and prepare emergency hotlines and evacuation shelters citywide.PAY ATTENTION: Mark TUKO.co.ke as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over four years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.Nairobi has launched a joint disaster simulation exercise and activated a multi-agency...