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Parliamentarians, county assembly representatives, and civil society leaders have called for a fundamental overhaul of Kenya’s anti-corruption strategies, warning that systemic graft and political self-interest continue to undermine democratic institutions and public trust.​Speaking during a two-day multi-stakeholder round table in Naivasha, key governance advocates and lawmakers evaluated ongoing joint anti-corruption efforts while highlighting critical legal, institutional, and...

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 28 — Chief Justice Martha Koome has assured Kenyans that the Judiciary is taking steps to prepare for the resolution of electoral disputes ahead of the 2027…Koome said the Judiciary would begin a phased rollout of electoral dispute resolution training this week, targeting more than 400 judges and other judicial personnel.She said the initiative is designed to strengthen the courts’ capacity to handle election-related cases and ensure that disputes are...

In a petition filed at the Milimani Law Courts, the petitioners accuse the State of failing to prevent, investigate and prosecute politically motivated violence, warning that continued attacks could undermine constitutional freedoms ahead of the 2027 General Election.They want the court to compel the National Intelligence Service (NIS) and the National Police Service (NPS) to investigate the incidents, including claims that organised groups have been recruited and financed to disrupt lawful...

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...