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The High Court has allowed the Ruto-Sakaja Nairobi deal to continue, but under strict new conditions.The High Court has restricted the use of public funds under the cooperation agreement between President William Ruto's National Government and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja's administration.In a notice by the Katiba Institute, the court directed that no public funds should be committed, released, or spent on projects under the agreement unless authorised by Parliament or the...

The project has faced delays following protests and several court cases that have dragged on for years.Kenya’s planned nuclear power project, previously estimated at Ksh490 billion, has been taken to the East African Court of Justice over concerns about its proposed location near Lake Victoria and its potential environmental and regional impact.The project is now planned to generate between 2,000 and 5,000 megawatts of electricity at a site in Bondo, Siaya County, near the eastern...

In Nairobi, the county executive spent Sh164.93 million on foreign travel, with officials visiting Singapore, Kampala, Dubai, Tokyo, Morocco, Spain.Thanks for listening. Continue with a related story, or tap the speaker icon on the next page to listen.Counties’ bank accounts hit 6,503 despite push to consolidate public fundsSource: Eastleigh Voice

ODM announces nationwide candle lighting for Raila Odinga on October 2 at 6pm, with gatherings in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu ahead of his first death anniversary.NAIROBI, Kenya- Kenyans have been invited to light candles at 6 pm on Friday, October 2, in a nationwide tribute to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as ODM begins a month of activities marking the first anniversary of his death.ODM said the candle lighting would take place simultaneously across the country, with gatherings at...

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has proposed limiting the tenure of nominated Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) to a maximum of two terms.Speaking on Tuesday, September 29, the Senator argued that continued nomination should be tied to performance and service.Sifuna said a second nomination should therefore not be treated as an entitlement, stating that nominees should demonstrate that they have effectively served during their initial term before being considered for another...

The CS described the protests and political criticism surrounding the project as “primitive politics”NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 30 – Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the proposed Dangote Lamu oil refinery, saying the project will benefit Kenya despite protests by some residents over land compensation and public participation.Mbadi dismissed claims surrounding the acquisition of land for the proposed East Africa Oil Refinery in Lamu County, accusing some...

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has suspended a major tender for the supply of ballot papersSource: People Daily

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has insisted that Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna should lead the opposition's presidential bidSource: People Daily

President William Ruto has said that the Dangote East Africa Oil Refinery project in Lamu will proceed despite court orders and resistance, accusing “disgruntled opposition sponsors” of attempting to undermine the investment.President William Ruto tours the Dangote Refinery in Lekki, Lagos State, Nigeria, at the invitation of Dangote Group President and CEO Aliko Dangote on September 25, 2026. Photo/PCSSpeaking during his tour of Kilifi and Kwale counties on Tuesday, President...

Former Embakasi West MP George Theuri has officially aligned with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), signalling his returnSource: People Daily

The move comes as political parties continue positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 elections, with several politicians shifting allegiances and exploring new political formations.Former Embakasi West MP George Theuri has officially joined the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) after ditching the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP).Theuri was received into ODM on Tuesday, September 29, by ODM Secretary General Catherine Omanyo, marking his latest political shift ahead of the 2027 General...

As preparations for the Lamu Refinery project's groundbreaking ceremony on September 30, 2026, continue, more leaders have come out to question the project's intentions and the speed at which it is moving.Among those raising questions is Tetu Member of Parliament Geoffrey Wandeto, who said the speed at which the project has advanced raises questions about whether all necessary processes have been followed.“The speed at which things are moving from two months ago, when we were...