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Biting hunger keeps learners out of school in Isiolo

In the sun-scorched plains of 23 counties in the ASAL regions, the blackboard in classrooms is quickly becoming a relic. 

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IEBC seeks legal reforms, warns Sh22b shortfall could threaten 2027 polls

IEBC seeks a review of seven laws, streamlining dispute resolution, ensuring party lists are provided on time, and extending timelines for disputes arising from candidate registration.

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Inside William Ruto's public participation nightmare

Whereas the constitution outlines need for public views to be factored in projects there is no law guiding it

By 20 days ago

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IEBC under pressure over Smartmatic deal

The United opposition leaders want IEBC to sever ties with Smartmatic, citing concerns that the company has been the subject of investigations over systems allegedly prone to manipulation.

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Winnie: Only the NDC can confirm ODM leadership

Winnie referred to Oburu as a transitional party leader pointing out that the substantive leadership of the party would be decided by the NDC.

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Questions over next poll as IEBC postpones boundaries review

The electoral commission may not undertake a full boundary delimitation exercise ahead of the 2027 General Election, it has emerged.

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Why Gachagua is fighting to lock Ruto out of Mt Kenya

Ahead of Ruto’s recent visit to Nyeri, Gachagua had been traversing the region pushing his ‘one-term’ campaign, while positioning himself as the undisputed political kingpin of Mt Kenya.

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Why Mudavadi's ANC wants to end merger with Ruto's UDA

Mutoro, who successfully challenged the merger between the two parties at the High Court, has since installed himself as the interim party leader.

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Why Uhuru removed Kioni as Jubilee Party SG

Uhuru restructures Jubilee Party leadership to give it a broader national outlook ahead of expected opposition alliance talks.

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Ruto forms formidable campaign network as opposition seeks new alliances

The President is putting together a powerful campaign network across the country.

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Babu stirs ODM pot with threat to call for a parallel NDC

Owino accused ODM’s old guard of engineering a plan to deny him the party ticket by simply “stringing him along”

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UDA grassroots polls: Can party break jinx, hold credible vote?

The jury is still out on whether UDA will break the jinx and rewrite history or suffer the same fate as its predecessors. Time will tell.

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Ruto, Opposition set for a rematch in next month's by-elections

Preparations for a second-round duel between the broad-based government and the opposition have begun in earnest ahead of the February 26 by-elections.

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New police units raise queries with 20 months left to General Election

The setting up of new police units by President William Ruto with only a year left to the general election has come under sharp focus.

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Caucus seeks 15 constituencies for diaspora Kenyans

The Diaspora Bicameral Parliamentary Framework caucus is now pushing for the introduction of 15 diaspora constituencies through implementation of the boundaries review.

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Why 2026 is a defining year for IEBC

IEBC is running against the clock to meet set constitutional deadlines in readiness for the polls even as it works to clear an overflowing in-tray.

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2025 was a 'bad' year for many, survey reveals

As the curtain falls on year 2025, unemployment, high food prices and rising school fees are the major challenges burdening Kenyan households, a new poll shows.

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Why 2025 left ODM clutching at straws with the future not promising much

ODM stares at disintegration after members are torn between supporting Ruto or going it alone. Confusion hit a crescendo after the death of party leader Raila in October.

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Ruto's crackdown on critics lays bare his authoritarian character

The President’s growing intolerance to political dissent was manifested during the November 27 by-elections. During the mini-polls, State machinery was used to manipulate polling.

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Ruto regime in the spot for rising rights abuses

Human rights defenders face harassment, excessive force and judicial bias. Report calls for accountability, safe spaces and policy reforms.

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MPs set to debate Bill outlawing detention of patients and bodies

The proposed law also seeks to provide access to emergency treatment and health care services prior to payment of costs.

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High-stakes scramble for Nairobi intensifies as election clock ticks

DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua claims to have struck a deal with Kalonzo Musyoka’s Wiper party on how they will zone the city. 

By 2 months ago

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Revealed: British soldiers involved in sexual misconduct, ethical breaches

Evidence presented to MPs shows wide-ranging human rights violations. 

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'Faya si faya': Kindiki emerges stronger from by-election but battle for his seat still on

Kindiki had been dismissed as a non-starter, with critics doubting his ability to mobilise votes for Ruto.

By 2 months ago

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Ruto can't revel in glory as warning shot are fired ahead of 2027

Candidates under the broad-based government won narrowly as the opposition candidates waded through the political intemperance to register impressive numbers.

By 2 months ago

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Sports PS annoys MPs over Sh2b academies delay

The sentiments by MPs came after the PS tabled a progress report on the state of the academies.

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By-elections offer test of IEBC's credibility

Mini-polls seen as indicators of voter sentiment and power shifts as 2027 cycle approaches. There are claims of bribery, security bias.

By 2 months ago

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How MPs tore into Ruto's State of the Nation Address

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro criticised the Presidential speech for relying on inaccurate data

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Chaos, ghosts of unfair polls characterise campaigns ahead of by-elections

Even before the official whistle for the by-elections has been blown by IEBC, the mini-poll campaigns have been marred by chaos.

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MPs chant 'two term' as Ruto cherry-picks data hiding pain of a troubled nation

Whereas the President painted a rosy picture of the direction the country is taking, his outlook was onesided.

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Why Sh12.6 billion under Hustler Fund may have been lost

Parliament has expressed fears that Sh12.6 billion issued out to Kenyans under the Hustler Fund programme may have been lost.

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Why troubled Ruto is not sleeping easy

Raila’s demise has sparked a falling out within the rank and file of ODM, birthing two forces -each trying to chart the party’s political future

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Why MPs want SHA, health services overhauled

According to a report by the National Assembly’s Health Committee, SHA has been bedeviled by systematic challenges which  continue to hamper operations across health facilities

By 3 months ago

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Chaos as House passes State Enterprises Bill

Deputy Minority leader Robert Mbui and Embakasi South MP Julius Mawathe were each suspended from the House.

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Kindiki meets MPs amid by-election, unity push

The meeting, which focused on the political unification of Mt Kenya East and Mt Kenya West, also addressed the looming by-elections slated for November 27.

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MPs raise red flag as wildlife compensation claims backlog hits Sh3.5b

Lawmakers have raised a red flag over the surging backlog of human-wildlife compensation claims further highlighting the continued plight of Kenyans who are victims. 

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Hope for childless women as MPs pass bill on surrogacy

Once the Bill is approved, women wishing to become surrogate mothers will only do so three times.

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Why exit of Raila Odinga sets stage for high stakes

President William Ruto is being received by Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa at Kakamega Airstrip. [Benard Lusigi, Standard]

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Why State will spend Sh4.2b on printing IDs

Government to issue three million new IDs and renew three million others.

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Bill to curb maternal, child deaths nears approval in Parliament

A Bill seeking to address maternal and child deaths is inching closer to approval by Parliament.

By 3 months ago