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Ruto takes a swipe at Gachagua as he urges Kindiki to deliver

Ruto expressed his confidence that Kindiki will fill the gap he has felt for the last two years.

Ruto takes a swipe at Gachagua as he urges Kindiki to deliver

I won't let you down, Kindiki to Ruto

I won't let you down, Kindiki to Ruto

Kithure Kindiki sworn in as Kenya's third deputy president

Kithure Kindiki sworn in as Kenya's third deputy president

Ruto leaves for one-day official visit to Burundi

Ruto leaves for one-day official visit to Burundi

Court clears path for Kithure Kindiki's swearing-in as DP

The Justice Eric Ogola-led bench cited the need for continuity of the office of Deputy President.

Court clears path for Kithure Kindiki's swearing-in as DP

Ruto to consider gazetting Diwali as a public holiday

This is the first Diwali celebration hosted at State House.

Ruto to consider gazetting Diwali as a public holiday

97 femicide cases reported in last three months, police say

Police have promised to thoroughly investigate all femicide cases.

97 femicide cases reported in last three months, police say

Suspect in Wells Fargo HR manager's murder arrested

The murder suspect was flashed out from his Dandora Phase IV hideout.

Suspect in Wells Fargo HR manager's murder arrested

Public participation in Gachagua impeachment was flawed, his lawyers say

Gachagua's legal team argued that the process was flawed and lacked adequate public participation.

Public participation in Gachagua impeachment was flawed, his lawyers say

DCI offers cash reward for escaped Kware serial killer suspect

Khalusha escaped alongside 12 suspects from Gigiri Police Station in Nairobi,

DCI offers cash reward for escaped Kware serial killer suspect

Overwhelming responses to presidential term limit extension crash Senate systems

The Senate has provided alternative contact details for submitting views on the bill.

Overwhelming responses to presidential term limit extension crash Senate systems

Blow to Gachagua as judges decline recusal plea

The three judges ruled that they would continue to hear the case, allowing Gachagua the right to appeal their decision.

Blow to Gachagua as judges decline recusal plea

Is Kenya a safe haven for refugees? Experts weigh in

Kenyan law affords refugees essential protections, including freedom of movement.

Is Kenya a safe haven for refugees? Experts weigh in

Dual carriage construction plans at Mau Summit underway - Ruto

French firms originally tasked with the project failed to deliver, hence the replacement.

Dual carriage construction plans at Mau Summit underway - Ruto

Gachagua impeachment: Justice Mrima's ties with Kingi questioned

Gachagua's lawyers cited the “conflict of interest” in the case, explaining that Kingi was invited to Justice Mrima’s traditional wedding.

Gachagua impeachment: Justice Mrima's ties with Kingi questioned

Four senior Taita Taveta county officials to face graft charges

The charges include conspiracy to commit corruption and unlawful acquisition of public property.

Four senior Taita Taveta county officials to face graft charges

Government orders crackdown on noise pollution

Duale says NEMA will not permit clubs in residential areas unless they fully comply with soundproofing and environmental laws.

Government orders crackdown on noise pollution

Kithure Kindiki is deputy president-elect

Parliament's approval follows his nomination by President William Ruto on Friday.

Kithure Kindiki is deputy president-elect

President Ruto nominates Kithure Kindiki as deputy

Kindiki's nomination follows a ruling by Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, declaring the position vacant after Gachagua's impeachment yesterday.

President Ruto nominates Kithure Kindiki as deputy

Only 35 Kenyans evacuated from Lebanon amid conflict

Mudavadi has urged Kenyans to avoid traveling to conflict zones.

Only 35 Kenyans evacuated from Lebanon amid conflict

The odds against Kimani Ichungwah becoming deputy president

Despite criticisms of vengefulness, Ichungwah has a track record of seeking reconciliation.

The odds against Kimani Ichungwah becoming deputy president

In pictures: Gachagua arrives at Senate for his impeachment hearing

Gachagua will now take to the stand to defend himself.

In pictures: Gachagua arrives at Senate for his impeachment hearing

Court declines to stop Gachagua impeachment trial

The judges stated that the constitutional process should proceed without interruption.

Court declines to stop Gachagua impeachment trial

900 birth certificates lost in Kitui, Kindiki says

The stolen certificates have been canceled and are now invalid.

900 birth certificates lost in Kitui, Kindiki says

Blow to Gachagua as Court declines to stop Senate impeachment trial

Gachagua had sought the High Court’s intervention to prevent the Senate from debating the impeachment motion.

Blow to Gachagua as Court declines to stop Senate impeachment trial

Court to rule on application to suspend impeachment trial against Gachagua

The Senate is on Tuesday expected to commence the hearing of the impeachment against Gachagua

Court to rule on application to suspend impeachment trial against Gachagua

Kenya's Haiti mission budget to last until March 2025, says Ruto

Kenya also plans to send an additional 600 police officers to Haiti in November.

Kenya's Haiti mission budget to last until March 2025, says Ruto

Motoring: Do you know how your car's air conditioning works?

The whole process involves compressing, condensing, expanding, and evaporating the refrigerant.

Motoring: Do you know how your car's air conditioning works?

Kingi suspends international travel for senators

Gachagua is slated to appear before the Senate on Wednesday and Thursday.

Kingi suspends international travel for senators

Security tightened outside Parliament ahead of Gachagua impeachment debate

Only MPs and other dignitaries are allowed access to Parliament after thorough screening.

Security tightened outside Parliament ahead of Gachagua impeachment debate

Morara Kebaso arrested again

Kebaso confirmed that he has been arrested and taken to Lang'ata Police Station.

Morara Kebaso arrested again

I ignored the red flags - Kebaso recalls ordeal at Bomas

Morara sustained injuries on the head, neck, and legs after being pelted with chairs by his attackers.

I ignored the red flags - Kebaso recalls ordeal at Bomas

DP Gachagua to address the nation at 7 pm

Gachagua is on Tuesday expected to respond to an impeachment motion tabled against him.

DP Gachagua to address the nation at 7 pm

Morara Kebaso attacked during public participation at Bomas

Chaos at Bomas of Kenya, Nairobi as public disrupts participation exercise on DP’s impeachment, chanting pro and anti Gachagua slogans; Nyeri residents protest ongoing debate.

Morara Kebaso attacked during public participation at Bomas

Ruto's silence on Gachagua's impeachment raises questions

Observers are divided on whether the President supports the impeachment or merely withholds comment.

Ruto's silence on Gachagua's impeachment raises questions

Morara Kebaso freed on Sh50,000 bail

Court frees activist Morara Kebaso on a Sh50,000 cash bail; Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina to rule on October 4 whether he will be charged or not.

Morara Kebaso freed on Sh50,000 bail

Senator Maanzo files censure motion against Ruto

Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo files censure motion against President William Ruto, says he has failed to protect Kenyans, among other breaches.

Senator Maanzo files censure motion against Ruto

What government has proposed to fight transnational crime on Lake Victoria

PS Omollo said the center will be a crucial hub for coordinating information sharing and rescue operations.

What government has proposed to fight transnational crime on Lake Victoria

ODPP approves charges against Gachagua's allies

ODPP has recommended a separate inquiry be opened regarding money laundering and financial crimes related to some of the suspects.

ODPP approves charges against Gachagua's allies

Kenya protests were infiltrated by criminal gangs, Ruto in CNN interview

Ruto told CNN he doesn't regret deploying security forces against demonstrators protesting high taxes.

Kenya protests were infiltrated by criminal gangs, Ruto in CNN interview

Gachagua allies face prosecution over alleged link to protests

The legislatures however refused to submit their mobile phones for forensic examination.

Gachagua allies face prosecution over alleged link to protests

It's an outdated political strategy, Gachagua says after allies linked to protests

"I am embarrassed that we are back to where we were," Gachagua stated.

It's an outdated political strategy, Gachagua says after allies linked to protests

Government officers urged to raise public awareness on UHC

Government officers urged to raise public awareness on UHC

Government officers urged to raise public awareness on UHC

Cherargei dismisses Gachagua impeachment motion as 'hot air'

Cherargei dismissed the censure motion filed by Mungatana terming it inconsequential.

Cherargei dismisses Gachagua impeachment motion as 'hot air'

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