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Laura Otieno

Laura Otieno

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'I will unite Kenya,' Ruto rallies workers for 2027 re-election bid
May 01, 2026 07:21 (EAT) • 5 hours ago

'I will unite Kenya,' Ruto rallies workers for 2027 re-election bid

Speaking during Labour Day celebrations, the Head of State accused the opposition of fuelling division, insisting he remains focused on fostering national unity.

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Roots on borrowed land: Inside the lives of Kisumu Women feeding the nation
May 01, 2026 06:57 (EAT) • 5 hours ago

Roots on borrowed land: Inside the lives of Kisumu Women feeding the nation

Irene is the chairlady for the Jasho Letu women group. 30 women, who till on their husband’s pieces of land opted to join hands to lease alternative plots during the off peak season for rice.

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KNUT raises alarm after gov't allocates Ksh.188 capitation per learner for second term
April 29, 2026 08:51 (EAT) • 2 days ago

KNUT raises alarm after gov't allocates Ksh.188 capitation per learner for second term

According to the circular, Ksh.5 per learner has been allocated for textbook maintenance, Ksh.15 for teachers’ guides and reference materials, and Ksh.40 for exercise books.

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Linda Mwananchi accuses Oburu of betrayal, vows to field presidential candidate in 2027
April 25, 2026 09:40 (EAT) • 6 days ago

Linda Mwananchi accuses Oburu of betrayal, vows to field presidential candidate in 2027

Speaking in Vihiga County on Saturday, the leaders launched a scathing attack on the Siaya Senator, trashing any planned talks between ODM and the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.

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Orengo now declares himself the 'people’s party leader' of ODM
April 24, 2026 08:37 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Orengo now declares himself the 'people’s party leader' of ODM

Orengo claimed that the Linda Mwananchi faction remains the last “steady wheel” holding together the Orange party, which he said is under growing threat from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.

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'We will deal with you!' MP Atandi warns Linda Mwananchi ahead of Kisumu rally
April 24, 2026 05:21 (EAT) • 1 week ago

'We will deal with you!' MP Atandi warns Linda Mwananchi ahead of Kisumu rally

Atandi accused the Linda Mwananchi faction of dragging the region back into the opposition, lining up projects implemented by the government.The legislator rallied residents to accompany him to the Sunday rally, which will be held at Owuor Grounds in Kisumu.

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Kenyan man lured to Russia war zone missing for 9 months, family cries for help
April 21, 2026 08:50 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Kenyan man lured to Russia war zone missing for 9 months, family cries for help

30-year-old Richard Ouma is reported to have been duped into travelling under a tourist visa, only to end up on the battlefield in the Russia-Ukraine war.Communication with Ouma went silent in August after he was reportedly deployed to the frontline....

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Murkomen unveils Ksh.14B plan to restore Cherangany ecosystem after deadly landslide
April 17, 2026 08:37 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Murkomen unveils Ksh.14B plan to restore Cherangany ecosystem after deadly landslide

Murkomen said the funds will be used to restore about 62,000 hectares of degraded land within the Cherangany Hills ecosystem.He noted that environmental degradation has increasingly escalated into a security concern, warning that climate-related damage is no longer just an ecological issue but a nat...

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Over 490,000 IDs uncollected as voter registration deadline nears
April 14, 2026 08:12 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Over 490,000 IDs uncollected as voter registration deadline nears

In Nyanza region alone, a staggering 80,027 cards remained unclaimed as of April 10, despite the rollout of Huduma Mashinani services aimed at bringing government services closer to the people.

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Heckling, rivalry mark Ruto’s Kiambu tour as Ichung'wa, Wamatangi clash
March 27, 2026 09:40 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Heckling, rivalry mark Ruto’s Kiambu tour as Ichung'wa, Wamatangi clash

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi traded tactful barbs with Kikuyu Member of Parliament Kimani Ichung’wah, as each tried to outdo the other on their respective performance records.The president steered clear of the local showdown and continued with his onslaught against the opposition, whom he s...

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