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Melita Ole Tenges

Melita Ole Tenges

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Ndindi Nyoro claims senior Gov't officials behind Kenya-Uganda oil controversy
September 19, 2026 08:44 (EAT) • 2 days ago

Ndindi Nyoro claims senior Gov't officials behind Kenya-Uganda oil controversy

Nyoro made the allegations while campaigning in Njiru, Kasarani, where he criticised the government over the Kenya-Uganda fuel arrangement.His remarks followed revelations by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni that Kenyan middlemen were involved in Uganda’s purchase of petroleum products.

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Controller of Budget says her office cannot trace spending of billions collected from Kenyans
September 18, 2026 08:35 (EAT) • 3 days ago

Controller of Budget says her office cannot trace spending of billions collected from Kenyans

It is a damning revelation about the unclear money trail from taxpayers’ pockets, raising questions over the management and oversight of public funds and statutory levies, including funds established under the administration of President William Ruto.

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1,189 people jailed over goonism-related offences in four years - CS Murkomen
September 16, 2026 08:12 (EAT) • 5 days ago

1,189 people jailed over goonism-related offences in four years - CS Murkomen

Murkomen said 11,824 youths among those imprisoned were jailed for offences linked to gang activity, violent extremism and goonism.

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Opposition calls for scrapping of national tallying centre ahead of 2027
September 15, 2026 08:45 (EAT) • 6 days ago

Opposition calls for scrapping of national tallying centre ahead of 2027

The coalition, led by former Chief Justice David Maraga, stated that presidential results declared at constituency tallying centres should be final and should not be altered or re-tallied at a central venue such as the Bomas of Kenya, as was the case in the 2022 elect...

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Sifuna stands firm on 2027 presidential bid, tells Luhyas to reject ‘number two’ deal
September 12, 2026 10:00 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Sifuna stands firm on 2027 presidential bid, tells Luhyas to reject ‘number two’ deal

Sifuna says the Luhya community would be making a political miscalculation by bargaining for the Deputy President’s seat in Ruto’s government, insisting it deserves a bigger stake in the country’s leadership.

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Azimio reveals plans to rebrand, include more opposition parties
September 10, 2026 09:15 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Azimio reveals plans to rebrand, include more opposition parties

Caroli Omondi said the decision followed a meeting held by Joint Azimio Council and NEC members within the coalition, adding that the move would strengthen the coalition’s position ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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Kenya, Burundi open talks as tensions rise over foreign traders
September 09, 2026 08:24 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Kenya, Burundi open talks as tensions rise over foreign traders

Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei says Kenya and Burundi are moving closer to resolving tensions over the status of Burundian nationals and traders in the country.

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State House spent Ksh.6.73B on ‘secret’ expenditure - Controller of Budget
September 05, 2026 09:30 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

State House spent Ksh.6.73B on ‘secret’ expenditure - Controller of Budget

A report by the Controller of Budget on budget implementation for the year ended June 2026 shows that State House more than doubled its original allocation of Ksh.8.5 billion, ending the financial year with total expenditure of Ksh.18.55 billion.

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Ruto acknowledges failures in handling of Gen Z protests, orders investigations
August 27, 2026 08:20 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

Ruto acknowledges failures in handling of Gen Z protests, orders investigations

President Ruto, who in 2024 described some of the protesters as “treasonous criminals,” has now directed investigations into deaths, alleged abductions and cases of excessive use of force during the demonstrations.

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'Hawana agenda, hawana akili': President Ruto sustains attacks on opposition leaders
August 25, 2026 08:56 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

'Hawana agenda, hawana akili': President Ruto sustains attacks on opposition leaders

The President was in Narok County on Tuesday, where he also announced a Ksh.500 reduction in the price of fertilizer and pledged to cut the cost of maize seed by 50 per cent. Ruto held a series of political rallies in Enengetia, Ololulunga, Olposimoru and other areas.

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