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Administration Police vehicle; archival photograph.01 · STORY

ACA seizes 323 fertiliser bags in Matungu repackaging probe

The authority says subsidised supplies were allegedly being repackaged for commercial sale.

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Woman farming in the Mount Kenya region; archival photograph.02 · STORY

Government outlines rehabilitation of three Nandi dams

The proposed works target irrigation access and safety improvements at ageing water facilities.

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William Ruto boards an aircraft in a file photograph.03 · STORY

Ruto promises Koitalel Samoei charter in February 2027

The President also announces an infrastructure pledge as the institution prepares for full university status.

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Edwin Sifuna sits in the front row with fellow leaders at a crowded indoor party launch.04 · STORY

Linda Mwananchi plans aspirant registration and limits grassroots roles

The movement says separating aspirants from local party offices will help protect nominations.

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Ndindi Nyoro speaks through a microphone from a vehicle sunroof in front of a crowd.05 · STORY

Nyoro proposes measures he says could cut fuel prices by Sh29

The PPK leader calls for lower margins, a subsidy and reversal of the Sh7 levy increase.

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Junet Mohamed speaks into a handheld microphone while wearing an orange cap and dark grey shirt.06 · STORY

Junet explains why he skipped Raila’s Bondo memorial

The MP says the guest list influenced his decision; Gachagua had separately said he was abroad.

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Moses Wetangula in an archival portrait outside a building in Ireland.07 · STORY

Wetang’ula backs Ruto’s second-term bid on project completion

The Speaker makes a political case for continuity during the President’s Trans Nzoia tour.

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Kithure Kindiki speaks into a handheld microphone in a yellow cap and shirt, raising one hand.08 · STORY

Kindiki warns paid contractors over unfinished and poor-quality work

The Deputy President calls for stronger oversight at the launch of a Tharaka road upgrade.

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Excavators work beside a channel at Nairobi Dam.09 · STORY

Ruto names Nelson Marwa to chair Nairobi Rivers Commission

The reported Gazette notice gives Marwa a three-year term and revokes Margaret Wanjiru’s appointment.

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Aden Duale in an archival photograph.10 · STORY

Doctors’ union seeks role in Ebola response, alleges exclusion

KMPDU calls for protective equipment and closer involvement of clinicians in preparedness.

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Aden Duale in an archival photograph.11 · STORY

Kenya’s Ebola total reaches seven, Africa CDC confirms

Four additional cases were found among people already in quarantine, including three health workers.

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George Natembeya, wearing a white shirt with green trim, speaks at microphones.12 · STORY

Natembeya challenges Ruto over control of Kitale hospital

The Trans Nzoia governor frames the proposed hospital upgrade as a dispute over devolved responsibilities.

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Folded ballot papers lie emptied on a table beside a green ballot box lid during vote counting.13 · STORY

Kieni MP Wainaina announces move from UDA to Ufanisi

The legislator presents the party as a national vehicle as preparations for 2027 gather pace.

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The arched entrance to Parliament Buildings in Nairobi.14 · STORY

Mbadi proposes PAYE exemption for earners on Sh32,800 and below

Treasury plans to take the proposal to Parliament in November; it is not yet a change to payroll tax.

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Ida Odinga wearing a white jacket and pearl necklace, in a February 2010 file photograph.15 · STORY

Ida Odinga apologises to guests heckled at Raila memorial

The family says invitations crossed political divides and should not become a test of loyalty.

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Political Headache Opinion — Odhiambo Otieno16 · STORY

Broad based government must deliver a public bargain

Cooperation deserves a fair hearing—and an open record of what it delivers, what it costs and what remains unresolved.

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The arched entrance to Parliament Buildings in Nairobi.17 · STORY

Governors challenge proposed county share as service costs rise

County leaders want a larger allocation to meet devolved-service obligations.

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William and Rachel Ruto during their2022 visit to Seoul National Cemetery.18 · STORY

Kenya and South Korea put technology and transport at centre of cooperation

The partnership spans Nairobi’s mobility projects and science investment at Konza.

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James Orengo speaks to reporters outdoors beside Ida Odinga and other attendees.19 · STORY

Raila memorial brings competing visions of his legacy into view

Tributes in Bondo also revealed the political choices facing his former allies.

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Moses Wetang’ula in an archival photograph.20 · STORY

Wetang’ula urges Lamu Port to learn from Tianjin’s technology

The Speaker’s proposal focuses on automation, skills and more efficient cargo handling.

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Mutahi Kagwe in an archival portrait.21 · STORY

Kagwe urges coffee industry to put farmer earnings first

The Agriculture CS says the supply chain depends on production remaining viable.

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George Natembeya, wearing a white shirt with green trim, speaks at microphones.22 · STORY

Natembeya seeks explanation as governors’ security dispute widens

Murkomen defends the government’s position; allegations of planned violence remain contested claims.

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Kithure Kindiki speaks into a handheld microphone in a yellow cap and shirt, raising one hand.23 · STORY

Kindiki asks Kiambu voters to judge government against its manifesto

Deputy President points to markets, roads and education during his 14 October county tour.

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IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu speaks into a microphone at a podium beside a Kenyan flag.24 · STORY

Parties pledge more inclusive nominations before 2027

A joint review will test whether commitments improve access for under-represented aspirants.

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IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon gestures while speaking in front of an IEBC backdrop.25 · STORY

IEBC tender challenges dismissed as election procurement moves forward

The reported rulings concern procurement challenges, not a declaration of tender winners.

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The arched entrance to Parliament Buildings in Nairobi.26 · STORY

CRA presses counties to tighten payroll controls

A review puts staffing costs and development spending under scrutiny; it is not a dismissal notice.

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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi speaks into a microphone while seated in the Senate chamber.27 · STORY

Mudavadi calls for skills and jobs pathways for people leaving prison

The Prime Cabinet Secretary says reform must extend beyond detention.

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Rigathi Gachagua, in a cowboy hat and denim jacket, walks out of an airport arrivals door beside his wife Dorcas Rigathi.28 · STORY

Gachagua says US programme kept him away from Raila memorial

The DCP leader says Ida Odinga invited him to the Bondo commemoration.

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Winnie Odinga in a navy suit, pictured in 2022.29 · STORY

Winnie Odinga enters Nairobi Senate race as Jalang’o welcomes contest

The declaration opens a new contest, while the party-ticket question remains unresolved.

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The arched entrance to Parliament Buildings in Nairobi.30 · STORY

Ruto signs tax legislation extending fuel VAT relief

The assent moves the fuel-tax measure beyond the parliamentary vote.

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William Ruto speaks with traders at a market during his Homa Bay visit.31 · STORY

Ruto challenges opposition to put its plans before voters

The President says unity alone will not win the 2027 election; that remains a campaign claim.

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Political Headache Opinion — Oduor Jagero32 · STORY

The congregation should not become a campaign audience by default

Protect worship, preserve religious institutions’ civic voice and tell people when they are being invited to a political event.

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Aden Duale in an archival photograph.33 · STORY

Duale denies ministry switched off Murang’a’s AfyaKE system

The denial answers Kang’ata’s allegation. Responsibility for the reported disruption remains disputed.

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Edwin Sifuna speaking outdoors in a dark suit.34 · STORY

ORPP starts process to rename TEP as Linda Mwananchi Movement

Gazettement is a step towards the proposed name. Final approval is not yet established.

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The cream-coloured colonnaded front of the Milimani Law Courts building in Nairobi.35 · STORY

DPP approves charges against five people and 12 companies in alleged VAT fraud

Five people and 12 companies face prosecution. Approval is not a conviction.

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Political Headache Opinion — Joakim Simiyu36 · STORY

A debt audit must lead to a credible plan for what comes next

Recovery, negotiation and legal challenges need different evidence, institutions and timetables. Prepare the next step now.

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Kalonzo Musyoka speaks into a bank of microphones with other people standing behind him.37 · STORY

Kalonzo takes opposition policy pitch to London

His London remarks put manufacturing and domestic investment at the centre of his economic pitch.

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Anne Waiguru speaks at a blue Kirinyaga governor’s lectern while wearing glasses and a blue jacket.38 · STORY

Waiguru declares 2032 presidential ambition and seeks a place in 2027 talks

The governor urges women to organise for senior office rather than wait for invitations.

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Kithure Kindiki speaks into a handheld microphone in a yellow cap and shirt, raising one hand.39 · STORY

Kindiki sets December deadline for Gakindu market

The Deputy President says opposition-held constituencies must also receive public investment.

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Opiyo Wandayi speaks at a lectern in a dark suit and striped tie.40 · STORY

Government seeks another 90 days of reduced fuel VAT

Wandayi says Parliament is considering an extension as import costs rise.

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Excavators work beside a channel at Nairobi Dam.41 · STORY

Nairobi Dam works begin as authorities address flood risks

Officials say spillway work will lower water levels while rehabilitation continues.

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James Orengo speaks to reporters outdoors beside Ida Odinga and other attendees.42 · STORY

Orengo calls for a solemn Raila memorial as Migwena preparations continue

The October 15 gathering is being organised as a commemoration, the governor says.

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Johnson Sakaja gestures while seated at a table with microphones.43 · STORY

Sakaja proposes Eastleigh airbase relocation as city pressures grow

The governor raises settlement and planning concerns; no relocation decision has been announced.

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Hospital and union representatives hold blue agreement documents after the signing.44 · STORY

KNH and nurses sign new agreement after months of labour disputes

Implementation of the negotiated terms will determine what changes for staff.

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William Ruto speaks with traders at a market during his Homa Bay visit.45 · STORY

Ruto pledges Sh250 million to finish Kongasis teachers college

The President also promises hostels; a completion timetable remains to be set out.

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Gladys Wanga speaks at a Homa Bay governor’s lectern in a blue jacket with both hands raised.46 · STORY

Passaris backs Wanga for 2032 as women leaders debate national succession

The endorsement is a political proposal, with no joint ticket announced.

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Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, in a dark pinstriped suit and red patterned tie, sits on a bench in a television studio.47 · STORY

Nyoro rejects proxy label as opposition unity faces a public test

A Kajiado exchange exposes tensions beneath calls for a common presidential ticket.

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Fred Matiang'i, in a red Jubilee cap and red patterned shirt, cuts a ribbon with scissors surrounded by supporters in Jubilee caps.48 · STORY

Matiangi and Nyoro joint appearances put opposition cooperation to the test

Their shared engagements show political contact across party lines, while Matiang’i says negotiations on a future coalition government remain unresolved.

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William Ruto speaks with traders at a market during his Homa Bay visit.49 · STORY

The ODM UDA electoral bargain faces a test over who gets what in 2027

ODM leaders are backing cooperation with Ruto while demanding a place on the presidential ticket, leaving the terms of the partnership central to the election debate.

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Edwin Sifuna sits in the front row with fellow leaders at a crowded indoor party launch.50 · STORY

Pauline Njoroge appointment gives Linda Mwananchi a formal communications structure

The movement is assembling a presidential campaign secretariat, with digital and publicity roles among its first announced appointments.

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Edwin Sifuna in a dark suit in his official Senate portrait.51 · STORY

Sifuna hosts Maina and Murango as opposition unity talks widen

The meeting opens another channel between opposition figures, but the public statement stops short of an electoral agreement.

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Political Headache Opinion — Oduor Jagero52 · STORY

Sifuna’s Sh50 donors deserve more than symbolism

Small contributions can widen political ownership—if supporters can see the accounts and question the decisions.

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Political Headache Opinion — Joakim Simiyu53 · STORY

Kenya needs a debt audit that distinguishes bad borrowing from odious debt

Follow each agreement and each payment. Moral outrage deserves an evidence base and a remedy that can withstand scrutiny.

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Political Headache Opinion — Odhiambo Otieno54 · STORY

Ruto’s road programme needs a public progress report

Supporting the infrastructure programme means making its payments, progress and deadlines open to public scrutiny.

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Junet Mohamed speaks into a handheld microphone while wearing an orange cap and dark grey shirt.55 · STORY

Junet says party strength will shape bargaining over government alliances

The ODM leader warns smaller formations that negotiating power depends on political organisation.

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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi speaks into a microphone while seated in the Senate chamber.56 · STORY

Mudavadi challenges Sifuna’s party over national organisation

The Prime Cabinet Secretary argues that visibility must be backed by structures capable of contesting elections.

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Oscar Sudi speaks outdoors into a handheld microphone while wearing a grey jacket.57 · STORY

Sudi raises post-Ruto leadership contest while backing re-election

The Kapseret MP says a future nomination should determine who leads after the President.

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Gladys Wanga speaks at a Homa Bay governor’s lectern in a blue jacket with both hands raised.58 · STORY

Wanga calls for collective leadership to hold ODM together

The party chairperson says unity among its leaders is essential during the transition after Raila Odinga.

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Kalonzo Musyoka addresses a gathering during his Garissa campaign visit.59 · STORY

Kalonzo calls for scrutiny of Ebola response funding

The Wiper leader wants spending tracked as opposition figures question preparedness.

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Ndindi Nyoro speaks through a microphone from a vehicle sunroof in front of a crowd.60 · STORY

Nyoro puts free senior secondary education at centre of PPK agenda

The Kiharu MP points to his constituency model while pledging a national programme from January 2028.

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Anne Waiguru speaks at a blue Kirinyaga governor’s lectern while wearing glasses and a blue jacket.61 · STORY

Waiguru rules out Senate bid as she signals national ambitions

The Kirinyaga governor backs Calvert Njeru for senator while positioning herself for a national leadership role.

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Wavinya Ndeti smiles in a blue jacket and gold necklace against a white background.62 · STORY

Machakos distributes business equipment to 680 community groups

Wavinya Ndeti says the publicly funded programme should support lasting livelihoods rather than political favours.

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Anyang’ Nyong’o smiles in glasses, a white shirt and patterned blue tie.63 · STORY

Nyong’o seeks compensation and answers after River Nyando fuel spill

The Kisumu governor calls for verified losses to be assessed while investigators establish the cause.

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Kithure Kindiki speaks into a handheld microphone in a yellow cap and shirt, raising one hand.64 · STORY

Kindiki says Sh177bn released to restart stalled road projects

The Deputy President points to contractor payments as the government promises to complete delayed infrastructure.

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Aden Duale in an archival photograph.65 · STORY

Duale proposes alliance of marginalised communities behind Ruto

The Health Cabinet Secretary outlines a political mobilisation plan ahead of the 2027 election.

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George Natembeya, wearing a white shirt with green trim, speaks at microphones.66 · STORY

Natembeya challenges Ruto over credit for Trans Nzoia market

The governor says county and World Bank funding built the project, as the President attacks opposition to his development agenda.

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William Ruto speaks with traders at a market during his Homa Bay visit.67 · STORY

Ruto’s buffalo milk proposal puts dairy diversification on the agenda

The President wants new dairy breeds explored as households face pressure from reduced milk supplies.

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Edwin Sifuna in a dark suit in his official Senate portrait.68 · STORY

Sifuna says he has saved traders’ Sh50 donations as a reminder of their trust

The Nairobi senator describes a bucket of small contributions as a symbol of the supporters behind his political ambitions.

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Fred Matiang’i speaks at microphones, gesturing with both hands.69 · STORY

Matiang’i condemns church heckling and calls for respect for worship

The Jubilee leader says disruption at Bishop Margaret Wanjiru’s Nairobi church undermined worshippers’ freedom.

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The cream-coloured colonnaded front of the Milimani Law Courts building in Nairobi.70 · STORY

Corruption cases in court this week: Sh1.58bn at stake

Six EACC cases are before the courts, from a Sh744m unexplained-wealth claim to a ruling in a Machakos health case. Everyone named is presumed innocent.

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The arched entrance to Parliament Buildings in Nairobi.71 · STORY

COFEK’s Finance Bill case thrown out as premature

Justice David Mburu ruled the consumer federation sued before the bill became law. The ruling says nothing on whether the taxes are constitutional; the Act can still be challenged.

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A street covered in brown floodwater, with buildings along one side.72 · STORY

El Niño rains: flood-risk counties and food warnings

Short rains have started in 24 counties and are expected to be wetter than normal. The World Bank warns of food stress across the region into 2027.

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Elderly men and women sit on the grass outside a stone church building, waiting.73 · STORY

Inua Jamii: one machine for 500 elderly in Mathioya

Older people waited up to ten hours to register for the Sh2,000 stipend in Murang’a. Only 60–70 were registered in a day. The problem is capacity, not eligibility.

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A large crowd, many in yellow caps, gathers around a vehicle at a roadside rally.74 · STORY

Alcohol crackdown: every manufacturer to be vetted again

Kindiki says all alcohol makers will be re-vetted and warns politicians off. Arrest figures are large, but prosecution data is missing and official seizure counts conflict.

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Rigathi Gachagua speaks into a microphone at an indoor meeting.75 · STORY

Gachagua’s diaspora pledges: what a president can deliver

In Boston, Gachagua promised diaspora ambassadors, new consulates, local passport agents and nominated seats. Some need only a president; others need Parliament or the law.

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Edwin Sifuna sits in the front row with fellow leaders at a crowded indoor party launch.76 · STORY

Sifuna takes over The Equitable Party for 2027

The Nairobi senator was unveiled as TEP’s presidential candidate on 4 October. It solves his registration problem but adds another party to the opposition’s unity puzzle.

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Aerial view of a large oil refinery complex with towers, tanks and pipework.77 · STORY

Dangote shares: Kenyans are buying Lagos, not Lamu

The CMA has cleared a route for Kenyans to buy into Dangote’s Nigerian refinery for about Sh492. The offer closes 13 October. It is not a stake in the Lamu project.

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The entrance to The Nairobi Hospital, with the hospital's name and crest on a stone wall.78 · STORY

Kenya’s first Ebola case: what we know and what to watch

A Kenyan who had lived in the DRC died in Nairobi after flying in from Kampala. WHO says there is no local outbreak. Contacts are being monitored, and screening is under question.

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Traffic police officers stand beside vehicles on the Nairobi–Mombasa highway.79 · STORY

NTSA wants instant traffic fines back by 26 November

Camera-based fines could return next month if court cases clear. The Senate rejected NTSA rules twice this year over public participation, a warning for any new regulations.

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Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o, in a pink jacket and glasses, speaks into a microphone.80 · STORY

Only 2 of 47 counties free MCAs from governors' purse

A year after a law created County Assembly Funds, the Controller of Budget says only Trans Nzoia and Marsabit had them running by June. Assemblies still depend on the executives they oversee.

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Folded ballot papers lie emptied on a table beside a green ballot box lid during vote counting.81 · STORY

Senators say no to nicknames on the 2027 ballot

A Senate committee has recommended rejecting a petition to let candidates use popular names on ballot papers. Aspirants who campaign as brands must change their names legally or use their ID names.

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IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon gestures while speaking in front of an IEBC backdrop.82 · STORY

IEBC freezes its election technology tender again

A fresh challenge has frozen the Sh9 billion Kiems procurement, days after the ballot paper tender was also suspended. The 2027 clock keeps running.

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A long line of voters waits outside a school polling centre during the Ol Kalou by-election.83 · STORY

Uganda orders arrests as IEBC denies foreign voter claims

Kampala has ordered arrests of Ugandans shown in a TV exposé crossing to register as Kenyan voters. The IEBC says no evidence of foreign registration has been presented. Both claims now need testing.

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IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu speaks into a microphone at a podium beside a Kenyan flag.84 · STORY

IEBC to check party lists against the two-thirds rule

The electoral commission says candidate lists for 2027 should meet the gender threshold before they reach the ballot. Without a law to back it, the plan depends on parties and Parliament.

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Rigathi Gachagua, in a cowboy hat and denim jacket, walks out of an airport arrivals door beside his wife Dorcas Rigathi.85 · STORY

Gachagua says he would step aside for one opposition ticket

Speaking in Massachusetts, the DCP leader said he would drop his bid 'at 6:00 a.m.' if needed for a single candidate, while insisting he is the front-runner. His party still won't join Kalonzo's alliance.

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Fred Matiang'i, in a red Jubilee cap and red patterned shirt, cuts a ribbon with scissors surrounded by supporters in Jubilee caps.86 · STORY

Matiang'i takes Jubilee to the Coast and wins Kadu Asili

On a five-day Coast tour, the Jubilee leader secured Kadu Asili's backing and opened a Kilifi office. UDA's Hassan Omar hit back hard, and Kalonzo's own Mombasa tour starts Friday.

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ODM leader Oburu Oginga, in a grey suit and patterned tie, gestures while speaking at a wooden lectern.87 · STORY

Oburu misses Raila mausoleum handover as ODM leader rests

The ODM leader sent apologies to Bondo and will step back from politics for weeks on doctors' orders. With Raila's anniversary days away, ODM must show who is steering it.

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Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, in a dark pinstriped suit and red patterned tie, sits on a bench in a television studio.88 · STORY

Nyoro suspended for five days over pipeline IPO claims

Speaker Wetang'ula threw the Kiharu MP out after he refused to apologise for saying a 'high office' pushed pension funds into the Kenya Pipeline IPO. The claim is unproven; so is the denial.

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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta, in a patterned red shirt, smiles while seated in a carved wooden chair at a party event.89 · STORY

Uhuru quits Azimio council chair as opposition regroups

Uhuru Kenyatta has resigned as chair of the Azimio council, now The Ukombozi Alliance. Kalonzo says there is no vacuum, but Jubilee's Jeremiah Kioni is already asking why his party is still inside.

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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen speaks into a microphone in Parliament, seated beside a uniformed senior police officer.90 · STORY

Murkomen rules out pay for livestock shot in Samburu

The Interior CS told MPs there is no legal basis to compensate herders whose animals were killed in a police operation, and blamed banditry on marginalisation. Samburu and Meru leaders pushed back hard.

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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi speaks into a microphone while seated in the Senate chamber.91 · STORY

Mudavadi: 354 Kenyans missing after joining Russia's war

The Prime CS told senators the state cannot confirm whether they are alive or dead, and that no law or fund exists to bring them home. Petitioners put the number at 841.

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Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba speaks into a microphone at a lectern during an outdoor public event.92 · STORY

Wamuchomba quits UDA, blaming Duale and double standards

The Githunguri MP says she will defend her seat on another party's ticket after the government failed to act on remarks by Health CS Aden Duale. UDA's Mt Kenya problem just got louder.

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Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku speaks into media microphones at an outdoor event.93 · STORY

NCIC tells CS Ruku to withdraw Mt Kenya remarks

The cohesion commission found the Public Service CS's July speech in Tharaka Nithi divisive and gave him seven days to respond. The ruling tests whether Cabinet members face the same rules as everyone else.

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President William Ruto, seen from behind, views a photo display about Raila Odinga inside the mausoleum at Kang'o ka Jaramogi.94 · STORY

Ruto in Bondo: Raila library pledge and Yala compensation

At the dedication of Raila Odinga's mausoleum, the President promised a memorial library and said families of bodies found in River Yala will be considered for compensation. The politics were not far behind.

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Edwin Sifuna, left, alongside Fred Matiang’i at an earlier meeting.95 · STORY

Sifuna presses for refinery disclosure as Ruto directs critics to Parliament

The dispute centres on disclosure of commitments, while official accounts describe planned refinery capacity and construction mobilisation.

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Babu Owino speaks into a microphone at Marikiti Market.96 · STORY

Babu’s free-meals pledge challenges Sakaja on cost as chapati complaints surface

Babu promises free meals while official county records show how Sakaja’s existing subsidy works.

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Edwin Sifuna and Kalonzo Musyoka sit across a table at an earlier meeting.97 · STORY

Wiper pushes back on funeral ticket calls as Gachoka urges Kalonzo’s party to back Sifuna

Wiper’s denial and competing calls over the opposition ticket do not amount to an agreed presidential nomination.

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William Ruto boards an aircraft in a file photograph.98 · STORY

Ruto adds Sh7.5bn housing pledge to Lamu refinery push as land questions persist

The housing pledge and proposed residents’ committee sit alongside unresolved land and allocation questions.

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Administration Police vehicle; archival photograph.99 · STORY

Standard protest puts press protection in focus as DCI outlines election-security priorities

The company reports police protection at its headquarters; a separate DCI briefing outlines election-security priorities.

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Editorial illustration of avocados, cartons and a container port.100 · STORY

Kenya–China trade claims: what zero tariffs can change, and what still needs evidence

A diplomatic reception brought renewed trade claims. Tariff preferences, product standards and independently verifiable export data are separate tests.

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The arched entrance to Parliament Buildings in Nairobi.101 · STORY

Senate committee escalates Njuki summons dispute over county education

A Senate education committee has escalated its dispute over attendance. Its reported direction does not establish that an arrest has occurred.

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Editorial illustration of energy infrastructure.102 · STORY

Museveni’s Lamu message: regional support is not the same as an investment commitment

Museveni backs Lamu while Uganda retains its own refinery plans. Regional support, equity investment and jobs remain separate questions.

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Official file portrait of Kipchumba Murkomen.103 · STORY

Murkomen’s ID pledge puts equal access and voter registration in focus

The Interior CS’s Kiminini remarks highlight access to documents. Identity issuance and entry in the voter register remain distinct processes.

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Editorial illustration of a meeting and public organising.104 · STORY

Wealth declarations go digital: the accountability test behind Oginde’s proposal

A Naivasha workshop puts automated financial disclosures on the agenda. Retrieval, verification and lawful access need separate scrutiny.

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Editorial illustration about public institutions and justice.105 · STORY

University strike notice: the funding dispute and the information students need

UASU maintains its 2 October strike plan. The funding dispute needs clear documents, while students need institution-specific updates.

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Editorial illustration of transmission pylons, geothermal steam infrastructure and a desk with a blank document.106 · STORY

New energy chiefs take office: what KETRACO, GDC and EPRA each control

Three appointments span transmission, geothermal development and regulation. Their different mandates show where to direct questions about delivery.

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Editorial illustration of a phone, blank payment card and payment-network symbols.107 · STORY

Payments reform hearings reach Nyeri and Kitale: how to assess the draft proposals

CBK’s draft payment proposals reach public forums in Nyeri and Kitale on 2 October. Submissions remain open until 9 October.

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Editorial illustration of a gloved hand holding a soil sample above cultivated fields and laboratory glassware.108 · STORY

Kenya’s new soil network puts evidence behind the fertiliser debate

The 29 September Kabete launch connects laboratory capacity, national coordination and farmer learning. The next test is whether soil information becomes usable advice.

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The arched entrance to Parliament Buildings in Nairobi.109 · STORY

Wetang’ula’s climate fund proposal puts the financing question behind Africa’s model law

A Nairobi discussion on Africa’s model climate law puts financing and public accountability alongside legislation. No new continental tax or operational fund has been established in the material reviewed.

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The arched entrance to Parliament Buildings in Nairobi.110 · STORY

Student-loan bill puts repayment timing at the centre of the education funding debate

The published education funding bill links repayment to completion of studies and proposes a 25 per cent ceiling. Public submissions ask MPs to consider graduates’ ability to pay.

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Editorial illustration of a community clinic, water tap, school and church.111 · STORY

SHA extends provider contracting deadline: what must happen before 14 October

A reported two-week extension gives providers more time to complete the 2026–2029 agreements. Clear instructions and continuity arrangements are the next public-service tests.

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The arched entrance to Parliament Buildings in Nairobi.112 · STORY

County oversight bill revives a constitutional question: who should hold governors to account?

Objections to proposed senator-led offices raise questions about constitutional responsibilities, cost and whether new structures would improve scrutiny.

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Editorial illustration of a ballot box with several paths converging towards it.113 · STORY

New Politrack poll puts Ruto ahead: the questions behind the headline numbers

A reported September survey places Ruto ahead. Sample selection, fieldwork dates and methodological disclosure determine what readers can responsibly conclude.

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The arched entrance to Parliament Buildings in Nairobi.114 · STORY

Judiciary seeks Sh50.7bn for election-year justice: what the budget debate must answer

The Judiciary has outlined its 2027/28 funding needs. The public test is how approved resources will support both election disputes and everyday court services.

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Kalonzo Musyoka speaks into a bank of microphones with other people standing behind him.115 · STORY

Kirinyaga Wiper official disputes Kindiki’s regional endorsement

Kirinyaga Wiper official Gudson Muchina has challenged the claim that a recent elders’ endorsement settled who speaks politically for Mt Kenya.

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IEBC chair Erastus Ethekon seated at a January 2026 National Assembly retreat.116 · STORY

Kalonzo challenges IEBC to demonstrate independence

Kalonzo Musyoka has called on the electoral commission to demonstrate impartiality as preparations for the 2027 election gather political attention.

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Editorial illustration of a community clinic, water tap, school and church.117 · STORY

Anglican Church urges action on political tensions and public services

The Anglican Church of Kenya has warned about political intimidation and divisive mobilisation as the country approaches the 2027 election.

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Kalonzo Musyoka addresses a gathering during his Garissa campaign visit.118 · STORY

Kalonzo’s Busia and Bondo tour tests his appeal beyond Ukambani

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has lined up weekend engagements in Western Kenya and Nyanza as he seeks support beyond his established political base.

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Editorial illustration of balanced scales on a law book beside an open doorway.119 · STORY

Karua challenges Uganda entry ban in court

Martha Karua and the Uganda Law Society have brought a legal challenge against the decision barring her entry into Uganda, according to Daily Monitor’s report of 24 September.

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Editorial illustration of an empty meeting table and a noticeboard with a branching network.120 · STORY

Karua’s PLP plans a Nakuru organising base

Martha Karua’s People’s Liberation Party announced a county-office launch in Nakuru for Saturday, 26 September, as part of its grassroots organising programme.

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Babu Owino in a grey suit and orange tie in his official parliamentary portrait.121 · STORY

Kibwana urges Linda Mwananchi leaders to contain divisions

Former Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana has urged Edwin Sifuna, Babu Owino and their allies to protect Linda Mwananchi from internal fragmentation and ethnic political mobilisation.

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Editorial illustration of a ballot box with several paths converging towards it.122 · STORY

Kuria predicts a divided presidential contest

Moses Kuria has predicted that Kenya’s opposition will enter the 2027 presidential election without a single candidate, drawing a comparison with the divided contest of 1997.

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Fred Matiang’i speaks at microphones, gesturing with both hands.123 · STORY

Matiang’i announces Narok appearance with Nyoro and Orengo

Fred Matiang’i has announced a Narok visit for Sunday, 27 September, with Ndindi Nyoro, James Orengo and Jeremiah Kioni listed among the accompanying leaders.

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Editorial illustration of two open hands supporting an olive branch above a quiet square with a microphone.124 · STORY

NCIC’s early-warning work comes into focus amid rally violence

A Nation report published on 26 September says the National Cohesion and Integration Commission is working with other agencies and non-state organisations to identify possible conflict hotspots through an early-warning system.

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The arched entrance to Parliament Buildings in Nairobi.125 · STORY

Senate seeks clarity before Kilifi pending-bill payments

The Senate’s County Public Accounts Committee has called for payments against Kilifi’s disputed pending bills to be halted until the figures are certified, The Standard reported on 24 September.

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William Ruto climbs the stairs to an aircraft.126 · STORY

Senators dispute Cabinet delegation’s effect on oversight

Senators have clashed over seven Cabinet secretaries accompanying President William Ruto to the United Nations General Assembly, according to a report published on 24 September by The Standard’s TNX platform.

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Edwin Sifuna in a dark suit in his official Senate portrait.127 · STORY

Sifuna allies turn to party structures and coalition talks

Edwin Sifuna’s allies planned a closed-door meeting in Kiambu for Saturday to discuss their political organisation, nationwide campaigning and a possible agreement with Rigathi Gachagua’s DCP.

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Rigathi Gachagua speaks into a handheld microphone behind a laptop at a diaspora business meeting.128 · STORY

Gachagua puts tourism and jobs at the centre of Dallas pitch

Rigathi Gachagua has argued that Kenya could earn more from tourism by improving how it markets its attractions overseas.

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Editorial illustration of a ballot box with several paths converging towards it.129 · STORY

UDA changes its ward-election timetable

UDA has revised dates for a further round of ward-level grassroots elections, according to a National Elections Board notice reported by The Star on 25 September.

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William Ruto climbs the stairs to an aircraft.130 · STORY

Ruto’s New York agenda puts Lamu refinery and AI partnerships in focus

State House sets out investment meetings and digital-policy priorities for the 81st UN General Assembly.

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William Ruto speaks with traders at a market during his Homa Bay visit.131 · STORY

Ruto opens Kendu Bay market and sets out Homa Bay project pledges

The President links completed market facilities with wider road, lake-transport and housing commitments.

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Rigathi Gachagua speaks into a handheld microphone behind a laptop at a diaspora business meeting.132 · STORY

Gachagua pitches a diaspora-owned bank to Kenyans in the US

His Kansas City proposal focuses on remittance charges and ownership; it is not an announced or licensed new bank.

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Rigathi Gachagua shakes hands with a member of the welcoming party inside an airport terminal.133 · STORY

Gachagua takes diaspora tour to Kansas City

The DCP leader’s US itinerary moves on from Spokane and Portland, with further stops planned in Dallas and Boston.

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Uhuru Kenyatta sits beside Fred Matiang’i among Jubilee delegates.134 · STORY

Africa Check rejects fabricated Uhuru endorsement of Sifuna

An 18 September fact-check found no evidence for graphics claiming Kenyatta had abandoned Matiang’i for the Nairobi senator.

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Fred Matiang’i speaks at microphones, gesturing with both hands.135 · STORY

Jubilee’s succession debate puts Matiang’i and Kioni in focus

Kioni says he will seek delegates’ support as the party prepares for life after Uhuru Kenyatta’s leadership.

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Fred Matiang’i gestures while speaking with Edwin Sifuna outdoors.136 · STORY

Matiang’i challenges Ruto over the place of opposition in public life

The Jubilee presidential hopeful says criticism of government is democratic participation after Ruto’s remarks about Uhuru Kenyatta.

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Babu Owino gestures while speaking from behind a desk.137 · STORY

Babu shifts campaign work to Nairobi while backing Sifuna

He says he will attend fewer Linda Mwananchi rallies as he concentrates on organising across the capital.

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Babu Owino speaks into a microphone above a crowd at Marikiti Market.138 · STORY

Babu pledges school meals without parent charges in Nairobi bid

The Embakasi East MP also proposes cheaper business licences and changes to waste collection ahead of the 2027 governor’s race.

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Kalonzo Musyoka speaks into a bank of microphones with other people standing behind him.139 · STORY

Kalonzo welcomes Safaricom ruling as Treasury prepares an appeal

The Wiper leader backs the High Court decision on the 15 per cent stake; John Mbadi says the government will challenge it.

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Kalonzo Musyoka and Edwin Sifuna talk across a table during a meeting.140 · STORY

Kalonzo announces Azimio rebranding as Jubilee prepares a leadership handover

His 15 September statement separates Jubilee’s succession from decisions that Azimio’s own governing bodies must take.

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Kalonzo Musyoka addresses a gathering during his Garissa campaign visit.141 · STORY

Kalonzo puts livestock insurance on his Garissa campaign agenda

The Wiper leader’s 12 September pledge targets losses from drought; funding and eligibility details remain to be set out.

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Senators and county officials outside the Kajiado governor’s office during the education oversight visit.142 · STORY

Senators question Kajiado’s nursery-school staffing and delivery of learning materials

A 19 September visit raised questions about classroom provision; the county’s education executive cited procurement delays.

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Three senators seated at a committee table during the foreign military recruitment inquiry.143 · STORY

Senate sets 29 September hearing on Kenyans recruited into foreign military service

Senators want key government officials present when families give evidence after the earlier session was adjourned.

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The arched entrance to Parliament Buildings in Nairobi.144 · STORY

Tobacco bill hearings open a September window for public views

The National Assembly’s Health Committee has invited written and oral submissions at hearings scheduled for 24–26 September.

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IEBC chair Erastus Ethekon seated at a January 2026 National Assembly retreat.145 · STORY

Ol-Kalou’s voter-registration window opens on 21 September

IEBC’s enhanced exercise runs until 20 October, giving residents a fresh opportunity to register or update their details.

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Edwin Sifuna in a dark suit in his official Senate portrait.146 · STORY

Gachagua urges calm as Sifuna and Babu supporters debate the 2027 vehicle

The former deputy president says he has spoken to both leaders, while Babu continues to back Sifuna despite differences over party organisation.

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Kipchumba Murkomen in an official portrait beside the Kenyan flag.147 · STORY

Murkomen pledges secure 2027 polls as leaders call for political tolerance

The Interior Cabinet Secretary says security agencies are preparing for the election and warns against incitement.

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Ida Odinga wearing a white jacket and pearl necklace, in a February 2010 file photograph.148 · STORY

Ida Odinga sets out family-led plans for Raila’s first anniversary

A national steering committee will coordinate the 10–17 October commemorations, with the detailed public programme still to come.

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Zubeida Koome speaks at a lectern in front of a Kenya Editors Guild backdrop.149 · STORY

Editors put candidate scrutiny and journalist safety on the road to 2027

Zubeida Koome urges newsrooms to test campaign promises against records as the Editors Guild prepares its November convention.

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