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Muslim Leaders Back SACCO as Government Takes Economic Dialogue to Western Kenya

Principal Secretary for Economic planning Dr. Boniface Makokha(Centre) and Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa during the Gumzo la Mashinani forum at Bukhungu stadium on September 03, 2026 Muslim leaders from five Western Kenya counties have welcomed the establishment of a regional Muslim SACCO as part of efforts to expand economic opportunities while urging the government to…

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From the newsroom to the ballot: Journalists line up for 2027

Kenya’s newsrooms could lose several familiar faces as journalists and media personalities increasingly signal plans to join the 2027 political race. Former Citizen TV journalist John Wanyama is among the latest to make the jump, quitting journalism as he prepares to contest the Malava parliamentary seat in Kakamega County. Veteran journalist Tony Gachoka is eyeing…

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Mashujaa Day: Three counties turn celebrations into sports, technology and business showcase

  This year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations will be more than a one-day national ceremony, with Elgeyo-Marakwet, Nandi and Uasin Gishu preparing a week-long programme combining sport, technology, culture and business. Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy Coordination Dennis Itumbi said the three counties will host activities designed to create opportunities for residents while…

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Murkomen Inspects Mashujaa Day Preparations in Nandi, Uasin Gishu

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has inspected ongoing preparations for the 2026 Mashujaa Day celebrations in Nandi and Uasin Gishu counties, assuring that key projects linked to the national event are progressing within schedule. Murkomen, who toured several projects in the region, said the Government was determined to ensure the celebrations leave behind a lasting…

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Maraga to Ruto: Release Police Reform Report or I Will Publish It Myself

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has turned the spotlight on the independence of Kenya’s police service following the violence that rocked the Linda Mwananchi tour in Homa Bay, demanding that President William Ruto release a long-awaited report on police reforms or risk having Maraga publish it himself. In a strongly worded letter dated August 18,…

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Youth lobby calls for action against MP Mwago

Members of Vijana na Ruto lobby group speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi on 17th August 2026. Photo/ Courtesy Vijana na Ruto, an inter-party youth lobby bringing together young people from different political parties, has called on Parliament to take action against Starehe MP Amos Mwago over remarks he allegedly made about President William…

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