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Kalonzo, Karua Condemn IEBC Recruitment, Early Campaigns

In a joint statement read by Martha Karua on behalf of the People’s Loyal Coalition, has accused President William Ruto’s administration of attempting to manipulate the recruitment of Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) officials. The coalition claims the government is orchestrating a biased selection process to install a “William Ruto Commission” instead of an…

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Kalonzo Pays Tribute to Late Ben Onwonga in Nyamira, Engages Bomet Residents

The People’s Loyal Coalition (PLC) Principal, H.E. Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, during the burial at Nyamira County The People’s Loyal Coalition (PLC) Principal, H.E. Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, led mourners in paying tribute to the late Ben Robert Omariba Onwonga in Nyamira County today. Eulogizing Mr. Onwonga, who passed away on March 12 after a…

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Kalonzo Leads Opposition Charge at Nzoika’s Memorial Service

Wiper Party leader and People’s Loyal Opposition Leader, H.E. Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, has reaffirmed his commitment to championing the rights of Kenyans while eulogizing the late Johnson Nzoika, the former Chairman of the Kenya Primary Schools Head Teachers Association (KEPSHA). Speaking during Nzoika’s memorial service in Donholm, Nairobi, Dr. Musyoka hailed the deceased’s legacy…

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Kenya’s Anti-Corruption Efforts Earn Praise from Danish Diplomat

Kenya’s ongoing strides in governance reforms and the fight against corruption have earned international recognition, with Danish diplomat Henrik Larsen commending the country’s commitment to institutional efficiency. Speaking at a high-level forum on corruption and governance in Nairobi, Larsen, the Head of Development Cooperation at the Embassy of Denmark in Kenya, underscored the importance of…

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Kenya Youth Movement Calls for Swift National Youth Council Elections

Members of the Kenya Youth Movement (KYM) have urged the Ministry of Youth Affairs to expedite preparations for the long-overdue elections of the National Youth Council (NYC), which have not been conducted since 2012. The youth leaders, including several aspirants for NYC leadership positions, expressed their appreciation for the government’s commitment to finally holding the…

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Kenya Youth Organization Raises Objection to Charles Nyachae’s IEBC Chairmanship Bid

The Kenya Youth Organization (K.Y.O) has formally objected to the candidature of Charles Nyachae for the position of Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), citing concerns over integrity and ethical suitability. In a memorandum dated March 17, 2025, and addressed to the IEBC Selection Panel, K.Y.O emphasized the crucial role of the…

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Susan Nakhumicha amongst New Ambassadors Nominees in Latest Diplomatic Appointments

President William Ruto has nominated a new group of envoys to represent Kenya in key diplomatic missions abroad, signaling a strategic move in the country’s foreign relations. In the latest appointments, Former Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has been nominated as Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat). Peter Tum has…

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UDA, ODM Approve MoU to Implement NADCO Reforms

The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the opposition Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to guide the implementation of proposed reforms under the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) talks. The decision was reached during a UDA parliamentary group meeting held at State House, Nairobi, where the joint framework with ODM…

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