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Murkomen Commends Ruto’s Economic and Security Achievements.

  Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has commended President William Ruto’s leadership, noting that the government’s progress in economic growth, infrastructure development, and security is positively transforming lives across the country. Speaking in Uasin Gishu County, Murkomen observed that although President Ruto hails from the region, his development agenda is benefiting all Kenyans, regardless of…

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Beyond the Badge: How Dialogue Is Rebuilding Trust in Kenya’s Terrorism-Hit Counties.

For years, many residents of Kenya’s Coast and North Eastern regions lived between two fears. On one side were the constant threats posed by violent extremist groups seeking to exploit poverty, marginalisation and religious divisions. On the other was growing mistrust of the very security agencies mandated to protect them, with communities often accusing state…

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Mudavadi says Community Health Promoters Key to Universal Health Coverage

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has described Community Health Promoters (CHPs) as the backbone of President William Ruto’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda. Speaking during a Community Health Workers Empowerment Programme in Kiminini Constituency, Kitale, Mudavadi said the government’s vision of achieving Universal Health Coverage cannot be realized without the critical role played by Community…

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Youth Leader Condemns Indefinite Election Postponement, Threatens Nationwide Demonstrations

A youth leader has strongly criticized the indefinite postponement of a scheduled youth council election, describing the decision as a serious setback to democracy and youth participation in Kenya. Addressing fellow young people during a public statement, the leader expressed disappointment over what was described as another betrayal of promises made to the country’s youth….

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UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar urges journalists pursuing politics to leave newsrooms

‎UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar speaks during a press briefing, calling on journalists engaging in partisan politics to resign from newsroom roles and uphold professional journalism. Nairobi. July 3, 2026. by Naif Rashid The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General, Hassan Omar Hassan, has challenged journalists he accused of engaging in partisan politics to resign…

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Kalonzo questions haste in Safaricom stake sale ahead of High Court ruling

Wiper Party leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka addresses the media, questioning the Government’s sale of its Safaricom stake before the High Court determines a constitutional petition challenging the transaction. Nairobi. July 3, 2026.   Wiper Party leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has faulted the Government for completing the sale of its remaining 15 per cent shareholding in…

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