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3h agoSakaja's exit fractures UDA in Nairobi as internal wrangles begin
President Ruto's game plan and strategy in Nairobi politics are on the weighing scale, especially after Sakaja's exit.
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4h agoUS House blocks bid to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, for now
Massie had previously acknowledged his impeachment bid may not succeed immediately, but argued it could help push Trump to replace Hegseth before Democrats can launch their own impeachment process
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12h agoSecuriport Explained: What Govt audits, court rulings and airport security records actually show
Securiport, the American company involved in airport security and immigration technology projects across several countries, has faced scrutiny over government contracts, passenger fees, procurement arrangements and the handling of public revenue. The concerns are documented in national audit reports, judicial proceedings, government announcements and investigative journalism, but these records do not always establish the same […] The post Securiport Explained: What Govt audits, court rulin
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13h agoEACC moves to seal corruption loopholes at Mombasa Port
NAIROBI,Kenya, Nov 10-The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched an examination of the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) systems to identify weaknesses that could expose port operations to corruption and…
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13h agoStop undermining young leaders, Ruto tells Gachagua
President William Ruto has told former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to stop undermining young leaders and politicians. The President said he will stand by young leaders as they build their political careers to take over leadership of the country in the near future. He told Democracy for Citizens Party leader to stop intimidating rising politicians, […] The post Stop undermining young leaders, Ruto tells Gachagua appeared first on KBC Digital.
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13h agoAFCON 2027 organizing committee charged to prepare for a spectacular tournament
Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi has challenged the Standing Committees for the Pamoja AFCON 2027 to discharge their respective mandates with dedication, diligence to deliver a world-class football spectacle. “The successful delivery of AFCON PAMOJA 2027 demands unwavering commitment, professionalism and excellence at every level of preparation,” said Elijah Mwangi, PS State Department for Sports. […] The post AFCON 2027 organizing committee charged to prepare for a spe
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14h agoAirport fees in DRC raise concern for international travellers
Reports on airport fees in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have raised a question for international travellers. In November 2026, Le Point CD cited US$55 for the international Go Pass and US$30 under a separate airport security agreement. What matters for a traveller is whether the airline has already included a security charge […] The post Airport fees in DRC raise concern for international travellers appeared first on KBC Digital.
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14h agoGovt launches nationwide crackdown on matatus showing inappropriate content to children
The Kenya Film Classification Board has intensified nationwide inspections of matatus and buses fitted with entertainment screens, warning operators against exposing children to inappropriate audiovisual content during the school holidays.
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15h agoMombasa County halts Affordable housing project over unmet obligations
Mombasa County has suspended construction at Buxton Point, with Lands CECM Mohamed Hussein citing unmet obligations under agreements governing the redevelopment and concerns over commitments to former residents.
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15h agoOmtatah questions World Bank’s silence on Kenya’s hidden borrowing and public funds
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has challenged the World Bank's latest corruption assessment, arguing that it overlooks alleged loopholes in government borrowing and the management of billions of shillings in external loans outside Parliament's oversight.
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15h agoKenya Procures 15 Million Bags of Fertiliser Ahead of Rainy Seasons
Speaking to the press at his office, Assistant Director of the Fertiliser Unit Justine Njang said the programme targets more than 8.9 million farmers registered in the government's database.
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16h agoAffordable Housing Dealt Another Blow as County Halts Project
The move comes days after six Kenyans moved to the Supreme Court seeking to stop the mandatory 1.5 per cent salary deductions towards housing levy.
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17h agoRuto highlights agriculture reforms, promises better returns for farmers
The Government has undertaken far-reaching reforms in the agriculture sector to improve the lives of farmers, President William Ruto has said. The President pointed out that the reforms are beginning to deliver real benefits to farmers across the country. Speaking at Kenyoro Market and Nyankororo Primary School grounds in Bonchari Constituency, Kisii County, on Tuesday, […] The post Ruto highlights agriculture reforms, promises better returns for farmers appeared first on KBC Digital.
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18h agoFrom Belém to Antalya: How the UAE and Kenya Can Turn Climate Ambition into Bankable Projects
As COP31 opens in Antalya, Türkiye, the question facing negotiators is whether the world’s climate commitments can become projects that actually get built. For the UAE and Kenya, this is not an abstract debate. It is the next phase of a partnership with the potential to connect Kenya’s renewable energy resources and development ambitions with […] The post From Belém to Antalya: How the UAE and Kenya Can Turn Climate Ambition into Bankable Projects appeared first on KBC Digital.
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18h agoMwongozo Mpya Party leader Macharia Njeru warns against ethnic incitement in Rift valley political meetings
What leaders should do in Rift Valley and in any part of the country is to sell their manifestos but not incite the populace," said Njeru
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18h agoSeven killed in suspected Al-Shabaab attack in Mandera
Two National Police Reservists (NPRs) and five civilian construction workers have been killed after armed men ambushed a team overseeing the construction of the Arabiya-Lafey Road in Mandera County. The attack occurred on Tuesday at around 7AM in the Hagarso area, where the team was supervising the ongoing road construction works. Confirming the incident, Mandera […] The post Seven killed in suspected Al-Shabaab attack in Mandera appeared first on KBC Digital.
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19h agoMinistry Sets Deadline for Completion of Talanta Stadium Railway Line
The government began the construction of a 13.3-kilometre railway line to connect Talanta Stadium with Nairobi's central station in preparations for the 2027 AFCON in July.
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21h agoRuto to Gachagua: 'Wait until 2032, we will leave the stage'
President William Ruto challenges former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to leave young leaders alone, says he and politicians of his generation will exit the political stage in 2032.
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21h agoKindiki: Opposition faces uphill task in bid to defeat Ruto in 2027
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said it will be hard for the united opposition to dislodge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
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21h agoCS Chirchir Reveals Alternative Roads for Motorists Avoiding Rironi-Mau Summit Tolls
The government says locals will, however, be able to use the road without being tolled as the gates will be strategically placed in a way that they can move within urban centres and towns along the highway for considerable distances.
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William Samoei Ruto
5th President of the Republic of Kenya, serving since September 2022. Former Deputy President under President Uhuru Kenyatta (2013–2022).
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Sep 2022Inaugurated as 5th President
2013Became Deputy President
1966Born in Uasin Gishu County