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Homa Bay voter numbers rise as MP Kaluma projects 4 million Luo votes
The ODM MP said the growing number of registered voters pointed to a potentially larger voting bloc by the time Kenyans go to the polls in 2027.
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Global Affairs
Kenyan man held by ICE after Tennessee truck crash
According to ICE, Maloba was in the United States unlawfully when he was arrested. The agency said he had entered the country legally in October 2018 but overstayed his authorised period of admission, which exp...
Today In History
Saudi National Day: A journey from 1932 to 2026
The day marks the proclamation that changed the name of the Kingdom of Hejaz and Nejd to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under King Abdulaziz ibn Saud, also known as Ibn Saud.
News
Sh118bn shortfall threatens progress of 176 stalled housing projects
The Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) says Sh228.3 billion is required in the new financial year to fund projects already under way, but the government has provided only Sh110 billion.
News
Deaf Kenyans still face service barriers despite legal protections, NGEC says
NGEC made the call on Wednesday, September 23, during the International Day of Sign Languages, which is marked every year to highlight the importance of sign languages in advancing the human rights of Deaf peop...
2027 Election
Diaspora voters could cast ballots online by 2031, IEBC says
IEBC vice chairperson Fahima Abdallah said the commission is working with relevant institutions to tackle the legal and technological issues that must be resolved before online voting can become possible.
Corridors of Justice
Court gives Kenya Ports Authority chief 14 days to answer tenure challenge
The petitioner claims there is no publicly disclosed Gazette Notice or other appointment document showing that Capt. Ruto was reappointed, had his contract renewed or had his tenure extended beyond the three-ye...
Politics
Njiru challenges Sifuna camp over Ukombozi name reservation
Records from the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) show that on March 13, 2025, the name Ukombozi People’s Party was approved for reservation to an applicant identified as Allan Jayuga Akivaga...
Health and Wellness
Shrinking donor funds force Kenya to change HIV care model
Dr Andrew Mulwa, head of the National Aids and STI Control Programme (Nascop), said the change would be important as Kenya works to maintain HIV services while relying more on government funding.
News
NTSA targets 4,000 PSV operators in nationwide safety training
The first groups began a four-day training programme on Monday, September 21, in Taita Taveta County, Mombasa and Garissa, with the programme expected to expand to other parts of the country.
Nairobi
Nairobi deploys more machines as Sakaja intensifies heavy-rain preparations
The preparedness programme is being coordinated by Governor Sakaja and brings together the Nairobi County Government, national agencies and humanitarian organisations involved in roads, drainage and emergency r...
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Ruto pushes for new global financial order, fairer governance
The President also called for stronger cooperation among countries, saying Africa should not be forced to choose between the East and the West as it pursues its development interests.