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  Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi has issued a passionate call for a nationwide civic awakening, warning that Kenya is spiraling deeper into a financial crisis driven by unchecked public debt and government mismanagement. Speaking during a Bunge La Wananchi session at Jeevanjee Gardens on May 9, 2025, Wanjigi accused successive administrations of bankrupting the country while burdening future generations with unsustainable debt. Using data and references to constitutional provisions, he painted a grim picture of the nation’s economic health. “We have been robbed of our lives and our future,” Wanjigi declared, as he broke down the numbers behind his concerns. According to Wanjigi, between 2013 and 2023, the government collected Ksh13.3 trillion
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  Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has expressed renewed confidence in reclaiming justice after scoring a significant victory in the Court of Appeal concerning his removal from office. The appellate court overturned a decision made by Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, who had appointed a three-judge bench on October 18, 2024, to hear a petition challenging Gachagua’s ouster. The court clarified that only the Chief Justice holds the authority to form such a bench and ordered that the matter be redirected accordingly. Addressing a congregation during a church service in Juja, Kiambu County, Gachagua welcomed the ruling and reaffirmed his trust in Kenya’s judicial system to uphold the rule of law.
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  The government has escalated its crackdown on illegal betting promotions, ordering the suspension of pay services for 23 TV stations accused of violating advertising regulations. The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) revealed that these stations had disregarded a 30-day suspension order by continuing to broadcast betting content. This content included on-screen payment details urging viewers to participate in betting promotions. In a letter dated May 5, 2025, addressed to the Communications Authority of Kenya, Safaricom, and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the BCLB demanded immediate action against the media outlets involved. The BCLB also instructed Safaricom to disable all paybill and till numbers linked to the stations, which include
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  A political advocacy group in Kisii Sunday warned a party affiliated to presidential hopeful Dr Fred Matiangi, the United Progressive Alliance, against embracing dubious characters now flocking in from rival parties ahead of the presidential poll in 2027. Group officials Judy Kemunto, Edna Moraa and Ensari Mache described some of those decamping into UPA were […]
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  There was drama in Meru County on Sunday, May 11, as former Governor Kawira Mwangaza…
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  Pressure continues to pile on Deputy President Kithure Kindiki after the appellate court threw a…
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  Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has publicly criticized Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku for what…
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  Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is set to end months of speculation as he revealed…
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  Addressing thousands of faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square—and millions more watching around the world—the newly elected Pontiff echoed the impassioned peace pleas of his predecessor, Pope Francis. Read More

  President William Ruto’s allies, led by his personal assistant Farouk Kibet, have hit back at…
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