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  Three people have been arrested in Kehancha, Kuria West, Migori County, after a man hurled a show at President William Ruto. President Ruto, who started his tour of the region on Sunday, May 4, was addressing residents of Kehancha area when the a flying shoes hit him on his left hand. Police say that as
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  The Bill aims to secure the NG-CDF, the Senate Oversight Fund, and the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) in the Constitution. Read More

  Families of young Kenyans killed during the June 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests have launched a national petition demanding justice, accountability, and state compensation. The petition calls for the prosecution of police officers involved in the fatal shootings, financial support for bereaved families, and urgent government action. On Sunday, the families gathered at Ukumbi Mdogo, Kenya National Theatre, to share their heartbreak and press for accountability. Leading the initiative is Gillian Munyao—known to many as Mama Rex—the mother of 19-year-old Rex Masai, who was fatally shot on Moi Avenue during the protests. Munyao is at the forefront of the campaign, which has already collected more than 1,000 verified signatures. In an
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  Farouk Kibet, President William Ruto’s henchman, launched a direct attack on former President Uhuru Kenyatta for his continued involvement in the nation’s political affairs. He accused Uhuru of stirring unrest among the youth and interfering with the governance of the country. Speaking in West Pokot on Saturday, May 3, 2025, Farouk Kibet voiced his concerns over the former president’s recent comments, which he believes encourage lawlessness and political instability. Kibet suggested that Uhuru should step back and allow President Ruto to govern as he was allowed to during his 10 years in office. Kibet argued that while many may have disagreed with Uhuru’s leadership, it was essential for the former
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  The Public Service Commission (PSC) could soon report indirectly to President William Ruto if two proposed Bills, now before the National Assembly, are passed into law. These Bills, the National Government Coordination Bill, 2023, and the Public Service Human Resource Management Bill, 2024, could shift control of civil service recruitment and management to the executive branch, consolidating power at State House. At the heart of the new proposals is a significant expansion of the authority of the Head of Public Service and Chief of Staff, Felix Koskei. If approved, these Bills would grant him sweeping control over hiring and human resource management across the public sector. This authority would extend
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  Thousands of civil servants will soon see changes in their hardship allowances as the government moves to implement a long-stalled review of regions previously classified as hardship zones. The move is part of a broader effort to cut costs and align benefits with current regional realities. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, speaking before the National Assembly, confirmed that the government expects to save Ksh6 billion annually once the new policy takes effect. “I wish to inform the House that implementing the Inter-Agency Technical Committee report will reduce the financial burden of hardship allowances from Ksh25 billion to Ksh19 billion per year, resulting in a Ksh6 billion annual saving,” he said.
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  Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo has confirmed that investigators have identified prime suspects linked to the assassination of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were. The probe remains active, with law enforcement promising swift justice for the slain legislator. Addressing residents during a visit to Rangwe Constituency on Saturday, Dr. Omollo assured the public that the government is committed to delivering justice and bringing all those involved to book. “We lost one of our elected representatives, MP Charles Ong’ondo Were, under very tragic circumstances,” Dr. Omollo stated. “The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has now narrowed down individuals believed to have pulled the trigger. We are making progress, and justice will
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  Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of orchestrating attacks on former…
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  Former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i now says that if elected in 2027, he will restore…
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  President William Ruto’s personal assistant, Farouk Kibet, has called for the withdrawal of former President…
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