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  One ad, for example, tried to entice customers with an “exclusive opportunity” to get a “perfect peachy look”. Read More

  This is why defeating the entrenched Ruto-Raila alliance will take more than chants and outrage. It demands clarity, vision, and leadership. The anger must be organized, the energy mobilized, and the movement redefined—not merely to unseat a president, but to redirect the course of the nation. Read More

  His fallout with the president became apparent late last year when he refused to back the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua—now one of Ruto’s fiercest critic. Read More

  Internal Security Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo underscored the significance of these forums, noting that governance is a shared responsibility that must be rooted in public involvement and constitutional values Read More

  Gulf Energy has inked a $120 million (Ksh15.56 billion) deal to acquire the assets of Tullow Kenya. The two firms confirmed the agreement on Tuesday morning, setting the stage for the British oil and gas company’s exit from the country after 13 years of operations. As part of the deal, Gulf Energy will make three equal payments of $40 million (Ksh5.18 billion), with the first instalment due upon approval of Tullow’s Field Development Plan (FDP) or by June 2026, whichever comes first. Gulf Energy will release the second $40 million tranche once the deal receives regulatory approval. The final payment is due by June 2033. If Gulf fails to clear
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  The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has rolled out a nationwide crackdown to rein in traffic offenders ahead of the Easter holiday, a period that often sees a spike in road accidents. During a press briefing in Mombasa, NTSA Chairman Khatib Mwashetani announced that officers will begin manning major highways across the country starting Wednesday. The operation aims to ensure strict compliance with traffic regulations as thousands of Kenyans travel for the long weekend. Mwashetani said the enforcement teams will target motorists flouting key road safety rules, with a particular focus on vehicles operating without speed governors and drivers caught under the influence of alcohol. “We want to ask
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  Gender Cabinet Secretary nominee Hanna Cheptumo has sparked debate after linking Kenya’s rising femicide cases to women entering relationships driven by a desire for financial gain. Speaking on Monday during her vetting at Parliament buildings in Nairobi, Cheptumo told lawmakers that boosting women’s financial independence would be one of her top priorities if appointed to the Cabinet. She argued that many women fall into dangerous situations because they lack economic options. “I see a lot of it is because of dependency,” she said. “If girls could have economic power, they would not depend on the other gender. Sometimes they are in situations where they are exposed because they are trying
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  The Transport Licensing Appeals Board has reinstated the suspension of Super Metro Sacco’s operations after the matatu company failed to meet crucial safety requirements set by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). The board ordered the suspension to remain in force until the popular Sacco fully complies with the NTSA directive issued on March 18, 2025. “In the interim, pending compliance with the respondent’s directive dated 18th March 2025, the suspension of the appellant’s operations is hereby reinstated,” the tribunal stated in its official order. The decision follows a tribunal hearing where it emerged that 269 Super Metro drivers lacked the necessary qualifications. Another 42 drivers had repeatedly violated
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  Police have charged two suspects at the Kahawa Law Courts for operating fake social media accounts impersonating top government officials in a scam targeting unsuspecting Kenyans. Investigators arrested Tony Blair Okello, a university student, and Tyson Odhiambo Otieno in Bungoma County, at Tuuti and Namachanja respectively. The duo allegedly ran a fraudulent scheme by creating fictitious accounts, including one impersonating Principal Secretary for Interior, Dr. Raymond Omollo. Authorities found the suspects in violation of Section 28 of the Computer Misuse Act, which prohibits cybersquatting, and Section 393 of the Penal Code for conspiracy to commit a felony. Detectives revealed that Tyson, described as tech-savvy, had opened numerous fake accounts in
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  Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has issued several demands to Inspector General Douglas Kanja, claiming that his life is under imminent threat due to a series of attacks and surveillance. In a detailed letter, Gachagua has called for immediate action to ensure his safety and hold those responsible for the alleged threats accountable. At the core of Gachagua’s letter is his call for immediate arrests and prosecution of those he accuses of orchestrating violence against him. The former Deputy President has insisted that authorities take swift action to prevent any further attempts on his life. In addition, Gachagua demands increased security during all public events he attends as a leader,
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