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  Kisii County Senator Richard Onyonka disclosed that former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i plans to work alongside Martha Karua, Kalonzo Musyoka, and Rigathi Gachagua in the 2027 elections. Speaking on Thursday, February 27, 2027, at the launch of Martha Karua’s People’s Liberation Party, Onyonka stated that while Matiang’i is interested in running for president, he is also open to backing any opposition leader chosen as the coalition’s flagbearer. “Honourable Fred Matiang’i is finishing his work in the next month, and he will be here to join you. He wishes all of you the best; he hopes you will give him the
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  Three petitioners, John Wangai, Peter Agoro, and Antony Murimi, have taken their fight for prisoners’ conjugal rights to court, arguing that denying inmates this fundamental right lacks legal justification. They claim the current policy violates Article 45 of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to family life. In their court filings, the petitioners emphasize that maintaining intimate relationships is crucial for preserving family bonds. “The right to family life includes the right to maintain intimate relationships, which is integral to preserving the integrity of the family unit,” the documents state. They further argue that conjugal rights are essential for prisoners’
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  Morara Kebaso has urged Martha Karua, leader of the newly launched People’s Liberation Party (PLP), to appoint him as the head of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) if she wins the presidency. Speaking at the official launch of PLP on Thursday, February 27, 2025, Kebaso, the Inject Party leader, did not hold back in his criticism of Kenya’s entrenched corruption. He described graft as a major roadblock to the country’s progress and a crisis that must be tackled head-on. “I have had the privilege of touring this country—32 counties in total. Na mheshimiwa mimi nataka kukuambia yakwamba ile mambo
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  NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 27 – Mobile apps are the future of instant payments in Kenya, according to a survey from Integrated Payment Services Limited (IPSL). It also shows that the majority of Pesalink users are using multiple banks for their payments, and they prioritise speed and convenience when choosing how to pay. The IPSL survey Read More

  Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has revealed that his wife, Pastor Dorcas, had warned him…
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  A section of senators has strongly condemned the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) over what they termed as blatant disregard for constitutional provisions and persistent power disconnections that have crippled essential services in counties. Led by Kiambu Senator Karungo Wa Thang’wa, alongside his Makueni, Nyandarua, and Marsabit counterparts—Dan Maanzo, John Methu, and Mohamed Chute,
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  Kenya Airways has announced the temporary suspension of flights to Mauritius following a government-issued cyclone warning. The airline stated that this decision was made in response to the temporary closure of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) due to the severe weather conditions. According to the advisory, Tropical Cyclone Class 3 is expected to impact
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  The 2025 Madaraka Day Celebrations will be held at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay Town, the Ministry of Interior has announced. The theme of this year’s celebrations is: ‘Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs’. Plans are underway to expand and rehabilitate Kabunde Airstrip and some identified road infrastructure within the area, in preparation to the
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  Karua emphasized the need for unity of purpose to ensure prosperity and for elected leaders to prioritize service delivery. Read More

  AG Oduor emphasized the need for swift and decisive action in the fight against corruption, calling for stronger institutional accountability and the adoption of modern investigative tools.  Read More