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HomeDaily NewsFriday, July 18, 2025Political Developments in Kenya - July 2025
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Political Developments in Kenya - July 2025

Kenyan politicians engage in various activities, including recalls, policy changes, and electoral predictions.

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Friday 6:34 PMKenyans

Residents Begin Collecting Signatures to Recall MP

Residents Begin Collecting Signatures to Recall MP

A group of residents in North Imenti Constituency has initiated a signature collection drive to recall their Member of Parliament, Rahim Dawood, citing several grievances.

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A group of residents in North Imenti Constituency has initiated a signature collection drive to recall their Member of Parliament, Rahim Dawood, citing several grievances.

  • Residents have identified **four** key reasons for the recall, including Dawood’s support for the **2024 Finance Bill** and inaction on local crime issues.
  • The recall effort follows the swearing-in of a new team at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
  • To successfully recall an MP, residents must collect signatures from at least **one-third** of registered voters in the constituency.
Friday 11:23 AMKenyansFirst

Govt Deregisters 20 Insurance Brokers [FULL LIST]

Govt Deregisters 20 Insurance Brokers [FULL LIST]

The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has deregistered **20 insurance brokerage firms**, prohibiting them from conducting business in Kenya. This decision took effect on **June 30, 2023**.

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The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has deregistered **20 insurance brokerage firms**, prohibiting them from conducting business in Kenya. This decision took effect on **June 30, 2023**.

  • 20 brokerage firms have ceased operations.
  • The action was announced by IRA Commissioner Godfrey Kiptum.
  • The exact reason for deregistration was not disclosed, although common reasons include non-compliance with the Insurance Act.
Friday 12:50 PMKenyans

Senator Proposes Additional Allowances for Civil Servants

Senator Proposes Additional Allowances for Civil Servants

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has proposed an increase in hardship allowances for all civil servants, opposing a government plan to eliminate these allowances for teachers. He argues that enhanced compensation is essential to ensure effective service delivery in marginalised areas.

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Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has proposed an increase in hardship allowances for all civil servants, opposing a government plan to eliminate these allowances for teachers. He argues that enhanced compensation is essential to ensure effective service delivery in marginalised areas.

  • Ksh6 billion could be saved if hardship allowances are scrapped, according to a report by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.
  • The senator emphasizes that hardship allowances are necessary for officials working in remote regions like Garissa and Banisa.
  • Cherargei insists that the designation of hardship areas should be expanded, including regions in Nandi County.
Friday 1:36 PMCapital News

ODM Ticket Is All Babu Owino Needs to Win Nairobi Governor post: MP Jalang’o

ODM Ticket Is All Babu Owino Needs to Win Nairobi Governor post: MP Jalang’o

Phelix Odiwuor, commonly known as Jalang’o, expresses strong support for Babu Owino in his bid for the position of Nairobi Governor, emphasizing that securing the ODM Party ticket would make his victory likely.

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Phelix Odiwuor, commonly known as Jalang’o, expresses strong support for Babu Owino in his bid for the position of Nairobi Governor, emphasizing that securing the ODM Party ticket would make his victory likely.

  • If awarded the ODM ticket, Owino is believed to become the next governor.
  • Babu Owino is currently serving his second term as an MP for Embakasi East.
  • Jalang’o suggests Owino could even aim for the presidency in 2032, while predicting President William Ruto will win re-election in 2027.
Friday 2:30 PMKBC Top Stories

Ruto will win clean in 2027, says Mudavadi

Ruto will win clean in 2027, says Mudavadi

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has expressed confidence in the integrity of the upcoming 2027 General Election, predicting a legitimate victory for President William Ruto.

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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has expressed confidence in the integrity of the upcoming 2027 General Election, predicting a legitimate victory for President William Ruto.

  • Mudavadi criticized opposition claims questioning the credibility of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
  • He affirmed that Ruto will win democratically, emphasizing support from the electorate.
  • His statements come amid growing political discourse regarding the 2027 elections, stressing the need to trust electoral institutions.
Friday 3:50 PMKenyans

MP Jayne Kihara Warns Ruto Moments After Release

MP Jayne Kihara Warns Ruto Moments After Release

Naivasha Member of Parliament Jayne Kihara has issued a warning to President William Ruto regarding his association with Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah following her recent arrest on charges of incitement.

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Naivasha Member of Parliament Jayne Kihara has issued a warning to President William Ruto regarding his association with Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah following her recent arrest on charges of incitement.

  • Kihara was granted a personal bond of Ksh50,000 after her appearance in court on July 18.
  • She claimed Ichung’wah is causing harm to Kenyans and asserted, "With Ichung’wah as your friend, you don't need another enemy."
  • The court will determine on July 29 whether the charges brought against her are legally valid.
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