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Registrar Approves Sifuna's Removal as ODM Secretary-General

The Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) officially approved the removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary-General. The emergence of Edwin Sifuna as a prominent opposition voice has reportedly complicated the political landscape for opposing parties against President William Ruto's administration. Meanwhile, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has dismissed the presidential ambitions of leaders associated with the Linda Mwananchi team, stating they are not ready for the country's top seat.

Registrar of Political Parties okays Sifuna's removal as ODM secretary general

Registrar of Political Parties okays Sifuna's removal as ODM secretary general

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Sifuna's entry creates more headache for opposition

Sifuna's entry creates more headache for opposition

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Mudavadi dismisses Linda Mwananchi leaders presidential ambitions

Mudavadi dismisses Linda Mwananchi leaders presidential ambitions

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Battle of bigwigs in Ol Kalou polls

Battle of bigwigs in Ol Kalou polls

The July 16 Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election is shaping up as a major political battleground, testing the political strength of key figures ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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Sifuna's entry creates more headache for opposition

Sifuna's entry creates more headache for opposition

The emergence of Edwin Sifuna as a prominent opposition voice has reportedly complicated the political landscape for opposing parties against President William Ruto's administration.

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Cash, mattresses, boats, shoes: Inside the high-stakes battle for Ol Kalou by-election

Cash, mattresses, boats, shoes: Inside the high-stakes battle for Ol Kalou by-election

The Ol Kalou by-election is marred by allegations of electoral malpractice and a surge in government "generosity" as campaigns intensify.

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Former EALA MP Zein, reforms crusader and fine artist takes a bow

Former EALA MP Zein, reforms crusader and fine artist takes a bow

Former East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member of Parliament Abubakar Zein Abubakar, a prominent figure in constitutional reforms and a fine artist, has passed away. He died on Thursday while undergoing treatment at a Nairobi hospital.

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Mudavadi dismisses Linda Mwananchi leaders presidential ambitions

Mudavadi dismisses Linda Mwananchi leaders presidential ambitions

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has dismissed the presidential ambitions of leaders associated with the Linda Mwananchi team, stating they are not ready for the country's top seat.

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Registrar of Political Parties okays Sifuna's removal as ODM secretary general

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Registrar of Political Parties okays Sifuna's removal as ODM secretary general

The Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) has officially approved the removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary-General.

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Sifuna returns to Trans Nzoia, Bungoma for major tour

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Sifuna returns to Trans Nzoia, Bungoma for major tour

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna is set to embark on a political tour of the Western region later this month to promote his presidential ambitions for the 2027 General Election.

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Former EALA legislator Abubakar Zein dies in Nairobi

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Former EALA legislator Abubakar Zein dies in Nairobi

Former East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member of Parliament Abubakar Zein has passed away in Nairobi. The news was confirmed by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka.

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Kenyans' fear money is replacing merit ahead of 2027 General Election

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Kenyans' fear money is replacing merit ahead of 2027 General Election

Kenyans increasingly fear that money, rather than merit, will decide the outcome of the upcoming 2027 General Election, according to a nationwide survey by the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK).

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Sifuna returns to Western for a major tour

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Sifuna returns to Western for a major tour

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna is set to launch a significant political tour of the Western region this month to promote his 2027 presidential aspirations.

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Kakamega MCAs push for lower water tariffs to ease cost of living

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Kakamega MCAs push for lower water tariffs to ease cost of living

Kakamega County Assembly's Committee on Finance and Economic Planning has directed the county's water service providers to seek a reduction in water tariffs to ease the cost of living for residents.

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Why Ol Kalou by-election could be postponed

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Why Ol Kalou by-election could be postponed

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has indicated that the upcoming Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, scheduled for July 16, might be subject to postponement due to persistent violence and electoral code violations.

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Mass defections rock major parties ahead of 2027

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Mass defections rock major parties ahead of 2027

Kenya's major political parties are experiencing significant defections as elected leaders seek new platforms for the 2027 general election. The ruling UDA, ODM, Jubilee Party, and DAP-K are among the hardest hit by these ongoing political realignments.

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Vocal Africa wants Wetang'ula, Kingi to stop campaigning for Ruto

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Vocal Africa wants Wetang'ula, Kingi to stop campaigning for Ruto

A Kenyan lobby group has filed a petition to stop National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi from engaging in partisan political campaigns while holding their respective Speaker positions.

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Court bars Wetang'ula, Kingi from political campaigns

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Court bars Wetang'ula, Kingi from political campaigns

The High Court has issued conservatory orders prohibiting National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi from using their official capacities to engage in partisan political campaigns.

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Who will face Ruto? Internal wrangles hit opposition in push to name 2027 flagbearer

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Who will face Ruto? Internal wrangles hit opposition in push to name 2027 flagbearer

Kenya's United opposition is reportedly facing significant internal struggles in its efforts to select a unified flagbearer to challenge President William Ruto in the upcoming 2027 general elections.

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Ol Kalou by-election has blown the opposition’s 'unity' wide open

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Ol Kalou by-election has blown the opposition’s 'unity' wide open

The upcoming Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election on July 16 has exposed deep divisions within the Kenyan opposition, highlighting a lack of unity despite stated intentions for a united front in 2027.

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Tales from Ol Kalou: It’s shoes that don't fit, boats and campaign goodies bonanza

Tales from Ol Kalou: It’s shoes that don't fit, boats and campaign goodies bonanza

The Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election on July 16 is shaping up to be one of Nyandarua's most expensive contests, with leading contenders from the UDA and DCP parties heavily investing in cash handouts, gifts, and voter mobilization.

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Owalo launches presidential bid, promises free education and healthcare

Owalo launches presidential bid, promises free education and healthcare

Former Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo has officially declared his intention to run for President in the August 2027 election, vowing to lead Kenya's "Third Liberation."

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Mark Too's widows in legal battle over multi-million properties

Mark Too's widows in legal battle over multi-million properties

The late Mzee Mark Too's two widows are embroiled in a legal dispute over his multi-million shilling properties in Kenya.

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Why Ol-Kalou by-election is a litmus test for Gachagua, voters

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Why Ol-Kalou by-election is a litmus test for Gachagua, voters

The upcoming Ol-Kalou by-election next Thursday is being closely watched as a significant test for both voters and the opposition, potentially being the final by-election before the 2027 General Election.

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Is it Sifuna, Kalonzo, Matiang'i or Gachagua? Internal wrangles hit opposition in push to name 2027 flagbearer

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Is it Sifuna, Kalonzo, Matiang'i or Gachagua? Internal wrangles hit opposition in push to name 2027 flagbearer

The Kenyan opposition is facing significant internal conflict as they struggle to select a flagbearer for the 2027 general elections. This internal wrangling and indecisiveness are hindering their efforts to unite against President William Ruto.

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PS Fikirini's bodyguard granted bond; court extends inquiry into fatal shooting

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PS Fikirini's bodyguard granted bond; court extends inquiry into fatal shooting

A bodyguard attached to Youth and Sports Principal Secretary Fikirini Jacobs has been released on bond as investigations continue into a fatal shooting incident.

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Internal wrangles hit opposition in push to name 2027 flagbearer

Internal wrangles hit opposition in push to name 2027 flagbearer

Internal disagreements are hindering the United opposition's efforts to select a flagbearer for the 2027 general elections, creating uncertainty in their challenge against President William Ruto.

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Ruto signs into law the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill

Ruto signs into law the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill

President William Ruto has signed into law the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill, 2026, establishing a national investment vehicle.

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Hinga Slams Opposition Talk of Scrapping Affordable Housing Program as Nonsense

Hinga Slams Opposition Talk of Scrapping Affordable Housing Program as Nonsense

Principal Secretary Charles Hinga has strongly refuted opposition claims that the Affordable Housing Program will be scrapped if they form government, calling such talk "nonsense" and "selfish."

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Court extends inquiry into PS Fikirini bodyguard's fatal shooting, grants him bond

Court extends inquiry into PS Fikirini bodyguard's fatal shooting, grants him bond

The Makadara Law Courts has extended the inquiry into the fatal shooting involving a bodyguard of Youth and Sports Principal Secretary Fikirini Jacobs.

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Ndindi Nyoro seeks annulment of Safaricom stake sale

Ndindi Nyoro seeks annulment of Safaricom stake sale

Ndindi Nyoro has intensified his opposition to the government's sale of its stake in Safaricom, calling for the transaction to be annulled over what he described as deliberate share price manipulation

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Wanjigi bets on town hall meetings to shape 2027 manifesto

Wanjigi bets on town hall meetings to shape 2027 manifesto

Presidential hopeful Jimi Wanjigi of the Safina party is diverging from typical early campaign tactics by hosting town hall meetings nationwide to develop his 2027 General Election manifesto.

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Governor Sang in hot soup over unsustainable wage bill

Governor Sang in hot soup over unsustainable wage bill

Nandi Governor Stephen Sang is facing scrutiny from the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) over the county's unsustainable wage bill and questionable expenditure on road maintenance and a stalled industrial park project.

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