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Why 2025 left ODM clutching at straws with the future not promising much

ODM stares at disintegration after members are torn between supporting Ruto or going it alone. Confusion hit a crescendo after the death of party leader Raila in October.

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Ruto's crackdown on critics lays bare his authoritarian character

The President’s growing intolerance to political dissent was manifested during the November 27 by-elections. During the mini-polls, State machinery was used to manipulate polling.

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Ruto regime in the spot for rising rights abuses

Human rights defenders face harassment, excessive force and judicial bias. Report calls for accountability, safe spaces and policy reforms.

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MPs set to debate Bill outlawing detention of patients and bodies

The proposed law also seeks to provide access to emergency treatment and health care services prior to payment of costs.

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High-stakes scramble for Nairobi intensifies as election clock ticks

DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua claims to have struck a deal with Kalonzo Musyoka’s Wiper party on how they will zone the city. 

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Revealed: British soldiers involved in sexual misconduct, ethical breaches

Evidence presented to MPs shows wide-ranging human rights violations. 

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'Faya si faya': Kindiki emerges stronger from by-election but battle for his seat still on

Kindiki had been dismissed as a non-starter, with critics doubting his ability to mobilise votes for Ruto.

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Ruto can't revel in glory as warning shot are fired ahead of 2027

Candidates under the broad-based government won narrowly as the opposition candidates waded through the political intemperance to register impressive numbers.

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Sports PS annoys MPs over Sh2b academies delay

The sentiments by MPs came after the PS tabled a progress report on the state of the academies.

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By-elections offer test of IEBC's credibility

Mini-polls seen as indicators of voter sentiment and power shifts as 2027 cycle approaches. There are claims of bribery, security bias.

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How MPs tore into Ruto's State of the Nation Address

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro criticised the Presidential speech for relying on inaccurate data

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Chaos, ghosts of unfair polls characterise campaigns ahead of by-elections

Even before the official whistle for the by-elections has been blown by IEBC, the mini-poll campaigns have been marred by chaos.

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MPs chant 'two term' as Ruto cherry-picks data hiding pain of a troubled nation

Whereas the President painted a rosy picture of the direction the country is taking, his outlook was onesided.

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Why Sh12.6 billion under Hustler Fund may have been lost

Parliament has expressed fears that Sh12.6 billion issued out to Kenyans under the Hustler Fund programme may have been lost.

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Why troubled Ruto is not sleeping easy

Raila’s demise has sparked a falling out within the rank and file of ODM, birthing two forces -each trying to chart the party’s political future

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Why MPs want SHA, health services overhauled

According to a report by the National Assembly’s Health Committee, SHA has been bedeviled by systematic challenges which  continue to hamper operations across health facilities

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Chaos as House passes State Enterprises Bill

Deputy Minority leader Robert Mbui and Embakasi South MP Julius Mawathe were each suspended from the House.

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Kindiki meets MPs amid by-election, unity push

The meeting, which focused on the political unification of Mt Kenya East and Mt Kenya West, also addressed the looming by-elections slated for November 27.

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MPs raise red flag as wildlife compensation claims backlog hits Sh3.5b

Lawmakers have raised a red flag over the surging backlog of human-wildlife compensation claims further highlighting the continued plight of Kenyans who are victims. 

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Hope for childless women as MPs pass bill on surrogacy

Once the Bill is approved, women wishing to become surrogate mothers will only do so three times.

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Why exit of Raila Odinga sets stage for high stakes

President William Ruto is being received by Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa at Kakamega Airstrip. [Benard Lusigi, Standard]

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Why State will spend Sh4.2b on printing IDs

Government to issue three million new IDs and renew three million others.

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Bill to curb maternal, child deaths nears approval in Parliament

A Bill seeking to address maternal and child deaths is inching closer to approval by Parliament.

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Confusion as CS Duale appears in Parliament for grilling over SHA

Duale was set to appear before the Departmental Committee on Health to deliberate on the way forward following the committee’s recommendations arising from the report on the assessment of SHA.

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Post-Raila reality: ODM fights for survival as Ruto plots Cabinet reshuffle

A looming Cabinet reshuffle, a crisis meeting of the ODM party, and the silence of the Opposition continue to shape Kenya’s political landscape following the death of Raila Odinga.

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Why cyber law is a tool to silence Gen Z's bold online activism

Former AG argues amendments target activists exposing government wrongs. President Ruto defends the law, says it will protect against cybercrime and online fraud.

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KANU unveils candidate for Kariobangi North MCA seat

Kenya’s independence party KANU has embarked on a reinvigoration drive ahead of the by-elections slated for November 27.

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Cybercrime law not out to muzzle dissent, Bill a victim of falsehoods says Dagoreti MP Kiarie

Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie yesterday termed the ongoing debate on the same online as being premised on falsehoods.

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Baba's last lap: Thousands honor Raila's life of service

Even in death, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga commanded the stage.

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Assets authority in the spot over Sh27.6 billion

A report reveals that the Authority is holding Sh57.6 billion and criticizes it for denying the rightful owners' access to their assets.

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Pastors' petition to regulate Bible Studies divides House

A petition lodged at the National Assembly to regulate the proliferation of theological institutions and Bible schools has left the House ideologically split.

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With 136 infants dead, MPs want Wamatangi to surrender docket to national government

The Lawmakers called on the National Government to take over the health functions in the county over a deepening health crisis that has seen 136 children die so far.

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MPs want former NHIF boss, staff arrested over loss of public funds

MPs say cost of a car park project rose from Sh970 million to Sh3.9 billion.

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CS Wahome backs tycoon Ashok, deals former PC Chelogoi blow over Sh1.3b land

Lands CS Wahome tells MPs the disputed Sh1.3b Loresho land belongs to businessman Ashok Kumar, per land records; ex-Nairobi Provincial Commissioner Davis Chelogoi also claims ownership.

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UDA issues 21 nomination certificates for by-elections

UDA party said it had adopted a zoning strategy in collaboration with the ODM party ahead of the November 27 by-elections to avoid friendly fire.

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Sh57.3 billion needed for 2027 elections, IEBC announces

Electoral agency says it will be impractical to carry out delimitation exercise before 2027.

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Your phone, website could be shut down under new Cybercrime Bill

The proposed Bill gives the government sweeping control over digital platforms on the grounds of security.

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Why MPs have rejected NPSC's draft on police recruitment

NPSC has been dealt a blow after MPs rejected draft regulations meant to guide the forthcoming recruitment of 10,000 officers.

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Inside the fight to save NGCDF kitty

The case against the NGCDF kitty has pitted MPs who have continuously refused to accept its illegality, and the courts, which have defeated all attempts to rectify the fund’s status.

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Why CS Mbadi is at war with MPs

Mbadi submitted that the country was in a tight fiscal space and there was need to ensure prudent use of financial resources.

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