July 17
Kenya: Gachagua Blames Murkomen for Alleged Violence During Ol Kalou Poll
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Democracy for the Citizens Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua has intensified his attacks on Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, accusing him of orchestrating the deployment… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Warned Against Underestimating Gachagua
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Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi has warned President William Ruto and leaders of the Broad-Based Government against dismissing Rigathi Gachagua's growing… Read more »
Kenya: Uber to Acquire Glovo in Kenya, Other Markets in Sh1.95tn Deal
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U.S.-based mobility and delivery platform Uber is set to acquire Glovo Kenya after striking a deal to buy Berlin-based Delivery Hero's food delivery business across 50 markets. Read more »
Kenya: UDA Stares At 2027 Reset As Kindiki Signals Rethink After Crushing Ol Kalou Drubbing
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The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is facing mounting pressure to recalibrate its political strategy ahead of President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid after suffering… Read more »
Kenya: Health PS Pushes for Urgent Sickle Cell Reforms As Donor Support Declines
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Health Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga has challenged health stakeholders to urgently strengthen sickle cell disease care, warning that Kenya cannot continue relying on donor… Read more »
Kenya: 3 Candidates Fail to Secure 20 Votes As DCP Landslide Wipes Out Minor Parties in Ol Kalou
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The Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election not only handed the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) a resounding victory but also exposed the marginal influence of several smaller… Read more »
Kenya: IEBC Launches Post-Election Assessment of Ol Kalou By-Election
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has launched a post-election assessment of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, saying the review will help strengthen… Read more »
Kenya: Stanbic Bank Apppoints Safaricom Executive Michael Mutiga As Kenya CEO
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Stanbic Bank Kenya has appointed Safaricom executive Michael Mutiga as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, 2026. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Set to Lead Ol Kalou Thanksgiving Tour After Dcp's Emphatic By-Election Victory
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Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua is set to lead a thanksgiving tour across Ol Kalou Constituency on Friday, barely hours after his party secured a… Read more »
Kenya: 'Niko Kadi' Mobiliser Allan Ademba to Be Arraigned After Ol Kalou Arrest
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'Niko Kadi' mobiliser Allan Ademba is expected to be arraigned on Friday following his arrest during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, where he is accused of filming the… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Tells Leaders to Prioritise Service Over Politics After Ol Kalou Loss
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President William Ruto has urged Kenyans not to allow elections to undermine the unity of the country. Read more »
Kenya: High Input Costs, Taxes Dim Kenya's Appeal to Investors
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For decades, Kenya has enjoyed a reputation as East Africa's investment gateway, attracting multinational corporations with its strategic location, relatively sophisticated… Read more »
Kenya: Longer Lives Push Kenyans to Rethink Retirement Planning
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Retirement experts are urging Kenyans to start planning earlier for life after work, warning that longer life expectancy and rising healthcare costs are making retirement more… Read more »
Kenya: Kalonzo Says Ol Kalou Vote Signals 'What Is Coming in 2027' After DCP's Landslide Win
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Kalonzo says Ol Kalou vote signals 'what is coming in 2027' after DCP's landslide win Read more »
Kenya: 'You Refused to Sell Your Birthright' - Gachagua Celebrates Landmark Ol Kalou Victory
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Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has hailed the election of Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru as Ol Kalou Member of Parliament as a historic political victory,… Read more »
Kenya: DCP's Sammy Kamau Wins Ol Kalou By-Election in Landslide, Handing Opposition Major Victory
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The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has secured a resounding victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, with Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru overwhelmingly defeating his… Read more »
Kenya: Hundreds Escort Ballot Box Convoys As Ol Kalou Awaits Verdict
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Hundreds of Ol Kalou residents followed convoys transporting sealed ballot boxes and statutory election forms from polling stations across the constituency to the constituency… Read more »
Kenya: Linda Mwananchi Camp Concedes Defeat in Battle for ODM, Says Party Has Been Captured
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A group of senior Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders aligned to the Linda Mwananchi movement has declared that it has abandoned its bid to reclaim the party, saying it… Read more »
Kenya: Mwengi Mutuse Leads Makueni Leaders Into Uda
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President William Ruto hosted a delegation of grassroots leaders from Makueni County at State House Nairobi on Friday. Read more »
Kenya: Makau Mutua Dismisses Ol Kalou Poll As 'Nothingburger', Says 2027 Will Not Be Decided in Mt Kenya
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Presidential Advisor Makau Mutua has downplayed the political significance of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, dismissing attempts to portray the opposition's victory as a… Read more »
Kenya: Ganatra Elected As Inaugural President of Motorsport Kenya Federation
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Altaf Ganatra has been elected as the inaugural president of the Motorsport Kenya Federation (MKF) in elections held on Friday at a Nairobi hotel. Read more »
Kenya: High Court Nullifies Sh12bn Ngong-Riruta Railway Project Over Constitutional Breaches
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The High Court has nullified the government's Sh12 billion Ngong-Riruta metre gauge railway project, ruling that it was conceived and implemented in violation of the Constitution… Read more »
Kenya: Jubilee's Fall Continues As Party Polls Just 198 Votes in Ol Kalou
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The Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election has underscored the dramatic decline of the Jubilee Party in what was once its political heartland after the former ruling party secured just… Read more »
Kenya: Poll Puts Osotsi Ahead in Vihiga Governor Race With 40pc Support
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Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi would win the county's gubernatorial race if elections were held today, according to a new Timely Kenya opinion poll that places him well ahead of his… Read more »
Kenya: Why Trust Remains the True Measure of PR Success [opinion]
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In today's communications landscape, Public Relations success is often measured through media coverage, audience reach, engagement rates, impressions, followers and share of voice.… Read more »
