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IG Kanja urges police to uphold professionalism ahead of elections

Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja has urged officers to uphold political neutrality, impartiality and professionalism as the country prepares for the forthcoming electoral period.Speaking during the National Join

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Ongwae unveils new party ahead of 2027 elections

Ongwae, who will lead the party, said USAP was not merely being established to compete for political positions but to provide an alternative platform for Kenyan

SourceThe Star Kenya↗
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Africa steps up disaster preparedness as Mombasa hosts rescue conference

Kenya has recorded 98 building and structural collapses over the past five years, resulting in 104 deaths and more than 80 injuries.

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Gov't moves to clear 557,000 uncollected IDs ahead of 2027 elections

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National · Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:30:00 +0300

Big talk, small act: How Judiciary has turned quest for justice into a mockery

The saga surrounding the abduction of Nairobi-based lawyer Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi has created a fresh storm, raising questions about the Judiciary's failure to rein...

SourceThe Standard↗
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National · Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300

Weak link? Judiciary under fire over failure to rein in police impunity

The saga surrounding the abduction of Nairobi-based lawyer Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi has created a fresh storm, raising questions about the Judiciary's failure to rein...

SourceThe Standard↗
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Is UDA losing its allure ahead of 2027 elections?

A wave of defections by governors, senators and MPs, coupled with Gachagua’s growing influence in Mt Kenya, is testing UDA’s grip

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IILA urges Parliament to fast-track Tobacco Control Bill

The National Assembly Committee on Health has already conducted public participation engagements on the Bill

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National · Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:30:00 +0300

In Trump's shoes: How US midterm elections offer stark warning for Ruto

The honeymoon is over, and as it is with President William Rutos government in Kenya, Trump has been facing protests, with Americans complaining of the high cost of living.

SourceThe Standard↗
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National · Recently

Murkomen unveils 2027 election security plan

Murkomen said officers were also being prepared to protect voters, candidates, election officials and electoral infrastructure.

SourceThe Star Kenya↗
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National · Recently

'Disaster': Angry Republicans blame Trump for defeat

Some Republicans focused their ire on Trump, arguing that his focus on his legacy and indifference to voter concerns cost the party control of Congress.

SourceThe Star Kenya↗
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National · Recently

What you need to know from US midterm elections

Trump spoke throughout the evening to a number of US media outlets, striking a conciliatory tone and conceding that the Democrats did a "good job".

SourceThe Star Kenya↗
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National · Recently

Ruto: New airport to be ready in 18 months

He acknowledged that the timeline had become a subject of public debate, with critics initially questioning whether the project was achievable before shifting

SourceThe Star Kenya↗
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National · Recently

IEBC seeks stronger partnerships to secure 2027 elections

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SourceKBC↗
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National · Recently

Democrats win control of Congress, turn red states blue in US midterm elections

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SourceKBC↗
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National · Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:44:20 +0300

'Good people are winning elections,' Sifuna weighs in on US midterms

Sifuna lauds Democratic Partys performance in 2026 United States midterm elections, saying he was pleased to see leaders who care about ordinary citizens winning.

SourceThe Standard↗
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Ruto’s big date with Parliament set for November 19

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi announced the date, urging senators to attend the joint sitting of Parliament.

SourceThe Star Kenya↗

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