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Crackdown on critics sparks fear of dictatorship under William Ruto regime

Suppressing peaceful protests, muzzling the media, and silencing dissenting voices are hallmarks of creeping authoritarianism

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Holy Kamket! The self-declared prince of peace who preaches war

The Tiaty MP thinks so highly of himself that he imagines himself as Christ. Gripped by hubris, he had threatened to unleash his militia (Pokot youth) on Gen Z protesters.

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Tone-deaf President draws backlash over out of touch remark on demos

President Ruto claims the June 25 protests were driven by “hate for leaders” that could “burn the country.Political analysts say youths have genuine reasons to protest.

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Youth came out to remember fallen heroes but were met with violence, barricades

Police officers on Wednesday bombarded protesters in Nairobi with countless tear gas canisters and bullets, in a day that saw the government’s fear of dissent reach hysterical levels.

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Kenya anniversary protests turn violent, 8 dead

Marches in Kenya to mark a year since massive anti-government demos turned violent on Wednesday, with eight killed and at least 400 injured.

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Inside Sakaja's controversial tenure at City Hall

Sakaja's tenure has contradicted everything he claimed to stand for. It has been underlined by pettiness, which has sparked constant fights.

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IG Kanja in a spot over brutality from police

Police officers marched alongside goons terrorising residents. Fury on social media as pundits call for Kanja’s resignation.

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State unleashes goons to beat and rob protesters, residents

Armed with knives and clubs, the thugs were transported on motorcycles. Sakaja and Farouk Kibet had warned they'd mobilise thugs to confront protesters.

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Nyamu squeezes eyelids to fake sympathy tears for Ojwang' death

Senator Karen Nyamu couldn’t pretend to care about the slain teacher. Initially, she suggested that Albert Ojwang’ had abducted himself.

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Ruto ignores court order, appoints IEBC chair and six commissioners

The court blocked appointment of seven IEBC commissioners after activists filed petition. Experts say Ruto broke oath by defying pledge to uphold the constitution.

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Kenyans must interrogate, not just react to government policy decisions

In a digital age saturated with misinformation and political spin, the most subversive threat to democracy isn’t censorship.

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The godfather: Why leaders are compelled to 'work with President'

A meeting between President William Ruto and Siaya Governor James Orengo yielded pledges for multi-billion-shilling investments

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Big man syndrome: Patronage has been the formula for resource allocation

Many have criticised President William Ruto's appointments as failing the regional balance threshold.

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State House talks mark Orengo's silent shift to Ruto, Raila wing

Siaya Governor James Orengo put aside his differences with President William Ruto as he lobbied for national government projects in his county.

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Ruto's secret Somaliland meeting sparks storm over foreign policy

Somaliland president’s Nairobi visit risks straining Kenya-Somalia diplomatic ties, with analysts warning Kenya’s actions may embolden other separatist movements.

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Thorns in the flesh: Multiple forces fighting Ruto's re-election bid

The youth are ‎President William Ruto's most formidable opposition courtesy of their numbers. The civil society has also kept the pressure high, swiftly calling out rights abuses.

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Samidoh goes from keeping exes coming back for more to serenading bandits

Samidoh, a police officer who prefers the guitar to the gun, will be serenading bandits in the troubled North Rift for the foreseeable future.

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Leaders, activists hail Ngugi's fight against tyranny, literary genius

The President said the literary giant deserved the Nobel Prize for Literature. Activist Mwangi said Ngũgĩ empowered his readers “with language to resist tyranny.

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Ruto meets Somaliland President as new Nairobi office sparks storm

Somaliland President Abdirahman Abdillahi meets President Ruto, a day after opening liaison office in Nairobi, though Kenya maintains launch was not ‘approved.’

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Supremacy wars force Ruto into shelving Migori trip

President William Ruto returns to Nyanza on Thursday, for a four-day tour of the region amid wrangles that have forced a change of plans.

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Gachagua bullies Mt Kenya musicians into submission after visit

Former DP boycott call mirrors cancel culture, raising concerns about freedom and intimidation tactics.Artistes’ apologies reflect political pressure.

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Koech: Kenya not changing allegiance to China

Belgut lawmaker Nelson Koech has moved to assure the United States that Kenya is not switching allegiance to China.

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We're not shifting loyalty to China, MP assures US

A US senator said it is time for the country to review its relationship with Nairobi

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Rock and hard place: Baggage presidential hopefuls bring

Youthful Kenyans on social media are proving harder to entice. And so the prospects that a David Maraga or an Okiya Omtatah could be President are finding favour among them.

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Battle lines drawn as top opponents start carving out distinct coalitions

The race is shaping up to be a pro- or anti- President William Ruto affair. Like the 2022 contest, it is almost certain that the economy will be a significant talking point.

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Gachagua's party joins country's growing special-purpose vehicles

As he unveiled his new party on Thursday, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua painted it as a national outfit that would carry the aspirations of Kenyans.

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William Ruto: Diplomatic charmer prone to occasional blunders

President surprises foe and friends with unique moves on the global stage.Africa lauded Kenyan president for rooting for the continent’s self-determination.

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Dribbling Raila dishes out hope amid growing discord in ODM

Since he shook President William Ruto’s hand last July, Raila has been playing the very game with his long-time and newfound allies.

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Wanga weeps rivers for Were, roasts Ruto's UDA

 Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga believes that the MP’s killing is tied to succession politics in her county.

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Selective justice? Why Ong'ondo's case was acted on as others shelved

Police act swiftly in political cases but delay or inact when civilians are involved to detriment of justice.

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Ruto travels back to Nyanza on a strategy that won him Mt Kenya

President William Ruto will launch road and electric infrastructure projects, as well as commission some affordable housing units, among other State-sponsored programmes.

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Selfish interests, thirst for power is the glue that holds coalitions

Opposition coalitions feature principals, deemed to be equals, but are never really equals.

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No Job? Don't worry! Pack your bags, Waziri Alfie has a plan majuu

Alfie has a strange fetish for “abroad” stuff. As governor of Machakos, he constructed an office that resembles the United States’ White House.

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Matiang'i joins Gachagua, Kalonzo team in talks for new coalition

A host of opposition politicians on Tuesday met in Nairobi, signalling the formation of a new coalition to challenge President William Ruto in 2027.

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Revealed: UDA's tax evasion

Former UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala has sensationally placed President William Ruto’s party at the centre of a multi-million-shilling tax evasion scandal involving unremitted taxes.

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'UDA poll materials smuggled into country'

Election gadgets used in the UDA grassroots elections held last year were “smuggled” into the country, the party’s former Secretary General, Cleophas Malala claims.

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UDA has ghost workers on State payroll, former SG Malala claims

Former United Democratic Alliance Secretary General Cleophas Malala now claims he was “forced” by the party’s leadership to pay “ghost workers” during his tenure at the party.

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Critics predict clouds over State House, Ruto forecasts long reign

Perhaps the strongest evidence that Ruto is no pushover is the fact that he defeated Raila, a State-backed candidate, in the last election.

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Waziri Ruku: Giant who talks big and might just run every ministry

New Public Service CS’s huge steps and fiery tongue are lighting up ministries faster than dry firewood.

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Being female, educated doesn't make one fit for Gender docket

Victim shaming only does one thing: Embolden perpetrators and discourage victims from seeking help.

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