Nairobi protests Tanzania's new rules on traders

Kenya has formally complained to Tanzania over orders restricting foreigners from engaging in 15 categories of small-scale business activities.

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Kenya, Uganda ink eight bilateral deals

President Ruto says says trade, energy, security pacts to boost regional integration. Museveni praises Kenya, Uganda for prioritising East African trade markets.

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Utawala hitmaker Juliani says youth already successful in pushing change

Many Kenyans, young and old, know the song by heart. Throughout the last decade, it has featured in anti-government demonstrations.

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Senate seeks more powers through proposed constitutional changes

The Senate is pursuing a bipartisan constitutional amendment push that would give it more say in budget-making and vetting nominees to senior state jobs, among other radical changes.

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Raila faces defections over deal with Ruto

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga risks defections from his party, driven by lawmakers who oppose a memorandum of understanding between ODM and Ruto’s UDA.

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To stagger polls or not? Debate rages on format

In a televised interview on Sunday, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga proposed that Kenya’s elections be staggered to facilitate easier voting.

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How Ruto is bandying terror charges to scare Gen-Z from demos

Many protesters have been hauled to court and charged with terrorism. Observers say the DPP is approving charges that he should not.

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Ex-CS-turned-Ruto adviser calls it quits... but Kenyans care less!

Online traffic didn’t flow as fast as he had wished. He has erected billboards on social media to announce his quitting.

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President Ruto's loyal attack dog barks loud but he can't bite you!

Nelson Koech wondered why the President had discriminated against coffin makers, currently cashing in on the bloodthirstiness of the state-enabled police.

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Raila blasts Ruto over order to shoot protesters

The dejure Opposition leader has recently criticised Ruto’s administration over excesses. Earlier this week, Raila proposed dialogue to chart a way out of the protests.

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Brute force for a scared government

Many Nairobians found police stationed outside their estates. The State’s iron-fisted response echoed a darker past.

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From Saba Saba to Gen Z: The years have passed but issues never been resolved

Reverend Timothy Njoya says that Ruto’s administration is more retrogressive and regressive than the one that clobbered him several times.

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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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