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Kenya’s National Assembly has approved changes to electoral laws that remove the mandatory livestreaming of election results by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), setting the stage for changes in how results will be handled during the 2027 General Election. The MPs passed the Elections (Amendment) Bill on Thursday, …

The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast rainfall across parts of 45 counties between October 22 and 29, 2026, cautioning that isolated thunderstorms could trigger flash floods in some areas. In its latest seven-day weather outlook, the department said several counties across the Coast, North Eastern, Eastern, Rift Valley, Central and …

Citizen TV journalist Francis Ode has recounted a frightening experience following his arrest and alleged assault by police officers while covering protests against rising fuel prices in Nairobi. Ode said he feared for his life while in police custody, particularly because he was being held at the same police station …

Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has renewed his allegations of political interference in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) share transactions, accusing President William Ruto of influencing state-backed institutions to acquire shares before allegedly pushing them to sell their stakes to a private investor. In a statement shared on his …

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has been discharged from Nairobi Hospital after two weeks of treatment. Oburu was reportedly admitted on October 4, 2026, and left the hospital on October 19, ending a stay that sparked public concern and speculation about his health. Click …

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called on Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to expand investigations into the violence that marred the first anniversary memorial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, demanding that those who allegedly planned and financed the incident be arrested and prosecuted. Speaking at the SKM …

Ida Odinga has spoken of the pain of losing her husband, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, saying she released him to Kenyans alive to pursue politics and defend their interests, only to receive him back in a coffin. Ida was speaking on Thursday at Migwena Grounds in Bondo during the …

The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) has started the formal gazettement process to rename The Equitable Party (TEP) as Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM). In a letter dated October 13, 2026, Registrar of Political Parties John Lorionokou said his office had reviewed the documents submitted in support of …

Royal Media Services (RMS) chairman Dr SK Macharia has spoken about his decades-long friendship with the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, saying he backed him throughout his political career because of his commitment to democracy. Macharia spoke on Thursday during Raila’s commemoration at Migwena Grounds in Bondo, Siaya County. …

Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has signalled that she is prepared to walk away from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) if that is what it takes to defend justice and democracy, saying her allegiance is to the principles her late brother, Raila Odinga, stood for. Ruth spoke on Thursday at …