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The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast increased rainfall across several parts of the country for the week of April 14 to 20, even as hot weather conditions continue in arid and coastal regions. According to the weekly outlook, showers are expected in areas east and west of the Rift Valley, …

A parliamentary committee has raised concern over the increasing use of organised gangs in Kenya’s politics, warning that the trend could threaten national security as the country heads toward the 2027 General Election. The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security cautioned that politically linked gangs are becoming …

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has warned that politically driven violence is making a comeback, cautioning that the country could be heading into a tense and dangerous period ahead of the 2027 General Election. In a strongly worded statement, Omtatah reflected on his own experience, recalling a 2012 attack in Nairobi …

Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has recorded a statement with officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations at Parliament following a recent attack on him in Kisumu. On Tuesday, Osotsi, alongside members of the Linda Wanchi team, called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of those believed to have planned the …

President William Ruto has pushed back against criticism from his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua, defending his decision to host members of the Akorino Church at State House on Sunday. Speaking during the Akorino Israel Thanksgiving Service, Ruto insisted that he has full authority over State House and will not be …

Teargas was fired and running battles broke out on Saturday as crowds gathered ahead of a rally by Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua in Kikuyu Constituency. Witnesses reported panic after a man was heard shouting “ongeza teargas” as security forces moved in to disperse the crowds. Click here …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo of allegedly organising the chaos witnessed on Saturday morning in Kikuyu, Kiambu County, ahead of his planned political gathering. In a statement on his X account, Gachagua claimed that groups he described as …

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has strongly condemned what he termed a growing trend of political violence and the use of hired gangs, urging the Judiciary to take firm action against those responsible. Murkomen said the government is committed to dealing decisively with individuals involved in organising …

National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has endorsed a proposal seeking to raise Kenya’s legal drinking age from 18 to 21, citing growing concerns over alcohol use among young people. The agency points to findings from its 2022 national survey, which indicate that alcohol remains …

President William Ruto on Thursday injected humor into an official State House event after poking fun at how some leaders were dressed. While speaking during the signing of the agreement for the Modern Arena and Entertainment District in Nairobi, Ruto joked that a number of attendees appeared unprepared for the …