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Kenya has confirmed four new cases of Ebola (Bundibugyo Virus Disease), raising the total number of confirmed cases to seven, including the first patient, who died. The Ministry of Health said the new cases are a close male relative of the deceased patient and three health workers who treated him …

Kenya has confirmed a third case of Ebola (Bundibugyo virus disease) in a 65-year-old woman who had been in quarantine since October 6, as health authorities step up surveillance to contain the outbreak. The Ministry of Health said on Friday, October 16, that the woman was a primary contact and …

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 …

The People’s Prosperity Party (PPP) has formally received its Full Registration Certificate from the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP), clearing it to take part in the 2027 General Election. The certificate allows the party to field candidates for all elective positions across the country. The party has …

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 …

Ida Odinga, widow of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has assured Kenyans that Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Oburu Oginga is in good health and taking time off on medical advice. Speaking on Thursday at Migwena Cultural Grounds in Bondo, Siaya County, during the first anniversary of Raila’s death, Ida …

Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has responded to recent criticism from President William Ruto, accusing the Head of State of inconsistency and urging political leaders to exercise restraint in their exchanges. Speaking on Saturday at the burial of Mwalimu Jackson Karua, father of People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua, in …

Nyandarua Senator John Methu jokingly challenged former President Uhuru Kenyatta to live up to his “sponyo” nickname by giving the public something to associate with the moniker. Methu made the light-hearted remarks on Saturday while delivering his condolences at the funeral of Mwalimu Jackson Karua, father of People’s Liberation Party …