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Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has criticised what he described as attempts to use the legacy of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga for political purposes, saying opposition leaders should remain united in defending the ideals associated with him. Speaking in Bondo, Siaya County, on Sunday, September 27, …

The Port of Lamu has received its first consignment of heavy construction equipment for the proposed Sh2 trillion Dangote East Africa Refinery, ahead of a planned groundbreaking ceremony next week. The MV Da Yang delivered approximately 2,930 metric tonnes of heavy machinery, marking a significant development in preparations for the …

Kenyan avocado and fresh herb exporter Karakuta Fresh Produce Ltd is planning to list its shares on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) through introduction, subject to approval from the NSE and the Capital Markets Authority (CMA). The proposed listing is expected to give the agricultural company access to capital markets …

The High Court has postponed the sentencing of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado to November 27, following oral and written submissions from legal teams in the high-profile Sharon Otieno murder case. The presiding judge will use the intervening period to review the arguments presented by both the prosecution and defense …

More than 6,000 farmers in Kiambu County have received certified maize seeds and fertiliser as the county government intensifies efforts to increase food production ahead of the anticipated heavy rains. Governor Kimani Wamatangi led the distribution exercise in Ngoliba Ward, Thika Constituency, where each farmer received hybrid maize seeds and …

The Kiambu County Government has rejected claims that its piglet distribution programme is connected to the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF). In a statement issued on Saturday, the county said the initiative has maintained a strong focus on animal health while supporting farmers across Kiambu. The programme, spearheaded by …

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared September 15, his birthday, a public holiday to be observed annually across the country under the name Munhumutapa Day. The decision was announced through a government notice shared by the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), the country’s state broadcaster. From now on, September 15 will …

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has set aside the entire month of October to honour its founder and former Prime Minister, the late Raila Odinga, as the party prepares to mark one year since his death. ODM announced on Thursday that it would observe October as ‘Mwezi wa Baba’, featuring …

Kenya is set to import 540,000 metric tonnes of White Grade A non-GMO maize from Zambia as the country seeks to address a grain shortage linked to reduced production in major farming areas affected by drought. The maize will be supplied by Zambia’s Food Reserve Agency (FRA) under an agreement …

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka have held discussions on efforts to unite the opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election, with the possibility of fielding a single presidential candidate emerging as a major focus. Sifuna said the two leaders agreed on the need for opposition …