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EALA MP Winnie Odinga has appealed for a political ceasefire ahead of the October 15 commemoration of her father, the late former Prime MinisterRaila Odinga, asking leaders from all sides to put their differences aside and focus on his life and legacy. Speaking at the handover and dedication of the …

Raila Odinga Junior has appealed to the Luo Nyanza community to stand together as he honoured his late father, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, at the official commissioning of the elder Odinga’s mausoleum. Speaking at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi on Wednesday, Raila Junior thanked President William Ruto for what he described …

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 …

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has given President William Ruto 14 days to make public the agreement between the government and Aliko Dangote concerning the proposed Lamu oil refinery. Nyoro cited concerns over transparency and the potential implications of the deal for Kenyans, arguing that the public should have access to …

Wiper Party has rejected reports suggesting that its leader, Kalonzo Musyoka, is planning to join President William Ruto’s administration, maintaining that the party remains committed to working with the opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election. Wiper chairman Jamleck Kamau dismissed the reports as propaganda, alleging that individuals within government …

President William Ruto has expressed his condolences following the death of Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who was killed in a helicopter crash in Zimbabwe alongside his wife, Lucy Muteke, and other passengers. Ruto described Chivayo as a close friend and sent his sympathies to the families of everyone who lost …

Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has welcomed the planned Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery in Lamu, while calling for transparency and accountability in the multi-trillion-shilling project. Speaking to journalists after visiting activist Collins Odhiambo at Life Care Hospital in Mlolongo on Wednesday, Kalonzo said the opposition supports foreign investment …

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni has expressed support for the proposed Lamu oil refinery but said Uganda will not commit funds to the project until it clarifies the status of an earlier refinery plan in Tanga, Tanzani Museveni spoke on Wednesday during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Lamu refinery, which was …

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the proposed Dangote oil refinery in Lamu, describing the Sh2 trillion project as an important investment for Kenya. Mbadi also rejected allegations that President William Ruto owns shares in the planned refinery, while criticising protests by some Lamu residents over compensation and …

President William Ruto has joined leaders across Kenya in mourning Mwalimu Jackson Karua, the father of People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua, who died on Sunday, September 27, 2026. In his condolence message, Ruto described the late Mwalimu Karua as a dedicated teacher who devoted his life to education …