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Kipchumba Murkomen vs Edwin Sifuna: Rising Political Tensions Over Opposition Rallies

Kenya’s political temperatures rose sharply over the weekend following an exchange between Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, sparked by …

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Political Fault-Lines in Western Kenya: Inside Edwin Sifuna’s Kakamega Rally Weekend and the Broader ODM Rift

Nairobi Senator and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has once again placed himself at the centre of Kenya’s rapidly evolving political …

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Activist Mwabili Mwagodi Freed on Sh 500,000 personal Bond on alleged publication of false informationtargeting Government leadership.

 Human rights activist Mwabili Mwagodi was released on a Sh500,000 personal bond Wednesday, pending investigations into alleged publication of false information targeting government leadership. …

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High Court Judge Njoki Mwangi steps down from hearing the Sh 3 billion Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) case as she becomes the second judge to step aside after Justice Freda Mugambi .

In a twist of one of Kenya’s most high-profile business disputes, High Court Judge Njoki Mwangi has stepped aside from hearing the Sh3 billion …

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LSK Elections to Test Kenya’s Legal Fraternity Amid Governance Rift, Public dispute and Institutional Independence Debate

NAIROBI, Kenya  With just two days to go before the pivotal Law Society of Kenya (LSK) elections on February 19, 2026, the legal profession …

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Sifuna sets offered ksh 3 Million to stop his Linda mwananchi campaigns ,so he doesn't vie presidency seat

Nairobi — Edwin Sifuna has reportedly been offered KSh 3 million by Peter Salasya to reconsider his Linda Mwananchi presidential bid and instead focus …

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President Ruto, First Lady Rachel Ruto Arrives in Addis Ababa for 39th African Union Summit

President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto arrived in Addis Ababa on Friday, February 13, 2026, ahead of the start of the 39th …

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Millicent Omanga’s Political U-Turn has led to Shockwaves Across Power Circles

Nairobi, Kenya  In a striking departure from party lines, Millicent Omanga, a well-known businesswoman and long-time supporter of President William Ruto and his United …

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Kenyan Suspects in US Cybercrime Case Argue Detention Violates Rights as Nairobi Court Weighs Extradition Hold

NAIROBI, Kenya  Two Kenyan men facing alleged cybercrime charges in the United States have moved to block their detention in Nairobi, telling a magistrate …

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Court Challenge Spotlights Justice Access Barriers for Persons with Disabilities at Milimani Law Courts

 NAIROBI, Kenya    A local rights advocacy group, Sheria Mtaani, has filed a constitutional petition seeking to compel the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to …