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Political news and governance in Kenya
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CS Geoffrey Ruku denies calls to split Mt Kenya, highlights long-standing infrastructure disparities between Mt Kenya East and West regions.
Prof John Okumu has been appointed Kenyatta University's substantive Vice Chancellor after a competitive recruitment process by the Public Service Commission.
Kenya tops Africa in Google Street View coverage, boasting 9,500 km of mapped roads and landmarks, outpacing many regional neighbors and Francophone countries.
CCTV footage from a Saika Estate salon shows armed men robbing customers at gunpoint, prompting demands for urgent police action.
Political analyst Herman Manyora says Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s growing appeal is a political force Kenya Kwanza leaders will struggle to contain.
Political leaders intensify campaigns in voter-rich regions like Mt Kenya, Western Kenya, and Rift Valley ahead of the 2027 polls.
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Kenya's crypto users jumped from 10,400 in 2017 to 733,300 in 2025, driven by tech-savvy youth and growing digital finance adoption.
A State House police officer testified that the attacker carrying a bow and arrows was initially mistaken for someone carrying firewood during the deadly incident.
Prof. John Okumu has been named Vice Chancellor of Kenyatta University, bringing extensive academic and leadership experience to the role.
Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong’o responds to the Auditor General’s questions on the 2025/26 financial year during a live session.
Roberto De Zerbi urges Tottenham to play with passion as the club revamps its squad following a narrow escape from Premier League relegation.
Somalia’s main opposition calls for a transitional council to restore political legitimacy and urges international support amid ongoing political crisis.