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The Homa Bay Governor is facing a cocktail of battles with direct implications on her reelection.She has been pushed to a defensive mode .
William Ruto is facing growing political pressure in Mt Kenya as former allies defect and analysts warn of weakening support ahead of the 2027 election.
Kenyans face health hazards that could take them to early graves after the government lowered standards for petroleum imports.
While some petrol stations have closed after running completely dry, others have introduced strict rationing to stretch limited stocks and serve more customers.
Hopes of reuniting the party are growing thin by the day, and the fissures are becoming more pronounced as new battle lines emerge.
Former Immigration PS Julius Bitok linked to alleged scheme issuing Kenyan IDs and passports to RSF fighters and suspected criminals.
The Emurua Dikirr by-election was disrupted by violence and allegations of voter intimidation, as rival political camps linked to William Ruto and Rigathi Gachagua clashed.
Economic pain deepens as fuel hikes trigger nationwide public outrage. President Ruto has been accused of failing to cushion citizens against the rising cost of living.
Senior Kenyan leaders, including President William Ruto and Cabinet Secretaries John Mbadi and Opiyo Wandayi, face criticism for their muted response to rising fuel prices and inflation.
Rising fuel prices in Kenya have triggered a sharp increase in the cost of basic commodities, with traders reporting higher transport costs that are being passed on to consumers.
Protests erupted across Ukambani as transport operators and residents took to the streets over rising fuel prices, paralysing towns like Makueni, Machakos and Kitui.
Fuel price protests paralysed major Rift Valley towns, leaving roads blocked, businesses shut and one person dead in Nakuru after violent clashes between demonstrators and police.
Transport was paralysed nationwide as fuel price protests disrupted matatu operations, blocked major roads and triggered fare hikes, with reports of insecurity and stranded commuters.
A nationwide PSV strike over soaring fuel prices paralysed transport in Nairobi, forcing thousands of commuters to walk to work amid chaos, fare hikes and clashes between protesters and police.
Imams and Muslim faithful across Kenya marked Eid al-Adha with calls for unity, peace and urgent government action to address the rising cost of living.
Muslims across the country thronged places of worship to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha, the “festival of sacrifice”, with calls for the de-escalation of ethnic rhetoric dominating political campaigns.
ODM leaders, led by Oburu Oginga, held a major rally in Kisumu where they called for unity, backed President Ruto’s political alliance and signalled possible leadership changes within the party.
Several schools across Kenya have been closed indefinitely following a wave of student unrest, fires, and security scares that have disrupted learning.
Oburu Oginga ODM faction accused of using paid supporters to boost rally attendance.
A growing wave of student unrest has forced the closure of several secondary schools across Kenya, causing widespread property destruction, arrests and disruptions to learning.
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