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The government of the Islamic Republic of Iran says the demonstrations in several cities in the country were motivated by legitimate economic concerns following fluctuations in foreign exchange.
After a season of failed rains, the agro-pastoralist community is deep in the throes of a ravaging drought described as the worst in decades.
Leaders say the deal is opaque and will be an avenue to siphon money ahead of the 2027 polls. They wonder why public participation was not done and the skewed numbers in the team to run it.
Nairobi MPs allied to the broad-based government arrangement have thrown their weight behind the Sh80 billion cooperation agreement between President Ruto and Governor Johnson Sakaja.
On Wednesday, however, it emerged that the former Chief Executive Officer was forced out of the electoral agency by Commissioners to avert a crisis ahead of the 2027 general election.
MPs face the wrath of parties for taking stands that are different from the party bosses in a move that could, however, boomerang as supporters of these leaders feel slighted by the demotions.
The National Assembly on Thursday censured former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his inflammatory remarks aimed at Nyaribare Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda.
Inclusion Fund Chief Executive Officer Henry Tanui on Thursday revealed that Sh83 billion had been issued out as of Wednesday this week, and Sh71 billion had already been repaid.
MPs have expressed concern over the deplorable state of Mathari National Hospital following revelations that mental health patients were forced to sleep on the floor while others share beds.
Rising tensions and mistrust between UDA and ODM are threatening to derail their fragile 2027 pre-election pact as coalition talks stall over zoning and political control.
Basic Education PS Julius Bitok says the government’s disbursement has decreased to Sh15,000 from Sh22,000 due to inadequate funding.
Lawmakers are now calling for the bestowing of prosecutorial powers on the NCIC ahead of the 2027 General Election to curb political indiscipline.
President Ruto voiced frustration over low voter registration in the Rift Valley, with Mt Kenya hostile, a region that supported his last bid, he needs another huge voting bloc.
Political analyst Martin Oloo avers that Ruto’s utterances in Bomet point to panic and a desperate bid to rally his backyard.
IPOA and lawmakers yesterday clashed over the surging political tension and violence ahead of the 2027 elections, with each party pointing an accusing finger at the other.
State House is facing a Sh4.3 billion budget cut for the 2026/27 financial year, with officials warning the reduced allocation could disrupt operations and key programmes.
Linda Mwananchi's endorsement of Edwin Sifuna for president and plans to form a political party have intensified competition within the opposition ahead of the 2027 election.
A House team has taken the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) to task over the increased fatal accidents in the Western region due to poor roads and shallow bridges.
The IEBC is facing renewed scrutiny and criticism over its handling of the forthcoming Ol Kalou by-election because of its alleged application of double standards.
Rigathi Gachagua, has termed his party's resounding victory in the just-concluded Ol Kalou by-election as a preview of what awaits President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
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