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Insulting Ruto won't fetch you votes, he's immune, Jeremiah Kioni warns opposition

Published on October 10, 2026

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Jeremiah Kioni warns Kenyaโ€™s opposition that insults wonโ€™t weaken William Ruto, urging leaders to focus on policy and strategy ahead of the 2027 election.

Jeremiah Kioni warns Kenyaโ€™s opposition that insults wonโ€™t weaken William Ruto, urging leaders to focus on policy and strategy ahead of the 2027 election.

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Duale urges Kenyans to assess Rutoโ€™s performance before 2027 election

Published on October 10, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Kenneth Mwenda👁 28 views

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Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has urged Kenyans to assess President William Rutoโ€™s development record before deciding who to support in the 2027 General Election. Duale said voters should evaluate the administrationโ€™s performance as they prepare to elect the countryโ€™s next leaders, while challenging opposition parties to present a clear and credible alternative agenda. In […]

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has urged Kenyans to assess President William Rutoโ€™s development record before deciding who to support in the 2027 General Election. Duale said voters should evaluate the administrationโ€™s performance as they prepare to elect the countryโ€™s next leaders, while challenging opposition parties to present a clear and credible alternative agenda. In […]

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Waiguru eyes Ruto's running mate slot ahead of 2027 General Election

Published on October 10, 2026

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Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has declared her interest in the Deputy Presidentโ€™s seat ahead of the 2027 General Election, ruling out a bid for the countyโ€™s Senate seat after completing her second term as governor. Waiguru, who on Friday endorsed her County Executive Committee Member for Cooperatives, Trade and Tourism, Calvert Njeru, for the Senate seat, said she was focusedโ€ฆ

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has declared her interest in the Deputy Presidentโ€™s seat ahead of the 2027 General Election, ruling out a bid for the countyโ€™s Senate seat after completing her second term as governor.

Waiguru, who on Friday endorsed her County Executive Committee Member for Cooperatives, Trade and Tourism, Calvert Njeru, for the Senate seat, said she was focused on securing a position at the national leadership table rather than seeking an elective post she considers a step backwards.

Waiguru said she was positioning herself for a role in the national leadership, citing her presence alongside President William Ruto during key international engagements.

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Okiya Omtatah: Ruto risks burying 2010 Constitution if not voted out

Published on October 10, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Sharon Atieno👁 28 views

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Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has faulted President William Ruto for undermining the promise of Kenyaโ€™s 2010 Constitution, warning that his continued stay in power beyond the 2027 elections could further weaken constitutional governance. Omtatah said Ruto had deepened the disregard for the Constitution that he attributed to the former administration, particularly on how public resources […]

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has faulted President William Ruto for undermining the promise of Kenyaโ€™s 2010 Constitution, warning that his continued stay in power beyond the 2027 elections could further weaken constitutional governance. Omtatah said Ruto had deepened the disregard for the Constitution that he attributed to the former administration, particularly on how public resources […]

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โ€˜Punda Ameangukaโ€™ โ€“ Kalonzo says Kenyans have had enough of Rutoโ€™s govt

Published on October 10, 2026

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Wiper Patriotic Front Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has revived the late Raila Odingaโ€™s famous phrase ‘Punda amechoka’, saying Kenyans are overwhelmed by the cost of living and challenges in education and healthcare under President William Rutoโ€™s administration. Speaking during a Kilifi rally on Saturday, October 10, 2026, Kalonzo said the situation had worsened to the […]

Wiper Patriotic Front Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has revived the late Raila Odingaโ€™s famous phrase ‘Punda amechoka’, saying Kenyans are overwhelmed by the cost of living and challenges in education and healthcare under President William Rutoโ€™s administration. Speaking during a Kilifi rally on Saturday, October 10, 2026, Kalonzo said the situation had worsened to the […]

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Ruto vows to crush Natembeyaโ€™s Tawe movement in Trans Nzoia

Published on October 10, 2026

Source: Politics โ€“ Capital FM KenyaBy DAVIS AYEGA👁 60 views

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NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 10 – President William Ruto has vowed to overcome resistance to his governmentโ€™s development plans in Trans Nzoia, taking aim at the Tawe movement associated with Governor George Natembeya, which opposes his re-election bid. Speaking in Endebess during his tour of Trans Nzoia County, Ruto accused local leaders of opposing government projects and warned that he wouldโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 10 – President William Ruto has vowed to overcome resistance to his governmentโ€™s development plans in Trans Nzoia, taking aim at the Tawe movement associated with Governor George Natembeya, which opposes his re-election bid.

Speaking in Endebess during his tour of Trans Nzoia County, Ruto accused local leaders of opposing government projects and warned that he would not allow political differences to derail development in the region.

โ€œMnajua hiyo maneno ya Tawe, Tawe, Tawe hapo ya ujingaโ€ฆ ya kupinga kila kitu. Hiyo maneno tutasort out, tutasonga mbele,โ€ Ruto said, in remarks targeting the movement.

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President Ruto leads Mazingira Day celebrations in Trans Nzoia amid deforestation concerns

Published on October 10, 2026

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The celebrations come amid growing public concern over the felling of mature trees in some of Kenyaโ€™s forests, with environmentalists questioning the governmentโ€™s commitment to forest conservation even as it promotes nationwide tree-planting campaigns. President William Ruto is leading this yearโ€™s national Mazingira Day celebrations at Elgon Downs in Endebess, Trans Nzoia County, as the government steps up efforts toโ€ฆ

The celebrations come amid growing public concern over the felling of mature trees in some of Kenyaโ€™s forests, with environmentalists questioning the governmentโ€™s commitment to forest conservation even as it promotes nationwide tree-planting campaigns.

President William Ruto is leading this yearโ€™s national Mazingira Day celebrations at Elgon Downs in Endebess, Trans Nzoia County, as the government steps up efforts to meet its target of growing 15 billion trees by 2032.

The celebrations come amid growing public concern over the felling of mature trees in some of Kenyaโ€™s forests, with environmentalists questioning the governmentโ€™s commitment to forest conservation even as it promotes nationwide tree-planting campaigns.

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President Ruto expected in Trans Nzoia as government targets 17.24 million trees

Published on October 10, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FM KenyaBy IRENE MWANGI👁 40 views

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NAIROBI,Kenya Oct 10 – President William Ruto is expected in Trans Nzoia County on Saturday for Mazingira Day celebrations, as the government rolls out a nationwide campaign targeting the planting of 17.24 million trees. The President will attend the national tree-growing ceremony at Konoin Primary School in Shikhendu before proceeding to Kenya Seed Companyโ€™s Elgon Downs Farm in Endebess, whereโ€ฆ

NAIROBI,Kenya Oct 10 – President William Ruto is expected in Trans Nzoia County on Saturday for Mazingira Day celebrations, as the government rolls out a nationwide campaign targeting the planting of 17.24 million trees.

The President will attend the national tree-growing ceremony at Konoin Primary School in Shikhendu before proceeding to Kenya Seed Companyโ€™s Elgon Downs Farm in Endebess, where the campaign will continue.

Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa said the exercise would bring together government agencies, schools, local communities and other stakeholders in a coordinated push to increase tree cover and restore degraded ecosystems.

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Caleb Amisi to lead Rutoโ€™s impeachment push if president wins 2027 re-election: "Weโ€™ll have 233 MPs"

Published on October 10, 2026

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Caleb Amisi says his Renaissance Movement Party will win 233 MPs and lead efforts to impeach William Ruto if he wins the 2027 presidential election.

Caleb Amisi says his Renaissance Movement Party will win 233 MPs and lead efforts to impeach William Ruto if he wins the 2027 presidential election.

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