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Muge, Omanyo lead women repsโ€™ performance rankings as survey warns of race losses

Published on November 6, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FMBy CORRESPONDENT

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 6 โ€“ Nandi Woman Representative Cynthia Muge, Busiaโ€™s Catherine Omanyo and Meruโ€™s Elizabeth Kailemia have emerged among Kenyaโ€™s top-performing women representatives in a new survey assessing performance women lawmakers serving in the affirmative action seats over the past four years. The Timely Kenya Women Representatives Performance Rating 2026 places Muge first overall with a score of 59.9โ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 6 โ€“ Nandi Woman Representative Cynthia Muge, Busiaโ€™s Catherine Omanyo and Meruโ€™s Elizabeth Kailemia have emerged among Kenyaโ€™s top-performing women representatives in a new survey assessing performance women lawmakers serving in the affirmative action seats over the past four years.

The Timely Kenya Women Representatives Performance Rating 2026 places Muge first overall with a score of 59.9 per cent, followed by Omanyo at 59.1 per cent and Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina at 55 per cent.

Kailemia, who represents Meru County, ranked fifth with 55.3 per cent, while Kisii Woman Representative Dorice Donya came fourth at 55.5 per cent.

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Koome warns against political goonism ahead of 2027 races

Published on November 6, 2026

Source: KBC DigitalBy Eric Biegon👁 1 views

Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged security agencies to pursue and prosecute the financiers and organisers of political violence. She warned that arresting hired thugs without dismantling their networks would not end the growing threat to Kenya’s democracy. Koome stated that political thuggery poses a danger to the rule of law and Kenyans’ constitutional freedoms, particularly as the country approachesโ€ฆ

Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged security agencies to pursue and prosecute the financiers and organisers of political violence. She warned that arresting hired thugs without dismantling their networks would not end the growing threat to Kenya’s democracy.

Koome stated that political thuggery poses a danger to the rule of law and Kenyans’ constitutional freedoms, particularly as the country approaches the 2027 General Election.

She called for investigations to extend beyond those caught carrying out attacks to the individuals recruiting, financing, equipping, and directing violent groups.

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Gov't moves to clear 557,000 uncollected IDs ahead of 2027 elections

Published on November 6, 2026

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Principal Secretary for Immigration and Citizen Services Dr. Belio Kipsang says the government has intensified efforts to ensure all eligible citizens obtain their identification documents before voter registration begins in January 2027. The government is racing to clear a backlog of more than 557,000 uncollected national identity cards ahead of the 2027 General Election, amid concerns that thousands of eligibleโ€ฆ

Principal Secretary for Immigration and Citizen Services Dr. Belio Kipsang says the government has intensified efforts to ensure all eligible citizens obtain their identification documents before voter registration begins in January 2027.

The government is racing to clear a backlog of more than 557,000 uncollected national identity cards ahead of the 2027 General Election, amid concerns that thousands of eligible Kenyans could be locked out of voter registration.

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Rutoโ€™s hard work is not translating into results, Ol Kalou MP Sammy says

Published on November 6, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Felix Kyalo👁 1 views

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Ol Kalou MP Sammy Kamau has criticised President William Ruto’s economic performance, arguing that despite his extensive travels and efforts to implement government programmes, the results have been insignificant for ordinary Kenyans. Speaking during a morning television interview on Friday, November 6, 2026, the legislator said the President’s performance should be measured against his campaign […]

Ol Kalou MP Sammy Kamau has criticised President William Ruto’s economic performance, arguing that despite his extensive travels and efforts to implement government programmes, the results have been insignificant for ordinary Kenyans. Speaking during a morning television interview on Friday, November 6, 2026, the legislator said the President’s performance should be measured against his campaign […]

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Kajiado Governor Ole Lenku quits ODM, launches new party

Published on November 6, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Mabonga Makhanu👁 3 views

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Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku has launched a new political party, Forum for Economic Development Agenda (FEDA), at Ufangamano House in Nairobi on Friday, November 6, 2026, signalling an end to his association with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). The launch, which is currently underway, was announced through the governor’s official social media accounts, although […]

Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku has launched a new political party, Forum for Economic Development Agenda (FEDA), at Ufangamano House in Nairobi on Friday, November 6, 2026, signalling an end to his association with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). The launch, which is currently underway, was announced through the governor’s official social media accounts, although […]

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Kalonzo pledges to declare June 25 National Accountability Day if opposition takes power

Published on November 6, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Felix Kyalo👁 1 views

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Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has pledged to designate June 25 as National Accountability Day if the opposition takes power in the 2027 General Election, promising to pursue justice for victims of the Gen Z protests. Kalonzo said the proposed annual commemoration would go beyond remembering young Kenyans who lost their lives during demonstrations, arguing […]

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has pledged to designate June 25 as National Accountability Day if the opposition takes power in the 2027 General Election, promising to pursue justice for victims of the Gen Z protests. Kalonzo said the proposed annual commemoration would go beyond remembering young Kenyans who lost their lives during demonstrations, arguing […]

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Bayern vs Ajax: Where Fans Can Watch the Nairobi Match Live

Published on November 6, 2026

Source: The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and VideosBy Faith Mwangi👁 3 views

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Bayern vs Ajax: Where Fans Can Watch the Nairobi Match Live Fans who miss out on tickets for Bayern Munich vs Ajax in Nairobi can follow the January 5, 2027 friendly on television and online. By November 6 in the morning, lower-tier tickets ranging from Ksh2,500 to Ksh5,000 had been soldโ€ฆ

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Bayern vs Ajax: Where Fans Can Watch the Nairobi Match Live

Fans who miss out on tickets for Bayern Munich vs Ajax in Nairobi can follow the January 5, 2027 friendly on television and online. By November 6 in the morning, lower-tier tickets ranging from Ksh2,500 to Ksh5,000 had been sold out, leaving thousands of Kenyans disappointed. However, all is not lost for the fans who […]

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Okoa Uchumi piles pressure on State to publish IMF report

Published on November 6, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FMBy IRENE MWANGI👁 1 views

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 6 – Okoa Uchumi has renewed pressure on the government to release the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Governance and Anti-Corruption Diagnostic Report, accusing the Executive of withholding a critical assessment of corruption and weaknesses in the management of public resources. The campaign wants the final report made public immediately and formally tabled in Parliament so lawmakers andโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 6 – Okoa Uchumi has renewed pressure on the government to release the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Governance and Anti-Corruption Diagnostic Report, accusing the Executive of withholding a critical assessment of corruption and weaknesses in the management of public resources.

The campaign wants the final report made public immediately and formally tabled in Parliament so lawmakers and Kenyans can scrutinise its findings and recommendations.

In a statement, Okoa Uchumi said the matter had returned to the parliamentary floor after Geoffrey Wandeto sought answers from the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning over the status of the document.

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Charlene Ruto stuns in bedazzling white gown as dad, mum walk her down the aisle

Published on November 6, 2026

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Charlene Ruto dazzled in a beaded lace gown at her Mwanza wedding, as President William Ruto and Rachel Ruto escorted her down the aisle in a moving moment.

Charlene Ruto dazzled in a beaded lace gown at her Mwanza wedding, as President William Ruto and Rachel Ruto escorted her down the aisle in a moving moment.

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