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Actor Onyi Begins Three-Month Rehabilitation Programme at NACADA Centre

Published on October 21, 2026

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 21 โ€“ Kenyan actor William Okore, popularly known as Onyi from the television comedy series The Real Househelps of Kawangware, has been admitted to the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) Rehabilitation Centre in Miritini, Mombasa, for a three-month rehabilitation programme. Onyi’s admission was facilitated by politician and musician Charles Njagua, popularlyโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 21 โ€“ Kenyan actor William Okore, popularly known as Onyi from the television comedy series The Real Househelps of Kawangware, has been admitted to the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) Rehabilitation Centre in Miritini, Mombasa, for a three-month rehabilitation programme.

Onyi’s admission was facilitated by politician and musician Charles Njagua, popularly known as Jaguar, who currently serves as a Commissioner in the Office of the Ombudsman and is a former NACADA Board Member.

The move highlights ongoing efforts to encourage people struggling with substance use disorders to seek professional help without fear of stigma or discrimination.

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Mbeere South MCAs accuse CS Ruku of intimidation in escalating political row

Published on October 21, 2026

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William RutoUDA

A section of Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) from Mbeere South Constituency has accused Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku of political intimidation, alleging that he is attempting to dictate their political allegiance ahead of the 2027 General Election. Led by Mavuria Ward MCA Ngari Mbaka, the ward representatives accused Ruku of threatening their political careers over their allegedโ€ฆ

A section of Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) from Mbeere South Constituency has accused Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku of political intimidation, alleging that he is attempting to dictate their political allegiance ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Led by Mavuria Ward MCA Ngari Mbaka, the ward representatives accused Ruku of threatening their political careers over their alleged reluctance to support President William Ruto's administration.

Mbaka warned the CS against using his position in government to intimidate elected leaders, insisting that the people of Mbeere South have the democratic right to elect leaders of their choice without interference.

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Edwin Sifuna woos ODM MP Nabii Nabwera to join Linda Mwananchi: "I want him by my side"

Published on October 21, 2026

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Edwin SifunaODM

Senator Edwin Sifuna urged Lugari MP Nabii Nabwera to join Linda Mwananchi, recalling their ODM ties and seeking support for his 2027 presidential bid.

Senator Edwin Sifuna urged Lugari MP Nabii Nabwera to join Linda Mwananchi, recalling their ODM ties and seeking support for his 2027 presidential bid.

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KNEC Announces New Official Telephone Contact Number

Published on October 21, 2026

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The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has announced a new official telephone contact number, effective immediately, with the previous numbers set to remain operational until the end of January 2027. In a notice issued on Wednesday, October 21, KNEC said members of the public should update their records and use the new number, 0719 093 000, for future communication withโ€ฆ

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has announced a new official telephone contact number, effective immediately, with the previous numbers set to remain operational until the end of January 2027.

In a notice issued on Wednesday, October 21, KNEC said members of the public should update their records and use the new number, 0719 093 000, for future communication with the council.

โ€œMembers of the public are advised to update their records and use the new number for all future communication with KNEC,โ€ the council said.

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Results livestreaming: Is Kenya trading trust for convenience in elections?

Published on October 21, 2026

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Kenyans are used to watching election results arrive in real time. At the polling station, the presiding officer reads out the numbers and posts the result form.  Citizens, journalists and party agents then follow the tally as it builds. Parliament is now considering a change that would remove the legal duty to provide that live feed. Few things in Kenyanโ€ฆ

Kenyans are used to watching election results arrive in real time. At the polling station, the presiding officer reads out the numbers and posts the result form. 

Citizens, journalists and party agents then follow the tally as it builds. Parliament is now considering a change that would remove the legal duty to provide that live feed. Few things in Kenyan law carry more history than this one.

Why livestream exists

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โ€˜Remarks on deceased voters were satirical and taken out of context,โ€™UDA SG tells IEBC

Published on October 21, 2026

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NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 21 – UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar has defended remarks that sparked controversy over the possible use of deceased personsโ€™ data in the 2027 General Election, telling the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) that his comments were made in a satirical context during a voter registration drive. Appearing before the electoral commission, Omar said his remarks wereโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 21 – UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar has defended remarks that sparked controversy over the possible use of deceased personsโ€™ data in the 2027 General Election, telling the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) that his comments were made in a satirical context during a voter registration drive.

Appearing before the electoral commission, Omar said his remarks were part of an administrative mobilisation exercise focused on voter registration and the issuance of voter identification documents.

He dismissed reports suggesting that UDA was preparing to use deceased personsโ€™ records, arguing that his comments had been taken out of context and politically spun.

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โ€˜Remarks on deceased voters were satirical and taken out of context,โ€™UDA SG tells IEBC

Published on October 21, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FMBy CORRESPONDENT👁 26 views

UDA

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 21 – UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar has defended remarks that sparked controversy over the possible use of deceased personsโ€™ data in the 2027 General Election, telling the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) that his comments were made in a satirical context during a voter registration drive. Appearing before the electoral commission, Omar said his remarks wereโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 21 – UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar has defended remarks that sparked controversy over the possible use of deceased personsโ€™ data in the 2027 General Election, telling the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) that his comments were made in a satirical context during a voter registration drive.

Appearing before the electoral commission, Omar said his remarks were part of an administrative mobilisation exercise focused on voter registration and the issuance of voter identification documents.

He dismissed reports suggesting that UDA was preparing to use deceased personsโ€™ records, arguing that his comments had been taken out of context and politically spun.

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