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Trans Nzoia Power Projects Target Nearly 11,000 Homes

Published on October 14, 2026

Source: The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and VideosBy Kioko Nyamasyo👁 36 views

William RutoUDA

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Trans Nzoia Power Projects Target Nearly 11,000 Homes Thousands of households in Trans Nzoia County are expected to benefit from expanded electricity access under two last-mile connectivity projects highlighted during President William Rutoโ€™s development tour of the North Rift.ย  The Government has flagged off a KSh171 million electricity connectivity project inโ€ฆ

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Trans Nzoia Power Projects Target Nearly 11,000 Homes

Thousands of households in Trans Nzoia County are expected to benefit from expanded electricity access under two last-mile connectivity projects highlighted during President William Rutoโ€™s development tour of the North Rift.ย  The Government has flagged off a KSh171 million electricity connectivity project in Cherangany Constituency targeting 2,147 homes. It has also kick-started a separate KSh922 […]

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George Natembeya sends William Ruto cryptic message after his whiskey remarks: "Distilled and blended"

Published on October 14, 2026

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William RutoEdwin SifunaUDA

Governor George Natembeya hit back at President William Ruto with a mock whisky label after the president mocked Senator Edwin Sifuna at a West Pokot rally.

Governor George Natembeya hit back at President William Ruto with a mock whisky label after the president mocked Senator Edwin Sifuna at a West Pokot rally.

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Davji Atellah: Big win as ODM deputy party leader endorses KMPDU SG for Langโ€™ata MP in 2027

Published on October 14, 2026

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ODM deputy leader Simba Arati has endorsed KMPDU Secretary General Davji Atellah for Langโ€™ata MP in 2027 General Election, boosting his parliamentary ambitions.

ODM deputy leader Simba Arati has endorsed KMPDU Secretary General Davji Atellah for Langโ€™ata MP in 2027 General Election, boosting his parliamentary ambitions.

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We have exceeded development expectations, ready to face the people, Kindiki says

Published on October 14, 2026

Source: KahawatunguBy Oki Bin Oki👁 24 views

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the Kenya Kwanza Administration is ready to present to the people its development record over the last four years, stating it has exceeded expectations in every sector of the economy. The DP expressed confidence that Kenyans will reelect the government in the coming elections owing to the aggressive development that has reached every part ofโ€ฆ

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the Kenya Kwanza Administration is ready to present to the people its development record over the last four years, stating it has exceeded expectations in every sector of the economy.

The DP expressed confidence that Kenyans will reelect the government in the coming elections owing to the aggressive development that has reached every part of the country.

โ€œWhen it comes to service delivery, fighting poverty, building roads and markets, improving agriculture and advancing education, this government has exceeded all the expectations. We are on course to fully implement the Kenya Kwanza manifesto, and we are ready to be held accountable for the promises we made to the people of Kenya,โ€ DP said.

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Ruto says opposition leaders are weak

Published on October 14, 2026

Source: KahawatunguBy Oki Bin Oki👁 19 views

William RutoUDA

The current opposition leaders are the weakest Kenya has ever had since independence and the return to multi-party politics in 1992, President William Ruto has said. He pointed out that the leaders have no alternative ideas or agenda for the country and therefore fall back on ethnic mobilisation and hatred, divisiveness and anger. He said Kenyans want agenda-based politics, sayingโ€ฆ

The current opposition leaders are the weakest Kenya has ever had since independence and the return to multi-party politics in 1992, President William Ruto has said.

He pointed out that the leaders have no alternative ideas or agenda for the country and therefore fall back on ethnic mobilisation and hatred, divisiveness and anger.

He said Kenyans want agenda-based politics, saying the Kenya Kwanza manifesto remains the only agenda on the table.

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US inflation rises more than expected ahead of midterm elections

Published on October 14, 2026

Source: KahawatunguBy Oki Bin Oki👁 21 views

US inflation rose by more than expected in the year to September, according to official figures, in the final data release before the midterm elections next month. The pace of price rises increased to 3.7%, up from 3.4% in the 12 months to August. Inflation was above forecasts, driven by higher gasoline prices which have spiked following disruption to Middleโ€ฆ

US inflation rose by more than expected in the year to September, according to official figures, in the final data release before the midterm elections next month.

The pace of price rises increased to 3.7%, up from 3.4% in the 12 months to August.

Inflation was above forecasts, driven by higher gasoline prices which have spiked following disruption to Middle East energy supplies due to the US-Israel conflict with Iran.

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Ruto launches road project, flags off power connections in West Pokotย 

Published on October 14, 2026

Source: KBC DigitalBy Muraya Kamunde👁 30 views

William RutoUDA

Road construction, electricity connectivity and proposed dam investments featured prominently as President William Ruto continued his development tour of the North Rift, with West Pokot County the focus of several infrastructure announcements on the tourโ€™s third day. The President began his engagements in Konyao, Kacheliba Constituency, where he launched the Konyaoโ€“Kiwawaโ€“Alale road and flagged off the first phase of aโ€ฆ

Road construction, electricity connectivity and proposed dam investments featured prominently as President William Ruto continued his development tour of the North Rift, with West Pokot County the focus of several infrastructure announcements on the tourโ€™s third day.

The President began his engagements in Konyao, Kacheliba Constituency, where he launched the Konyaoโ€“Kiwawaโ€“Alale road and flagged off the first phase of a major electricity connectivity programme.

The road is part of a stated Ksh 21 billion investment to construct 200 kilometres of roads across West Pokot County. The programme is intended to improve connectivity and open up the region to greater economic opportunities.

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Kindiki Says Kenya Kwanza Has Exceeded Development Targets, Ready to Face Voters

Published on October 14, 2026

Source: AllAfrica News: KenyaBy News Desk👁 31 views

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has defended the Kenya Kwanza administration's development record, saying the government has exceeded expectations across key sectors and is ready to face voters ahead of the next General Election.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has defended the Kenya Kwanza administration's development record, saying the government has exceeded expectations across key sectors and is ready to face voters ahead of the next General Election.

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Parties Face Thursday Deadline in IEBC's 2027 Election Timetable

Published on October 14, 2026

Source: AllAfrica News: KenyaBy News Desk👁 27 views

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Political parties planning to field candidates in the 2027 General Election have until Thursday, October 15, to submit the names and specimen signatures of their authorised officials to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Political parties planning to field candidates in the 2027 General Election have until Thursday, October 15, to submit the names and specimen signatures of their authorised officials to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

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