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Gladys Wanga pledges fair ODM nominations, questions Uhuru's ability to produce next president

Published on October 9, 2026

Source: Tuko.co.keBy News Desk👁 18 views

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Gladys Wanga pledges free, fair ODM nominations for 2027 and questions Uhuru Kenyattaโ€™s influence over opposition presidential hopefuls at Kakamega memorial.

Gladys Wanga pledges free, fair ODM nominations for 2027 and questions Uhuru Kenyattaโ€™s influence over opposition presidential hopefuls at Kakamega memorial.

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Kalonzo Urges Opposition to Name Oppositionโ€™s 2027 Presidential Candidate

Published on October 9, 2026

Source: Mwakilishi.com - Kenya Diaspora News LeaderBy Martin Olage👁 28 views

Kalonzo MusyokaWiper

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has urged opposition parties to agree on a single presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 General Election, expressing confidence that a united coalition can defeatโ€ฆ Read More...

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has urged opposition parties to agree on a single presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 General Election, expressing confidence that a united coalition can defeatโ€ฆ

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Cabinet Approves Sh1.1 Billion Electric Cooking Programme for Four Counties

Published on October 9, 2026

Source: KahawatunguBy David Wafula👁 16 views

William RutoUDA

The Cabinet has approved an electric cooking programme worth $8.8 million (approximately Sh1.1 billion) to support the adoption of 100,000 electric cooking appliances in four counties. The programme will benefit households in Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos and Kajiado counties. In a dispatch following a Cabinet meeting chaired by President William Ruto at State House, the government said the initiative would promoteโ€ฆ

The Cabinet has approved an electric cooking programme worth $8.8 million (approximately Sh1.1 billion) to support the adoption of 100,000 electric cooking appliances in four counties.

The programme will benefit households in Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos and Kajiado counties.

In a dispatch following a Cabinet meeting chaired by President William Ruto at State House, the government said the initiative would promote cleaner cooking, reduce household exposure to harmful smoke and accelerate the transition to modern energy.

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Cabinet Approves Sh2.47 Trillion Energy Plan to Connect 5.1 Million Households

Published on October 9, 2026

Source: KahawatunguBy David Wafula👁 17 views

William RutoUDA

The Cabinet has adopted the Kenya National Energy Compact, which seeks to mobilise approximately Sh2.47 trillion ($19 billion) in investment and connect an additional 5.1 million households to electricity by 2030. In a dispatch following a Cabinet meeting chaired by President William Ruto at State House on Friday, the government said the initiative would expand electricity access in underserved communities,โ€ฆ

The Cabinet has adopted the Kenya National Energy Compact, which seeks to mobilise approximately Sh2.47 trillion ($19 billion) in investment and connect an additional 5.1 million households to electricity by 2030.

In a dispatch following a Cabinet meeting chaired by President William Ruto at State House on Friday, the government said the initiative would expand electricity access in underserved communities, support enterprise growth and create opportunities for industrial development and employment.

The Cabinet also approved an $8.8 million (approximately Sh1.1 billion) electric cooking programme targeting the adoption of 100,000 electric cooking appliances in Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos and Kajiado counties.

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Kalonzo pledges to raise county funding to 35% if elected president

Published on October 9, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Faith Lagat👁 26 views

Kalonzo MusyokaWiper

Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has pledged to increase the share of national revenue allocated to county governments from the constitutional minimum of 15 per cent to 35 per cent if he wins the presidency in the 2027 General Election. Kalonzo made the pledge on Friday, October 9, 2026, during an Economic Empowerment Equipment […]

Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has pledged to increase the share of national revenue allocated to county governments from the constitutional minimum of 15 per cent to 35 per cent if he wins the presidency in the 2027 General Election. Kalonzo made the pledge on Friday, October 9, 2026, during an Economic Empowerment Equipment […]

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Nacada Seizes Suspected Illicit Vodka, Narcotics in Ruiru Raids

Published on October 9, 2026

Source: AllAfrica News: KenyaBy News Desk👁 35 views

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has seized suspected illicit vodka and narcotics in a multi-agency operation targeting illegal alcohol and drug trade in Gwa Kairu, Ruiru, Kiambu County.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has seized suspected illicit vodka and narcotics in a multi-agency operation targeting illegal alcohol and drug trade in Gwa Kairu, Ruiru, Kiambu County.

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Trump rules out US attack on Iran before November midterm elections

Published on October 9, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Al Jazeera👁 22 views

United States (US) President Donald Trump has said the US will not attack Iran before the November 3, 2026, midterm elections. The US president said late on Thursday: โ€œwe are having productive discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran,โ€ in a post on Truth Social. โ€œWe will not be attacking Iran at any time prior […]

United States (US) President Donald Trump has said the US will not attack Iran before the November 3, 2026, midterm elections. The US president said late on Thursday: โ€œwe are having productive discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran,โ€ in a post on Truth Social. โ€œWe will not be attacking Iran at any time prior […]

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Who is Sagal Abdi-Wali? Somali refugee who won UK parliamentary seat

Published on October 9, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Kenneth Mwenda👁 27 views

Sagal Abdi-Wali, a former Somali child refugee who grew up in London, has won a parliamentary by-election in the United Kingdom, taking her political career from local government to the House of Commons. The Labour politician secured 12,292 votes, representing 45.2 per cent of the total, in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election held on […]

Sagal Abdi-Wali, a former Somali child refugee who grew up in London, has won a parliamentary by-election in the United Kingdom, taking her political career from local government to the House of Commons. The Labour politician secured 12,292 votes, representing 45.2 per cent of the total, in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election held on […]

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