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How new Bill could give IEBC greater control of election technology

Published on October 7, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Kenneth Mwenda👁 19 views

A proposed law could give the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) greater control over the technology used to conduct Kenyaโ€™s elections, including ownership of intellectual property, access to election systems and the location of servers. The Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which has advanced in the National Assembly, proposes changes to Section 44 of the […]

A proposed law could give the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) greater control over the technology used to conduct Kenyaโ€™s elections, including ownership of intellectual property, access to election systems and the location of servers. The Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which has advanced in the National Assembly, proposes changes to Section 44 of the […]

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Vance says Iran must cut enrichment to end war

Published on October 7, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 23 views

US Vice President JD Vance said in an exclusive interview with Reuters that Iran โ€‹must make a โ€œmeaningfulโ€ reduction in its nuclear enrichment capacity to satisfy US demands and end the countriesโ€™ seven-month war, even as Washington was unsure how โ€ŒTehran makes decisions in negotiations. Vance, a longtime skeptic of US involvement in foreign wars, has taken a leading roleโ€ฆ

US Vice President JD Vance said in an exclusive interview with Reuters that Iran โ€‹must make a โ€œmeaningfulโ€ reduction in its nuclear enrichment capacity to satisfy US demands and end the countriesโ€™ seven-month war, even as Washington was unsure how โ€ŒTehran makes decisions in negotiations.

Vance, a longtime skeptic of US involvement in foreign wars, has taken a leading role in negotiating a settlement to the conflict and brokered a provisional peace agreement in June that quickly fell apart. The war has jolted global energy markets and become a political liability for President Donald Trump and fellow Republicans ahead of November midterm elections.

Speaking on Monday after a campaign trip in Alaska, Vance said โ€‹any agreement would require Iran to reduce its nuclear enrichment capacity, rather than offer assurances of future nuclear drawdowns.

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White House denies Trump suggested Iran should 'take out' US cities

Published on October 7, 2026

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The White House pushed back Tuesday after Democrats accused President Donald Trump of suggesting Iran should "take out" the major US cities of Los Angeles and San Diego. Viral footage showed comments by Trump at a midterm elections rally in Nebraska on Monday, where he said high oil prices from the Iran war were justified by the need to stopโ€ฆ

The White House pushed back Tuesday after Democrats accused President Donald Trump of suggesting Iran should "take out" the major US cities of Los Angeles and San Diego.

Viral footage showed comments by Trump at a midterm elections rally in Nebraska on Monday, where he said high oil prices from the Iran war were justified by the need to stop Tehran getting nuclear weapons.

"It's a little bit high. It's a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, keeping our country safe," Trump said.

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A look into Kenyaโ€™s 15 billion tree goal ahead of Mazingira Day 2026

Published on October 6, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Francis Muli👁 53 views

Kenyaโ€™s National Mazingira Day 2026 will serve as a major milestone in the countryโ€™s long-term campaign to grow 15 billion trees by 2032, with 17.24 million trees targeted during this yearโ€™s Mazingira Week. The annual environmental campaign runs from Monday, October 5 to Saturday, October 10, 2026, when National Mazingira Day will be marked in […]

Kenyaโ€™s National Mazingira Day 2026 will serve as a major milestone in the countryโ€™s long-term campaign to grow 15 billion trees by 2032, with 17.24 million trees targeted during this yearโ€™s Mazingira Week. The annual environmental campaign runs from Monday, October 5 to Saturday, October 10, 2026, when National Mazingira Day will be marked in […]

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Illegal criminal gangs rise to 109 as govโ€™t cracks down on goonism

Published on October 6, 2026

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The government has intensified its crackdown on dangerous criminal groups and gangs that are increasingly engaging in political violence and threatening national security as the country heads towards the 2027 General Election. A report by the Ministry of Interior shows that the number of such groups has risen from 89 to 109 across the country, with Western leading with 38โ€ฆ

The government has intensified its crackdown on dangerous criminal groups and gangs that are increasingly engaging in political violence and threatening national security as the country heads towards the 2027 General Election.

A report by the Ministry of Interior shows that the number of such groups has risen from 89 to 109 across the country, with Western leading with 38 groups, followed by Rift Valley and Nairobi.

The government said it would do everything possible to deal with the groups.

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Matiangโ€™i opens Jubilee office in Kilifi as party steps up Coast mobilisation

Published on October 6, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Kenneth Mwenda👁 51 views

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Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiangโ€™i has opened a new party office in Kilifi North as he steps up efforts to strengthen the partyโ€™s grassroots structures ahead of the 2027 General Election. Matiangโ€™i opened the office at Kwa Charo Wamae in Kilifi North Constituency on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, where he met Jubilee delegates and local […]

Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiangโ€™i has opened a new party office in Kilifi North as he steps up efforts to strengthen the partyโ€™s grassroots structures ahead of the 2027 General Election. Matiangโ€™i opened the office at Kwa Charo Wamae in Kilifi North Constituency on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, where he met Jubilee delegates and local […]

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