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Kaluma questions absence of opposition leaders at Sifunaโ€™s TEP launch

Published on October 4, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Mabonga Makhanu👁 31 views

Edwin SifunaKalonzo MusyokaTEPWiper

Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has questioned the absence of several United Opposition leaders from the event that marked the unveiling of The Equitable Party (TEP) as Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s 2027 political vehicle. In a statement shared on his social media pages on Sunday, October 4, 2026, Kaluma listed Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, […]

Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has questioned the absence of several United Opposition leaders from the event that marked the unveiling of The Equitable Party (TEP) as Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s 2027 political vehicle. In a statement shared on his social media pages on Sunday, October 4, 2026, Kaluma listed Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, […]

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Electric boda bodas gaining ground in Kenya as some riders refuse to ditch fuel

Published on October 4, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 46 views

William RutoUDA

EPRA noted that electric mobility is recording the fastest growth among customer categories. Since President William Ruto officially launched Kenyaโ€™s national e-mobility programme on September 1, 2023, at the Mama Ngina Waterfront in Mombasa, electric motorcycles have increasingly found their way onto the countryโ€™s roads. According to the Electric Mobility Association of Kenya (EMAK), the premier representative body for theโ€ฆ

EPRA noted that electric mobility is recording the fastest growth among customer categories.

Since President William Ruto officially launched Kenyaโ€™s national e-mobility programme on September 1, 2023, at the Mama Ngina Waterfront in Mombasa, electric motorcycles have increasingly found their way onto the countryโ€™s roads.

According to the Electric Mobility Association of Kenya (EMAK), the premier representative body for the electric vehicle and e-mobility sector in Kenya, approximately 64,840 cumulative electric motorbikes have been registered from 2023 through mid-2026.

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Ole Kina: Jubilee will support Ruto in 2027

Published on October 4, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Mabonga Makhanu👁 40 views

William RutoUDAJubilee

Narok Senator and Senate Minority Deputy Leader Ledama Ole Kina has intimated that the Jubilee Party will support President William Ruto in the next election. In a statement shared on his social media on Sunday, October 4, 2026, Ole Kina remained economical with his remarks on the matter. His remarks come days after former Deputy […]

Narok Senator and Senate Minority Deputy Leader Ledama Ole Kina has intimated that the Jubilee Party will support President William Ruto in the next election. In a statement shared on his social media on Sunday, October 4, 2026, Ole Kina remained economical with his remarks on the matter. His remarks come days after former Deputy […]

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Gachagua lauds Sifuna after unveiling TEP Party

Published on October 4, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Mabonga Makhanu👁 38 views

Rigathi GachaguaEdwin SifunaDCPTEP

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has lauded Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for choosing The Equitable Party (TEP) as his political vehicle ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a church service in the United States as part of his ongoing tour on Sunday, October 4, 2026, Gachagua said Sifuna had made a bold political […]

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has lauded Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for choosing The Equitable Party (TEP) as his political vehicle ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a church service in the United States as part of his ongoing tour on Sunday, October 4, 2026, Gachagua said Sifuna had made a bold political […]

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Sifuna vows Equitable Party could retain name if rebranding blocked

Published on October 4, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FM KenyaBy Spencer Walela👁 48 views

Edwin SifunaTEP

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 4 – Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna says the political movement he leads will proceed with the Equitable Party even if efforts to rebrand it encounter further obstacles. Sifuna said the party intends to rebrand as the Linda Mwananchi Movement, but warned that it would retain its current identity and contest the 2027 election if the rebranding processโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 4 – Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna says the political movement he leads will proceed with the Equitable Party even if efforts to rebrand it encounter further obstacles.

Sifuna said the party intends to rebrand as the Linda Mwananchi Movement, but warned that it would retain its current identity and contest the 2027 election if the rebranding process is frustrated.

“I want to make it clear that in the event that more obstacles are put in the path of rebranding this party called The Equitable Party. As we have experienced in the past, the Party will continue with its present identity until the ballots are cast in 2027,” the TEP Interim Leader affirmed.

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Anthropic report: Is Russia using AI for disinformation in the Central African Republic and elsewhere?

Published on October 4, 2026

Source: DW - English for AfricaBy News Desk👁 47 views

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A new report says the AI model Claude was used in pro-Russian campaigns in the Central African Republic. Similar allegations have been made about propaganda in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Sudan and Mali.

A new report says the AI model Claude was used in pro-Russian campaigns in the Central African Republic. Similar allegations have been made about propaganda in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Sudan and Mali.

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Anthropic report: Is Russia using AI for disinformation in the Central African Republic and elsewhere across Africa?

Published on October 4, 2026

Source: DW - English for AfricaBy News Desk👁 39 views

UDA

An Anthropic report says the AI model Claude was used in pro-Russian campaigns in the Central African Republic. Similar allegations were raised for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Sudan and Mali.

An Anthropic report says the AI model Claude was used in pro-Russian campaigns in the Central African Republic. Similar allegations were raised for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Sudan and Mali.

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Sifuna declares end of one-man expert era in politics

Published on October 4, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Faith Lagat👁 37 views

Edwin SifunaTEP

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has called for an end to what he described as the era of leaders presenting themselves as experts on every issue, as he outlined his vision for The Equitable Party (TEP) ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during the launch of TEP in Nairobi on Sunday, October 4, Sifuna said […]

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has called for an end to what he described as the era of leaders presenting themselves as experts on every issue, as he outlined his vision for The Equitable Party (TEP) ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during the launch of TEP in Nairobi on Sunday, October 4, Sifuna said […]

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