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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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Tabitha Karanja Quits UDA for DCP in Bid to Unseat Kihika

Published on October 9, 2026

Source: AllAfrica News: KenyaBy News Desk👁 23 views

William RutoUDADCP

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has ditched President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), setting the stage for a fresh political battle with Governor Susan Kihika ahead of the 2027 General Election.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has ditched President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), setting the stage for a fresh political battle with Governor Susan Kihika ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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'Nimeskiza ground!' Senator Tabitha Karanja announces defection from UDA to DCP

Published on October 9, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 29 views

Rigathi GachaguaDCPUDA

Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has publicly signaled a political shift, defecting from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to align herself with Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP).  Pointing to her clothing and accessories as visual proof of her new political home, Karanja noted: "Look at me. Canโ€™t you see even the ring is green? Even those watching canโ€ฆ

Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has publicly signaled a political shift, defecting from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to align herself with Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). 

Pointing to her clothing and accessories as visual proof of her new political home, Karanja noted: "Look at me. Canโ€™t you see even the ring is green? Even those watching can see everything is green. Isnโ€™t that true? Even the clothes, isnโ€™t that true? Therefore, we are going to fight for that seat with DCP."

Directing her speech toward her party leadership, the Senator emphasized that her decision stems from directly listening to electorate grievances on the ground regarding unmet expectations under the current administration. 

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Tabitha Karanja: Nakuru senator dumps Rutoโ€™s UDA, joins DCP to vie for governor in 2027

Published on October 9, 2026

Source: Tuko.co.keBy News Desk👁 22 views

UDADCP

Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja announced a 2027 governor bid, ditching UDA party for DCP and accused Susan Kihikaโ€™s administration of mismanagement.

Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja announced a 2027 governor bid, ditching UDA party for DCP and accused Susan Kihikaโ€™s administration of mismanagement.

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NACADA Seizes Suspected Illicit Vodka, Narcotics in Ruiru Raids

Published on October 9, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FM KenyaBy CORRESPONDENT👁 36 views

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 9 โ€“ 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. The operation, conducted in collaboration with the National Police Service (NPS) and the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), also led to theโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 9 โ€“ 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.

The operation, conducted in collaboration with the National Police Service (NPS) and the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), also led to the arrest of suspects linked to the illegal trade.

During a raid at a liquor store, officers impounded 216 bottles of 250ml Starlid Vodka suspected to be illicit alcohol.

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