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    India police investigate sexual harassment allegations during protests

    Published on October 4, 2026

    Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 20 views

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    Indian police launched an investigation on Sunday into allegations of sexual harassment against officers during protests in the capital against the country's election commission. Protests began on Friday demanding the Election Commission of India (ECI) chief Gyanesh Kumar step down, alleging wrongdoing during a large-scale voter-roll revision that has struck millions of names from the lists. The ECI has rejected…

    Indian police launched an investigation on Sunday into allegations of sexual harassment against officers during protests in the capital against the country's election commission.

    Protests began on Friday demanding the Election Commission of India (ECI) chief Gyanesh Kumar step down, alleging wrongdoing during a large-scale voter-roll revision that has struck millions of names from the lists.

    The ECI has rejected allegations of wrongdoing. Kumar himself has not commented.

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    Gachoka urges Uhuru to back Sifuna as opposition unity push intensifies

    Published on October 4, 2026

    Source: People DailyBy Emmanuel Rono👁 37 views

    Edwin Sifuna

    KANU Nairobi gubernatorial candidate Tony Gachoka has called on retired President Uhuru Kenyatta to support Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, arguing that opposition leaders must unite ahead of the 2027 General Election. Gachoka said he had personally sent Uhuru’s cousin, Peter Kihanya, to deliver the message during a meeting at Westgate, where he said the need […]

    KANU Nairobi gubernatorial candidate Tony Gachoka has called on retired President Uhuru Kenyatta to support Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, arguing that opposition leaders must unite ahead of the 2027 General Election. Gachoka said he had personally sent Uhuru’s cousin, Peter Kihanya, to deliver the message during a meeting at Westgate, where he said the need […]

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    Gachagua claims Zimbabwean businessman Chivayo held Ruto’s Ksh.1.5T before fatal crash

    Published on October 4, 2026

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    William RutoRigathi GachaguaUDADCP

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has made explosive allegations linking President William Ruto to late Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, claiming the tycoon held money on the President's behalf and was part of an alleged plan to influence Kenya's 2027 General Election. Speaking during an engagement with clergy in Boston, United States, Gachagua claimed Chivayo, who died alongside his wife and…

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has made explosive allegations linking President William Ruto to late Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, claiming the tycoon held money on the President's behalf and was part of an alleged plan to influence Kenya's 2027 General Election.

    Speaking during an engagement with clergy in Boston, United States, Gachagua claimed Chivayo, who died alongside his wife and four others in a helicopter crash in Zimbabwe on Wednesday, had business dealings with President Ruto.

    Gachagua alleged that Chivayo had been used to move and hold money for the President, claims for which he did not provide evidence during his address.

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    Women move beyond reserved seats as 2027 race opens new political frontier

    Published on October 4, 2026

    Source: People DailyBy Ndiritu Wanjiru👁 40 views

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    Kenya’s 2027 political contest is opening a new chapter in the country’s long-running struggle for gender equality in elective politics, with an increasing number of women positioning themselves for powerful seats traditionally dominated by men. From the presidency to governorships and parliamentary positions, women are increasingly stepping beyond affirmative-action seats and seeking political power through […]

    Kenya’s 2027 political contest is opening a new chapter in the country’s long-running struggle for gender equality in elective politics, with an increasing number of women positioning themselves for powerful seats traditionally dominated by men. From the presidency to governorships and parliamentary positions, women are increasingly stepping beyond affirmative-action seats and seeking political power through […]

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    Gachagua: No Ugandan or Somali will vote in Kenya in 2027

    Published on October 4, 2026

    Source: People DailyBy Emmanuel Rono👁 37 views

    Rigathi GachaguaDCP

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has vowed that no Ugandan or Somali national will be allowed to influence Kenya’s 2027 General Election, amid fresh concerns and competing claims over the registration of foreign nationals as voters. Speaking during an engagement with Clergy in Boston, USA, on Sunday, October 4, 2026, Gachagua said political leaders should […]

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has vowed that no Ugandan or Somali national will be allowed to influence Kenya’s 2027 General Election, amid fresh concerns and competing claims over the registration of foreign nationals as voters. Speaking during an engagement with Clergy in Boston, USA, on Sunday, October 4, 2026, Gachagua said political leaders should […]

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    Gachagua pledges embassy, parliament slots for diaspora Kenyans if elected president

    Published on October 4, 2026

    Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 26 views

    Rigathi GachaguaDCP

    Speaking during an engagement with clergy and Kenyans in Boston, Massachusetts, Gachagua said his administration would deliberately recruit qualified Kenyans living abroad to serve in the country's embassies and diplomatic missions. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has pledged to give Kenyans living in the diaspora a greater role in the country's diplomatic service and political leadership should he become President…

    Speaking during an engagement with clergy and Kenyans in Boston, Massachusetts, Gachagua said his administration would deliberately recruit qualified Kenyans living abroad to serve in the country's embassies and diplomatic missions.

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has pledged to give Kenyans living in the diaspora a greater role in the country's diplomatic service and political leadership should he become President after the 2027 General Election.

    Speaking during an engagement with clergy and Kenyans in Boston, Massachusetts, Gachagua said his administration would deliberately recruit qualified Kenyans living abroad to serve in the country's embassies and diplomatic missions.

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    Police issue fresh warning on child trafficking, GBV during Nairobi trade fair

    Published on October 4, 2026

    Source: People DailyBy Felix Kyalo👁 42 views

    The Kenya Police Service has issued a warning to parents and caregivers to remain vigilant over child safety as officers conduct a public awareness campaign on child trafficking and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) at the Nairobi International Trade Fair. The campaign was led by the Directorate of Gender and Child Protection (DGCP), which engaged families, guardians […]

    The Kenya Police Service has issued a warning to parents and caregivers to remain vigilant over child safety as officers conduct a public awareness campaign on child trafficking and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) at the Nairobi International Trade Fair. The campaign was led by the Directorate of Gender and Child Protection (DGCP), which engaged families, guardians […]

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    Ndindi Nyoro: I am ready to hold hands with others to support one presidential candidate in 2027

    Published on October 4, 2026

    Source: People DailyBy Ndiritu Wanjiru👁 33 views

    The People’s Party of Kenya leader and Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has said he is ready to work with other opposition leaders to support a single presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election. Nyoro said opposition leaders should set aside individual ambitions and agree on one person to carry the presidential ticket, with […]

    The People’s Party of Kenya leader and Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has said he is ready to work with other opposition leaders to support a single presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election. Nyoro said opposition leaders should set aside individual ambitions and agree on one person to carry the presidential ticket, with […]

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    Opposition’s political arithmetic: What Karua’s father’s burial revealed about 2027 unity

    Published on October 4, 2026

    Source: People DailyBy Ndiritu Wanjiru👁 34 views

    Edwin SifunaKalonzo MusyokaWiper

    The burial of Mwalimu Jackson Karua, father of People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, became more than a family farewell as leading opposition figures shared a platform in Gichugu, Kirinyaga County. Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, Martha Karua, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Siaya Governor James Orengo, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, […]

    The burial of Mwalimu Jackson Karua, father of People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, became more than a family farewell as leading opposition figures shared a platform in Gichugu, Kirinyaga County. Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, Martha Karua, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Siaya Governor James Orengo, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, […]

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