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Oppositionโ€™s political arithmetic: What Karuaโ€™s fatherโ€™s burial revealed about 2027 unity

Published on October 4, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Ndiritu Wanjiru👁 37 views

Edwin SifunaKalonzo MusyokaWiper

The burial of Mwalimu Jackson Karua, father of Peopleโ€™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 Peopleโ€™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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Gachagua reveals earlier plan to have John Methu resign for Ruto showdown

Published on October 4, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Emmanuel Rono👁 25 views

William RutoRigathi GachaguaUDADCP

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has revealed that he had planned to persuade Nyandarua Senator John Methu to resign from Parliament to trigger a by-election that he would use to directly test his political strength against President William Ruto. Speaking during an engagement with Clergy in Boston, USA, on Sunday, October 4, 2026, Gachagua said […]

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has revealed that he had planned to persuade Nyandarua Senator John Methu to resign from Parliament to trigger a by-election that he would use to directly test his political strength against President William Ruto. Speaking during an engagement with Clergy in Boston, USA, on Sunday, October 4, 2026, Gachagua said […]

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K-pop giants Stray Kids join BTS in boycotting the Grammys

Published on October 4, 2026

Source: KBC DigitalBy BBC👁 34 views

One of the world’s biggest K-pop groups, Stray Kids, is joining BTS in boycotting the 2027 Grammy Awards. The move comes after the introduction of a controversial new category for Asian pop music, which critics fear will ghettoise genres like K-Pop and J-Pop. BTS announced they would not submit songs for consideration in any category in July, saying they hopedโ€ฆ

One of the world’s biggest K-pop groups, Stray Kids, is joining BTS in boycotting the 2027 Grammy Awards.

The move comes after the introduction of a controversial new category for Asian pop music, which critics fear will ghettoise genres like K-Pop and J-Pop.

BTS announced they would not submit songs for consideration in any category in July, saying they hoped their music “can be heard and loved for what it is, rather than being divided by region or language”.

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Gachagua: DCP is the most popular party in Kenya

Published on October 4, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Sharon Atieno👁 36 views

Rigathi GachaguaDCPTEP

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has declared that his party is the most popular political outfit in Kenya as he stepped up his push for opposition unity ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during an engagement with the clergy in Boston, United States, Gachagua said DCP expected to secure a majority […]

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has declared that his party is the most popular political outfit in Kenya as he stepped up his push for opposition unity ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during an engagement with the clergy in Boston, United States, Gachagua said DCP expected to secure a majority […]

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Gachagua speaks on Chivayoโ€™s death, money deals with Ruto and vote-rigging scheme

Published on October 4, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Emmanuel Rono👁 32 views

William RutoRigathi GachaguaUDADCP

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that President William Ruto had business dealings with Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, claiming the businessman was used to hold money on the president’s behalf. Chivayo and his wife died in a helicopter crash in Zimbabwe, an incident that has sparked public debate and speculation over the circumstances surrounding […]

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that President William Ruto had business dealings with Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, claiming the businessman was used to hold money on the president’s behalf. Chivayo and his wife died in a helicopter crash in Zimbabwe, an incident that has sparked public debate and speculation over the circumstances surrounding […]

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Maraga pledges business financing reforms as he courts Kenyans in US

Published on October 4, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Emmanuel Rono👁 33 views

David Maraga

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has pledged to improve access to business financing and strengthen systems supporting young entrepreneurs if elected president in 2027, citing the contribution of Kenyans living abroad to the countryโ€™s economy. Maraga made the remarks after interacting with Kenyans in Houston, Texas, on Sunday, October 4, 2026, where he highlighted the […]

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has pledged to improve access to business financing and strengthen systems supporting young entrepreneurs if elected president in 2027, citing the contribution of Kenyans living abroad to the countryโ€™s economy. Maraga made the remarks after interacting with Kenyans in Houston, Texas, on Sunday, October 4, 2026, where he highlighted the […]

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Report: Kenya's elections cost three times higher than global benchmark figure

Published on October 4, 2026

Source: The Standard PoliticsBy Standard Digital👁 29 views

The cost of Kenyan elections is three times higher than the global average cost, a new report has revealed.

The cost of Kenyan elections is three times higher than the global average cost, a new report has revealed.

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