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    Ruto has planted 'moles' to divide opposition, Gachagua claims

    Published on October 2, 2026

    Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 29 views

    William RutoRigathi GachaguaUDADCP

    The former Deputy President said the opposition would continue working towards fielding a single candidate to challenge Ruto in the 2027 election. Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has maintained that the opposition will remain united ahead of the 2027 General Election, accusing President William Ruto of attempting to divide the opposition. Speaking during an engagement with clergy…

    The former Deputy President said the opposition would continue working towards fielding a single candidate to challenge Ruto in the 2027 election.

    Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has maintained that the opposition will remain united ahead of the 2027 General Election, accusing President William Ruto of attempting to divide the opposition.

    Speaking during an engagement with clergy in Boston, Massachusetts, Gachagua claimed that attempts were being made to disrupt efforts to build a united opposition front.

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    Relief for 7 Supreme Court judges as High Court quashes JSC removal notices

    Published on October 2, 2026

    Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 22 views

    TEP

    The High Court has quashed notices issued by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to seven Supreme Court judges over complaints seeking their removal, ruling that the commission failed to undertake the required preliminary assessment before commencing the process. A three-judge bench led by Justices Charles Kariuki, Lawrence Mugambi and Bahati Mwamuye declared the communications, notices and directions issued by the…

    The High Court has quashed notices issued by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to seven Supreme Court judges over complaints seeking their removal, ruling that the commission failed to undertake the required preliminary assessment before commencing the process.

    A three-judge bench led by Justices Charles Kariuki, Lawrence Mugambi and Bahati Mwamuye declared the communications, notices and directions issued by the JSC unconstitutional, legally ineffective, null and void.

    The court also prohibited the JSC from taking any further steps or commencing or continuing proceedings based on the defective notices or the complaints arising from the same set of facts.

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    Boost for Sifuna team as Registrar approves Linda Mwananchi Movement name after Tribunal order

    Published on October 2, 2026

    Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 88 views

    The Registrar of Political Parties has approved the name "Linda Mwananchi Movement" following a Tribunal order finding the initial rejection legally unjustified. The 90-day reservation requires full registration before 2027. The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties has officially approved the registration of the Linda Mwananchi Movement's name after months of disarray regarding the political outfit's future. In a…

    The Registrar of Political Parties has approved the name "Linda Mwananchi Movement" following a Tribunal order finding the initial rejection legally unjustified. The 90-day reservation requires full registration before 2027.

    The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties has officially approved the registration of the Linda Mwananchi Movement's name after months of disarray regarding the political outfit's future.

    In a letter dated Thursday, October 1, Registrar John Lorionkou revealed that the decision followed the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal's (PPDT) ruling that ordered the Registrar to reserve the name within seven days.

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    High Court quashes JSC notices against seven Supreme Court judges

    Published on October 2, 2026

    Source: News – Capital FM KenyaBy IRENE MWANGI👁 21 views

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    NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 2 – The High Court has quashed notices issued by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) requiring seven Supreme Court judges to respond to complaints seeking their removal, finding that the commission failed to conduct the required preliminary assessment before setting the removal process in motion. A three-judge bench comprising Justices Charles Kariuki, Lawrence Mugambi and Bahati Mwamuye…

    NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 2 – The High Court has quashed notices issued by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) requiring seven Supreme Court judges to respond to complaints seeking their removal, finding that the commission failed to conduct the required preliminary assessment before setting the removal process in motion.

    A three-judge bench comprising Justices Charles Kariuki, Lawrence Mugambi and Bahati Mwamuye declared the JSC’s communications, notices and directions arising from the complaints unconstitutional, null and void.

    The court also barred the commission from taking further steps on the complaints or commencing or continuing proceedings based on the same set of facts.

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    Sifuna cleared to reserve Linda Mwananchi Movement name

    Published on October 2, 2026

    Source: NTV KenyaBy Nick Mwirigi👁 36 views

    Edwin Sifuna

    OFFICE OF the Registrar of Political Parties approves Senator Edwin Sifuna’s application to reserve Linda Mwananchi Movement name. The Registrar of Political Parties has approved the name for a 90-day reservation period. This follows the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal’s decision on  September 30, to set aside the Registrar’s earlier refusal and order a reconsideration of the application.

    OFFICE OF the Registrar of Political Parties approves Senator Edwin Sifuna’s application to reserve Linda Mwananchi Movement name.

    The Registrar of Political Parties has approved the name for a 90-day reservation period.

    This follows the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal’s decision on  September 30, to set aside the Registrar’s earlier refusal and order a reconsideration of the application.

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    Sakaja gives contractors 14 days to complete Nairobi flood-control works

    Published on October 2, 2026

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    Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has given engineers and contractors 14 days to complete critical road and drainage works in flood-prone areas as the city steps up preparations for the expected El Niño rains. Sakaja has directed the county's road and drainage teams to prioritise interventions in identified flood hotspots, with works spread across all 17 sub-counties. The works include drainage…

    Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has given engineers and contractors 14 days to complete critical road and drainage works in flood-prone areas as the city steps up preparations for the expected El Niño rains.

    Sakaja has directed the county's road and drainage teams to prioritise interventions in identified flood hotspots, with works spread across all 17 sub-counties.

    The works include drainage improvements, construction of culverts, road rehabilitation, opening of new road links, periodic maintenance and upgrading of selected roads to bitumen standards.

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    Sifuna: Our fight is to free Kenya

    Published on October 2, 2026

    Source: NTV KenyaBy Nick Mwirigi👁 20 views

    Edwin Sifuna

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna on Thursday revisited the joy that Kenyans had during independence in 1963 to offer an explanation of why he hopes to lead the country. Mr Sifuna chose to amplify a tribute made in regard to Mwalimu Jackson Karua, the father of People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua, who died on September 27, relating to the…

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna on Thursday revisited the joy that Kenyans had during independence in 1963 to offer an explanation of why he hopes to lead the country.

    Mr Sifuna chose to amplify a tribute made in regard to Mwalimu Jackson Karua, the father of People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua, who died on September 27, relating to the period Kenya broke free from the yoke of colonialism.

    Mwalimu Karua was in his thirties then, and tributes said he danced for joy on getting the news that Kenya was independent.

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    NYS hailed for practical contribution to national development

    Published on October 2, 2026

    Source: KBC DigitalBy Prudence Wanza👁 26 views

    William RutoUDA

    The National Youth Service has been hailed for translating youth training into practical work in communities through environmental conservation, infrastructure development, disaster response and employment programmes. Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku said NYS has demonstrated the value of national service through programmes that deploy young people to address practical challenges in communities across the country. The CS, who represented…

    The National Youth Service has been hailed for translating youth training into practical work in communities through environmental conservation, infrastructure development, disaster response and employment programmes.

    Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku said NYS has demonstrated the value of national service through programmes that deploy young people to address practical challenges in communities across the country.

    The CS, who represented President William Ruto at the NYS passing-out parade in Gilgil, Nakuru County, noted that more than 71.8 million trees have been planted through NYS programmes since 2022.

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