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Cleophas Malala: Edwin Sifuna must court Mt. Kenya votes, Gachagua backing to win 2027 presidency

Published on October 25, 2026

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Cleophas Malala said Senator Edwin Sifuna must win Mt. Kenya support and secure DP Rigathi Gachaguaโ€™s backing to build a winning coalition for the 2027 presidency.

Cleophas Malala said Senator Edwin Sifuna must win Mt. Kenya support and secure DP Rigathi Gachaguaโ€™s backing to build a winning coalition for the 2027 presidency.

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Voters in Brazil to choose between Lula and Bolsonaroโ€™s son

Published on October 25, 2026

Source: KBC DigitalBy BBC👁 22 views

Brazilians go to the races on Sunday to elect their new president in a closely fought run-off election. The choice is between the 80-year-old incumbent, left-winger Luiz Inรกcio Lula da Silva, who is seeking a fourth non-consecutive term in office, and right-wing senator Flรกvio Bolsonaro, 45. Bolsonaro is the son of former right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro, who is serving aโ€ฆ

Brazilians go to the races on Sunday to elect their new president in a closely fought run-off election.

The choice is between the 80-year-old incumbent, left-winger Luiz Inรกcio Lula da Silva, who is seeking a fourth non-consecutive term in office, and right-wing senator Flรกvio Bolsonaro, 45.

Bolsonaro is the son of former right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro, who is serving a 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup after losing the last election in 2022.

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Obama attacks Trump as he campaigns for Democrats ahead of midterm elections

Published on October 25, 2026

Source: KahawatunguBy KahawaTungu Reporter👁 24 views

Former President Barack Obama has attacked the Trump administration over the Iran war and high consumer prices as he hit the campaign trail for Democrats ahead of the US midterm elections. “This election is our last best chance to at least rein in some of the foolishness of this administration,” Obama told crowds in Ohio on Saturday. Meanwhile, US Presidentโ€ฆ

Former President Barack Obama has attacked the Trump administration over the Iran war and high consumer prices as he hit the campaign trail for Democrats ahead of the US midterm elections.

“This election is our last best chance to at least rein in some of the foolishness of this administration,” Obama told crowds in Ohio on Saturday.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump touted his administration’s immigration and tariff policies at a rally in Georgia, telling supporters “we’re in the golden age of America”.

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Kalonzo's 2027 dilemma: Fight for State House or go for less?

Published on October 25, 2026

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Kalonzo is racing against time to consolidate his Lower Eastern stronghold, which Ruto has been aggressively targeting.

Kalonzo is racing against time to consolidate his Lower Eastern stronghold, which Ruto has been aggressively targeting.

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Gen Z activists vow to reject ethnic kingpins ahead of 2027 races

Published on October 25, 2026

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He maintained that no politician could claim to command the region's votes without first earning the confidence of its youthful electorate. A section of young Kenyans has launched a campaign against ethnic-based politics, vowing to challenge politicians who rely on regional voting blocs to advance their political interests ahead of the 2027 General Election. Under the Sauti La Vijana movement,โ€ฆ

He maintained that no politician could claim to command the region's votes without first earning the confidence of its youthful electorate.

A section of young Kenyans has launched a campaign against ethnic-based politics, vowing to challenge politicians who rely on regional voting blocs to advance their political interests ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Under the Sauti La Vijana movement, the youth accused political leaders of exploiting ethnic divisions to negotiate political deals while overlooking challenges facing young people, including unemployment, mental health struggles, alcoholism and drug abuse.

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Explainer: Why Gideon Moiโ€™s Rift Valley moves matter ahead of 2027

Published on October 25, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Emmanuel Rono👁 28 views

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Gideon Moiโ€™s latest remarks about President William Ruto have reopened a political question that could shape the Rift Valley ahead of the 2027 General Election: Is the Kanu leader preparing to chart an independent political course? The former Baringo senator told Kalenjin elders and opinion leaders that he had been misled into abandoning the Baringo […]

Gideon Moiโ€™s latest remarks about President William Ruto have reopened a political question that could shape the Rift Valley ahead of the 2027 General Election: Is the Kanu leader preparing to chart an independent political course? The former Baringo senator told Kalenjin elders and opinion leaders that he had been misled into abandoning the Baringo […]

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Obama blasts Trump's 'chaos and cruelty' while campaigning for Democrats

Published on October 25, 2026

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Former US president Barack Obama delivered scathing criticisms of his successor, Donald Trump, at rallies Saturday in Ohio and Michigan to support Democratic candidates ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Democrats are attempting to wrest back control of one or both chambers of the US Congress, which are currently controlled by Trump's Republican party. The former president retains considerableโ€ฆ

Former US president Barack Obama delivered scathing criticisms of his successor, Donald Trump, at rallies Saturday in Ohio and Michigan to support Democratic candidates ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.

Democrats are attempting to wrest back control of one or both chambers of the US Congress, which are currently controlled by Trump's Republican party.

The former president retains considerable popularity among the Democratic base, which he is keen to leverage to support his Democratic Party's candidates.

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British 'heirs of slavery' back reparations

Published on October 25, 2026

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Caribbean nations campaigning for slavery reparations have won support from an unexpected source -- the descendants of some of Britain's most prominent families to have benefitted from the slave trade. As prime ministers, courtiers and aristocrats, the Gladstone, Lascelles and Trevelyan families were at the heart of the governing elite down the decades. They accumulated significant wealth from slavery throughโ€ฆ

Caribbean nations campaigning for slavery reparations have won support from an unexpected source -- the descendants of some of Britain's most prominent families to have benefitted from the slave trade.

As prime ministers, courtiers and aristocrats, the Gladstone, Lascelles and Trevelyan families were at the heart of the governing elite down the decades.

They accumulated significant wealth from slavery through the ownership of plantations in the West Indies and South America.

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