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Korane Repositions for 2027 Garissa Gubernatorial Race, Calls for Clan Unity

Published on October 11, 2026

Source: KahawatunguBy KahawaTungu Reporter👁 26 views

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Former Garissa Governor Ali Bunow Korane has stepped up his political re-engagement ahead of the 2027 General Election, urging residents to overcome clan divisions and rally behind a common development agenda as he seeks a return to county leadership. Korane made the appeal during a fundraising event for Nanighi Mosque and Tahfidh Madrasa in Garissa County, where he called forโ€ฆ

Former Garissa Governor Ali Bunow Korane has stepped up his political re-engagement ahead of the 2027 General Election, urging residents to overcome clan divisions and rally behind a common development agenda as he seeks a return to county leadership.

Korane made the appeal during a fundraising event for Nanighi Mosque and Tahfidh Madrasa in Garissa County, where he called for peaceful political competition and greater cooperation among communities.

The former governor, who lost the seat to Nathif Jama in the 2022 elections, also urged eligible residents to register as voters, signalling the importance of grassroots mobilisation as political campaigns gradually gather momentum.

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How DCP rallies in Mt Kenya signal Gachaguaโ€™s urge to consolidate his turf ahead of 2027

Published on October 11, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Ndiritu Wanjiru👁 38 views

Rigathi GachaguaDCP

The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) is intensifying grassroots mobilisation across the Mount Kenya region as party leader Rigathi Gachagua seeks to consolidate his political base ahead of the 2027 General Election. With Gachagua in the United States since August 26, 2026, Secretary-General John Methu and other party officials have taken charge of public […]

The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) is intensifying grassroots mobilisation across the Mount Kenya region as party leader Rigathi Gachagua seeks to consolidate his political base ahead of the 2027 General Election. With Gachagua in the United States since August 26, 2026, Secretary-General John Methu and other party officials have taken charge of public […]

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How DCP rallies in Mt Kenya signal Gachaguaโ€™s urge to consolidate his turf ahead of 2027

Published on October 11, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Ndiritu Wanjiru👁 28 views

Rigathi GachaguaDCP

The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) is intensifying grassroots mobilisation across the Mount Kenya region as party leader Rigathi Gachagua seeks to consolidate his political base ahead of the 2027 General Election. With Gachagua in the United States since August 26, 2026, Secretary-General John Methu and other party officials have taken charge of public […]

The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) is intensifying grassroots mobilisation across the Mount Kenya region as party leader Rigathi Gachagua seeks to consolidate his political base ahead of the 2027 General Election. With Gachagua in the United States since August 26, 2026, Secretary-General John Methu and other party officials have taken charge of public […]

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Natembeya draws line with Ruto as Trans Nzoia development row escalates

Published on October 11, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Felix Kyalo👁 28 views

William RutoUDA

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has challenged President William Ruto over responsibility for the county’s development, rejecting accusations that his opposition politics are slowing projects and insisting that elected governors are not answerable to the Head of State. โ€œNa mimi, Mr. President, mimi sio wewe ukiniona mimi unaonanga labda County Commissioner ama Region Commissioner. Mimi […]

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has challenged President William Ruto over responsibility for the county’s development, rejecting accusations that his opposition politics are slowing projects and insisting that elected governors are not answerable to the Head of State. โ€œNa mimi, Mr. President, mimi sio wewe ukiniona mimi unaonanga labda County Commissioner ama Region Commissioner. Mimi […]

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Twelve killed and 300 injured in attack on airport in Saudi capital Riyadh

Published on October 11, 2026

Source: KahawatunguBy KahawaTungu Reporter👁 15 views

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At least 12 people have been killed and 309 injured in an attack on an airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh, local authorities say. The deaths included four Saudis, two people from Bangladesh and one person each from the US, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Sudan and Egypt, the Saudi civil aviation authority said. Operations at King Khalid International Airport have beenโ€ฆ

At least 12 people have been killed and 309 injured in an attack on an airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh, local authorities say.

The deaths included four Saudis, two people from Bangladesh and one person each from the US, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Sudan and Egypt, the Saudi civil aviation authority said. Operations at King Khalid International Airport have been suspended.

A Saudi-led military coalition later vowed to respond to the attack, which it blamed on Yemen’s Houthis and called a “war crime”.

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Trump urges Zelensky replacement as diesel row rages

Published on October 11, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 9 views

Donald Trump called on Saturday for Ukraine to "get a new leader" after Volodymyr Zelensky slammed Washington's easing of Russian diesel sanctions, as the US president faces fuel price pressure weeks before midterm elections. Trump, whose Republicans face dim prospects in next month's vote partly because of soaring energy costs, defended a deal allowing more Russian diesel onto global marketsโ€ฆ

Donald Trump called on Saturday for Ukraine to "get a new leader" after Volodymyr Zelensky slammed Washington's easing of Russian diesel sanctions, as the US president faces fuel price pressure weeks before midterm elections.

Trump, whose Republicans face dim prospects in next month's vote partly because of soaring energy costs, defended a deal allowing more Russian diesel onto global markets after saying Vladimir Putin wanted "strongly" to reach a settlement in Ukraine.

Trump accused the Ukrainian president of blocking a deal with Moscow and ignoring instructions to not strike Russian refineries, while Kyiv and its European allies warned that easing pressure on Moscow would help fund the Kremlin's war.

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Kalonzo Musyoka recalls 2 Wiper leaders campaigning with Edwin Sifuna: "Wamemaliza kazi"

Published on October 11, 2026

Source: Tuko.co.keBy News Desk👁 27 views

Edwin SifunaKalonzo MusyokaWiper

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka recalled two Wiper MPs from Edwin Sifunaโ€™s Linda Mwananchi campaign, exposing opposition tensions over influence ahead of 2027 races.

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka recalled two Wiper MPs from Edwin Sifunaโ€™s Linda Mwananchi campaign, exposing opposition tensions over influence ahead of 2027 races.

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ODM vows free, fair and transparent nominations ahead of 2027 elections

Published on October 11, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Felix Kyalo👁 22 views

ODM

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Acting Secretary General Catherine Omanyo has assured grassroots leaders and delegates that the party will conduct free, fair and transparent nominations ahead of the 2027 General Election, amid growing calls for the party to reject direct tickets for preferred aspirants. Speaking during the partyโ€™s Mwezi wa Baba engagement with grassroots leaders […]

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Acting Secretary General Catherine Omanyo has assured grassroots leaders and delegates that the party will conduct free, fair and transparent nominations ahead of the 2027 General Election, amid growing calls for the party to reject direct tickets for preferred aspirants. Speaking during the partyโ€™s Mwezi wa Baba engagement with grassroots leaders […]

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