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Ruto vows to crush Natembeyaโ€™s Tawe movement in Trans Nzoia

Published on October 10, 2026

Source: Politics โ€“ Capital FM KenyaBy DAVIS AYEGA👁 56 views

William RutoUDA

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 10 – President William Ruto has vowed to overcome resistance to his governmentโ€™s development plans in Trans Nzoia, taking aim at the Tawe movement associated with Governor George Natembeya, which opposes his re-election bid. Speaking in Endebess during his tour of Trans Nzoia County, Ruto accused local leaders of opposing government projects and warned that he wouldโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 10 – President William Ruto has vowed to overcome resistance to his governmentโ€™s development plans in Trans Nzoia, taking aim at the Tawe movement associated with Governor George Natembeya, which opposes his re-election bid.

Speaking in Endebess during his tour of Trans Nzoia County, Ruto accused local leaders of opposing government projects and warned that he would not allow political differences to derail development in the region.

โ€œMnajua hiyo maneno ya Tawe, Tawe, Tawe hapo ya ujingaโ€ฆ ya kupinga kila kitu. Hiyo maneno tutasort out, tutasonga mbele,โ€ Ruto said, in remarks targeting the movement.

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Boniface Mwangi questions IEBC delay in diaspora voter registration ahead of 2027 races

Published on October 10, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Mustafa Juma👁 24 views

Presidential aspirant Boniface Mwangi has questioned the pace of diaspora voter registration ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying Kenyans living in the United Kingdom risk being left out of the electoral process despite their contribution to the countryโ€™s economy. Mwangi said he had written to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) seeking an […]

Presidential aspirant Boniface Mwangi has questioned the pace of diaspora voter registration ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying Kenyans living in the United Kingdom risk being left out of the electoral process despite their contribution to the countryโ€™s economy. Mwangi said he had written to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) seeking an […]

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President Ruto leads Mazingira Day celebrations in Trans Nzoia amid deforestation concerns

Published on October 10, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 27 views

William RutoUDATEP

The celebrations come amid growing public concern over the felling of mature trees in some of Kenyaโ€™s forests, with environmentalists questioning the governmentโ€™s commitment to forest conservation even as it promotes nationwide tree-planting campaigns. President William Ruto is leading this yearโ€™s national Mazingira Day celebrations at Elgon Downs in Endebess, Trans Nzoia County, as the government steps up efforts toโ€ฆ

The celebrations come amid growing public concern over the felling of mature trees in some of Kenyaโ€™s forests, with environmentalists questioning the governmentโ€™s commitment to forest conservation even as it promotes nationwide tree-planting campaigns.

President William Ruto is leading this yearโ€™s national Mazingira Day celebrations at Elgon Downs in Endebess, Trans Nzoia County, as the government steps up efforts to meet its target of growing 15 billion trees by 2032.

The celebrations come amid growing public concern over the felling of mature trees in some of Kenyaโ€™s forests, with environmentalists questioning the governmentโ€™s commitment to forest conservation even as it promotes nationwide tree-planting campaigns.

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The long-awaited 2026/2027 Sportpesa League starts today

Published on October 10, 2026

Source: KBC DigitalBy Dismas Otuke👁 35 views

The 2026/2027 Sportpesa League season is set to commence on Saturday, 11th October, after being delayed by over a month due to prolonged court disputes. On Saturday, two matches are scheduled: Mathare United will face APS Bomet at the Police Sacco Stadium with a 2 pm kickoff, while Posta Rangers will play against Shabana at Wangโ€™uru Stadium in Mwea. Fourโ€ฆ

The 2026/2027 Sportpesa League season is set to commence on Saturday, 11th October, after being delayed by over a month due to prolonged court disputes.

On Saturday, two matches are scheduled: Mathare United will face APS Bomet at the Police Sacco Stadium with a 2 pm kickoff, while Posta Rangers will play against Shabana at Wangโ€™uru Stadium in Mwea.

Four fixtures are on the card on Sunday as Super Cup champions and Mozzartbet Cup winners Tusker FC lock horns with Ulinzi Stars at the Ulinzi Complex, while National Super League (NSL) runners-up 3K FC will begin their season at home at the Moi Stadium in Embu against Mara Sugar.

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Raila Junior meets 17 ODM Nairobi constituency chairpersons in grassroots push

Published on October 10, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Mustafa Juma👁 25 views

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Raila Odinga Junior has held an introductory meeting with chairpersons representing all 17 Nairobi constituencies under the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), signalling continued engagement with the partyโ€™s grassroots structures as political activity builds ahead of the 2027 General Election. In a statement shared on Saturday, October 10, 2026, after the meeting at the Jaramogi Oginga […]

Raila Odinga Junior has held an introductory meeting with chairpersons representing all 17 Nairobi constituencies under the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), signalling continued engagement with the partyโ€™s grassroots structures as political activity builds ahead of the 2027 General Election. In a statement shared on Saturday, October 10, 2026, after the meeting at the Jaramogi Oginga […]

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