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    Cabinet Approves Sh1.1 Billion Electric Cooking Programme for Four Counties

    Published on October 9, 2026

    Source: KahawatunguBy David Wafula👁 16 views

    William RutoUDA

    The Cabinet has approved an electric cooking programme worth $8.8 million (approximately Sh1.1 billion) to support the adoption of 100,000 electric cooking appliances in four counties. The programme will benefit households in Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos and Kajiado counties. In a dispatch following a Cabinet meeting chaired by President William Ruto at State House, the government said the initiative would promote…

    The Cabinet has approved an electric cooking programme worth $8.8 million (approximately Sh1.1 billion) to support the adoption of 100,000 electric cooking appliances in four counties.

    The programme will benefit households in Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos and Kajiado counties.

    In a dispatch following a Cabinet meeting chaired by President William Ruto at State House, the government said the initiative would promote cleaner cooking, reduce household exposure to harmful smoke and accelerate the transition to modern energy.

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    Cabinet Approves Sh2.47 Trillion Energy Plan to Connect 5.1 Million Households

    Published on October 9, 2026

    Source: KahawatunguBy David Wafula👁 17 views

    William RutoUDA

    The Cabinet has adopted the Kenya National Energy Compact, which seeks to mobilise approximately Sh2.47 trillion ($19 billion) in investment and connect an additional 5.1 million households to electricity by 2030. In a dispatch following a Cabinet meeting chaired by President William Ruto at State House on Friday, the government said the initiative would expand electricity access in underserved communities,…

    The Cabinet has adopted the Kenya National Energy Compact, which seeks to mobilise approximately Sh2.47 trillion ($19 billion) in investment and connect an additional 5.1 million households to electricity by 2030.

    In a dispatch following a Cabinet meeting chaired by President William Ruto at State House on Friday, the government said the initiative would expand electricity access in underserved communities, support enterprise growth and create opportunities for industrial development and employment.

    The Cabinet also approved an $8.8 million (approximately Sh1.1 billion) electric cooking programme targeting the adoption of 100,000 electric cooking appliances in Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos and Kajiado counties.

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    Kalonzo pledges to raise county funding to 35% if elected president

    Published on October 9, 2026

    Source: People DailyBy Faith Lagat👁 26 views

    Kalonzo MusyokaWiper

    Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has pledged to increase the share of national revenue allocated to county governments from the constitutional minimum of 15 per cent to 35 per cent if he wins the presidency in the 2027 General Election. Kalonzo made the pledge on Friday, October 9, 2026, during an Economic Empowerment Equipment […]

    Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has pledged to increase the share of national revenue allocated to county governments from the constitutional minimum of 15 per cent to 35 per cent if he wins the presidency in the 2027 General Election. Kalonzo made the pledge on Friday, October 9, 2026, during an Economic Empowerment Equipment […]

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    Nacada Seizes Suspected Illicit Vodka, Narcotics in Ruiru Raids

    Published on October 9, 2026

    Source: AllAfrica News: KenyaBy News Desk👁 35 views

    [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has seized suspected illicit vodka and narcotics in a multi-agency operation targeting illegal alcohol and drug trade in Gwa Kairu, Ruiru, Kiambu County.

    [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has seized suspected illicit vodka and narcotics in a multi-agency operation targeting illegal alcohol and drug trade in Gwa Kairu, Ruiru, Kiambu County.

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    Trump rules out US attack on Iran before November midterm elections

    Published on October 9, 2026

    Source: People DailyBy Al Jazeera👁 22 views

    United States (US) President Donald Trump has said the US will not attack Iran before the November 3, 2026, midterm elections. The US president said late on Thursday: “we are having productive discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran,” in a post on Truth Social. “We will not be attacking Iran at any time prior […]

    United States (US) President Donald Trump has said the US will not attack Iran before the November 3, 2026, midterm elections. The US president said late on Thursday: “we are having productive discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran,” in a post on Truth Social. “We will not be attacking Iran at any time prior […]

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    Who is Sagal Abdi-Wali? Somali refugee who won UK parliamentary seat

    Published on October 9, 2026

    Source: People DailyBy Kenneth Mwenda👁 27 views

    Sagal Abdi-Wali, a former Somali child refugee who grew up in London, has won a parliamentary by-election in the United Kingdom, taking her political career from local government to the House of Commons. The Labour politician secured 12,292 votes, representing 45.2 per cent of the total, in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election held on […]

    Sagal Abdi-Wali, a former Somali child refugee who grew up in London, has won a parliamentary by-election in the United Kingdom, taking her political career from local government to the House of Commons. The Labour politician secured 12,292 votes, representing 45.2 per cent of the total, in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election held on […]

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    Tabitha Karanja Quits UDA for DCP in Bid to Unseat Kihika

    Published on October 9, 2026

    Source: AllAfrica News: KenyaBy News Desk👁 23 views

    William RutoUDADCP

    [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has ditched President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), setting the stage for a fresh political battle with Governor Susan Kihika ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has ditched President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), setting the stage for a fresh political battle with Governor Susan Kihika ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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    'Nimeskiza ground!' Senator Tabitha Karanja announces defection from UDA to DCP

    Published on October 9, 2026

    Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 29 views

    Rigathi GachaguaDCPUDA

    Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has publicly signaled a political shift, defecting from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to align herself with Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP).  Pointing to her clothing and accessories as visual proof of her new political home, Karanja noted: "Look at me. Can’t you see even the ring is green? Even those watching can…

    Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has publicly signaled a political shift, defecting from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to align herself with Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). 

    Pointing to her clothing and accessories as visual proof of her new political home, Karanja noted: "Look at me. Can’t you see even the ring is green? Even those watching can see everything is green. Isn’t that true? Even the clothes, isn’t that true? Therefore, we are going to fight for that seat with DCP."

    Directing her speech toward her party leadership, the Senator emphasized that her decision stems from directly listening to electorate grievances on the ground regarding unmet expectations under the current administration. 

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