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Matiangโ€™i: Azimio agents told us Raila won the 2022 election with 53.6%

Published on October 6, 2026

Source: People DailyBy David Nthua👁 31 views

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Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiangโ€™i has said the Azimio La Umoja side received information from its election agents indicating that the late Raila Odinga had secured 53.6% of the presidential vote in the 2022 General Election. Speaking during an interview with Msenangu FM on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, Matiangโ€™i revisited events surrounding the closely contested […]

Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiangโ€™i has said the Azimio La Umoja side received information from its election agents indicating that the late Raila Odinga had secured 53.6% of the presidential vote in the 2022 General Election. Speaking during an interview with Msenangu FM on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, Matiangโ€™i revisited events surrounding the closely contested […]

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EACC begins vetting political aspirants ahead of 2027 races

Published on October 6, 2026

Source: KBC DigitalBy Abdiaziz Hashim👁 29 views

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has commenced the process of identifying political aspirants with integrity and corruption-related issues ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking on the sidelines of a High-Level Senior Leaders Meeting in Nairobi, EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohammud said the commissionโ€™s โ€œList of Shameโ€ is gradually taking shape and will be submitted to the Independentโ€ฆ

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has commenced the process of identifying political aspirants with integrity and corruption-related issues ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Speaking on the sidelines of a High-Level Senior Leaders Meeting in Nairobi, EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohammud said the commissionโ€™s โ€œList of Shameโ€ is gradually taking shape and will be submitted to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) ahead of the races.

However, the anti-graft agency says legal hurdles could prevent some of the individuals flagged from being barred from contesting for political office.

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Ruto Congratulates Abiy Ahmed On Re-Election, Vows Closer Kenya-Ethiopia Ties

Published on October 6, 2026

Source: AllAfrica News: KenyaBy News Desk👁 24 views

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has congratulated Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed following his re-election to serve a second term.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has congratulated Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed following his re-election to serve a second term.

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Govt Identifies 109 Criminal Gangs, Warns Against Political Violence Ahead of 2027 Races

Published on October 6, 2026

Source: AllAfrica News: KenyaBy News Desk👁 31 views

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has intensified its crackdown on criminal gangs and organised violence, identifying 109 organised criminal gangs and groups operating across the country as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has intensified its crackdown on criminal gangs and organised violence, identifying 109 organised criminal gangs and groups operating across the country as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election.

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Ruto congratulates Abiy Ahmed on second term, vows stronger Kenya-Ethiopia ties

Published on October 6, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Mustafa Juma👁 21 views

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President William Ruto has congratulated Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on his re-election for a second term, pledging to strengthen the longstanding relationship between Kenya and Ethiopia. Ruto described Abiyโ€™s new mandate as a vote of confidence in the Ethiopian Prime Ministerโ€™s leadership and vision for the country. In a congratulatory message issued via his […]

President William Ruto has congratulated Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on his re-election for a second term, pledging to strengthen the longstanding relationship between Kenya and Ethiopia. Ruto described Abiyโ€™s new mandate as a vote of confidence in the Ethiopian Prime Ministerโ€™s leadership and vision for the country. In a congratulatory message issued via his […]

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Ruto congratulates Abiy Ahmed on re-election, vows closer Kenya-Ethiopia ties

Published on October 6, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FM KenyaBy CORRESPONDENT👁 27 views

William RutoUDA

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 6 โ€” President William Ruto has congratulated Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed following his re-election to serve a second term. In a message shared on Tuesday, Ruto described Abiy’s new mandate as a vote of confidence in his leadership and vision for Ethiopia. โ€œCongratulations my brother, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, on your re-election to lead Ethiopia forโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 6 โ€” President William Ruto has congratulated Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed following his re-election to serve a second term.

In a message shared on Tuesday, Ruto described Abiy’s new mandate as a vote of confidence in his leadership and vision for Ethiopia.

โ€œCongratulations my brother, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, on your re-election to lead Ethiopia for a second term,โ€ Ruto said.

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Matiangโ€™i explains why Uhuru did not intervene in 2022 election despite concerns

Published on October 6, 2026

Source: People DailyBy David Nthua👁 36 views

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Jubilee Party Deputy leader and 2027 presidential candidate Fred Matiangโ€™i has defended former President Uhuru Kenyattaโ€™s conduct during the 2022 General Election. Matiang’i told Msenangu FM on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, that Uhuru Kenyatta had no legal basis to interfere with the electoral process, even when concerns arose about how it was unfolding. He said […]

Jubilee Party Deputy leader and 2027 presidential candidate Fred Matiangโ€™i has defended former President Uhuru Kenyattaโ€™s conduct during the 2022 General Election. Matiang’i told Msenangu FM on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, that Uhuru Kenyatta had no legal basis to interfere with the electoral process, even when concerns arose about how it was unfolding. He said […]

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Kenya to criminalise doping offences from January 2027, says Ruto

Published on October 6, 2026

Source: KBC DigitalBy Dismas Otuke👁 21 views

William RutoUDA

Kenya is set to enforce the criminalisation of doping offenses starting January 2027 to align its laws with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) regulations. President William Ruto announced this during a meeting with WADA President Witold Baล„ka at the State House in Nairobi on Monday night. Ruto reaffirmed the countryโ€™s commitment to embracing clean sports by complying with all WADAโ€ฆ

Kenya is set to enforce the criminalisation of doping offenses starting January 2027 to align its laws with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) regulations.

President William Ruto announced this during a meeting with WADA President Witold Baล„ka at the State House in Nairobi on Monday night.

Ruto reaffirmed the countryโ€™s commitment to embracing clean sports by complying with all WADA requirements as the war against doping intensifies.

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Govt identifies 109 criminal gangs, warns against political violence ahead of 2027 races

Published on October 6, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FM KenyaBy CORRESPONDENT👁 21 views

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 6 – The government has intensified its crackdown on criminal gangs and organised violence, identifying 109 organised criminal gangs and groups operating across the country as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election. Internal Security Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the government was particularly concerned about the use of organised youth groups for political intimidation, attacks andโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 6 – The government has intensified its crackdown on criminal gangs and organised violence, identifying 109 organised criminal gangs and groups operating across the country as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election.

Internal Security Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the government was particularly concerned about the use of organised youth groups for political intimidation, attacks and harassment.

He warned that the growing involvement of criminal groups in violence could undermine the rule of law, erode public confidence in state institutions and pose a serious security threat ahead of the elections.

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