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Published on October 5, 2026
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has vowed to sacrifice his presidential ambitions if necessary to help opposition parties settle on a single candidate ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking on Sunday, October 4, 2026 during a church service at PCEA tumaini church springfield Massachusetts USA, Gachagua said he was willing to put aside his […]
Published on October 5, 2026
Young Kenyan digital and marketing firm Wave 360 Africa has received recognition from the government for its work in helping brands connect with audiences through creative storytelling, digital campaigns and experiential marketing. The firm was recognised during the ongoing Nairobi International Trade Fair at Jamhuri Showground, where Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development Mutahi Kagwe applauded the company for…
Published on October 5, 2026
President William Ruto has given Parliament until January 2027 to complete legislation paving the way for a new higher education funding framework that will determine how students in universities, TVET institutions and KMTC are supported. Speaking during an event to commemorate World Teachers’ Day in Kasarani, Nairobi County, on Monday, October 5, 2026, Ruto said […]
Published on October 5, 2026
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 5 -Political parties could face tighter scrutiny of their candidate lists ahead of the 2027 General Election as the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission moves to enforce the constitutional requirement on gender representation. IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu said the commission intends to examine party nomination lists against the two-thirds gender threshold, in a move aimed at increasing…
Published on October 5, 2026
Linda Mwananchi leader Edwin Sifuna has found a political vehicle for his 2027 presidential bid, The Equitable Party (TEP), registered in 2022. Sifuna now wants the party rebranded as the Linda Mwananchi Movement, as his allies gathered in Nairobi to rally behind his presidential ambition.
Published on October 5, 2026
Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) National Chairman Omboko Milemba has raised fresh concerns over the treatment and remuneration of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) teachers, urging President William Ruto to intervene in their plight. Milemba made the remarks on Monday, October 5, 2026, during the national World Teachers’ Day celebrations at Kasarani […]
Published on October 5, 2026
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has thrown his weight behind Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's new political vehicle, urging him to move quickly to build the party and recruit candidates ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Published on October 5, 2026
Edwin Sifuna has secured the political vehicle he needs for his 2027 presidential ambitions. His bigger challenge now is turning The Equitable Party (TEP) from a newly acquired platform into a genuinely national political organisation. Sifuna was unveiled as TEP leader and presidential candidate during the party’s launch in Nairobi on Sunday, October 4, 2026, […]
Published on October 5, 2026
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has pledged to protect public resources and take stern action against officials who misuse state funds if elected president in the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a town hall with Kenyans in Houston, Texas, on Sunday, October 4, 2026, Maraga said he would not tolerate corruption within his administration, including […]
