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Maraga pledges business financing reforms as he courts Kenyans in US

Published on October 4, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Emmanuel Rono👁 33 views

David Maraga

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has pledged to improve access to business financing and strengthen systems supporting young entrepreneurs if elected president in 2027, citing the contribution of Kenyans living abroad to the countryโ€™s economy. Maraga made the remarks after interacting with Kenyans in Houston, Texas, on Sunday, October 4, 2026, where he highlighted the […]

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has pledged to improve access to business financing and strengthen systems supporting young entrepreneurs if elected president in 2027, citing the contribution of Kenyans living abroad to the countryโ€™s economy. Maraga made the remarks after interacting with Kenyans in Houston, Texas, on Sunday, October 4, 2026, where he highlighted the […]

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Report: Kenya's elections cost three times higher than global benchmark figure

Published on October 4, 2026

Source: The Standard PoliticsBy Standard Digital👁 26 views

The cost of Kenyan elections is three times higher than the global average cost, a new report has revealed.

The cost of Kenyan elections is three times higher than the global average cost, a new report has revealed.

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As public fears of AI grow, Trump digs in on voluntary safeguards

Published on October 4, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 24 views

US President Donald Trump spent Tuesday showcasing his administrationโ€™s approach to AI โ€” touting the US governmentโ€™s new AI chatbot, dining with tech titans at the White House, and announcing a voluntary agreement with those โ€‹executives that he said would address growing fears about the technology's safety. The display signaled that Trump is eager to show he is addressing growingโ€ฆ

US President Donald Trump spent Tuesday showcasing his administrationโ€™s approach to AI โ€” touting the US governmentโ€™s new AI chatbot, dining with tech titans at the White House, and announcing a voluntary agreement with those โ€‹executives that he said would address growing fears about the technology's safety.

The display signaled that Trump is eager to show he is addressing growing voter concerns about AI's โ€Œdangers without imposing restrictions that could hamper the technology's development, AI safety advocates said.

The safety agreement with six companies โ€” Nvidia, SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta and Alphabetโ€™s Google โ€” includes no stated consequences if a company chooses not to comply. Trump described it as โ€œmorally binding.โ€

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Inside Kenyaโ€™s 2027 political vehicle battle as new parties face crucial legal tests

Published on October 3, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Aloys Michael👁 25 views

Edwin Sifuna

Kenyaโ€™s 2027 political contest is entering a critical administrative phase, with politicians seeking new or existing party vehicles facing a chain of legal requirements that could determine whether their political brands make it to the ballot. The latest development is Edwin Sifunaโ€™s Linda Mwananchi Movement, whose name has now been reserved by the Office of […]

Kenyaโ€™s 2027 political contest is entering a critical administrative phase, with politicians seeking new or existing party vehicles facing a chain of legal requirements that could determine whether their political brands make it to the ballot. The latest development is Edwin Sifunaโ€™s Linda Mwananchi Movement, whose name has now been reserved by the Office of […]

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Consequential Elections Bill sails through second reading at National Assembly

Published on October 3, 2026

Source: The Standard PoliticsBy Standard Digital👁 31 views

If given the nod by the House, the Bill will also impact the constitutionally provided process of recalling a Member of Parliament.

If given the nod by the House, the Bill will also impact the constitutionally provided process of recalling a Member of Parliament.

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'Don't repeat the same mistake', Uhuru tells Kenyans over Ruto reelection

Published on October 3, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 35 views

William RutoUDA

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is back on the political stage, revisiting his message to his political bastion in a cheeky but unmistakable manner. The message, do not make the same mistake you did in 2022 by re-electing President William Ruto in 2027. It is political dรฉjร  vu, a striking return to a familiar script, one that played out in theโ€ฆ

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is back on the political stage, revisiting his message to his political bastion in a cheeky but unmistakable manner.

The message, do not make the same mistake you did in 2022 by re-electing President William Ruto in 2027.

It is political dรฉjร  vu, a striking return to a familiar script, one that played out in the bruising 2022 election, when Uhuru and Ruto, once political allies, found themselves on opposite sides of Kenyaโ€™s fiercest political divide.

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Take Rutoโ€™s goodies but vote for Sifuna, Osotsi tells voters

Published on October 3, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Enock Amukhale👁 32 views

William RutoEdwin SifunaUDA

Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has urged voters to accept food, money and other handouts from President William Rutoโ€™s administration but vote for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna in the 2027 presidential election. Osotsi, a principal of the Linda Mwananchi movement, said Kenyans should not allow government empowerment programmes and handouts to influence their choice at the […]

Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has urged voters to accept food, money and other handouts from President William Rutoโ€™s administration but vote for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna in the 2027 presidential election. Osotsi, a principal of the Linda Mwananchi movement, said Kenyans should not allow government empowerment programmes and handouts to influence their choice at the […]

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