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Kenya Kwanza leaders accuse Uhuru of backing opposition over Dangote deal

Published on October 2, 2026

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Kenya Kwanza leaders have stepped up their criticism of retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of backing a section of the opposition that is demanding greater transparency over the Dangote oil refinery deal. The remarks come days after President William Ruto criticised Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for calling for the details of the project to be made public, accusing him…

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Kenya Kwanza leaders have stepped up their criticism of retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of backing a section of the opposition that is demanding greater transparency over the Dangote oil refinery deal.

The remarks come days after President William Ruto criticised Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for calling for the details of the project to be made public, accusing him of extortion.

Meanwhile, Deputy President Professor Kithure Kindiki has issued a fresh warning to illicit alcohol sellers in the Mt. Kenya region, saying the government will no longer tolerate the trade.

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Raila Odinga remembered as thousands mark one year since his death

Published on October 2, 2026

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Thousands of supporters of the late former Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga on Friday turned up across the country to mark one year since his passing. In Nairobi, ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga led the candle-lighting ceremony alongside other broad-based-leaning leaders at Uhuru Park, where they remembered Odinga as a patriotic leader who put Kenya first. The celebrations were…

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Thousands of supporters of the late former Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga on Friday turned up across the country to mark one year since his passing.

In Nairobi, ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga led the candle-lighting ceremony alongside other broad-based-leaning leaders at Uhuru Park, where they remembered Odinga as a patriotic leader who put Kenya first.

The celebrations were witnessed in Kisumu, Kisii, Mombasa and other areas where the former Prime Minister commanded support.

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US, UN push for wider humanitarian access in Sudan and DRC

Published on October 2, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Aloys Michael👁 19 views

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The United States and the United Nations are working on practical measures to expand humanitarian access in Sudan’s Darfur and Kordofan regions and address worsening access challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to U.S. Senior Advisor for Africa, Arab and Middle Eastern Affairs Massad Boulos. Boulos said he held a “productive conversation” […]

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The United States and the United Nations are working on practical measures to expand humanitarian access in Sudan’s Darfur and Kordofan regions and address worsening access challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to U.S. Senior Advisor for Africa, Arab and Middle Eastern Affairs Massad Boulos. Boulos said he held a “productive conversation” […]

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President Ruto warns wealthy Coast landowners against harassing squatters

Published on October 2, 2026

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President William Ruto has warned wealthy landowners in the Coast region against frustrating squatters, saying his administration will not allow Kenyans to be harassed over land they have occupied for years. Speaking in Mombasa on the seventh day of his Coast tour, President Ruto said he was ready to confront land grabbers, directing residents not to leave the land they…

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President William Ruto has warned wealthy landowners in the Coast region against frustrating squatters, saying his administration will not allow Kenyans to be harassed over land they have occupied for years.

Speaking in Mombasa on the seventh day of his Coast tour, President Ruto said he was ready to confront land grabbers, directing residents not to leave the land they currently occupy.

The Head of State spoke at the Mama Ngina Waterfront in Mombasa during a ceremony where he issued at least 5,000 title deeds to residents.

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IEBC outlines role in two-thirds gender rule ahead of 2027

Published on October 2, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Faith Lagat👁 31 views

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has outlined its role in implementing the constitutional not-more-than-two-thirds gender principle ahead of the 2027 General Election. Commissioner Ann Nderitu represented the Commission on Friday, October 2, 2026, at a high-level policy dialogue convened by the National Gender and Equality Commission to discuss ways of implementing the constitutional […]

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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has outlined its role in implementing the constitutional not-more-than-two-thirds gender principle ahead of the 2027 General Election. Commissioner Ann Nderitu represented the Commission on Friday, October 2, 2026, at a high-level policy dialogue convened by the National Gender and Equality Commission to discuss ways of implementing the constitutional […]

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Museveni’s son Muhoozi backs Ruto’s bid for second term

Published on October 2, 2026

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Uganda’s military chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has publicly backed President William Ruto’s bid for a second term, saying National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula will support the Kenyan president’s re-election. Kainerugaba, the son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, made the remarks in a post on X on Friday, October 2, 2026, in which he described Wetang’ula […]

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Uganda’s military chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has publicly backed President William Ruto’s bid for a second term, saying National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula will support the Kenyan president’s re-election. Kainerugaba, the son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, made the remarks in a post on X on Friday, October 2, 2026, in which he described Wetang’ula […]

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DCP demands Ruto reveal Kenya’s stake in Ksh2T Dangote refinery

Published on October 2, 2026

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The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leaders have continued their push to have the government make public the fine details of the Kenyan shareholding in the newly launched Ksh2 trillion oil refinery by Dangote firm in Lamu. The leaders said they were not against the development of the refinery but questioned the cloud of darkness […]

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The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leaders have continued their push to have the government make public the fine details of the Kenyan shareholding in the newly launched Ksh2 trillion oil refinery by Dangote firm in Lamu. The leaders said they were not against the development of the refinery but questioned the cloud of darkness […]

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MP Pukose under fire over threats against those blocking Ugandan-based Kenyans from voting

Published on October 2, 2026

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Endebess Member of Parliament Dr. Robert Pukose has come under scrutiny over remarks in which he threatened violence against anyone who attempts to stop Kenyan voters living in neighbouring Uganda from crossing the border to vote in the 2027 election. Speaking in Trans Nzoia County, Pukose warned that anyone who tries to block the voters would be killed and their…

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Endebess Member of Parliament Dr. Robert Pukose has come under scrutiny over remarks in which he threatened violence against anyone who attempts to stop Kenyan voters living in neighbouring Uganda from crossing the border to vote in the 2027 election.

Speaking in Trans Nzoia County, Pukose warned that anyone who tries to block the voters would be killed and their bodies dumped in River Suam.

The remarks have raised concerns over possible incitement, particularly among communities living along the Kenya-Uganda border.

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