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Sifuna hits back at Ruto over Dangote agreement

Published on October 2, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 34 views

William RutoEdwin SifunaUDA

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has hit back at President William Ruto after the President criticised his demand for the agreement between the government and businessman Aliko Dangote over the planned refinery in Lamu. Sifuna invoked Article 35 of the Constitution, which guarantees every citizen access to information held by the State and requires the government to publish and publicise importantโ€ฆ

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has hit back at President William Ruto after the President criticised his demand for the agreement between the government and businessman Aliko Dangote over the planned refinery in Lamu.

Sifuna invoked Article 35 of the Constitution, which guarantees every citizen access to information held by the State and requires the government to publish and publicise important information affecting the nation.

โ€œArticle 35 (1): Every citizen has the right of access to information held by the State,โ€ Sifuna said.

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Youth Leaders Demand NYC Races Postponement Over Voter Education, Portal Failures

Published on October 2, 2026

Source: AllAfrica News: KenyaBy News Desk👁 30 views

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Youth leaders from across Kenya have demanded the postponement of National Youth Council (NYC) elections, citing cancelled voter education sessions, portal failures and low registration ahead of ward-level voting scheduled for October 9.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Youth leaders from across Kenya have demanded the postponement of National Youth Council (NYC) elections, citing cancelled voter education sessions, portal failures and low registration ahead of ward-level voting scheduled for October 9.

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U.S. Senate Confirms Trump Nominee Henry Wooster As Kenya Ambassador By Unanimous Consent

Published on October 2, 2026

Source: AllAfrica News: KenyaBy News Desk👁 33 views

[Capital FM] Washington, DC -- The United States Senate has confirmed Henry Wooster as Washington's next ambassador to Kenya, clearing the way for the veteran career diplomat to take up the Nairobi posting at a critical period ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Election.

[Capital FM] Washington, DC -- The United States Senate has confirmed Henry Wooster as Washington's next ambassador to Kenya, clearing the way for the veteran career diplomat to take up the Nairobi posting at a critical period ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Election.

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From Mr empty to shiny things and extortion: Inside William Ruto's renewed attacks on Uhuru and Sifuna

Published on October 2, 2026

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William RutoUDA

President William Ruto on Thursday intensified attacks on his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of doing little to alleviate the economic suffering of the residents of Taita Taveta County.

President William Ruto on Thursday intensified attacks on his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of doing little to alleviate the economic suffering of the residents of Taita Taveta County.

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Ruto renews attacks on Uhuru and Sifuna as he steps up Coast development tour

Published on October 1, 2026

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William RutoUDATEP

President William Ruto on Thursday intensified attacks on his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of doing little to alleviate the economic suffering of the residents of Taita Taveta County.

President William Ruto on Thursday intensified attacks on his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of doing little to alleviate the economic suffering of the residents of Taita Taveta County.

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JAMILA'S MEMO: The leaders we need

Published on October 1, 2026

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On my memo tonight, have you noticed? Suddenly, everybody wants to serve us. Posters are appearing everywhere. Mheshimiwa 2027. Incoming: our next MP, our next Governor, our next Senator. There are those already in office who want another term. Those who once held office, lost, and now want to come back. Those who have never been elected but have decidedโ€ฆ

On my memo tonight, have you noticed? Suddenly, everybody wants to serve us.

Posters are appearing everywhere. Mheshimiwa 2027. Incoming: our next MP, our next Governor, our next Senator.

There are those already in office who want another term. Those who once held office, lost, and now want to come back. Those who have never been elected but have decided that 2027 is their year.

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