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Sifuna outlines plan to cut taxes, reduce wastage by Ksh.1.8 trillion if elected President

Published on October 9, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 40 views

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Nairobi Senator and Linda Mwananchi presidential aspirant Edwin Sifuna says he will reduce taxation, establish a national data bank of schools in Kenya and ensure hospitals are paid for services rendered within 30 days if elected President. In an interview covering a range of issues, Sifuna declared President William Ruto a failure as he fired back at the Head ofโ€ฆ

Nairobi Senator and Linda Mwananchi presidential aspirant Edwin Sifuna says he will reduce taxation, establish a national data bank of schools in Kenya and ensure hospitals are paid for services rendered within 30 days if elected President.

In an interview covering a range of issues, Sifuna declared President William Ruto a failure as he fired back at the Head of State, who has previously described him as being โ€œempty.โ€

โ€œThey (team of experts) are telling me that it is possible to have a balanced budget in 15 months by doing certain specific things. Number one, they can cut from the budget between Ksh.500 billion and Ksh.1.8 trillion in wastage, and we can go line by line and say this is where the wastage is. You can remove VAT on fuel, you can remove the housing levy, you can reduce VAT on electricity,โ€ said Sifuna.

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Kalonzo to Ruto: You have no numbers

Published on October 9, 2026

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The united opposition will deal President William Ruto a humiliating defeat in next years general election, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has predicted.

The united opposition will deal President William Ruto a humiliating defeat in next years general election, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has predicted.

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Kalonzo to Ruto: You have no numbers

Published on October 9, 2026

Source: The Standard News FeedsBy Standard Digital👁 23 views

William RutoKalonzo MusyokaUDAWiper

The united opposition will deal President William Ruto a humiliating defeat in next years general election, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has predicted.

The united opposition will deal President William Ruto a humiliating defeat in next years general election, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has predicted.

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Cabinet Approves Sh1.1 Billion Electric Cooking Programme for Four Counties

Published on October 9, 2026

Source: KahawatunguBy David Wafula👁 16 views

William RutoUDA

The Cabinet has approved an electric cooking programme worth $8.8 million (approximately Sh1.1 billion) to support the adoption of 100,000 electric cooking appliances in four counties. The programme will benefit households in Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos and Kajiado counties. In a dispatch following a Cabinet meeting chaired by President William Ruto at State House, the government said the initiative would promoteโ€ฆ

The Cabinet has approved an electric cooking programme worth $8.8 million (approximately Sh1.1 billion) to support the adoption of 100,000 electric cooking appliances in four counties.

The programme will benefit households in Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos and Kajiado counties.

In a dispatch following a Cabinet meeting chaired by President William Ruto at State House, the government said the initiative would promote cleaner cooking, reduce household exposure to harmful smoke and accelerate the transition to modern energy.

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Cabinet Approves Sh2.47 Trillion Energy Plan to Connect 5.1 Million Households

Published on October 9, 2026

Source: KahawatunguBy David Wafula👁 17 views

William RutoUDA

The Cabinet has adopted the Kenya National Energy Compact, which seeks to mobilise approximately Sh2.47 trillion ($19 billion) in investment and connect an additional 5.1 million households to electricity by 2030. In a dispatch following a Cabinet meeting chaired by President William Ruto at State House on Friday, the government said the initiative would expand electricity access in underserved communities,โ€ฆ

The Cabinet has adopted the Kenya National Energy Compact, which seeks to mobilise approximately Sh2.47 trillion ($19 billion) in investment and connect an additional 5.1 million households to electricity by 2030.

In a dispatch following a Cabinet meeting chaired by President William Ruto at State House on Friday, the government said the initiative would expand electricity access in underserved communities, support enterprise growth and create opportunities for industrial development and employment.

The Cabinet also approved an $8.8 million (approximately Sh1.1 billion) electric cooking programme targeting the adoption of 100,000 electric cooking appliances in Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos and Kajiado counties.

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Tabitha Karanja Quits UDA for DCP in Bid to Unseat Kihika

Published on October 9, 2026

Source: AllAfrica News: KenyaBy News Desk👁 23 views

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has ditched President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), setting the stage for a fresh political battle with Governor Susan Kihika ahead of the 2027 General Election.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has ditched President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), setting the stage for a fresh political battle with Governor Susan Kihika ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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'Nimeskiza ground!' Senator Tabitha Karanja announces defection from UDA to DCP

Published on October 9, 2026

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Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has publicly signaled a political shift, defecting from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to align herself with Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP).  Pointing to her clothing and accessories as visual proof of her new political home, Karanja noted: "Look at me. Canโ€™t you see even the ring is green? Even those watching canโ€ฆ

Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has publicly signaled a political shift, defecting from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to align herself with Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). 

Pointing to her clothing and accessories as visual proof of her new political home, Karanja noted: "Look at me. Canโ€™t you see even the ring is green? Even those watching can see everything is green. Isnโ€™t that true? Even the clothes, isnโ€™t that true? Therefore, we are going to fight for that seat with DCP."

Directing her speech toward her party leadership, the Senator emphasized that her decision stems from directly listening to electorate grievances on the ground regarding unmet expectations under the current administration. 

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Tabitha Karanja: Nakuru senator dumps Rutoโ€™s UDA, joins DCP to vie for governor in 2027

Published on October 9, 2026

Source: Tuko.co.keBy News Desk👁 22 views

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Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja announced a 2027 governor bid, ditching UDA party for DCP and accused Susan Kihikaโ€™s administration of mismanagement.

Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja announced a 2027 governor bid, ditching UDA party for DCP and accused Susan Kihikaโ€™s administration of mismanagement.

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Senator Quits UDA, Announces Governor Bid on DCP Ticket

Published on October 9, 2026

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Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has announced plans to contest the Nakuru gubernatorial seat on the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) ticket, ditching the ruling UDA Party.

Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has announced plans to contest the Nakuru gubernatorial seat on the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) ticket, ditching the ruling UDA Party.

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