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Published on September 28, 2026
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 28 – President William Ruto has said the planned East Africa Refinery in Lamu will open up a Sh2 trillion investment opportunity, create about 60,000 jobs and supply petroleum products to eight countries in the region. The President said the project would be formally launched on Wednesday, September 30, with the groundbreaking ceremony expected to mark the…
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Jubilee Party has accused President William Ruto of hypocrisy after he appeared to respond to remarks by retired President Uhuru Kenyatta during a church service.
Published on September 28, 2026
President William Ruto has broken his silence on remarks by his predecessor, retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, about the integrity of the 2022 general election, in which Uhuru claimed the late Raila Odinga’s victory was overturned. Ruto insists leaders must embody discipline and responsibility, not confusion or reckless talk. His allies have equally urged Uhuru to steer clear of statements they…
Published on September 28, 2026
The first vessel carrying equipment for the construction of Dangote oil refinery has arrived at Lamu Port. The project, worth over two trillion shillings, is expected to be officially launched on Wednesday next week, with Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director Captain William Ruto saying construction activities have already begun. According to the government, the project will benefit neighbouring countries, with…
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President William Ruto has passed his condolences to the Karuas’ family after the passing of Mwalimu Jackson Karua, father of the People's Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua. Mwalimu Karua died on Sunday at his home in Kirinyaga County. In his condolence message, President Ruto stated that Mwalimu Karua had devoted his life to teaching and service, leaving an impact…
Image: Citizen DigitalPublished on September 28, 2026
A high-profile Japanese anime voice actor has taken TikTok to court over videos he says feature an artificial intelligence clone of his "lustrous" baritone, with a verdict due on Wednesday. AI imitation is a growing concern among performers worldwide, and the threat has roiled Japan's storied animation industry, whose voice actors are sometimes worshipped as much as their characters by…
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United Democratic Alliance (UDA) MPs have dismissed Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki's coronation as the Mt Kenya region's kingpin and spokesperson. MPs George Kariuki of Ndia, George Koimburi (Juja) and George Gachagua (Ndaragwa) said that the exercise, that occured at Kirigiti stadium in Kiambu County a week ago, did not involve all elders and lacked the community's blessings. The lawmakers…
Image: Breaking news from AFRICA, Maghreb and Sub-Saharan Africa - France 24Published on September 27, 2026
Ethiopia’s army chief accused Eritrea and Sudan on Sunday of backing armed groups fighting federal troops, as clashes with Tigrayan rebels intensified. The Tigray People’s Liberation Front said it was waging a “defensive war” and seized airports. A humanitarian source said rebels captured the Afar town of Erebti on Sunday.
Published on September 27, 2026
Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka has come out to refute claims of voter smuggling from Uganda to Kenya to vote for President William Ruto in 2027, telling the opposition to also smuggle voters if they think the vice is easy. Speaking to the media in an interview aired on Sunday, September 28, 2026, the former Senate […]
