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A Kenyan parliamentarian moved to prevent the live broadcast of presidential election results, prompting criticism from civil society, opposition parties and the public. The incident has reignited concerns over transparency in Kenya’s electoral process.
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Kenya's health ministry reported a total of nine confirmed Ebola infections, all traced to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The surge has prompted regional alerts, travel warnings and strained an already fragile public‑health system.
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President William Ruto and Trans‑Nzoia MP George Natembeya are locked in a public dispute over stalled infrastructure and market control in Kitale, reviving the Uhuru‑Kenyatta versus Joho rivalry. The feud has triggered police deployments, business disruptions and heightened political tensions ahead of the next election cycle.
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Energy Minister Ndindi Nyoro unveiled a plan to trim petrol and diesel prices by Sh29 per litre, backed by a Sh5.5 billion subsidy. The proposal aims to push pump prices below the Sh200 threshold amid a slowdown in Kenya's growth momentum.
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The passing of former prime minister and ODM chief Raila Odinga has thrown Kenya’s main opposition party into a leadership crisis while prompting a three‑day period of national remembrance. Family members, allies and rivals alike are navigating grief and political uncertainty.
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President William Ruto, acting on health minister Aden Duale's recommendation, has classified Ebola as a highly contagious disease under the Public Health Act. The move triggers mandatory isolation, heightened surveillance and penalties for non‑compliance across the country.
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Authorities closed a Bondo church following an incident in which four children suffered severe burns during a purported exorcism. Police have detained four suspects linked to the ritual and a 62‑year‑old man on separate child‑trafficking charges.
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Ida Odinga, the matriarch of Kenya’s opposition dynasty, has signaled support for President William Ruto’s 2027 presidential bid. The move may reshape alliances ahead of the next national election.
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Kenya's Sovereign Health Authority announced stricter licensing criteria for private hospitals that hold public contracts. The reforms aim to boost quality, safety and accountability in the delivery of publicly funded health services.
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President William Ruto concluded a coastal tour by presenting land title deeds to 20,189 households in Lamu, part of a broader push to formalise land ownership and stimulate development along Kenya’s coast. The ceremony coincided with announcements on housing for Dangote refinery workers and new investments in regional economic zones.
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Aliko Dangote's consortium has begun construction on a Sh2.2 trillion refinery at Lamu, a project that could transform Kenya’s energy landscape and regional trade. The launch, attended by President William Ruto and several African leaders, faces land disputes and legal challenges.
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Kenya's top court has paused work on the Sh2.2‑trillion Dangote oil refinery in Lamu after 133 local residents sued over generational land claims. The ruling comes as President William Ruto reaffirms the project's importance for jobs and energy security.