Why William Ruto is under fire over Safaricom, KPC sale

Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) petroleum storage facilities in Nairobi on August 21, 2024. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] The government’s push seen in recent weeks to sell its stake in Safaricom and the Kenya Pipeline Company demonstrates Kenya Kwanza’s resolve to sell what is deemed as strategic national assets, despite the protests by many Kenyans.  In the…

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Junet Mohamed Sells Arrows to Uhuru Alleging ODM Is Faltering, Winnie Odinga Who Blowed Up the Match

Suna East Member of Parliament Junet Mohamed defended the unity of the ODM party amid allegations of division before the 2027 elections The leader of the minority in the National Assembly emphasized the intense internal debate within the Orange party before making important decisions He criticized former president Uhuru Kenyatta after a newspaper linked to…

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Raila’s ‘Son’ Dismisses Critics, Says He Is in Ngangari and He Knows Secrets of the Former Prime Minister

Oketch Salah addressed the accusations after the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, defending his role and intentions Salah promised to reveal all the truth about Raila’s last wishes while rejecting online criticism and rumours He reiterated his devotion to Raila, recounting the painful moments he spent by his side throughout his illness The…

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Kenyan newspapers, January 21: Wetang’ula, 28 others were interviewed by DCI over the death of Cyrus Jirongo

Newspapers on Wednesday, January 21, reported on various topics, while the investigation into the tragic death of former Lugari Member of Parliament Cyrus Jirongo returned to the newspaper pages. The front pages of The Star and The Standard newspapers. Photo: The Star and The Standard.Source: UGC Elsewhere, newspapers reported on ODM leader Oburu Oginga’s efforts…

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Sakaja Stops Mukuru Demolitions, Declares Planned Evictions Illegal

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has strongly condemned the planned demolitions in Mukuru kwa Njenga informal settlement, terming the evictions illegal and unauthorised amid a standoff over disputed land earmarked for the construction of the Catherine Ndereba Road. Tension flared early Tuesday morning after a heavy police presence descended on the area before dawn, triggering protests…

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Nairobi: William Ruto Meets Gachagua, Other Nyandarua Parliamentarians

President William Ruto held a series of high-level meetings at the State House, Nairobi, focusing on development, diplomacy and business in the cities. The President met with leaders from Mount Kenya to review the development of affordable housing projects, health services, education and marketing. He also interacted with ambassadors, high representatives and market leaders of…

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Nairobi: Ruto Meets George Gachagua, Other Nyandarua MPs Following the Honeycomb

President William Ruto held a series of high-level meetings at State House, Nairobi, focusing on development, diplomacy and urban trade. The President met with leaders from Mount Kenya to review progress in affordable housing projects, health services, education and markets He also engaged ambassadors, high commissioners and Nairobi market leaders on the challenges of economic…

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Riruta–Ngong Railway Stopped as Omtatah Scores Legal Win

The High Court has temporarily halted construction of the Ksh11 billion Riruta–Ngong commuter railway line after Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah moved to court to challenge the project’s legality and constitutionality. Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued interim conservatory orders against Kenya Railways Corporation and several state agencies, stopping all ongoing and planned works on the rail line until…

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