On Monday, December 1, national dailies widely reported plans by the major political parties to take disciplinary action against rebels following the hotly contested by-elections. Top news in Kenyan newspapers today. Photo: Daily Nation/The Standard.Source: UGC Some newspapers also reported on the headache facing President William Ruto regarding the election of his running mate in…
The brutal murder of David and Florence Mutaaga in Entebbe has left their family searching for a way to close the page months after the death. The couple’s children have decided to return their parents’ remains to Switzerland for burial, amid many questions about the investigation and possible family conflict. TUKO.co.ke investigates the main reasons…
Tension rose in Malava hours before Thursday’s by-election after DAP-K candidate Seth Panyako claimed there was an attempt to kill him. Panyako accused senior political leaders of being involved in the incident, claiming an electoral officer told him there were instructions from William Ruto The night clashes escalated when a Land Cruiser police car was…
Voting has begun in 22 constituencies that have not had representatives for several months, following death or annulment of elections Opposition leaders, led by DCP Party Leader, Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper Patriotic Front colleague, Kalonzo Musyoka, claiming there are plans to steal votes The two claim that 30 ballot papers have been transported from Nairobi…
Newspapers on Thursday, November 27, have given weight to the by-elections as polling stations open across the country, noting the high stakes associated with the 2027 General Election, as parties treat the elections as a political test. Top news in Kenyan newspapers, Thursday, November 27. Photo: Daily Nation, The Standard, The Star and Taifa Leo.Source:…
On Wednesday, November 26, local newspapers reported on intense preparations for the next by-election, with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) assuring voters that it is fully prepared for this by-election. Top stories in Kenyan newspapers on Wednesday, November 26. Photo: Daily Nation, The Standard, The Star and Taifa Leo.Source: UGC 1. Daily Nation…
The Chairman of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), Erastus Edung Ethekon, has defended the commission in relation to the integrity of the upcoming by-elections. The former Vice President, Rigathi Gachagua, claimed that the IEBC Vice Chairman, Fahima Araphat Abdallah, was planning to intervene in the Magarini by-election. But in a detailed statement, Ethekon…
The newspapers of Tuesday, November 25, published various information, including about the employment of teachers and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The front pages of The Standard and Taifa Leo newspapers. Photo: The Standard and Taifa Leo.Source: UGC Elsewhere, newspapers focused on the upcoming by-elections, which many believe will foreshadow the 2027 general election. 1….
A video of a woman known as Aloyo Oliver, being buried wrapped in a mat instead of a coffin, has gone viral online. In the video clip, mourners gathered around the grave, chanting and chanting as prayers were said over Oliver’s body. Social media users expressed confusion over the absence of coffins, while others defended…
Senator Edwin Sifuna explained the reasons why he sincerely supports the ‘Wantam movement’ which aims to make President William Ruto a single president He explained the reason why he did not deliver the State of the Nation address and previous meetings attended by the president MP Caleb Amisi criticized Ruto’s government and suggested reasons why…
George Wajackoyah visited Raila Odinga’s grave in Kang’o Ka Jaramogi to console his widow, Ida He sent a warning to politicians who wanted Raila’s daughter, Winnie Odinga, and vowed to support her When Ida went on stage, she remembered meeting the Jackoyahs and how they helped her go into exile The widow of the former…
Tony Mwenda spoke to Anthony Olwal Otieno shortly before giving him the package he was delivering Otieno had called him earlier that morning, asking for an Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max that he was supposed to deliver to a customer in South B, Nairobi Mwenda, a close friend of Otieno, expressed growing concern even as…
Makueni County was plunged into mourning following the sudden death of Sonnia Nzilani, the chief county officer Sonnia died on Saturday, the same day she was leading social events, including an environmental awareness program His untimely death has left friends, colleagues, and the community at large heartbroken, while tributes have poured in. Makueni County is…
Makueni County is mourning the death of Joseph Konzolo Munyao, a former minister and member of parliament His death was confirmed by the Makueni county governor, Mutula Kilonzo, who offered his condolences to Munyao’s family Munyao died on the same day as Sonnia Nzilani, a member of the Makueni county executive committee It is a…
Homa Bay deputy governor Joseph Magwanga endorsed independent candidate Philip Aroko, strengthening the Kasipul by-election campaign Magwanga criticized outside interference in local politics, urging residents to elect leaders without influence from outsiders He attributed past unrest in Kasipul to repetitive leadership patterns, indirectly targeting ODM’s Boyd Were The deputy governor emphasized accountability, calling for votes…