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May 27, 2026 at 05:57PM
Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda has argued that the Orange Democratic Movement should prioritise building a strong political party rather than engaging in zoning debates ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during an interview on Herman Manyora’s YouTube podcast aired on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, Ojienda said zoning only works for parties that already command […]
May 27, 2026 at 05:50PM
Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda has hinted at pursuing alternative political options if the Orange Democratic Movement sidelines him in the 2027 Kisumu gubernatorial race in favour of Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga. Speaking during an interview on political analyst Herman Manyora’s podcast, Ojienda said he could not approach the race to succeed Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o […]
May 27, 2026 at 04:56PM
The Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, has attended the Rwanda National Police (RNP) Day commemorations marking 25 years of the Rwanda National Police in Kigali. In a statement by the National Police on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the Service confirmed IG Kanja’s attendance following an invitation by the RNP Inspector General, CG Felix Namuhoranye […]
May 27, 2026 at 04:48PM
Economist and Presidential Advisor David Ndii has thrown his weight behind United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary-General Hassan Omar, telling him he owes no apology for remarks on historical land injustices in Kenya’s Coast and Central regions that sparked outrage among Mt. Kenya leaders. Taking to his official X account on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, Ndii […]
May 27, 2026 at 04:01PM
Political analyst Herman Manyora has stated that the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) needed a person like Nyandarua Senator John Methu to serve as its secretary general. Speaking during his daily analysis of current political happenings in the country on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the outspoken analyst showered Methu with praise following his recent appointment […]
May 27, 2026 at 03:31PM
Ghana has welcomed Pope Leo XIV’s apology for the Catholic Church’s historic role in slavery, describing it as an “act of moral courage” that was important in the global pursuit of “truth, human dignity and justice”. The Pope issued the clearest apology yet for the Church’s involvement in legitimising slavery and its delay in condemning […]
May 27, 2026 at 02:58PM
Kiambaa Member of Parliament John Kawanjiku has led a section of Mt Kenya United Democratic Alliance (UDA) MPs in calling for the ouster of Hassan Omar from the secretary general position, saying that if he does not resign, there will be no need for them to remain members of the ruling party. While speaking to […]
May 27, 2026 at 02:53PM
The Ministry of Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has detailed ongoing discussions with US government regarding international collaboration on strengthening preparedness and response mechanisms for Ebola Virus Disease. In a press release on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, Duale affirmed Kenya’s partnership with the United States amid reports of US plan to quarantine exposed Citizens in […]
May 27, 2026 at 02:29PM
Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has stated that the Linda Mwananchi movement is going to cause a political earthquake in the near future. Speaking during an interview with a local radio station on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the former Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) deputy party leader stated that in the coming days, many people are going […]
May 27, 2026 at 02:20PM
The Ministry of Health has set up four laboratories to test Ebola cases as the country heightens preparedness and prevention measures following confirmed outbreaks in neighboring countries. Speaking on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Mururi Village in Gichugu Constituency, Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni said the country is now better prepared to handle suspected […]
May 27, 2026 at 02:12PM
Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has stated that the Linda Mwananchi movement controls 30 counties in Kenya. Speaking during a radio interview on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the outspoken former Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) deputy party leader also stated that the Linda Mwananchi movement rose as a result of being sidelined by their former Linda Ground […]
May 27, 2026 at 01:27PM
Rescuers in Laos have found five villagers alive inside a flooded cave after they were trapped for a week following heavy rain and landslides. Two other villagers who were with them are missing, Lao and Thai rescue teams involved in the operation said. The seven were part of a group of villagers from the central […]
May 27, 2026 at 12:41PM
Former nominated senator Millicent Omanga has publicly apologised to retired President Uhuru Kenyatta for disregarding his political advice during the 2022 General Election and supporting the current Kenya Kwanza administration. In a statement shared on her social media platforms on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, Omanga admitted that she and others who backed the current regime […]
May 27, 2026 at 12:35PM
The Ministry of Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has reassured the public that the Kenyan government is on high alert to prevent the Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda from entering the country. Speaking on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, during Eid-ul-Adha prayers at the Sir Ali Muslim Club grounds in […]
May 27, 2026 at 12:34PM
Former Nyeri MP Ngunjiri Wambugu has come out to question whether the Jubilee Party is truly interested in winning the Ol Kalou by-election seat. In a series of statements shared on his social media accounts on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the outspoken former MP, who has been critical of his party over the treatment of […]
May 27, 2026 at 12:28PM
Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo has declared that she feels vindicated following the disbandment of the Orange Democratic Movement’s (ODM) Linda Ground faction, insisting she remained loyal to the party while others aligned themselves with rival camps. In a statement shared on her social media accounts on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the outspoken legislator reiterated […]
May 27, 2026 at 11:57AM
At least one person has been killed and nine others are unaccounted for after a chemical tank imploded in the US. The incident happened at a pulp and paper mill in Washington state at 7.15am local time on Tuesday. At least nine other people, including a responding firefighter, were injured in the spill at the Nippon Dynawave […]
May 27, 2026 at 11:21AM
Ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo is hampering the Ebola outbreak response, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the east of the country was at the centre of a “catastrophic collision of disease and conflict” with the Ebola outbreak in Ituri province outpacing the […]
May 27, 2026 at 10:54AM
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna have intensified unity talks, bringing together leaders from the Western Kenya region amid growing calls for the area to secure the deputy president position ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement shared on his X account on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, Governor Natembeya […]
May 27, 2026 at 10:44AM
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) has raised concerns over the Finance Bill 2026, accusing the government of overburdening workers through taxation while proposing provisions that could grant the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) excessive powers over taxpayers. In its submission to Parliament on the Finance Bill, COTU Advisory Board member Barasa Adams criticised the […]