Briefs | Others

Somalia Deputy PM Surrenders Kenyan Passport, ID After Presidential Directive

08/04/2026 • Chris Akali

Somalia’s Second Deputy Prime Minister, Jibril Abdirashid Haji, has officially relinquished his Kenyan identification documents in compliance with a directive issued by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud targeting senior government officials holding foreign citizenship or identification papers. Haji handed over his Kenyan passport, national identity card and birth certificate to Kenya’s Deputy Ambassador to Somalia, Elias […]

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Ruto Allies Turn Heat on Uhuru, Accuse Him of Plotting UDA’s 2027 Defeat

08/02/2026 • Chris Akali

As political temperatures continue to rise ahead of the 2027 General Election, allies of President William Ruto have stepped up criticism of former President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of working behind the scenes to unite opposition forces in a bid to challenge the Kenya Kwanza administration. Speaking during a church service at AIC Watuka in […]

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Pauline Njoroge Resigns from Jubilee Party After 14 Years, Joins Linda Mwananchi Full-Time

07/21/2026 • Chris Akali

Former Jubilee Party Deputy Organizing Secretary Pauline Njoroge has resigned from both the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) and her membership in the Jubilee Party, ending a political journey that spanned 14 years. In a statement released on Tuesday, #Njoroge said her resignation takes effect immediately, describing the move as the beginning of a new […]

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Wilson Session Fumbles to Explain State Lodge Arithmetic

07/01/2026 • Chris Akali

Wilson Sossion was on KTN TV today and was tasked with explaining to Kenyans like me – who genuinely don’t understand the need for constructing a new State Lodge in Meru – why the project is necessary. Unfortunately, he struggled to make a convincing case. The former KNUT Secretary-General repeatedly argued that the State Lodge […]

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Israel Lifts Ebola-Related Travel Restrictions on Kenya and Rwanda

06/15/2026 • Chris Akali

Israel has lifted travel-related entry restrictions that had temporarily affected Kenyan travellers, ending a measure that had sparked concern among Kenyan officials and renewed discussions over regional Ebola preparedness. The announcement was made on June 15 through the Israeli Embassy in Kenya, which confirmed that both Kenya and Rwanda had been removed from the list […]

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DCI Debunks Viral Claims That Raila Odinga Was Poisoned

06/12/2026 • Chris Akali

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has dismissed as false and misleading viral social media reports alleging that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga was poisoned. In a statement issued on Friday, June 12, detectives warned the public against circulating a fabricated post that claimed Raila was poisoned with botulinum toxin while receiving medical treatment in […]

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Maraga Arrested as Activists Protest Nairobi National Park Development Plans

06/08/2026 • Chris Akali

Former Chief Justice of Kenya, David Maraga, was reportedly arrested on Monday morning during a protest against a controversial plan to develop infrastructure within Nairobi National Park. According to footage circulating online, #Maraga was bundled into a police vehicle shortly after joining demonstrators who were opposing the proposed construction project. The former Chief Justice had […]

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Allegations of KSh 500K Payout Each to Matatu Leaders Surface as Sakaja Signals Deal Expected by Saturday

05/20/2026 • Chris Akali

Claims have surfaced on social media alleging that Matatu sector leaders who recently met government officials were each issued KSh 500,000 in a quiet arrangement ahead of further engagements in Mombasa. Popular blogger Cyprian Nyakundi shared details attributed to an unidentified insider, claiming about 30 leaders were involved and the total payout could be around […]

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Tycoon Threatens to Sack 700 Workers Over Rising Fuel Costs

05/18/2026 • Chris Akali

Kakamega-based tycoon Cleophas Shimanyula has threatened to sack more than 700 workers employed in his matatus operating along the Kisumu-Kakamega highway. Citing the rising cost of #fuel and operations, the businessman said the current situation has made it difficult for the matatu business to remain profitable. “We have employed many men and women who earn […]

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