June 7, 2025
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Rising suicide rates among youth spark concern in Kenya

A tragic incident occurred in Riat Village, Rachuonyo subcounty, Homa Bay County, where a nine-year-old Grade 4 student took his own life on Wednesday. The young boy, a pupil at Aolo Primary School, was found hanging from a mango tree using a nylon rope. The heartbreaking discovery was made by a neighbor who noticed the

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Wamunyoro: How Gachagua has turned a local village into his political fortress

Gachagua’s political journey has been defined by resilience and a relentless pursuit of power. Even after losing the second most powerful office in the country, he did not retreat into the shadows. Instead, he immediately began working on a comeback, using his experience in politics to remind both allies and opponents that he was not

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Numbers don’t lie: Why Ruto’s future looks uncertain as Pastors flock at Wamunyoro residence

During the 2022 elections, President William Ruto relied on the church to strengthen his political base. He attended church services regularly, made large donations for church renovations, and built strong relationships with religious leaders. This strategy helped him gain support from the clergy, who influenced their congregations to back his presidency. However, as the 2027

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Fred Matiang’i’s 2027 presidential bid: Can he overcome Ruto’s dominance and win over Gen Z?

Speculation about Fred Matiang’i’s potential candidacy in the 2027 presidential race has intensified, particularly with strong backing from leaders within his Kisii community. The former Interior Cabinet Secretary has gained considerable support from his home region, where many view him as a capable leader who can represent their interests at the highest level. However, his

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Mutahi Ngunyi alleges two communities that will determine 2027 presidential winner

Political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi has made a bold claim about the dynamics of the 2027 election, stating that the Somali and Mulembe communities will play a decisive role in determining the outcome. This statement, made on Ngunyi’s post on X, challenges the long-held belief that the Kikuyu community will always dominate the political landscape. According

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Trump’s ‘America First’ approach raises concerns for Africa’s trade and security

After Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th U.S. president for his second term, his leadership stirred diplomatic concerns globally. One of the notable absences from the inauguration was Kenya’s President William Ruto, alongside several other African leaders. Ruto’s office did not confirm whether he was invited to the event, which many observers believe

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Three powerful leaders who are giving Ruto sleepless nights ahead of 2027 elections

With the political union between President William Samoei Ruto and his then-Deputy, Geoffrey Rigathi Gachagua, and the Mount Kenya region in general appearing to be finished. Former Prime Minister and ODM Party leader Raila Amolo Odinga is recognised for having played a key role in Mr. Gachagua’s impeachment following the fervent support of his associated

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It’s time to groom Kenya’s future leaders to embrace grace and restraint – Billy Gichohi

In the next twenty years, many current holders of top national leadership positions in Kenya will unlikely occupy any echelon of power or authority in this country.  That’s how cycles of life go.  Leaders come and go. What are left behind are institutions that outlive generations. However, in disregard of that simple truth, some young Kenyans are

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Filthy information destroys the fabric and conscience of a nation – Sundeep Sharma

In our era of rapid dissemination of information, the lines between fact and fiction have become increasingly blurred. Misinformation and disinformation have emerged as powerful forces that shape public opinion while posing serious threats to the very foundation of societies. In his book Nexus; A Brief History of Information Networks from Stone Age to AI,

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