June 2, 2025
Nairobi, Kenya

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Why Kenya’s emerging opposition features is a cabal of self-seekers

By Francis Kimanene As Kenya’s political landscape braces for another election cycle, a new wave of opposition figures has emerged, positioning themselves as champions of the people and crusaders against government failures. Yet, behind the fiery rhetoric and populist promises lies a troubling pattern and a line-up of politicians whose pasts are riddled with contradictions,

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Bashir scrambles to explain himself after viral June 25 remarks

Mandera North MP Bashir Abdullahi has found himself at the center of public anger after a video of him speaking in Parliament went viral. The clip showed him talking about the BBC documentary Blood Parliament, which exposed the involvement of two police officers and a soldier in the killings of protesters outside Parliament on June

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Gachagua sends emotional Labour Day message as Kenyans struggle under harsh economy

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has delivered a candid and emotional message to Kenyan workers on Labour Day this Wednesday, as the country marked its 60th celebration of the annual holiday. In a heartfelt post shared through his social media accounts, Gachagua acknowledged the deep frustration and despair being experienced by workers across the country.

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James Smart clashes with David Ndii as BBC documentary continues to raise public anger

NTV journalist James Smart has openly criticized the political class in Kenya for failing to understand the public’s feelings about a controversial BBC documentary. Taking to his official X account on Wednesday, April 30, Smart expressed frustration at how leaders have handled the growing anger among Kenyans online. His comments come at a time when

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Ledama Olekina exposes the key players behind the Ang’ata Barikoi land saga

Narok County Senator Ledama Olekina has raised serious concerns over an ongoing land dispute in Ang’ata Barikoi, warning that the future of the Siria-Maasai community is in jeopardy. He pointed out that 6,500 acres of land, which had been set aside by the community for future generations, are now under threat due to what he

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Millie Odhiambo blasts State over Gen Z killings and police brutality

Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo has condemned the increasing cases of extrajudicial killings in Kenya, many of which are linked to the police. Speaking in Parliament, she said it is alarming that people are being killed without proper investigations or accountability. She said the government must act fast before the situation gets worse. Odhiambo said

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Millions watch Blood Parliament as fear and brutality in Kenyan politics go viral

Millions of people around the world are watching in shock after the release of the powerful BBC Africa Eye documentary Blood Parliament. Within just one day, it had already been viewed more than 2.3 million times, reaching audiences far beyond Kenya’s borders. From Nairobi to London, the documentary has sparked conversations about the dangerous realities

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Rigathi Gachagua vows to expose powerful figures behind deadly Narok land clashes

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has promised to reveal the people behind the deadly land clashes in Ang’ata Barikoi, Narok County. The violence, which broke out on Monday, April 28, left five people dead and caused serious destruction. According to reports, the fight began as locals tried to defend their rights to a 6,000-acre piece

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Ruto causes another diplomatic controversy in Europe while In Vatican

President William Ruto’s trip to the Vatican was already surrounded by controversy, but things seem to have gotten even worse after he held a brief meeting with Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani. This happened despite earlier protests and warnings about the sensitivity of the situation. It all started last month when Kenya officially recognized Kosovo as

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