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1 week ago |
nation.africa | Justus Ochieng' |Rushdie Oudia
Once hailed as a masterstroke to bridge Kenya’s political divide, the truce between President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga is showing deep cracks undermined by mistrust, rogue state agents and rising political tensions. From Mr Odinga’s failed bid for African Union Commission (AUC) chair to the killing of key political allies and allegations of extrajudicial executions, the handshake has been anything but smooth.
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2 weeks ago |
nation.africa | Justus Ochieng'
President Jomo Kenyatta and his successor Daniel arap Moi started the tradition of meeting delegations at State House but since 2022 President William Ruto has perfected the practice with the number of visits to Nairobi’s seat of power intensifying in recent weeks. Scenes of busloads of people flocking State House and leaving with smiles on their faces and something in their tummies and pockets are playing out more frequently.
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3 weeks ago |
nation.africa | Justus Ochieng'
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has handed in official notice of his exit from the World Bank, marking the beginning of a comeback to public life that includes a possible stab at the 2027 presidential race. Dr Matiang’i’s campaign secretariat on Thursday confirmed that the former powerful CS had given three months' notice to the Bretton Woods Institution at the beginning of this month, with his contract terminating in August.
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3 weeks ago |
nation.africa | Justus Ochieng'
The government has partnered with the World Bank to roll out a Sh 20 billion National Youth Opportunity Towards Advancement (NYOTA) project to empower young people — as political parties, leaders, and institutions intensify efforts to court the crucial youth vote ahead of the 2027 elections.
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3 weeks ago |
nation.africa | Justus Ochieng'
What you need to know:Nyanza is experiencing an unprecedented economic revival, with over 69 billion Kenyan shillings worth of development projects. This is driven by a powerful alliance between President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga. This is transforming a region that has historically been marked by political exclusion. Significant economic opportunities and jobs are being created across Siaya, Homa Bay, Migori, and Kisumu.
Journalists covering the same region

Hilary Kimuyu
Journalist at Daily Nation
Journalist at The East African
Hilary Kimuyu primarily covers news in Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya and surrounding areas.

Enos Teche
Photojournalist at The Star (Kenya)
Enos Teche primarily covers news in Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya and surrounding areas.
Richard Kamau
Writer and Editor at Nairobiwire
Richard Kamau primarily covers news in Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya and surrounding areas.

Alex Isaboke
Sports Editor and Producer at Capital FM (Nairobi, Kenya)
Alex Isaboke primarily covers news in Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya and surrounding areas.

Kevin Cheruiyot
Journalist and Digital Reporter at Nairobi News
Kevin Cheruiyot primarily covers news in Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya and surrounding areas.
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