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What Uhuru’s Azimio Resignation Means for Kalonzo’s Ukombozi Alliance

Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has resigned as chairperson of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition, clearing the way for a new generation of leaders to guide the opposition alliance. The exit, confirmed in a letter dated October 5, 2026, marks a major political shift for the coalition as it rebrands to the Ukombozi Alliance (TUA) ahead of the 2027 General Election. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, TUA Party Leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka acknowledged Kenyatta’s resignation while reassuring supporters that the movement remains united. Kalonzo stressed that Kenyatta’s exit does not signal a fracture within the political alliance. “A coalition is not a temporary alliance of convenience but a covenant of conviction,” Kalonzo stated, expressing gratitude for the former president’s steady stewardship. “President Kenyatta stood with this movement when it mattered. He lent his stature, his counsel, and his name to a cause larger than any one of us, at a time when the defense of our democracy demanded courage.” Addressing lingering questions surrounding executive authority within the rebranded alliance, Kalonzo clarified the distinction between the council chairperson position previously held by Kenyatta and his own role as party leader. He noted that while the chairperson provided strategic counsel and convening power, the party leader remains the executi...

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Nairobi Wire

Ruto Announces Additional Plan for Raila’s Mausoleum in Bondo – PHOTOS

President William Ruto has pledged to build a library and museum at the mausoleum of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Bondo, Siaya County, to preserve a permanent record of his contributions to Kenya. Speaking on Wednesday during the unveiling and dedication of the mausoleum at Kang’o ka Jaramogi, President Ruto stated that the facilities will offer future generations a direct look into the former prime minister’s role in shaping the nation’s democratic journey. The president pointed out that Raila’s lifelong battle for democracy deserves active preservation so that his legacy delivers tangible benefits to all Kenyans. “You know that Raila ni shujaa wa taifa letu la Kenya and I said that huyo muungwana hawezi kuzikwa kwa kaburi la kawaida, lazima ajengewe mausoleum. Tutajenga library, museum so that our future generations can learn how Raila changed this country,” Ruto said. Loosely translated: (Raila is a hero of our nation Kenya, and I said that gentleman cannot be buried in an ordinary grave, a mausoleum must be built for him.) “I want you to know that the democracy that Odinga fought for should not be one in vain but to change the nation and the lives of Kenyans. We will give that gentleman a befitting send-off for his contribution to our nation, which is unrivalled and unequal to anybody.” The Head of State joined Raila’s widow, Mama Ida Odinga, family member...

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Nairobi Wire

PHOTOS: Rironi-Naivasha Road Takes Shape as Tarmac Laying Starts

Construction on the long-awaited A8 corridor reached a critical milestone this week as contractors began laying the initial layers of tarmac along the Rironi-Naivasha section of the Rironi-Mau Summit highway. Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) Director General Luka Kimeli inspected the ongoing progress on Tuesday, witnessing workers apply the blacktop on the approach road to the Ngarariga Interchange. The visual progress signals that heavy earthworks on the stretch have given way to advanced road paving. The paving effort aligns with government targets to open specific completed sections to motorists ahead of schedule. Roads Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir confirmed last month that the state intends to complete and open the dualled Rironi-Naivasha section by October 30, allowing traffic to utilize the upgraded lanes while work continues on adjacent segments. “In one and a half months to come, the section of Rironi to Naivasha Road of the Rironi-Mau Summit construction will be complete,” Chirchir stated during a recent project update. Chirchir explained that the Ministry of Roads plans to sequence the opening by first allowing traffic onto the upper side of the A8 corridor before shifting focus to the A8 South section, which connects Rironi, Mai Mahiu, and Naivasha. “After this we go to Naivasha side, that is, Rironi-Mau Mai Mahiu-Naivasha. We’ll open the upper side, tha...

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Nairobi Wire

Why Sifuna’s Lamu Oil Refinery Request Failed to Reach Senate Floor

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna alleges that parliamentary gatekeepers have blocked his request for key information on the proposed Lamu oil refinery project from reaching the Senate floor. In a formal statement request dated October 2, 2026, Sifuna asked the Senate Standing Committee on Energy to compel the production of crucial records regarding the mega-infrastructure development in Lamu County. The senator requested full disclosure across several critical fronts, seeking documentation on public participation to show how the government involved local communities and stakeholders. He also demanded clear details on the financing and implementation model, specifically outlining the financial burden expected on Kenyan taxpayers alongside comprehensive value-for-money assessments. Additionally, the request called for revealing the identities of the beneficial owners of all private firms participating in the deal. Sifuna argued that a public project of this scale must strictly comply with constitutional mandates governing transparency, accountability, sustainable development, and public finance management. However, the lawmaker revealed on Wednesday that the request failed to obtain the necessary approval to proceed to the Senate order paper. He directly accused ruling-party allies in Parliament of systematically stalling inquiries into major state-backed deals. “The reason Ruto spea...

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Nairobi Wire

Kabogo Reveals Ruto’s Mt Kenya Plan Ahead of 2027 Election

President William Ruto has not relinquished his pursuit of Mt Kenya’s political support ahead of the 2027 General Election, according to Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT) Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo. Political dynamics in the vote-rich region have grown increasingly uncertain following the October 2024 impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Recent mini-polls have indicated slipping momentum for the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, raising questions over the coalition’s standing in its former stronghold. However, speaking during a local radio interview on Wednesday, Kabogo dismissed claims that the Kenya Kwanza administration is conceding ground in the central region, describing the Head of State as a seasoned political strategist. “President Ruto has not yet given up on Mt. Kenya. He is not a person to despair easily. He is not a joker to reach the level he has reached,” Kabogo said. “There must be something he knows. He did not get the presidency by luck.” Kabogo, a key political surrogate for the president in the region, urged local voters to exercise caution as opposition figures seek to capitalize on the shifting landscape. “Let us open our eyes and plan ourselves. Wise people make their case at night,” Kabogo added, encouraging the region to avoid making hasty decisions ahead of 2027. Addressing criticism that the preside...

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The Sun

Strictly hosts are like an awkward family Christmas, jokes Craig Revel Horwood as he reveals what he thinks of trio

CRAIG Revel Horwood joked last night that Strictly’s new hosting trio brought to mind an “awkward” family Christmas — but he’s confident the newbies will find their wings and “fly”. The judge, 61 — known for his FAB-U-LOUS catchphrase — predicted Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe “will fly” despite some fans struggling failing...

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The Sun

Just like M&S we must learn from our mistakes and win back trust, says Kemi as she vows to make Tories fashionable again

TORY leader Kemi ­Badenoch has vowed to make the party fashionable again — like M&S. She name-checked the high street brand in her conference speech in Birmingham after attending the company’s first ­London Fashion Week catwalk show last month. She also insisted the Tories have “something for everyone”. Promising to abolish inheritance tax on family...

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The Straits Times

Trump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize but has doubts he will get it

WASHINGTON, Oct 7 - US President Donald Trump, who waged war with Iran and has yet to broker peace in Ukraine, said on Wednesday that he should win the Nobel Peace Prize but acknowledged doubt about his chances."I don't know what their decision is going to be," Trump said of the 2026 award, which the Norwegian Nobel Committee will announce on Friday. "They have a reputation for maybe not giving it to people like me."Since his return to the White House last year, Trump has repeatedly said he deserves what may be the world's most prestigious award."It is about that time," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. "But I was very honored to receive it indirectly last time by the recipient, who said nobody in history deserves it more than President Trump."Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gave her 2025 Nobel Peace Prize medal to Trump in January as she sought US support for her efforts in Venezuela.Trump said he should get the prize after wading into eight conflicts since taking office last January.The leaders of Cambodia, Israel and Pakistan have said they nominated Trump, though there is no way of verifying that.Parties to some conflicts Trump claims to have resolved dispute the US president's diplomatic role, and fighting has flared again in some of those regions, including the Democratic Republic of Congo and along the border between Cambodia and Thailand.A resolution to Russia's war in Ukraine has eluded Trump, who promised to end it on the first day of his second White House term. US-Israel strikes on Iran have led to a seven-month simmering conflict that has upended global energy supplies and driven gas prices up before November's midterm elections.Pope Leo, the International Criminal Court, the special rapporteur for the Palestinian Territories, are among the favorites to win this year. REUTERS

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Kahawa Tungu

Government officers abetting sale of harmful alcohol to face dire consequences, Kindiki warns

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has directed officers tasked with leading the war against illicit brews to enforce the law without fear or favour, cautioning against laxity and compromise.The DP said those who will be found to have abetted the production, distribution or sale of the harmful drinks anywhere in the country will face the full force of the law.“Enforcement agencies have been directed to be ruthless and any official of the Government of Kenya taking part in enforcement who compromises or allows sale or distribution of these dangerous products will face the consequences of the law,” DP said.He on Wednesday at the Official Residence in Karen, Nairobi chaired a follow-up meeting bringing together representatives of the security agencies and heads of regulatory and enforcement agencies to assess enforcement of various directives and measures aimed at curbing production and distribution of the illicit drinks.As he commended the officers for their efforts so far, he urged them to scale up the fight especially following the formation of a multi-agency team that has been mandated with escalating the war against the drinks to every part of the country.“There has been work that has been ongoing but we want to scale it up. I commend the law enforcement and the regulatory agencies for the efforts they have made so far in the multi-agency format since the President ordered for the tightening of the responses to this menace,” DP stated.The Deputy President said he will chair, every two weeks, a Multi-Sectoral High Level Team meeting that brings together all the stakeholders including industry and community representatives and is tasked with monitoring enforcement, identifying criminal elements involved in the business and rehabilitation of alcoholics and drug addicts.Involvement of the local communities in the fight, he reiterated, is not optional noting the critical role they play in the flushing out of cartels driving the production and sale of the prohibited liquor. “Our involvement of the community has not been optimal. We are going to optimize that involvement going forward. The enforcement and the regulatory agencies have been directed to work with the communities at the local level to fine-tune intelligence gathering but also to assist the public in identifying culprits who violate the law and who are endangering public safety and putting the lives of the people of Kenya at risk,” DP said.The Deputy President also announced that new legislative measures to tighten the regulatory environment on ethanol importation and sale are being finalized.“It has come out clearly that sale of ethanol is one of the areas we need to enhance control and also take action on people involved in illegal importation or diverting industrial ethanol for other uses,” he noted.At the same time, Prof. Kindiki warned politicians against interfering with the rolling out of the stringent measures.“In the past, this noble exercise has been politicized. This time round, we will not have anything of that nature because we will keep politics out of this. This is a national security and economic welfare issue,” he reiterated.Email your news TIPS to Editor@Kahawatungu.com — this is our only official communication channel

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