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President Kenyatta delivered this year's State of the Nation address before a joint Parliamentary sitting on Wednesday afternoon. His speech was largely premised on the need for unity, where he went ahead to admit that he and other politicians contributed to divisions among Kenyans. He pleaded with…

Deputy President William Ruto has followed President Kenyatta's example by seeking forgiveness from Kenyans over any offensive words uttered during last year's hotly contested elections. Addressing a joint Parliamentary sitting on Wednesday afternoon, President Uhuru pleaded with Kenyans to pardon…

President Kenyatta has asked Kenyans to forgive him if he played a part in damaging the country's unity during last year's elections. In his State of the Nation address at Parliament Chambers on Wednesday, President Kenyatta further urged all Kenyans to join him in the unity initiative. "If I…

There was a moment excitement in Parliament on Wednesday when President Kenyatta temporarily stopped his speech for a handshake with Opposition leaders led by Embakasi Member of Parliament Babu Owino. In his State of the Nation address at Parliament Chambers, the President spoke on the need for…

100 Cuban doctors who are set to be deployed to the 47 counties will reportedly be pocketing a monthly salary of $4,000 (Sh400,000) each for their services. On the other hand, Kenyan doctors who will travel to Cuba to receive special training will take home a monthly salary of $1,500 (Sh150,000). A…

The Raila Odinga-led Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has called for the abolition of the 47 county assemblies. ODM chairman John Mbadi said county assemblies have failed to carry out their legislative and oversight mandates effectively, and should, therefore, be replaced with regional…

Siaya senator James Orengo says that Opposition leader Raila Odinga will run for Presidency during 2022 elections following his March 9th handshake with President Uhuru. The Senate Leader of Minority said that Raila's handshake with President Kenyatta will be key to his presidential bid in the next…

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko's administration has now urged city residents to consider cremation over burying their loved ones due to scarcity of land. In a statement, Nairobi county Health executive Hitan Majevda said  cremation will help ease pressure on the already filled up Lang'ata…

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has announced the end of boycott on products from different companies listed by National Super Alliance (Nasa) after last year's presidential elections.  Odinga said that Nasa supporters are now free to purchase and consume products from Safaricom, Brookside,…

Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino says that self-declared National Resistance Movement (NRM) general Miguna Miguna is bitter with the handshake between President Uhuru and Opposition leader Raila Odinga because it ended his 'business'. In a series of tweets, the youthful MP said that…