President William Ruto has repeatedly blamed his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua of spreading ethnic politics, but his moves to mobilise votes from his community could polarize the country further given his position.
Ruto faces accusations of practising ethnic politics despite public criticism, raising concerns about divisive political mobilization ahead of 2027.
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President William Ruto has repeatedly blamed his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua of spreading ethnic politics, but his moves to mobilise votes from his community could polarize the country further given his position.
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Homa Bay Governor and ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga, the first female governor in Nyanza region who took office in 2022, is navigating multiple political threats to her career.
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Following Raila Odinga's death, Western and Nyanza regions—traditionally ODM strongholds—have become contested territory as UDA, other parties, and opposition leaders battle for control, with analysts warning the contest could reshape Kenya's 2027 political landscape.
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COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has clarified that the 12 per cent wage increase announced by President William Ruto during Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga County is a general wage adjustment, not a minimum wage increment.
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Kenya's top bank chiefs delivered record profits and double-digit shareholder returns while much of corporate Kenya faced inflation, weak demand, and geopolitical challenges, with executives rewarded through substantial pay and perks packages.
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A data scientist says an artificial intelligence-driven solution could help curb corruption and inefficiencies in Kenya's education sector if adopted by government and schools. The sector has been dogged by corruption allegations involving 'ghost' learners and schools that have siphoned billions in public funds.
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The article argues that reduced street protests and public expression among young people reflect a shift in how they engage with national life rather than fatigue or indifference, stemming from broader erosion of trust in systems and institutions across multiple sectors.
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