The government is launching development projects and empowerment programmes in Ol Kalou less than a month before a parliamentary by-election, citing response to locals' demands. The opposition claims the initiatives are an attempt to use State resources to influence voters in a region with growing discontent with the ruling party and President William Ruto.
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Two years after Members of Parliament attempted to pass the controversial Finance Bill 2024, which sparked widespread street protests by young Kenyans, courts have yet to provide answers on crucial questions arising from the matter.
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Threats have been issued and meetings convened or cancelled ahead of June 25 demonstrations, with anxiety affecting President William Ruto's administration, young people, clergy, business owners and boda boda operators.
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Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai, detained overnight after surrendering to police in connection with shooting chaos and an alleged assault during a June 19 rally, was released on a Sh100,000 bond with surety by Senior Principal Magistrate Vincent Adet. The magistrate dismissed the police request for 21-day detention, ruling there was insufficient evidence and that investigations could proceed without his continued custody.
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President William Ruto's costly domestic trips, featuring large convoys and helicopter fleets, with millions spent on mobilization handouts, conflict with his earlier promises to embrace austerity measures and reduce government spending.
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