Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission of quietly laying groundwork for a rigged election through a digital system allegedly tailored for South Korean firm Miru Systems, continuing Kenya's pattern of election technology disputes since 2013.
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission of quietly laying groundwork for a rigged election through a digital system allegedly tailored for South Korean firm Miru Systems, continuing Kenya's pattern of election technology disputes since 2013.
5 hours ago · The Standard →
The Standard examines the complex legacy of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, who became prominent in the 1990s after forming the Youth for Kanu '92 movement to counter the emerging opposition led by Raila Odinga.
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As Kenya moves toward next year's general elections, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, and Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka have emerged as likely opposition figures who could produce either a presidential flagbearer or running mate, with People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua potentially acting as a stalemate breaker.
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President William Ruto is deploying an aggressive campaign in Western Kenya to reclaim grassroots support as Senator Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi movement gains traction in the region. Observers view the president's tactics, including deploying foot soldiers with cash, as signs of desperation ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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A phone number in corporate records for Nalitex Limited, the company linked to supplying police uniforms in a Sh2.8 billion tender, returned the name of businessman Charles Tela Alusala, deepening questions about the company's ownership and control.
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Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged that US sanctions are hurting the Iranian economy, saying the country faces "wartime conditions." He noted that exports and imports have fallen by 25 to 35 percent in recent months as the US maintains a naval blockade of Iranian ports.
7 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
A Russian drone struck a warehouse near Kyiv's western suburbs overnight, causing a large fire and explosions that killed at least 27 people, according to Ukrainian authorities. The warehouse was reportedly storing "explosive objects," prompting prosecutors to investigate criminal negligence.
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Israel's military said it struck a Hamas commander within the compound of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in central Gaza on Saturday, while health officials reported three people injured in a separate Israeli strike near the maternity ward. The strike occurred despite a US-backed ceasefire that took effect in October 2025.
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A Russian strike on an arms depot near Kyiv sparked fires and explosions that killed 37 people and wounded dozens, according to authorities. The attack was the second to hit a munitions depot near Kyiv in less than two months, prompting Ukrainian officials to criticize the storage of ammunition near residential areas.
4 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Icelanders voted Saturday on whether to resume membership negotiations with the European Union, with the result expected to be closely contested. The country applied to join the EU following a 2009 financial crisis, though talks were suspended in 2013 when a eurosceptic government took power.
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