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Melita Ole Tenges

2026-04-252026-10-17

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  1. October 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Raila’s German friend Dieter Rolf shares untold stories of their 20-year bond By Melita Ole Tenges October 16, 2026 09:46 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize To know Raila Odinga was to know a …

    Raila’s German friend Dieter Rolf shares untold stories of their 20-year bond
  3. September 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    Opposition leaders accuse Ruto government of abductions, torture By Melita Ole Tenges September 26, 2026 07:23 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Opposition leaders led by Kalonzo Musyoka and JB Muturi arrive …

    Opposition leaders accuse Ruto government of abductions, torture
  5. Citizen Digital

    Petition seeks to stop 2027 elections over delayed IEBC boundary review By Melita Ole Tenges September 23, 2026 08:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize A petition has been filed at the High …

    Petition seeks to stop 2027 elections over delayed IEBC boundary review
  6. Citizen Digital

    Controller of Budget says her office cannot trace spending of billions collected from Kenyans By Melita Ole Tenges September 18, 2026 08:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Controller of Bu …

    Controller of Budget says her office cannot trace spending of billions collected from Kenyans
  7. Citizen Digital

    Kenya, Burundi open talks as tensions rise over foreign traders By Melita Ole Tenges September 09, 2026 08:24 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing’oei meets Burundi’s Ambassador to …

    Kenya, Burundi open talks as tensions rise over foreign traders
  8. July 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    Linda Mwananchi pushes for Sifuna's presidential bid in Western tour By Melita Ole Tenges July 26, 2026 09:09 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The Linda Mwananchi brigade during a political tour in Bungoma o …

    Linda Mwananchi pushes for Sifuna's presidential bid in Western tour
  10. Citizen Digital

    From political titan to convicted killer: The rise and fall of Okoth Obado By Melita Ole Tenges July 23, 2026 08:57 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The former Migori Governor Okoth Obado w …

    From political titan to convicted killer: The rise and fall of Okoth Obado
  11. Citizen Digital

    Repatriated Kenyans seek gov't support to rebuild lives after South Africa return By Melita Ole Tenges July 21, 2026 08:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A file image showing a group of Kenyans repatriated …

    Repatriated Kenyans seek gov't support to rebuild lives after South Africa return
  12. June 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

    President Ruto defends foreign trips: That is what I was elected to do By Melita Ole Tenges June 14, 2026 09:25 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto launches Shirikiana Sacco at Masinde Mu …

    President Ruto defends foreign trips: That is what I was elected to do
  14. April 2026
  15. Citizen Digital

    Opposition eyes Mombasa in 2027 power push, seeks to end ODM monopoly By Melita Ole Tenges April 25, 2026 10:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The United Opposition leaders say they will …

    Opposition eyes Mombasa in 2027 power push, seeks to end ODM monopoly

Yesterday

  1. German friend Dieter Rolf recalls 20 years with late Raila Odinga

    Dieter Rolf, a German friend of the late Raila Odinga, shares private memories and untold stories from their two-decade friendship, recalling moments of football, laughter, and personal time away from politics.

    14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 26 September

  1. Opposition leaders accuse Ruto government of abductions, torture

    Opposition leaders including Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, and Justin Muturi accused President William Ruto's government of using a special police unit to abduct and torture government critics, speaking at events in Busia and Nakuru counties.

    26 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. High Court petition seeks to halt 2027 elections over IEBC boundary delay

    A petition filed at Kenya's High Court seeks to stop next year's elections until the IEBC redraws constituency and ward boundaries, arguing the commission violated the Constitution by missing the March 2024 deadline set under Article 89 for completing a boundary review.

    23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 18 September

  1. Controller of Budget cannot trace billions in government levies

    The Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o has revealed that her office lacks visibility on how billions collected through government funds and levies are being spent, raising questions about accountability for public funds held outside the National Exchequer.

    18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Kenya, Burundi open talks over foreign trader tensions

    Kenya and Burundi have begun talks to resolve a dispute over business operations by Burundian nationals in the country. The Foreign Affairs PS says the government has extended the registration window for foreign nationals and businesses by 90 days and warned against targeting or attacking foreign nationals.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 26 July

  1. Linda Mwananchi movement pushes Sifuna 2027 presidential bid

    The Linda Mwananchi movement toured Bungoma County, where thousands gathered as opposition leaders called for support of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's 2027 presidential bid against President William Ruto. Leaders hinted at forming a new political party, claiming ODM has abandoned its original ideals.

    26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 23 July

  1. Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado convicted in Sharon Otieno murder case

    Okoth Obado, a former Migori County governor and prominent Nyanza politician, has been convicted in the Sharon Otieno murder case and remanded for 21 days ahead of sentencing, marking the end of his political career.

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Repatriated Kenyans from South Africa seek government financial support

    477 Kenyans evacuated from South Africa following xenophobic violence are appealing to the government for financial assistance to rebuild their lives after returning home jobless and without income. The returnees, gathered at the State Department for Diaspora Affairs, want funding to restart businesses and restart their livelihoods.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 14 June

  1. President Ruto defends frequent foreign trips as development agenda

    President William Ruto has defended his frequent foreign trips against criticism from opposition leaders and Kenyans over misuse of public funds, insisting his travels aim to advance Kenya's development agenda and secure opportunities for citizens.

    14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 25 April

  1. Opposition targets Mombasa in 2027 election challenge

    Opposition leaders are campaigning in Mombasa to break what they claim is ODM's political monopoly in the coastal region, endorsing Nyali MP Mohamed Ali as their unified gubernatorial candidate on a Wiper ticket. The opposition accuses the government of sidelining the Coast and failing to revive the local economy.

    25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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