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The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has declared the IEBC unfit for the 2027 polls, a concern echoed by Deputy President Gachagua, who alleged government interference in recent by-elections. Meanwhile, President Ruto launched the 170 billion Kenyan Shilli...The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has declared the IEBC unfit for the 2027 polls, a concern echoed by Deputy President Gachagua, who alleged government interference in recent by-elections. Meanwhile, President Ruto launched the 170 billion Kenyan Shillings Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit highway project, set to create 15,000 jobs. The EACC has traced 22.9 billion shillings in illegal assets, recovering 3.4 billion shillings, as Governor Sakaja revealed 200,000 Nairobi landowners owe 60 billion Kenyan Shillings in rates. Defence CS Duale met partners to advance the TaifaCare health model, and the High Court ruled Parliament cannot impose timelines on the NLC’s land injustice mandate. Separately, CSs Murkomen and Kanja are being sued over the withdrawal of security details for Governor Natembeya and Senator Khalwale.••• Listen for full story (4 min)(more in audio brief)
Ruto: 15,000 Youth to Get Jobs in Sh170bn Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Highway Project
President William Ruto has launched the Sh170 billion Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit and Nairobi–Maai Mahiu–Naivasha highways projects, expected to create 15,000 jobs for young Kenyans. The initiative signifies a major shift towards Public–Private Partnership (PPP) financing for infrastructure development.
Ruto Flags Off KSh 170 Billion Debt-Free Highway
President William Ruto launched the Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Road (A8) and the Nairobi-Mai Mahiu-Naivasha Project in Kiambu County on November 28, 2025, hailing it as a "dawn of a new era" for Kenya due to its debt-free financing model.
Ruto Flags Off Dualling of Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Road, Promising Relief for Congested Corridor
President William Ruto has officially launched the dualling of the Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Road, a critical infrastructure project set to transform the 170-kilometre corridor linking Nairobi to the Rift Valley and western regions of Kenya.
Duale Pushes Forward with New TaifaCare Health Financing Framework
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale met with Development Partners Health–Kenya (DPH-K) on Friday, November 28, 2025, to advance the rollout of Kenya’s new TaifaCare health financing model.
Sakaja Reveals 200,000 Landowners Haven’t Paid a Cent in Years
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has revealed that 200,000 landowners in Nairobi have not paid land rates for years, leading to an estimated KSh 60 billion in uncollected annual revenue. He warned that improved compliance is crucial for the city's financial potential to be fully realized.
EACC traces Sh22.9bn in illegal assets, recovers Sh3.4bn in graft crackdown
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) announced significant progress in its fight against graft, tracing Sh22.9 billion in illegal assets and recovering Sh3.4 billion in the last financial year.
High Court Rules Parliament Cannot Impose Timelines on NLC’s Mandate to Redress Historical Land Injustices
The High Court in Kenya has ruled that Parliament cannot impose timelines on the National Land Commission (NLC) for addressing historical land injustices. This decision stems from a petition filed by activist Okiya Omtatah.
Murkomen, Kanja sued over Natembeya, Khalwale security detail withdrawal
A petitioner has sued Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja over the withdrawal of security details for Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya and Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale.
Gachagua Alleges Govt Tactics Used to Win Malava and Mbeere North By-Elections
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto's administration of using "goons and heavily armed police" to manipulate the recent by-election results in Malava and Mbeere North constituencies. He described this alleged interference as a "dangerous pattern" ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Panyako Rejects Malava By-Election Results, Claims Victory Was Stolen
Following the Malava parliamentary by-election, DAP-K candidate Seth Panyako has rejected the results, alleging widespread manipulation and a stolen victory. His claims come after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) declared UDA’s David Ndakwa as the winner.
Candidates Attacked, Vehicles Torched, and Arrests Made Amidst By-Election Violence
President Ruto Promotes Housing and Hustler Fund at Joyful Women Initiative's 16th Anniversary
Rigging Claims, Voter Intimidation, and Calls for Action Surround Kenyan By-Elections
MP Peter Kaluma Attacked and Firearm Stolen During Kasipul By-Election
Opposition Leaders Allege Plot to Manipulate and Rig By-Elections
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