Election Tracker - Saturday, 7 October 2023 - 6:57 am

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PCS Musalia Mudavadi to launch the Maragoli Hillss Reforestation Marathon at Inyanza Primary School in  Vihiga. 

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Kenya Navy's Maj Gen Jimson Mutai tours Kisumu Shipyard to check on the preparedness of the Commissioning of MV Uhuru II Wagon Ferry.

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Transport Ministry extends the suspension of retesting of all PSV drivers for three months. 

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President William Ruto promises to work with all leaders countrywide. 

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DP Rigathi Gachagua convenes a crisis meeting with governors to discuss the allocation of billions of shillings collected through the Road Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF).

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DP Rigathi Gachagua to attend the burial of Mzee Simon Kaberia M'Aburi M'Arui, brother of Tigania East MP Mpuru M'Aburi, today. 
 
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NCIC claims that Lamu County attacks are ethnically instigated and only a few can be attributed to Al-Shabaab militants. 

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Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua calls out a local media house claiming that she trolled DP Rigathi Gachagua

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President William Ruto to launch the construction of the Mfangano Island Ring Road and the Sindo-Karungu-Mbita Road in Homa Bay County.

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Kisumu Governor Anyang' Ny'ong'o asks UDA politicians to desist from politicising President William Ruto's Nyanza tour.

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Public Service CS Moses Kuria credits himself for implementing the exports and promotion levy, sealing a Ksh450 billion deal with Afriexim Bank and launching industrial parks in 13 counties. 

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Education CS Ezekiel Machogu defends reforms proposed by the Presidential Working Party. 

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The National Assembly Finance & Planning Committee receives submissions on the Draft National Tax Policy

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Embattled Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni slams DP Rigathi Gachagua for seeking a truce with former President Uhuru Kenyatta

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The Embassy of Israel in Kenya signs an MoU with Rachel Ruto's Mama Doing Good towards the establishment of “Zion Gardens” in Machakos County. 

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Government allocates Ksh900 million for construction of fish landing sites in Lake Victoria

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Tharaka Nithi governor Muthomi Njuki bans all local and foreign travel for county officials, and orders the creation of a special kitty to deal with the impending El Nino.

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Economic strategist David Ndii says DP Rigathi Gachagua is his agemate, and he does not need permission to be called out. 

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Haitians protest against President William Ruto, labelling him a US puppet. 

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 Public Accounts and Investment Committee (PAIC) alleges that Kakamega MCAs embezzled Covid-19 emergency preparedness funds. 

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Four traffic police officers arrested for mounting a roadblock in Machakos contrary to orders issued by Interior CS Kithure Kindiki.

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The Ministry of Health launches a nationwide Polio immunization campaign set to end on October 11.

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Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga gifts AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia Ksh500,000 each. 

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Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing'Oei condemns the terror attack against Israel and the senseless loss of life. 

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Kakamega governor Fernandes Barasa orders a gold mining company to leave Kakamega. 

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Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi pledges to reclaim Kenya's international glory by promoting good governance with other countries

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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua sustains shareholders narrative; maintains he will continue uniting Mt Kenya ahead of the 2027 general election.

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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi reveals President William Ruto has tasked him with putting in place strategies to strengthen Kenya's foreign policy standing in his new role as Foreign Affairs CS.

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President William Ruto commissions the upgrading of the Mfangano Island Ring Road, Homa Bay County.

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President William Ruto reveals government has allocated Ksh900 million to construct fish landing sites in Nyanza.

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Former KNUT Secretary General Wilson Sossion's mother Ruth Chepng'eno dies at Tenwek Mission Hospital, Bomet.

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Second Lady Pastor Dorcas Rigathi maintains Kenya will never legalize same sex relationships.

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Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii suspends foreign travel for senior county officials.

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President William Ruto launches the upgrading of the Magunga-Sindo-Mbita Road in Homa Bay County to bitumen standard.

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President William Ruto condoles with Israel following attacks on its soil; says Kenya stands with the country during this difficult time.

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Migori Governor Ochillo Ayacko joins President William Ruto at a church service as Head of State continues with his development tour of the Luo Nyanza region.

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Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) increases free storage period for transit cargo destined to select EAC countries.

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President William Ruto vows to go after sugar cartels responsible for misusing funds allocated by the national government, intended for paying cane farmers.
 

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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, for the second time, maintains that he is unapologetic despite criticism over shareholders jibe; says regions which overwhelmingly voted for President William Ruto deserve to benefit immensely from his government.

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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says the government will sack 100 chiefs by Christmas for laxity in the war against illicit brew.

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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi unveils plans to plant 5 billion trees to restore the country's forest cover.

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Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot welcomes police reshuffle following clashes at Sondu along the Kisumu- Kericho border.

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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki says govt will seek National Assembly and Senate approval before deploying Police to Haiti.

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Government will not deploy elite police squads to Haiti, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki reveals.

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Govt to publish the names of 17 most wanted terror suspects, in the week beginning Monday, October 9.

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Palestinian Embassy in Nairobi criticises  international community for what it perceives as double standards questioning foreign powers silence when Israel staged similar attacks to those launched by Hamas this week.

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Police officers in Limuru arrest 2 caught burning cigarettes worth Ksh8 million.

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Kelvin Kiptum wins the Chicago Marathon, shattering the record held by Eliud Kipchoge after clocking 2:00:35.

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President William Ruto, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua congratulate Kelvin Kiptum after winning the Chicago Marathon and shattetring the World Record held by Eliud Kipchoge.

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Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka laughs off President William Ruto's appeal to have ODM leader Raila Odinga support him in 2027. Kalonzo maintains he has done more to warrant support from the Former Prime Minister than the Head of State.

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President William Ruto launches the Uriri Technical and Vocational College Konza Digital Skill Laboratory in Migori.

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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja assures Ziwani residents they will not be kicked out once the government completes renovations.

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President William Ruto commissions the Migori Affordable Housing Project.

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Police officers arrested smuggling foreigners into Kenya as cases of human trafficking rise, raising concerns. 

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Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi flies out to Geneva, Switzerland for an official visit. 

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Govt investigating bribery claims at JKIA, Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) Chairman Caleb Kositany says.

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Kenya Power security team arrests transformer vandalism mastermind at Karugia, Murang'a County. 

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President William Ruto assents to the Privatisation Bill 2023 at Kisumu State Lodge.

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Suspected thug killed, 3 police officers injured in Sunday night shoot out.

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Four police officers arrested on Thika-Garissa Highway with Ksh12,000 worth of suspected bribes.

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Cabinet meeting chaired by President William Ruto rescinds an earlier decision to privatise 26 companies where the government holds a stake including; KenGen and Kenya Pipeline. 

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Ruiru Prisons area residents call for immediate action following protracted blackout that has entered its third week.

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De La Rue, the UK-based global company that printed Kenyan currency faces opposition over a similar contract in Somaliland.

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Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi maintains he will not give up contested land previously owned by a fruit processing company dismissing powerful people he accused of blackmailing him to hand over the multi-billion parcel.

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First Lady Rachel Ruto attends Uganda's 25th National Prayer Breakfast.

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Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) recovers 32 acres of land in Chale Island, Kwale County grabbed by private developers.

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President William Ruto presides over the launch of the MV Uhuru II, the first cargo ship to be locally constructed at the Kisumu Shipyard.

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Government begins recruiting 1,000 police officers it plans to send to Haiti to lead a peace mission

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Former First Lady Margaret Kenyatta opens the 55th Annual Round Square National Conference at the Bomas of Kenya.

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Nominated Member of Parliament Sabina Chege loses her position as National Assembly Deputy Minority Whip after Kiambu High Court rejects her petition.

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Second Lady Pastor Dorcas Rigathi partners with matatu players including Super Metro to popularise her campaign against drugs.

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Four suspects caught on CCTV robbing Kerugoya residents last week released on Ksh500,000 bond.

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Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale files petition at the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Disputes Resolutions Committee to remove Cleophas Malala as the party's Secretary General.

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High Court issues orders barring the govt from deploying 1,000 police officers to Haiti.

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President William Ruto assures Governor Anyang' Nyong'o that Kisumu will host some 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) matches.

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Azimio leader Raila Odinga joins Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir for the launch of revision books in Mombasa.

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Cabinet approves writing-off of Ksh117 billion debt owed by publicly-owned sugar mills.

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Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti sacks Education CEC Philip Kilonzo.

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Cabinet proposes new law requiring Kenyans to install cooking gas taps which should be incorporated in building plans before approval.

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