Election Tracker - Sunday, 17 September 2023 - 8:35 am

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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino clash over Ksh1.4 billion Bursary spending.

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Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma sounds the alarm over disproportionate hiring of tutors by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC); says recent hiring does not reflect the face of Kenya.

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Confusion as the family of Maina Njenga and his lawyer Ndegwa Njiru give conflicting reports on the nature of his kidnapping.

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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi attends his daughter Maryanne's traditional wedding at an undisclosed location in Mt Kenya.

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Catholic Archbishop Anthony Muheria calls on the government to listen to the cries of Kenyans expressing concern over the high cost of living and skyrocketing fuel prices.

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Diplomatic row looms after Jubaland appoints new ambassador to Kenya. Somalia already has an envoy in Nairobi.

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Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei affirms that the national government will go the extra mile to weed out corruption in the country.

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Westgate Attack survivor, a British national, recounts gunman's confession during the siege.

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Kenyans will not be required to register afresh for Maisha Number - Immigration and Citizen Services PS Julius Bitok.

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Former Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter faults the government over the high cost of living; says the current situation is worse than during former President Uhuru Kenyatta's time.

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Government introduces 2 mandatory exams for Kenyan nurses seeking to work in Saudi Arabia.

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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula lauds residents of Garsen, Tana River County for believing in youthful leaders.

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Kisumu Girls closed indefinitely following a sustained period of student unrest.

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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua criticises Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria and President William Ruto's Economic Advisor David Ndii for their recent remarks on high fuel prices; says their opinions don't represent the official govt position or that of President William Ruto.

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Kakamega Senator Boniface Khalwale calls for tougher penalties on rogue Boda Boda riders

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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi hints at a possible cabinet reshuffle.

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Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale calls on President William Ruto to sack Cabinet Secretaries; Davis Chirchir (Energy) and Moses Kuria (Trade) as well as Economic Advisor David Ndii over high fuel prices and failure of the government to government oil deal signed between Kenya and Gulf countries.

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ACK Archbishop Jackson ole Sapit calls for the regulation of social media to protect children from inappropriate content.

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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna dismisses Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's move to criticize Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria and Economic Advisor David Ndii over their remarks on high fuel prices; says the two are directly under his and the President's command.

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Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi tables bill seeking to fine Cabinet Secretaries who ignore Parliamentary summons Ksh2 Million.

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Azimio Coalition demands immediate release of Maina Njenga who was allegedly abducted on Saturday.

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Second lady Dorcas Rigathi advises the youth to embrace agriculture as a means to cut overreliance on white collar jobs.

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Rowdy youth burn mattresses and a cow Governor Kawira Mwangaza was planning to donate to residents during event the county chief was presiding over in Meru.

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Kenya's Shujaa qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics after beating South Africa 17-12 at the Africa Rugby 7s in Harare, Zimbabwe.

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Former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga released 24 hours after unknown people abducted him

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Interior CS Kithure Kindiki orders the arrest of rowdy locals who stormed Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza's event. 

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Trade CS Moses Kuria fires back at Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, saying his remarks are "based on science and not truthful voodoo". 

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President William Ruto visits Swahili Village Restaurant in the United States owned by a Kenyan living in the North American country

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Google report reveals Kenyans' online search for AI-related topics has increased by 5,000 per cent. 

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Blogger Pauline Njoroge leaks alleged plan by Dennis Itumbi to coach government-allied MPs taking part in media interviews on the rising cost of living.

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President William Ruto's govt increases the 2023/24 budget from Ksh3.7 trillion to Ksh3.9 trillion; and revises foreign borrowing. 

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Sports CS Ababu Namwamba orders Kenya Aquatics to hold elections and stop the ban on Kenya from international swimming competitions

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COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli accuses Daily Nation publication of blackmail over reportage. 

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Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wa has tabled a Bill detailing the breaking of NHIF and the formation Social Health Authority to take over.  

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Kisilu Mutua Kitundu who was accused of killing freedom fighter Pio Gama Pinto and was convicted to 36 years behind bars buried in Machakos

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Cases of Kenyan motorists in border towns crossing into neighbouring countries for cheaper fuel are on the rise after last week's review that saw petrol hit Ksh211 in Nairobi

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Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) to cut more allowances paid to civil servants and other State officials. 

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Alarm after thousands of ex-NYS officers turn up for only 350 positions advertised by Kenya Defence Forces (KDF)

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Nairobi public schools feeding programme launched by Governor Johnson Sakaja fails to deliver food to pupils on the first day

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The former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga asks the government to stop violating his basic rights through frequent abductions

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Embakasi residents report increased cases of break-ins targeting households and businesses

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Trade CS Moses Kuria launches Laikipia County Industrial Aggregation Park. 

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President William Ruto meets Kenyans living in the United States ahead of the United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York

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Consumer Federation of Kenya (Cofek) plans to sue the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) over its failure to protect Kenyans from insurers. 

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Interior CS Kithure Kindiki warns terrorist elements of consequences amid increased attacks in Nothern Kenya and Lamu counties. 

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Human Rights Groups sue Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome over the shooting of 33 civilians during post-election protests

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Kenya extends the G-G oil deal with Saudi Aramco, Abu Dhabi National Oil Corporation Global Trading (ADNOC) and Emirate’s National Oil Company (NOC). 

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3 ex-Kenya Pipeline Company employees arraigned in court for allegedly stealing fuel worth Ksh2.4 million

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President William Ruto meets billionaire Bill Gates in the United States

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Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) suspends Director General Ezra Chiloba; and appoints Christopher Wambua in acting position

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President William Ruto meets US billionaires Bill Gates and Michael Bloomberg.

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'My Land is Kenya' hit maker Roger Whittaker dies in London, United Kingdom at 87 years old