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Ian Omondi

Ian Omondi

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'Ol Kalou by-election will reveal fate of 2027 polls': Opposition warns IEBC, police
July 14, 2026 04:39 (EAT) • 10 hours ago

'Ol Kalou by-election will reveal fate of 2027 polls': Opposition warns IEBC, police

The coalition warned that the conduct of both the IEBC and security agencies will determine public confidence in next year's polls.The opposition said the by-election had taken on national significance amid growing concerns over political violence.

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Spotify data shows Nairobi's Gen Z leads Africa in music streaming as Greasy Tunes debuts
July 13, 2026 07:24 (EAT) • 1 day ago

Spotify data shows Nairobi's Gen Z leads Africa in music streaming as Greasy Tunes debuts

The new listening insights show that users aged between 18 and 24 accounted for 53.7 per cent of all Spotify streams in Nairobi in June 2026, giving the Kenyan capital the highest concentration of Gen Z listeners among the three African cities analysed.

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COTU boss Atwoli demands gazettement of Ruto's 12% general wage increase directive
July 10, 2026 01:04 (EAT) • 4 days ago

COTU boss Atwoli demands gazettement of Ruto's 12% general wage increase directive

COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli expressed concern that the latest gazette notice appeared to focus on adjustments to the statutory minimum wage instead of implementing the broader wage increase promised to all workers.

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Mombasa's tg.blk named Spotify EQUAL Africa artist for July
July 10, 2026 11:55 (EAT) • 4 days ago

Mombasa's tg.blk named Spotify EQUAL Africa artist for July

Born Nyathigi Gatere, tg.blk has carved out a niche in Kenya's alternative hip-hop scene through a genre-bending sound that fuses rap, lo-fi production, R&B and soul, while embracing themes of identity, authenticity and self-expression.

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‘Hawezi survive, ata akijaribu nini!’ Wanjigi says Ruto has no chance of winning 2027 election
July 08, 2026 12:24 (EAT) • 6 days ago

‘Hawezi survive, ata akijaribu nini!’ Wanjigi says Ruto has no chance of winning 2027 election

Speaking during his consultative forum dubbed ‘Then What Kenya?’ in Nakuru on Tuesday evening, Wanjigi claimed President Ruto was afraid of the Constitution and warned that Kenyans were counting down to the next General Election.

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Kenyan game developers set to benefit from Google Play's new Ksh.129M fund
July 03, 2026 08:23 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Kenyan game developers set to benefit from Google Play's new Ksh.129M fund

The fund will provide equity-free financing, technical support and mentorship to promising game studios in 32 African countries, including Kenya, as part of efforts to help developers scale their games and reach global audiences.

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Spotify partners with Afro Nation Portugal to amplify African music globally
July 03, 2026 06:35 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Spotify partners with Afro Nation Portugal to amplify African music globally

The partnership will see Spotify launch a dedicated Afro Nation destination on its platform, giving fans access to official festival playlists, featured artists, exclusive content and selected performance videos before, during and after the festival.

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Babu Owino is Kenya's best performing MP - Infotrak survey
July 01, 2026 01:38 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Babu Owino is Kenya's best performing MP - Infotrak survey

The survey placed Kabuchai MP Joseph Kalasinga second with 78 per cent, followed by Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and Taveta MP John Bwire, who tied for third place with 76 per cent each.

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Cabinet orders DCI probe after Ksh.6.2B payroll fraud uncovered in 12 State departments
June 30, 2026 06:27 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Cabinet orders DCI probe after Ksh.6.2B payroll fraud uncovered in 12 State departments

According to the Cabinet despatch, the reforms are intended to dismantle "deeply entrenched and decades-long payroll fraud" in government, restore integrity to the public wage bill and protect taxpayers' money through a whole-of-government payroll overhaul.

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MP Caroli Omondi suspended from Parliament after telling Kaluma to 'stop being stupid'
June 25, 2026 10:26 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

MP Caroli Omondi suspended from Parliament after telling Kaluma to 'stop being stupid'

The confrontation began after Kaluma recognised Omondi to contribute to debate, giving him less than three minutes to speak.Instead, Omondi rose on Standing Order No. 35, complaining that members had waited for hours to debate the matter before drawing the Speaker's attention to what he said was a l...

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