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Kawaya Hails Launch of Miseleni–Kwa Mwaura Road Upgrade as Major Boost for Mwala Economy

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Residents of Mwala Constituency marked a major development milestone after the official handover of the Miseleni–Kwa Mwaura Road for upgrading to bitumen standards by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki. Speaking during the event, Mwala MP Vincent Kawaya described the project as a transformative investment that reflects the Kenya Kwanza administration’s commitment to improving infrastructure, enhancing connectivity, and accelerating economic growth in rural areas. Kawaya said the upgrading of the road would end years of transportation challenges faced by residents and significantly improve movement of goods and services between Mwala and Matungulu constituencies. He noted that the road project is expected to boost trade, ease access to schools and health facilities, and stimulate economic empowerment across the larger region. The legislator thanked Deputy President Kindiki for gracing the occasion and reaffirming the government’s commitment to equitable development...
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UDA Defends Fuel Price Adjustment, Blames Global Oil Crisis on Middle East Conflict

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The ruling party, United Democratic Alliance, has defended the recent increase in petroleum prices, attributing the adjustment to the ongoing global oil crisis triggered by the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar said the disruption and partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz had severely affected global oil supply chains, leading to increased fuel importation costs across many countries, including Kenya. The party noted that the government had already undertaken several interventions aimed at cushioning Kenyans from the sharp rise in international fuel prices, but the global market pressures had continued to push costs upward. According to the statement, key factors affecting pump prices include the landed cost of fuel, taxes and levies, storage and distribution charges, freight costs, insurance premiums, and financing expenses incurred by importers. UDA explained that most of these costs had risen s...
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Caleb Amisi Embarks on European Tour for Governance and Economic Engagements

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Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi has departed for Europe for a series of high-level engagements in Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic aimed at strengthening discussions on governance, democracy, youth leadership, and economic transformation. In his remarks before departure, Amisi said the visit will involve meetings with key officials and policy experts, including Dr. Stefan Friedrich, Head of Department for Sub-Saharan Africa at the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), Kenya’s Ambassador to Germany H.E. Stella Mokaya Orina, Nils Wormer, Deputy Head of Division European and International Cooperation at KAS, and Christine Toetzke, Director General for Bilateral Cooperation covering Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The legislator is also expected to engage with foreign policy and security experts Dr. Gerrit Kurtz and Dr. Karoline Eickhoff from the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP), as well as Serap Güler, Minister of State at the Federal Of...
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Caleb Amisi Embarks on European Tour for Governance and Economic Engagements

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Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi has departed for Europe for a series of high-level engagements in Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic aimed at strengthening discussions on governance, democracy, youth leadership, and economic transformation. In his remarks before departure, Amisi said the visit will involve meetings with key officials and policy experts, including Dr. Stefan Friedrich, Head of Department for Sub-Saharan Africa at the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), Kenya’s Ambassador to Germany H.E. Stella Mokaya Orina, Nils Wormer, Deputy Head of Division European and International Cooperation at KAS, and Christine Toetzke, Director General for Bilateral Cooperation covering Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The legislator is also expected to engage with foreign policy and security experts Dr. Gerrit Kurtz and Dr. Karoline Eickhoff from the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP), as well as Serap Güler, Minister of State at the Federal Of...
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Incoming Makueni Women Representative Damaris Maweu Condemns Burning of UDA Offices in Wote, Calls for Peaceful Resolution of Political Differences

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Incoming Makueni Women Representative Damaris Maweu has strongly condemned the burning of United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party offices in Wote Town, describing the incident as unfortunate and a setback to peaceful political engagement in the region. In her statement, Maweu said that regardless of political differences, all disputes must be resolved through lawful and peaceful means rather than violence or destruction of property. She emphasized that Kenya’s democratic space allows citizens to express their views freely, but within the confines of the Constitution. She further urged leaders and their supporters to exercise restraint, especially during this period of heightened political activity and public concern over economic challenges, including rising fuel prices that have triggered demonstrations in various parts of the country. Maweu warned that acts of political violence only serve to divide communities and derail development efforts, calling on security agencies t...
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Kawaya Condemns Wote UDA Office Attack as Party Blames Political Opponents Amid Fuel Price Protests

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The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has strongly condemned the destruction of its party offices in Wote Town following protests linked to rising fuel prices, terming the incident a deliberate act of political violence and lawlessness. In a statement issued by UDA National Organizing Secretary Hon. Eng. Vincent Musyoka, the party claimed that the attack was carried out by “political goons” allegedly acting under the influence of unnamed local political leaders. The party further described the incident as an orchestrated attempt to intimidate its supporters and disrupt political activities in the region. UDA characterized the incident as unacceptable and urged security agencies to act swiftly to identify and bring to justice all those involved, including alleged planners and financiers. The party insisted that political competition must remain within the boundaries of law and democratic practice, warning against what it termed rising political hooliganism. Musyoka further ca...
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Ex-Convict Arrested in Kangemi Over Waiyaki Way Chaos and Narcotics Allegations

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Police in Kangemi have arrested a suspect linked to alleged incitement, malicious damage to property, and criminal activities that disrupted movement along Waiyaki Way. The suspect, identified as Peter Mulati Kakai, is reported to have previous criminal records and had allegedly been working as a security guard before his arrest. Authorities accuse him of mobilizing groups involved in blocking road entrances and stoning vehicles along the busy highway, causing panic among motorists and residents. According to police reports, the incident was officially recorded under OB No. 43/30/4/2026 at 1748hrs following complaints from members of the public and affected motorists. Investigators further allege that the suspect coordinated illegal traders operating within Kangemi and is believed to have overseen unlawful activities targeting motorists and businesses along Waiyaki Way. Police say intelligence from members of the public also linked the network to illegal bhang trade alleged...
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