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From upgraded stadiums to improved roads, Kenya’s national celebrations are bringing development closer to the counties. But why does it sometimes take a presidential visit to get projects moving?
20 Oct 2026
Eight months after fire reduced Magena Boys’ dormitories to ashes, boys still sleep in classrooms and labs. Why has rebuilding stalled and what does the school’s struggle reveal about Kenya’s wider education crisis?
Rising costs for cement, steel and transport, plus a squeezed cost of living and heavy taxation, are leaving half-built homes dotting rural Kenya, as families struggle to afford finishing their dream houses.
Even with Fred Matiang'i as Gusii's political kingpin, voters in Kisii and Nyamira may weigh candidates' records over party labels in 2027, as loyalty to parties weakens and races turn more personal.
Six months after Ruto's Sh1 billion Gusii Stadium launch, completion has slipped to May 2027, leaving Shabana FC playing "home" games in Nakuru and Narok and losing gate revenue and money on rising travel costs.
As 2027 nears, Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo faces impeachment battles, clan dynamics and the rising influence of Fred Matiang'i, with youthful challenger Walter Chanua emerging as his most serious threat.
Rosemary Odinga has recalled a childhood moment when her late father, Raila Odinga, involved her in marking out a swimming pool, saying the experience taught her patience, determination and hard work.
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