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Topic: President

Nigeria killed 13,000 'terrorists' in past year: president

By AFP   2026-06-12 13:56:36

Africa's most populous country is fighting the long-running conflict across its northern regions, complicated by inroads made by militants from the Sahel, and non-ideological "bandit" gangs.

South Korea's ex-president gets 30 years over North Korea drone incident

By AFP   2026-06-12 11:26:42

Ex-South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol jailed for 30 more years for sending drones into North Korea; he is already serving life sentence over his failed 2024 martial law bid.

President has himself to blame for appearing exhausted lately

By Muchiri Karanja   2026-06-11 15:56:56

It is not difficult to understand why the President has lately appeared exhausted and strained — he has been trying to be everywhere and everything.

Sifuna foot soldiers launch strategic county meetings in Western to popularise his presidential bid

By Jackline Inyanji   2026-06-10 15:19:37

Pressure is piling on Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to declare his presidential bid ahead of the 2027 General Elections.

Barasa urges Western leaders to back Ruto, set sights on 2032 presidential bid

By Benard Lusigi   2026-06-08 21:23:01

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa discourages Western leaders from bargaining for the Deputy President position in 2027, saying the region will instead support President Ruto.

Wetang'ula hints at 2032 presidential bid

By Mike Kihaki   2026-06-07 17:03:55

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has urged young people in Western Kenya to support President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election