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Gachagua warns Waiguru against supporting Ruto, describes Kirinyaga governor as ‘traitor’

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru against mobilising residents to support President William Ruto, telling her to leave county politics after her term…

  • Rigathi Gachagua warns Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru against supporting President Ruto.
  • Gachagua calls Waiguru a "traitor" for allegedly betraying the region.
  • Waiguru defends her decision, supporting Kirinyaga's resources and development under Ruto.

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Ben-Gurion Airport delays stretch into third day as strike effects continue

IAA workers’ union chairman Pinchas Idan rejected allegations of responsibility during an interview with KAN, instead blaming the airport manager for the chaos.

  • Ben-Gurion Airport faces third day of flight delays due to strike
  • Union chairman Pinchas Idan blames labor shortage, demands 500 more workers
  • Walla reports increased luggage handlers despite fewer passengers

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Ruto: Kenya cannot develop through discord and mischief

President William Ruto has said Kenya’s transformation will not be achieved through political discord, intrigue or empty rhetoric, but through development projects that improve the lives of citizens.

  • Kenya's development cannot come through discord and deceit, President Ruto asserts.
  • Construction projects in Taita Taveta, including 12B Ksh affordable housing, are underway.

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Uhuru warns against rising goonism ahead of 2027 elections

Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has warned against political intimidation and disruption of public meetings as Kenya heads towards the 2027 General Election.

  • Former President Uhuru Kenyatta warned against political intimidation ahead of 2027 elections.
  • Interior CS instructed security forces to act on intelligence before political events.
  • Uhuru emphasized peaceful gatherings and humility in seeking political support.

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Togo: Togo Says It Has 'Serious' Evidence Against Detained French Journalists

[RFI] Togo's government says it has "serious and consistent evidence" against two French documentary filmmakers detained since July on charges of making false statements. Gaël Mocaër and Sebastian Perez Pezzani were arrested along with their Togolese fixer, Fred Vedomey, and have denied wrongdoing.

  • Arrested on July 27 while filming travel documentary in northern Togo for French television.
  • Accused of not obtaining permits and operating drone without declaration of specifications.
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