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Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: October 12, 2026Country: Kenya

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Clashes occurred in Kakamega when police fired tear gas at DCP party leaders after they stormed a police station. The government faced a setback as the Ksh 12 billion deal with university lecturers collapsed, and a helicopter carrying Ruto's PS crashed in Kericho. The High Court dismissed a corruption petition against Housing CS Alice Wahome, while Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe outlined plans to expand irrigation through multiple dams to boost food production. Additionally, the IPO deadline for Dangote Petroleum Refinery was extended, and there were protests near Talanta Stadium over ecological issues.

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