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Speaker Alban Bagbin administered the oaths with warmth, revealing he gave his daughter in marriage to Baba Jamal years ago and now sees him as a son. Bagbin advised the former High Commissioner to Nigeria to serve his constituents diligently, promising close watch and even campaigning against him if he underperforms. Shortly after, images showed Baba Jamal slumped in his seat near MPs like Hon. Munal Hassan and Hon. Sukpare Mohammed Adams, sparking online laughs and memes about his 'hardworking' debut—perhaps after treating voters to street food kosua ne mako.

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Freshly sworn in as MP for Ayawaso East, Mohammed Baba Jamal settled into his seat—only for photos to catch him with eyes closed and head tilted back amid the session.

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On Sunday, Ruto commissioned the 20-kilometer Rusinga Island Ring Road, a KSh 1.3 billion project to boost tourism, fishing sites, markets, and aquaculture along Lake Victoria. He also inspected the KSh 925 million Karabok-Adiedo Road linking local constituencies, part of broader county efforts with 298 kilometers under construction at KSh 17 billion. Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga called it a milestone for rural growth, while leaders like Kasipul MP Boyd Were praised the tangible benefits amid warm crowds and pledges for unity.

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President William Ruto walked the shores of Rusinga Island, the 'cradle of mankind,' to launch a new ring road circling its prehistoric fossil grounds.

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Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared no foreign power can dictate terms to Iran, vowing complete victory after US-Israeli strikes killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on February 28. Iran has retaliated with drones and missiles on Israel and US bases, while President Trump extended a deadline to April 6 for reopening the Strait of Hormuz amid indirect talks. Israel presses operations like Isfahan strikes, as both sides condition ceasefires on major concessions and the conflict disrupts global oil at over $110 a barrel.

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Nearly a month into intense airstrikes and missile barrages, Iran's parliament speaker stood firm, praising citizens for 25 nights of street rallies in defiance of ultimatums.

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On the 'Iko Nini?' podcast, Fanya Mambo Kinuthia said the unnamed governor's demand drove F1 officials to Rwanda instead, linking it to lost opportunities like an NBA arena and other projects. He offered no names, dates, or proof, framing it as a secondhand cautionary tale about corruption. Skeptics quickly pointed out Kasarani Stadium is run by national Sports Kenya, not the county, and F1 facts don't match—promoters build tracks, Rwanda's bid is for 2029, and no records show interest in Nairobi. The claim highlights ongoing frustrations over graft but faces heavy pushback as unverified.

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A political commentator shared a story of a Nairobi governor allegedly scaring off Formula One investors with a 100 million shilling bribe demand. Listeners reacted with a mix of anger and doubt.

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Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited held the No. 1 spot among 66 Indian power utilities for the second year, scoring 92.5 in the latest national assessment and an A+ for consumer service in reliability, billing, and grievance handling. Serving over 3 million customers with peak demand near 2,000 MW, the company credits its success to consistent operations, advanced metering, and quick complaint resolution—outpacing rivals like Tata Power Delhi. Managing Director Kandarp Patel highlighted the team's discipline in delivering reliable power to India's financial capital.

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In Mumbai's bustling energy grid, Adani Electricity kept the lights on flawlessly, earning top honors again with a near-perfect score.

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On March 3, 2026, Kenya issued an international tender for a design-and-build contract to expand JKIA, following a new master plan targeting 22 million passengers annually by 2045. Phase 1 through 2029 will upgrade runways, add taxiways to handle more arrivals, and modernize Terminal 1A for 12 million passengers, while Phase 2 brings a new terminal and airport city. Fully government-funded via passenger levies and a bond, the project counters rumors of privatization and aims to protect jobs, trade, and Kenya's lead over rivals like Rwanda's Bugesera and Ethiopia's Bishoftu airports.

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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, already bursting at the seams with nearly 9 million passengers last year, is set for a massive upgrade to keep Kenya flying high amid regional competition.

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Completed in November 2025 by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, the tower brings advanced radar, surveillance, and communication systems to handle growing air traffic, boosting safety and positioning Kisumu as a hub for tourism, cargo, and East African links. Posts celebrate it alongside projects like the upgraded Njeri-Oriwo-Border-Pala Road, a revamped 10,000-seater Migori Stadium, a new rice mill, affordable housing, and lake transport improvements, all tied to President Ruto's Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda. Officials credit Omollo's oversight for creating jobs, cutting transport costs, and aiding trade around Lake Victoria, amid ramped-up investments in this opposition-leaning area ahead of 2027 elections.

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Dr. Raymond Omollo, a Nyanza native, spotlights a gleaming eight-storey air traffic control tower rising at Kisumu International Airport, symbolizing fresh economic momentum in the region.

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At a February 24 rally in Kakamega, Sifuna promoted his new Linda Mwananchi movement as a citizen-focused challenge to President Ruto, while signaling openness to a United Opposition coalition including Gachagua and Kalonzo Musyoka. Odinga's Luo base recoils at Gachagua's past mockery of their leader and his absence from the October 2025 state funeral, with one critic insisting Raila would never join such an alliance. Allies like Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi counter by recalling Odinga's own history of unlikely partnerships, from Kibaki in 2002 to the 2018 handshake with Uhuru Kenyatta, urging strategy over grudges amid ODM's internal fractures.

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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's talk of teaming up with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has Odinga's supporters fuming, reopening old wounds just months after the opposition icon's death.

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