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First published 3 hours ago (Oct 17, 2026, 11:14 AM UTC) · latest update Oct 17, 2026, 11:14 AM UTC
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Ruto appoints Nelson Marwa to chair Nairobi Rivers Commission.
2 sources: The Star, Kenya,
Radiokaya
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Ruto revokes Bishop Margaret Wanjiru’s appointment days after her meeting with Matiang’i.
President Ruto Revokes Margaret Wanjiru's Appointment, Names Her Replacement.
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The Star, Kenya
Global · Independent · Not in Prism’s outlet directory; labels are a conservative default.
the-star.co.ke/news/2026-10-17-ruto-appoints-marwa-to-chair-nairobi-rivers-…
Kenyans.co.ke
Global · Independent · Not in Prism’s outlet directory; labels are a conservative default.
kenyans.co.ke/news/127914-ruto-appoints-former-ps-nelson-marwa-nairobi-riv…
Pulse Kenya
Global · Independent · Not in Prism’s outlet directory; labels are a conservative default.
pulse.co.ke/story/ruto-revokes-bishop-margaret-wanjirus-appointment-days…
Nairobi Leo
Global · Independent · Not in Prism’s outlet directory; labels are a conservative default.
nairobileo.co.ke/news/article/30888/president-ruto-revokes-margaret-wanjirus-…
Radiokaya
Global · Independent · Not in Prism’s outlet directory; labels are a conservative default.
radiokaya.co.ke/nelson-marwa-appointed-nairobi-rivers-commission-chairperson