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Widow Speaks on last Moments of UDA Party Hopeful who died at Women Empowerment Exercise

Shock and grief gripped Kakamega on Friday after Enock Andanje, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) parliamentary hopeful for Malava, collapsed and died in the middle of a women’s empowerment forum.…

Raila Demands Safer Roads After Deadly Kisumu Crash

Political temperatures are rising as Kenya edges closer to the 2027 general election, and now road safety has emerged as a fresh point of debate following a tragic accident in…

Kenya’s Diplomatic Clout to be Tested as Ruto Travels to US next Month

President William Ruto is set to travel to the United States next month for the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, his first visit under President Donald…

Canadian government moves to end Air Canada strike, seeks binding arbitration

The Canadian government on Saturday moved to end a strike by Air Canada’s cabin crews and require binding arbitration to break their contract impasse, an action that the country’s largest…

Gov’t Issues Circular Directing Civil Servants, Teachers Salaries to be Paid by 20th of Every Month

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT CHIEF OF STAFF AND HEAD OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE TO: All Principal Secretaries/ Accounting Officers All Solicitor General The Comptroller, State House The Controller of…

Impeachment in Kenya: Safeguard or Political Weapon? The Case for Urgent Reform

Impeachment is among the most potent tools in Kenya’s 2010 Constitution. Conceived as a safeguard against abuse of power, it grants legislative bodies authority to remove a president, governor, or…

DRC Rejects Kenya’s Consul Appointment to Goma, Citing International Law

Barely a day after President William Ruto reshuffled Kenya’s diplomatic corps and named Judy Kiaria Nkumiri as Consul General to Goma, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has flatly rejected…

136,634 First-Year University Students Receive HELB Loans

More than 136,000 first-time university students have received Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) funding for the 2025/2026 academic year, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has announced. The loans, disbursed on…

State House Dismisses Claims of ‘Fake Boda Bodas’ at Ruto’s Youth Empowerment Event

State House has rubbished allegations that President William Ruto failed to deliver on promises made during a recent youth empowerment programme held at State House, Nairobi. The event, staged on…

UDA Party Replaces Gloria Orwoba in Senate

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has gazetted Consolata Nabwire as the new nominated senator, officially ending Gloria Orwoba’s tenure in the Senate. In a gazette notice issued on…

Ruto–Raila Pact: Can Kenya’s Fragile Truce Hold?

The images from the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on March 7 will be etched in Kenya’s political memory: President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga — bitter rivals…

Who Really Owns ENA Coach? The Unlikely Success Story of Evans Nyagaka Anyona

Rumours have swirled claiming that ENA Coach is owned by former President Uhuru Kenyatta or current Head of State William Ruto. But in truth, the man behind the flourishing transport…

Matiang’i Jets Back Quietly from US Tour as Political Realignments Take Shape

Nairobi, Kenya – August 15, 2025 – Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i has returned to Kenya after a high-profile tour of the United States that saw him woo…

BREAKING: UDA’s Malava Aspirant Enock Andanje Dies After Collapsing at Public Event

United Democratic Alliance (UDA) aspirant in the upcoming Malava by-election, Enock Andanje, has died after collapsing during a public event on Friday. Andanje, a respected educationist and immediate former Principal…

Ruto Reshuffles Foreign Service in Major Diplomatic Shake-Up

NAIROBI, August 15, 2025 – President William Ruto has announced a fresh wave of appointments and redeployments in Kenya’s foreign service, in a move billed as a strategic realignment to…

Notorious Gold Scammers Odero and Othuno Nabbed in Police Raid

After nearly a year on the run, two suspected gold scammers who repeatedly slipped through police dragnets have finally been caught. Detectives from the elite Operation Support Unit (OSU) on…

Harambee Stars Make History, Storm into CHAN 2024 Quarterfinals on Debut

Kenya’s Harambee Stars have carved their name into African football history books after storming into the quarterfinals of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in their very first appearance at…

Accountability Must Be the Pillar of Kenya’s Devolution Journey for True Progress

Kenya’s transformative journey of devolution was envisioned to bring government closer to the people, drive equitable development, and empower counties to address local priorities. Yet, as Senator Danson Mungatana warned…

Police Nab Woman Behind Masked Garissa Robberies

A ruthless masked gang’s reign of terror in Garissa has been dealt a major blow after law enforcement officers smoked out a 37-year-old woman linked to a violent armed robbery…

Empowering Widows for Sustainable Growth: Hon. Vincent Junior Jaskuma Champions Table Banking in West Ugenya

Hon. Vincent Junior Jaskuma has taken bold, on-the-ground action in West Ugenya, spearheading a transformative empowerment drive for widows—a group often overlooked yet central to the community’s economic and social…

Nelson Havi Accuses Executive of Capturing Parliament, Claims MPs Take Orders from State House

Renowned lawyer and former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) president Nelson Havi has accused the Executive of stripping Parliament of its independence, alleging that the legislature has been “bought off”…

Orengo Ignites 9th Devolution Conference with Speech Championing Human Rights and Social Justice

HOMA BAY, August 13, 2025 – Siaya Governor James Orengo on Tuesday took center stage during Plenum Two of the 9th Devolution Conference, delivering a bold and uncompromising address on…

ODM Leader Raila Odinga Champions Good Governance on Day Three of 9th Devolution Conference

Homa Bay, Kenya – The 9th Devolution Conference entered its third day with a powerful address from ODM leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who rallied delegates around the…

Fuel Prices Drop Slightly as EPRA Announces August–September Review

Motorists in Kenya will enjoy a small reprieve at the pump after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a reduction in the cost of Super Petrol and Kerosene…

Reclaiming Unity: The Path to Collaborative Leadership in Kenya’s Devolved Governance Since the advent of devolution in Kenya

Since the advent of devolution in Kenya, the structure of county governments was designed to bring governance closer to the people, improving service delivery and fostering inclusive development. Central to…

Steadfast Stewardship: The Enduring Leadership of Rt. Hon. George Owino Okode in Siaya County

In Siaya County’s ever-shifting political theatre, one figure has stood like an unshakable pillar for more than a decade — Rt. Hon. George Owino Okode, MBS. Since his election as…

Ruto Hands Over All 14 Devolved Functions to Counties in Historic Shift

In a bold move to end years of wrangling over resources and responsibilities, President William Ruto on Wednesday announced the full transfer of all 14 devolved functions to county governments…

Siaya Shines at 9th Devolution Conference in Homabay

Siaya County Steals the Spotlight at Devolution 2025 with Innovation, Inclusion, and a Strong Voice for Democracy Homa Bay, Kenya – August 13, 2025 – The air at Homa Bay…