Strange Turn of Events as Murkomen Alleges BBC Documentary on Child Abuse was a Hoax
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ignited a heated public debate after dismissing the recent BBC Africa Eye documentary on alleged child sexual exploitation in Mai Mahiu as “fabricated, misleading,…
HELB Unveils New Loan Scheme for Police Officers and County Employees
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has rolled out a new training loan targeting civil servants, in partnership with the Ministry of Public Service. The Civil Servants Training Revolving Fund…
North Ugenya Residents Demand Transparency Over Incomplete Projects
North Ugenya residents have voiced concern over stalled development projects from the 2024/2025 financial year, calling for greater transparency in budget implementation. The concerns were raised during the 2025/2026 public…
Vote for the People’s Engineer: Hon. Eng. Fredrick ZB Owino – The Leader Ugunja Deserves
As party nominations draw near, Ugunja stands on the cusp of a defining moment—one that will shape our future for decades to come. At this crossroads, Hon. Eng. Fredrick ZB…
Kenyan Tycoon Julius Mwale Kicked Out of California Mansion Over Bounced $450K Cheque
Kenyan businessman Julius Mwale has been evicted from a multimillion-dollar estate in Alamo, California, after failing to pay rent and issuing a $450,000 cheque that bounced, U.S. court records show.…
Kenya’s Prof. Susan Mbugua Crowned Global Veterinarian of the Year
Kenya’s veterinary profession is basking in international glory after Prof. Susan W. Mbugua clinched the coveted Overall Veterinarian of the Year award at the World Veterinary Association (WVA) Global Veterinary…
Safaricom Commits KES 15Million Towards the 2025 Devolution Conference
The techco will also showcase at the conference some of its digital solutions that have improved quality of life for millions of Kenyans. Homa Bay, 12th August 2025 – Safaricom…
EACC Raids Laikipia Speaker’s Home, Office Over Alleged Forged Academic Papers
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives on Tuesday raided the home and office of Laikipia County Assembly Speaker Lantano Nabaala over allegations he forged his academic qualifications. The officers first…
Rongo Court Orders Exhumation of GSU Officer Buried in Church Compound
The Rongo Magistrate’s Court has granted an application by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to exhume the body of a GSU officer who was buried under…
Zacky Masiro — Pumping New Energy into Siaya Politics
CPA Zacky Masiro is not your typical political aspirant. A Certified Public Accountant with a stellar track record in financial management, he combines rare technical expertise with visionary leadership. As…
Ugenya’s St. Paul’s Ndenga Secondary Triumphs with Indian Melody at National Music Festival
Meru, Kenya – August 12, 2025 St. Paul’s Ndenga Secondary School from Ugenya, Siaya County, struck the right chord at this year’s National Music Festival, clinching the top spot with…
Siaya County Stand Set to Dazzle as Devolution Conference 2025 Exhibition Kicks Off in Homabay
Homa Bay, Kenya – August 12, 2025 The stage is set for the Devolution Conference 2025 in Homa Bay, which officially opened its exhibition segment today, August 12, and will…
Kenya Power Announces Power Outages in 6 Counties on Wednesday
Kenya Power has announced that six counties will experience planned power interruptions on Wednesday, August 13, to facilitate routine maintenance works. In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 12, the…
Siaya: Robust Governor Orengo Holds Consultative Meeting with Assembly and Executive
A robust Siaya Governor James Aggrey Bob Orengo today held a consultative meeting with Members of the County Assembly (MCA) led by Speaker George Okode, alongside Members of the County…
Gov’t Revokes Proposal to Build Nairobi–Mombasa Expressway
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has cancelled a Privately Initiated Proposal (PIP) to construct the 459-kilometre Nairobi–Mombasa (Usahihi) Expressway under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The mega-billion project was…
Kenya Met Warns of Storms, Increased Rainfall in Several Areas this Week
NAIROBI – The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued a weather alert warning of increased rainfall intensity in several parts of the country from Tuesday, August 12, to Monday, August…
Veteran Radio Presenter Charles Omuga Kabisae is Dead
Nyamasaria-born Charles Omuga Kabisae, a distinguished voice of Kenya’s airwaves, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, after a prolonged illness. His remains have been transported to a Nairobi mortuary…
Calvin Burgess Returns: Yala Swamp’s Second Chance or a Repeat of the Past?
In the heart of Siaya County, whispers of a familiar name are resurfacing—Calvin Burgess, the American investor whose Dominion Farms once promised to transform the Yala Swamp into an agricultural…
80 Killed in Road Accidents in Four Days – CS Chirchir
Kenya has recorded 2,933 road fatalities so far this year, with 80 deaths reported in the past four days alone, Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir said on Monday.…
CAF Limits Attendance for Zambia vs Kenya After Kasarani Security Breaches
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that only 27,000 fans will be allowed to attend the Zambia vs Kenya African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarter-final on Sunday, August 17…
7 Shallow Graves With Human Bones, Skulls Found in Kilifi
Police in Kilifi County have uncovered seven shallow graves containing human bones and skulls in Kwa Binzaro village, in what investigators suspect is yet another case of cult-linked deaths in…
County Government of Siaya Reaches Return-to-work Agreement with Nurses, Midwives
The County Government of Siaya, led by County Secretary Mr. Joseph Ogutu, has reached an agreement with the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) to end the ongoing…
High Court Halts Government’s Duty-Free Rice Import Plan
The High Court in Kirinyaga has temporarily blocked the government’s plan to import 500,000 metric tonnes of duty-free rice, delivering a major blow to a controversial policy aimed at lowering…
Ruto Pledges KSh2.5 Million and a House to Harambee Stars Players for Wins
Aug 11, 2025 – Nairobi President William Ruto has announced a lucrative incentive package for Harambee Stars players as they prepare for a crucial African Nations Championship (CHAN) group-stage clash…
Safaricom Announces Discount on New Business Fibre Connections
The move is aimed at enabling more enterprises connect to the internet to spur their growth Nairobi, 11th August 2025… Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has today announced a 25% discount on…
Scophine Aoko Otieno’s Entry into Nairobi Woman Rep Race promises a Blistering Hot Contest
Nairobi — Social media firebrand Scophine Aoko Otieno also known as Maverick Aoko has announced her bid to unseat incumbent Esther Passaris in the 2027 Nairobi Woman Representative race, setting…
Strong Year for Pensions: Key insights from the Zamara report reveals record gains for Kenyan Retirement Funds
Strong Year as Pensions Outperform Inflation by 26% Nairobi Kenya, 11th August, 2025: Kenyan pension schemes delivered their strongest returns in years, outpacing inflation by a staggering 26% in the…
Just in: Israel Strike Kills Al Jazeera Journalist
CAIRO/JERUSALEM, Aug 11 (Reuters) – A prominent Al Jazeera journalist who had previously been threatened by Israel was killed along with four colleagues in an Israeli airstrike on Sunday, in…