Met Department Issues Alert for Heavy Rainfall This Week: Experts Warn of Possible Flooding as Rains Intensify Across Several Counties
The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued a stern warning to Kenyans as heavy rainfall continues to pound several parts of the country. In a seven-day forecast covering the period…
Sonko Leads Support Effort After Tragic Mathare Fire Claims Eight Lives
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has expressed deep sorrow and solidarity with families affected by a tragic fire in Huruma Ward, Mathare, that claimed eight lives over the weekend. In…
Nyota Programme Not a Loan: Government Clarifies KES 5 Billion Youth Empowerment Fund
The Kenyan government has clarified that the KES 5 billion Nyota Programme being rolled out in partnership with the World Bank is a grant, not a loan. The initiative aims…
Peter Mutharika Returns to Power, Vows to Rebuild Malawi’s Faltering Economy
Lilongwe, Malawi – October 6, 2025 Veteran Malawian politician Peter Mutharika has made a dramatic comeback, vowing to revive the country’s battered economy and confront the corruption and mismanagement he…
Filmmakers Hangout Celebrates First Anniversary at Ultimate City, Nairobi
The creative energy of Nairobi’s film scene came alive on Saturday, October 4, as Filmmakers Hangout marked its first anniversary at Ultimate City Nairobi, located at 209 State House Road.…
Just In: Siaya Moves to Resolve Health Crisis as Agunda Ochanda Leads Committee on Workers’ Redress
The County Government of Siaya has signaled renewed commitment to resolving the health sector stalemate that has paralyzed services in public hospitals for weeks, as CEC for Governance, ICT and…
Faith Odhiambo Resigns from Ruto’s Protest Victims Compensation Panel After Court Blocks Mandate
Nairobi, Kenya – October 6, 2025 — Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo has resigned from the government-appointed Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Demonstrations and…
Mi Vida Hands Over 200 Green Affordable Homes to IHS Kenya in Landmark Garden City Deal
Real estate developer Mi Vida Homes has handed over 200 affordable green housing units to International Housing Solutions (IHS) Kenya, marking a major milestone in Nairobi’s quest to bridge its…
Ruto Revokes Njagagua’s Appointment to Consolidated Bank, Names Him Senior Advisor at State House
President William Ruto has revoked the appointment of former Mbeere North MP Charles Muriuki Njagagua as Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Consolidated Bank of Kenya, barely months…
Raila Succession: Anathema Topic that Refuses to Go Away
For close to four decades, Raila Amollo Odinga has been more than just a politician — he has been the soul, pulse, and moral compass of Kenya’s opposition politics. In…
Matiang’i Officially Joins Jubilee, Declares Bid to Rebuild Party into National Force
Presidential hopeful and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i has formally joined the Jubilee Party, ending weeks of speculation over his political direction and marking his return to active…
Shock in Yatta as Police Officer Allegedly Shoots Dead His Superior After
Residents of Yatta in Machakos County are reeling in shock after a police officer allegedly shot and killed his superior, the Officer Commanding Station (OCS), following a heated confrontation on…
If Raila Is Well, Let Him Be Seen, Not Heard — Rigathi Gachagua
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed claims linking him to rumours about ODM leader Raila Odinga’s health, saying he had no knowledge of any such reports circulating online. Speaking…
Stanbic Bank Kenya PMI: Private sector economy starts to improve in September
Business activity increases for the first time since April Sales growth returns, leading to faster rise in employment Strongest improvement in delivery times in four years Business conditions began to…
Meet David Muge: President Ruto’s PA
When Kenyans think of President William Ruto’s closest aide, one name often dominates the conversation — Farouk Kibet, the fiery former Uasin Gishu councillor whose political presence at the heart…
NYOTA Programme: Harnessing Kenya’s Youth Potential through Unified Government Action and Strategic Empowerment
The National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Programme is an ambitious, transformative initiative by the Government of Kenya in partnership with the World Bank. It aims to unlock the vast…
Raymond Omollo: A Visionary Leader Driving Transformative Security Reforms in Kenya
Dr. Raymond Omollo continues to impress as an exemplary leader transforming Kenya’s internal security landscape with unmatched dedication, innovation, and inclusivity. As the Principal Secretary for the State Department of…
Ugunja Turns Red: Electorate Rally Behind Chris Budo as Faith in ODM Fades
The political winds in Ugunja Constituency are changing direction, and this time, they are blowing firmly in favour of Chris Budo “Wuod Nyadeje” of the KANU Party. What began as…
Has Jeff Koinange Been Sacked from Citizen TV? Inside the Rumours, Reactions, and the Truth
Kenyans on social media have been left in shock following claims that veteran journalist and television host Jeff Koinange has been sacked from Royal Media Services (RMS), the parent company…
Gor Mahia Halt KCB’s Winning Streak with Slim Victory in Dandora
Gor Mahia continued their steady start to the season with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over KCB at the Dandora Stadium on Sunday, ending the bankers’ perfect run and leapfrogging them…
PPB Dismisses Reports of Blocking 21,000 Medical Products as False and Misleading
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has dismissed as false and misleading reports circulating on social media claiming that it plans to block over 21,000 medical products from entering Kenya.…
Meru’s Elevation to City Status: Charting a New Path for Regional Prosperity and Inclusive Growth
Kenya stands at the threshold of transformative urban development as President William Ruto announces the elevation of Meru to become the sixth city in the country, a milestone that promises…
Gov’t to Hire 24,000 More Teachers by January 2026 — CS Migos
NAIROBI, October 5, 2025 — The government will employ 24,000 new teachers by January 2026 in a major push to tackle teacher shortages in public schools, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius…
Is Austine Makamu wa Makamu, Siaya’s Dancing Comedian, Being Groomed for Political Office?
Politics, they say, is a game of optics, illusions, and perceptions — a theatre where character, charisma, and controversy blend to create power. In Siaya County, this script seems to…
Siaya’s Grassroots Awakening: The TUTAM Movement and a Bold New Chapter for Kenya Kwanza’s Bottom-Up Transformation
The TUTAM Movement’s dynamic mobilization in Central Sakwa Ward, Bondo Constituency, Siaya County, represents more than a political event—it signals the birth of a transformative grassroots revolution. Led by Hon.…
Finally, Raila Addresses the Matter of His Health
This week, whispers have rippled across social media platforms, growing into a storm of speculation: Is Raila Odinga unwell? From X (formerly Twitter) threads to WhatsApp forwards, the claims took…
Ruto Waives ID Replacement Fees to Boost Voter Registration
President William Ruto has announced the waiver of national identification card replacement fees in a bold move aimed at ensuring that every eligible Kenyan has the opportunity to register as…
SHA to Launch 24-Hour Nationwide Ambulance Service in Push for Universal Health Coverage
The government has sustained enhancements on the Social Health Authority (SHA) as part of its ongoing reforms to optimise healthcare delivery and strengthen access to essential services across the country.…
WONDERS SHALL NEVER CEASE: Tanzania Minister’s “Curtain on Kilimanjaro” Remark Sparks Online Uproar
A social media post by digital strategist Philip Etale has stirred heated debate across East Africa after claiming that Tanzania’s Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr Pindi Chana, announced…
Siaya-Born Lillian Odira Promoted Following Sterling Performance at Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championship
Siaya-born track star Lillian Odira has been promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) following her record-shattering performance at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in…