Eyebrows Raised as President Ruto Splurges KES 50 Million on Vihiga Church
When President William Ruto rose to speak before thousands of faithful gathered for the Pentecostal Assemblies of God (PAG) centenary celebrations in Nyang’ori, Vihiga County, on Saturday, October 4, his…
Orengo, Nurses Form Joint Committee to Resolve Siaya Health Sector Impasse
The County Government of Siaya, under the leadership of Governor James Orengo, has taken bold steps to end the ongoing health sector stalemate that has crippled operations in public hospitals…
Inside Orengo’s Late-Night Meeting with Health Union Officials: A Deep Dive into the Efforts to Unlock Siaya’s Health Crisis
When the lights at the Siaya County Headquarters burned unusually late on Friday night, it was not bureaucracy keeping the engines running — it was a county in crisis. Governor…
Ugunja by-election Storm: MJ Okumu Raises Red Flag over Alleged State Patronage in favour of Moses Omondi
The race for the Ugunja Parliamentary seat, slated for November 27, 2025, has taken a contentious twist after aspirant MJ Okumu raised alarm over what he terms as “blatant misuse…
Where is Raila?
Behind the Headlines of Speculation and Strategy Around Kenya’s Opposition Icon When the Star ePaper hit the streets on Friday, October 3rd, its bold black banner screamed a question that…
1 Dead in Komenya Rabar Drunk-Driving Crash
A night of revelry turned tragic in Komenya Rabar, Alego Sub-County, Siaya, after a grisly road accident claimed one life and left another man injured. According to eyewitness accounts, a…
Vincent Junior “JaSkuma”: A True Champion for Widows and the Best Choice for Ugenya Parliamentary Seat
Vincent Junior, affectionately known as JaSkuma, is rapidly emerging as a beacon of transformative leadership in Ugenya Ward. His recent groundbreaking initiative of issuing certificates to all widow groups in…
Safaricom Business Hosts Exclusive Cybersecurity Breakfast Ahead of Cybersecurity Summit 2025
Industry leaders gather to discuss strengthening enterprise resilience through Safaricom’s Managed Security Operations Centre (MSOC) Nairobi, October 2, 2025…. Safaricom’s (NSE: SCOM) Enterprise arm, Safaricom Business today hosted an exclusive…
Siaya Governor Acts Decisively on Nurses Incident, County Secretary Joseph Ogutu Leads Cleanup
The County Government of Siaya has moved swiftly to protect the dignity and safety of its workforce, sending home senior enforcement officers implicated in the regrettable incident where striking nurses…
Siaya: County Secretary Ogutu Moves Decisively Following Violence on Striking Nurses, Calls for Transparency, Accountability and Renewed Dialogue
The County Government of Siaya has taken a bold and transparent stance following the unfortunate incident of violence involving striking nurses at its headquarters on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. In…
Governor Sakaja Faces Little Resistance on Road to 2027 as Rivals Retreat
Governor Johnson Sakaja, popularly referred to by his supporters as “Mbekse wa Nairobi”, is steadily consolidating his grip on Nairobi’s political landscape, with analysts suggesting that he could sail smoothly…
Government’s New Digital Frontier: Inside Dennis Itumbi’s Plan to Pay Influencers Directly
When the government announced that it would directly pay influencers and content creators to push its programs, the news ignited equal parts excitement, skepticism, and unease across Kenya’s fast-growing digital…
Orengo Allays Fears of Health Workers, Promises Salaries on Time, and Focuses on SITICO 2025
Siaya Governor James Orengo is mounting an ambitious balancing act: calming fears among restless health workers over delayed pay while simultaneously steering Siaya County into the spotlight of national and…
Tension as Kenyan Activists Abducted in Kampala while with Bobi Wine
KAMPALA, UGANDA — Tension gripped regional activist circles on Wednesday, October 1, after two prominent Kenyan human rights defenders, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, were allegedly abducted in Kampala by…
Holders of Honorary Doctorate Degrees Do Not Qualify for the title Dr. — Makau Mutua
Kenya may soon tighten the use of academic titles if calls by President William Ruto’s senior advisor, Prof. Makau Mutua, are heeded. Mutua has urged Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba…
High Court Unfreezes KES 550M, Hands Sonko a Financial Lifeline: Political Comeback Looms
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko, once branded flamboyant, philanthropic, and controversial in equal measure, scored a major victory today after the High Court lifted restrictions on more than Sh550…
Championing Excellence: How Kenya Sugar Board Sets the Standard for a Climate-Smart Sugar Industry
The Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) has once again demonstrated exemplary leadership and innovation in the agricultural sector by clinching the prestigious trophy for the Best Agricultural-Based Statutory Board Stand at…
The Spark Accelerator Program unveils the Second Cohort to Drive Innovation and Scale in Africa
Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has announced the selection of 10 startups as finalists for the second cohort of the Spark Accelerator Program, chosen from a competitive pool of more than 200…
Transforming Kenya’s Sugar Industry: The Visionary Leadership of Eng. Nicholas Gumbo and National Unity for Growth
His Excellency President William Ruto, PhD., C.G.H., accompanied by the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MOALD), Hon. Mutahi Kagwe, made a commanding visit to the…
Bending AI to Africa’s needs: the key to transforming classrooms
The opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI) offer African teachers and students are immense; the AI education market in the Middle East and Africa is projected to hit $1.7 billion by…
Bungoma Governor Touts Health Milestone as Political Star Rises Beyond County Borders
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka yesterday handed over promotion letters to 305 healthcare workers in a ceremony that was as much about governance as it was about politics — underscoring his…
Mass Layoffs Hit Rivatex as State-Owned Textile Giant Restructures Under New Lease Deal
The future of hundreds of workers at Rivatex East Africa SEZ Limited now hangs in the balance after the Eldoret-based textile giant announced mass layoffs as part of an aggressive…