France Ebola Case Ends in Recovery, Boosting Confidence in Global Health Response
France has recorded a major public health milestone after its first-ever Ebola patient made a full recovery and was discharged from hospital, Health Minister Stéphanie Rist confirmed on Saturday. The…
FACT CHECK: Did Siaya Governor Aspirant David Ochieng Punch a Voter—or Was It Something Else?
A viral video circulating widely across social media platforms has thrust Ugenya MP and Siaya gubernatorial aspirant David Ouma Ochieng into the center of a growing political storm, raising a…
Ruto Orders Sweeping Probe into KSh6.2 Billion Payroll Fraud Scandal
President William Ruto has ordered an immediate and far-reaching investigation into a suspected KSh6.2 billion payroll fraud scheme spanning government ministries, departments, agencies, and state corporations. The directive, issued during…
iTax MELTDOWN: KRA Portal Chokes as Millions Race Against Midnight Tax Deadline
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) faced a digital traffic storm on Tuesday as millions of taxpayers scrambled to beat the June 30 filing deadline, triggering slowdowns and access frustrations on…
KPC PLC Partners with BAKE Awards to Champion Environmental Sustainability and Digital Innovation
Kenya Pipeline Company PLC (KPC PLC), East Africa’s leading energy infrastructure company, has partnered with the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) as the official sponsor of the Environment Category at…
EACC Nets Nyamira Assembly Deputy Clerk in KES 30M Tender Scandal Crackdown
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has tightened its grip on suspected procurement fraud in county governments after arresting Nyamira County Assembly Deputy Clerk and Director of Finance and Accounts,…
FACT CHECK: Did Orengo Rescue Wandayi from Jail as Claimed on KTN Interview?
A video clip gone viral capturing an interview on KTN television last night has thrust Siaya Governor James Orengo and Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi into the spotlight, reviving decades-old…
Orengo Holds His Ground on National TV Amid Rising Political Heat at Home
By Staff Writer Siaya Governor James Orengo delivered a firm and composed defense of his leadership during a high-profile appearance on KTN Prime, pushing back against critics while raising alarm…
Siaya Sets Audit Tone as County, Auditor General Unite on Accountability Push
The County Government of Siaya has formally launched the Financial Year 2025/2026 compliance audit process following a strategic entry conference with the Office of the Auditor General, signaling a firm…
Ruto Unlocks Sh428 Billion for Counties as Health Boost and Court Battles Shape National Agenda
President William Ruto has signed into law the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2026, unlocking a massive Sh428 billion for Kenya’s 47 counties in a move set to significantly accelerate…
Siaya Referral Hospital Gets Critical Equipment Boost to Improve Maternal and Newborn Care
By Sharon Onyango Siaya County Referral Hospital has received a major boost in its maternal and newborn healthcare capacity following the donation of essential medical equipment through a renewed partnership…
Ruto Drops Strongest Hint Yet on 2032 preferred Successor
President William Ruto has issued his clearest signal yet on Kenya’s 2032 succession, publicly rallying support behind Deputy President Kithure Kindiki while delivering a blistering critique of his former deputy,…
Siaya Businessman Convicted of Orchestrating Brother’s Murder
The High Court in Siaya has convicted a local businessman and his co-accused in connection with the murder of his younger brother, in a case that has drawn widespread attention…
Grassroots or Nothing: Oburu Oginga Warns ODM Aspirants Against Canvassing for Nomination
A fierce contest for political survival is brewing within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as Deputy Party Leader Oburu Oginga delivers a blunt message to aspiring candidates: win the people,…
States vs Media: East African Press Councils Warn Rising Hostility Threatens Press Freedom
Media regulators across East Africa have issued a strong warning over escalating tensions between governments and the press, calling for an immediate de-escalation to safeguard press freedom and democratic accountability.…
Breathe Easy: Siaya Residents Urged to Embrace Clean Cooking to Combat Rising Respiratory Illnesses
Households in Siaya County are being urged to transition to clean cooking solutions in a bold push to curb rising cases of respiratory illnesses linked to indoor air pollution. In…
SIAYA IN DARKNESS: Power Standoff Cripples Hospitals, Shuts Down Water Plants as Kenya Power Rejects Deal
Siaya County is facing a full-blown public service crisis after Kenya Power rejected a proposed debt settlement plan, prolonging a blackout that has now paralyzed hospitals, crippled water supply, and…
Lights Back On in Siaya: KPLC Restores Power After Sh32 Million Debt Showdown
Electricity has been restored to Siaya County government offices and critical water infrastructure after a tense standoff between the county administration and Kenya Power over a Sh32 million unpaid bill,…
Oburu Urges Restraint as Anti-Orengo Rhetoric Dominates Siaya Harambee
A high-profile fundraising event in Siaya County on Saturday took an unexpected political turn, exposing deepening divisions within Luo Nyanza’s leadership and raising fresh questions about the region’s political direction.…
6 Protesters who went Missing on June 25 Found Alive After Alleged Torture, Rights Groups Demand Probe
Six protesters who went missing during the June 25 anniversary demonstrations in Nairobi have been found alive in different parts of the city, with civil rights organisations alleging they were…
Kenya’s Political Class Scrambling for Relevance as Waita Warns: Engage Gen Z or Be Erased!
NAIROBI, June 26, 2026 — Kenya’s political elite is in a familiar frenzy—rallies convened, statements issued, alliances whispered. But as seasoned politicians jostle for visibility, a deeper reality is taking…
Anniversary Without Soul: How Politics Stole the Meaning of Kenya’s Gen Z Uprising
The second anniversary of Kenya’s most defining youth uprising should have been a day of solemn reflection. Instead, Nairobi witnessed a hollow commemoration — one overshadowed by political opportunism, heavy…
Kenya Power Disconnects Supply to Schools and Hospitals in Siaya over Massive Debts
Water supply to over 400,000 residents, hospitals, schools, and government offices across Siaya County has been severely disrupted after Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) on Thursday disconnected electricity to…
Picketing is Lawful—But Politicized Demonstrations Risk Defiling the Sacred Memory of Gen Z Heroes
By Editorial Desk As Kenya marks the second anniversary of the June 25, 2024 Gen Z protests, a solemn national moment risks sliding into a familiar trap—political appropriation. What should…
RUTO BLASTS GIDEON MOI, ACCUSES STANDARD GROUP OF ‘EXTORTIONIST PROPAGANDA’ IN FIERY MEDIA CLASH
A simmering feud between State House and the media burst into the open on Wednesday after President William Ruto launched a scathing attack on Gideon Moi, accusing him of orchestrating…
SIAYA HOSTS HISTORIC SOROPTIMIST LAUNCH AS WOMEN LEADERS RALLY FOR EMPOWERMENT
Siaya County has officially joined a powerful global movement following the successful launch of the Soroptimist International Club of Siaya in a landmark event held at Distinction Gardens. The elegant…
Siaya’s Sporting Dream Takes Shape as Jaramogi Stadium Upgrade Hits 70%
The ambitious transformation of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium is firmly on track, with Phase II of the upgrade now 70% complete, signaling a major leap forward in Siaya County’s quest…
SKILLS REVOLUTION: HELB Funds 823,000 Learners as TVET Enrolment Explodes to 1.2 Million
Kenya’s education landscape is being reshaped in real time, with a historic surge in technical training redefining the path to opportunity. Fresh data shows the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)…
FALSE CLAIMS, REAL VIOLENCE: HOW MISINFORMATION SPARKED A MOB ATTACK ON JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES IN MTOPANGA
A routine morning of peaceful door-to-door evangelism by Jehovah’s Witnesses in Mtopanga, Nyali, descended into chaos on Friday after a bizarre and now-discredited claim triggered mob violence—laying bare the deadly…
Inferno in Mathare: Families Flee as Mlango Kubwa Fire Razes Homes, Hours After Gikomba Blaze
A devastating fire ripped through Mlango Kubwa in Mathare, Nairobi, destroying homes and small businesses and forcing panicked residents to flee as emergency teams battled to contain the fast-spreading inferno.…