Oburu Makes First Public Appearance After Weeks of Silence as He Joins President Ruto in Garissa
Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga on Saturday made his first major public appearance after weeks of intense speculation about his health and whereabouts, stepping out alongside President William Ruto in Garissa…
Siaya: Bodaboda Rider Stabbed to Death, Motorbike Stolen in Shocking Rarieda Ambush
A wave of dread swept through Rarieda, Siaya County on Wednesday after 28-year-old Bodaboda rider George Ouma was found dead in Aram, apparently attacked after picking up passengers and heading…
Tanzania in Diplomatic Firestorm as Dar es Salaam Urges EU Parliament to Reconsider KSh23B Aid Freeze Linked to Election Unrest
Tanzania has moved into full diplomatic gear after the European Parliament voted to freeze €156 million (KSh23.3 billion) in development aid over concerns tied to unrest during the October 29…
Wandayi Votes in Ugunja by-election, Predicts 2027 ODM Party Shockwave in Nyanza
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi on Thursday painted an upbeat picture of the Ugunja Constituency by-election, hailing the process as peaceful, seamless and a powerful signal of the region’s political…
Tensions Explode in Kasipul: Candidates BARRED from Roaming Polling Stations
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has slapped strict movement restrictions on candidates and their supporters in the tense Kasipul by-election, following a violent morning that rattled voters and…
D-Day: Early Voter Turnout, Calm Atmosphere, Tight Security as IEBC Faces First Major Test Under New Chair
The political temperature is sizzling across Kenya as the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) conducts 27 high-stakes by-elections today, Thursday, 27th November 2025—an electoral showdown set to reshape county…
Murkomen Storms Kasipul, Malava & Chwele in Pre-Election Blitz — Govt Issues Tough Warning as Ugunja Also Gets Last-Minute Security Sweep
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Wednesday mounted an intensive multi-county security tour—stretching across Kasipul, Chwele–Kabuchai, Malava, and Ugunja Constituency—as the Government tightened final preparations ahead of Thursday’s high-stakes by-elections.…
Dashcam Horror in Dubai: Kenyan Taxi Driver Choked by Passenger — Video Sparks Outrage and Demand for Justice
A chilling dashcam video showing a Kenyan taxi driver in Dubai violently attacked by a passenger has blown up on social media — and stirred a fierce storm of outrage…
From Smoke to Sustainability, LPG for schools programme Timely
By Ezra Terer Clean cooking conversations in Kenya often revolve around solutions for our homes and businesses. But what about our schools? For decades, there has been a silent crisis…
Maverick Aoko’s Political Bombshell: Unverified Nude Allegedly Targeting CS John Mbadi Sparks Firestorm — “Has She Finally Gone Too Far?”
Kenyans on Friday were treated to a full-scale digital inferno after controversial online powerhouse Scophine “Maverick” Aoko Otieno escalated her feud with Treasury CS John Mbadi to unprecedented heights. Hours…
Siaya’s Health System Gets a Lifeline: WHO Donates Critical Medical Equipment in Major Boost to County Hospitals
Siaya County has taken a decisive step toward strengthening its healthcare system after receiving a major consignment of essential medical supplies from the World Health Organization (WHO) through the Ministry…
Tanzania Erupts as President Samia Appoints Daughter and Son-in-Law to Cabinet in Controversial Post-Election Shake-Up
Tanzania is witnessing a political firestorm after President Samia Suluhu Hassan appointed her daughter and son-in-law to powerful Cabinet positions—moves that critics say entrench a culture of nepotism at the…
Samia Suluhu Bows to Pressure as Tanzania Faces Global Scrutiny Over Chaotic Elections
The Tanzanian government has been thrust into the international spotlight amid intensifying post-election unrest, with President Samia Suluhu Hassan now appearing to bow to pressure by calling for dialogue after…
Kisumu Teacher Found Dead Days After Hit-and-Run Horror
Family’s desperate search ends in heartbreak as body of missing teacher discovered at morgue The search for Maricus Owino, a Mathematics teacher at Lela Secondary School, has ended in tragedy…
Ruto to Hustler Fund Defaulters: “That KES 500 You Ran Away With Is Your Own Loss”
President William Ruto has taken a swipe at Kenyans who borrowed from the government’s flagship Hustler Fund and failed to repay their loans, saying their default was ultimately self-destructive. Speaking…
Confirmed: Gachagua Set to Visit Bondo to Mourn Raila, Says Kalonzo
In a move that signals a potential thawing of political tensions, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has confirmed that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is planning a visit to Bondo…
BREAKING: US Embassy Warns of Worsening Conditions in Dar es Salaam as Curfew, Shortages Deepen
DAR ES SALAAM, Nov 4 — The United States Embassy in Tanzania has issued a stark warning to its citizens, citing deteriorating conditions in parts of Dar es Salaam marked…
FACT CHECK: Is Siaya Governor Aspirant David Ochieng Luo or Luhya?
As the race for Siaya’s governorship in 2027 gains momentum, Ugenya MP and MDG Party leader David Ouma Ochieng finds himself battling not only political rivals — but also his…
Lighting Up a Continent: How Two College Friends Built the World’s Largest Off-Grid Solar Company
When Patrick Walsh and Anish Thakkar began tinkering with solar lanterns in a university lab in 2007, they weren’t out to build a billion-dollar enterprise. They simply wanted to replace…
Ombudsman CEO Suspended Amid Probe Into Financial Irregularities Commission cites gross misconduct and incompetence as reasons for disciplinary action
The Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ), commonly known as the Office of the Ombudsman, has suspended its Chief Executive Officer, Mercy Wambua, alongside two senior officials over allegations of gross…
DEPORTED: Dutch Tourist Elwin Ter Horst who spat on Kenyan Police in Diani drama
A Dutch national, Elwin Ter Horst, is set to be deported from Kenya after a dramatic altercation with police officers at the Diani Police Station in Kwale County — an…
Security Tightened As Raila Makes Final Journey from Opoda Farm to JOOUST and Kang’o ka Jaramogi
Security was visibly heightened on Sunday morning at Opoda Farm in Bondo, Siaya County, as preparations entered the final stretch to transfer the body of former Prime Minister Raila Amollo…
Bishop Maurice Abiero Awuora: The Cleric with Eyes on Bondo Constituency
When a soft-spoken, slightly built man in priestly shirt was ushered past the heavy security at Kang’o ka Jaramogi — the ancestral home of the late Rt. Hon. Raila Amollo…
It’s Painful: Siaya First Lady Betty Orengo Weeps Uncontrollably at Raila’s Bondo Home
Bondo, Siaya County — Emotions ran high at the ancestral home of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga on Thursday afternoon, when Siaya County First Lady Betty Orengo…
BREAKING: Kenya Moja Field Candidate in Kasipul Parliamentary by-election Race
KASIPUL, HOMA BAY COUNTY — Kenya Moja Movement’s parliamentary hopeful Abok Kiche has unveiled an ambitious six-point development agenda for Kasipul Constituency, signalling a new wave of ideological competition in…
Millie Odhiambo Now Supports Raila’s Daughter Winnie Odinga on the Issue of Marriage
A wave of debate has swept across Kenya’s social media landscape following bold remarks by Winnie Odinga, the daughter of opposition leader Raila Odinga, about marriage and motherhood. Winnie, who…
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…
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…
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…
Bloody Weekend: Kisumu Woman Slashed to Death, Husband Killed in Siaya, and Mob Justice in Nairobi
A chilling wave of violence swept across the country over the weekend, leaving a trail of death from Kisumu to Siaya, Kitui, and Nairobi. In Kisumu’s Kogony village, 24-year-old Emily…