Rachel Ruto Takes Women Empowerment Drive to Siaya, Links Grassroots Savings to New Economic Opportunities
First Lady Rachel Ruto has taken her grassroots women empowerment campaign to Siaya County, urging women to turn collective savings, table banking and entrepreneurship into sustainable pathways to economic independence.…
Eastleigh’s Somali Success Story Must Not Become a Licence for Xenophobia
There is a difficult question Kenya must confront without fear, prejudice or political convenience: how did a once relatively modest Somali presence in Nairobi evolve into one of the country’s…
‘Godzilla-Level’ El Niño Threatens to Rewrite Global Weather as UN Sounds Alarm
The world is heading towards an extraordinary climate event, with the United Nations warning that a rapidly intensifying El Niño could trigger unprecedented heat, droughts, floods and food insecurity across…
Old Mutual Holdings PLC Records After-tax Profit of KES 882M
Old Mutual Holdings Plc has reported profits after tax of KES 882 million for the six months ended 30 June 2026, up from KES 5 million in the same period…
EDITORIAL: Orengo’s 2027 Bid Raises the Question Kenya’s Opposition Cannot Escape
Kenya’s political class appears to have entered the early stages of the 2027 election campaign with remarkable enthusiasm — and remarkably little agreement on what exactly it wants to offer…
Inside the Siaya Power Lunch: Was a New Political Alliance Hatched in Nairobi?
Six Siaya power brokers sit down for a private Nairobi lunch as key political heavyweights stay away — and suddenly, the county’s 2027 succession battle looks very different It was…
Homa Bay Chaos: Orengo’s ‘One-Term’ Moment Exposes the Cracks in Post-Raila Luo Politics
The violence that greeted the Linda Mwananchi caravan in Homa Bay on Sunday, August 16, 2026, should trouble every Kenyan who still believes that political competition can be conducted without…
Kisumu–Busia Highway: The Corridor Kenya Can No Longer Afford to Postpone
There comes a point when a road project ceases to be a development promise and becomes a test of whether government understands the economy it is supposed to serve. The…
DON’T LET HATRED OF PRESIDENT RUTO BLIND YOUR LOVE FOR KENYA
Opposing a president is a democratic right. But turning every handshake, friendship or family celebration into evidence of betrayal is a dangerous road for a free society. There is a…
KOITO IS OVER, BUT THE QUESTIONS REMAIN: WHO REALLY IS ISAYA YUNGE?
Charlene Ruto’s Tanzanian fiancé has an impressive trail of entrepreneurship, youth advocacy and international recognition. But beyond the glamour of the Koito ceremony, important questions remain about his businesses, wealth,…
SIAYA DOESN’T NEED POLLSTERS: THE BALLOT BOX HAS ALREADY EXPOSED THE POLL PROBLEM
From Kenya’s 2022 presidential polls to the Ugunja by-election, the message is brutally simple: political percentages can inform voters—but they cannot predict them There is a growing problem with Kenya’s…
How Geoffrey Odhiambo Obiero Built BaVal Maize Flour Into Siaya’s Homegrown Success Story
A stereotype that many would have brushed off as casual banter became the spark that ignited one of Siaya County’s most ambitious indigenous manufacturing ventures. For Geoffrey Odhiambo Obiero, the…
EDITORIAL: Siaya Must Stop Living on Yesterday’s Glory
Siaya has never lacked pedigree. It is the county that has produced some of Kenya’s most influential political leaders, scholars, professionals and public servants. For decades, its name has been…
When Luo Elders Become Political Mercenaries, the Community Loses Its Moral Compass
There was a time when the Luo Council of Elders commanded reverence. Its voice carried weight not because it wielded political power, but because it stood above politics. It was…
The Orengo Paradox: Holding Siaya Governor Race at Ransom
The race for the Siaya governorship has reached an unusual defining moment. It is perhaps the only major contest anywhere where the leading candidate has not even firmly declared whether…
Siaya’s Nuclear Future Demands Dialogue, Not Division
The ugly scenes witnessed during the latest public participation meeting on the proposed Sh1 trillion nuclear power plant in Siaya, culminating in violence and the reported shooting of a resident,…
2027 Fault Lines: Ruto’s Path to Survival Runs Through Unity, Not Goonism
Kenya’s political temperature is rising—and the signals from the ground are becoming impossible to ignore. The outcome of the Ol Kalou by-election was not an isolated event; it was a…
When the Crowd Moves: Power, Perception and a Troubling Political Instinct in Bungoma
Yesterday in Nangata village, Bumula Constituency, what should have been a solemn burial turned into a revealing political moment. Kimilili MP Didmus Wekesa Barasa was reportedly heckled by sections of…
BREAKING: High Court Nullifies Cybercrime Law Allowing Website Blocking Without Court Orders
Nairobi, Kenya — In a landmark ruling with far-reaching implications for digital rights and freedom of expression, the High Court has struck down key provisions of the Computer Misuse and…
Missing In Siaya: Desperate Mother Pleads For Help To Find 12-Year-Old Son Who Vanished From School
A cloud of anguish hangs over Nyadorera village in Usonga Ward, Siaya County, as a mother’s desperate search for her missing son enters yet another painful chapter. Catherine Atieno Obonyo,…
NCIC’s Tough Talk on Hate Speech Sets the Stage for a Critical Test of Kenya’s Democratic Maturity
Kenya’s long-standing struggle with divisive politics has once again taken center stage, with the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) issuing a firm warning to political leaders accused of fueling…
Lessons Learnt as Alai Faces KSh 60 Million Defamation Suit Over Explosive HIV Claims Against Fred Obachi Machoka
Veteran radio personality Fred Obachi Machoka has dragged Kileleshwa MCA Robert Onyango Alai to court in a high-stakes KSh 60 million defamation lawsuit following viral social media posts alleging the…
EDITORIAL: Orengo’s Warning—and the Dangerous Habit of Turning Luos Against Luos
Siaya Governor James Orengo’s alarm following the violent ambush on the Homa Bay–Rodi Kopany highway should not be dismissed as political theatre. If anything, history suggests his fears are not…
Ruto Renames Talanta Stadium After Raila Odinga — ODM Hails “Historic Gesture of Unity”
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has lauded President William Samoei Ruto’s bold decision to rename Talanta Stadium in honour of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, calling it…
Safaricom Marks 25 Years of Transforming Lives with ‘Shangwe @25’ Promotion
Over 5 million customers will win daily and weekly prizes – with communities also benefiting through impact projects across the country. Nairobi, 3rd Nov 2025: Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has unveiled…
Stanbic Bank Unveils Affordable Solar Financing for Businesses and Homeowners in a Move to Accelerate Just Energy Transition
· Stanbic Bank is driving Kenya’s transition to clean and reliable energy. · The Bank is financing solar projects powering homes and businesses. · The revamped green financing makes solar…
MCK Marks International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists with Focus on AI-Facilitated Violence
Experts warn of growing digital threats to women in media as impunity persists The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) on Monday marked the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes…
Three Years On: Celebrating Impact of the Affordable Housing Programme(AHP)
As the Kenya Kwanza Government marks its 3rd anniversary since taking over the leadership mantle, the Affordable Housing Programme (AHP) remains one of the key achievements realised under the Bottom-Up…
Echoes of Evidence: SFA Foundation Podcast for Science Literacy and Policy Influence
The Science for Africa Foundation (SFA Foundation) and SemaBox Africa have partnered to launch Echoes of Evidence, a new podcast bringing evidence-based science knowledge into everyday public spaces. Our vision…
The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) Announces the Launch of the BAKE Awards 2025
NAIROBI, KENYA – September 10, 2025 – The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) is pleased to announce the official launch of the BAKE Awards 2025. The launch coincides with the…