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Fake Dollars Busted! DCI Nab Suspected Mastermind, Seize Huge Cache of Counterfeit US Currency in Nairobi

Detectives in Nairobi have smashed what is believed to be a key link in a counterfeit currency network after seizing a large consignment of fake US dollars and arresting a…

Blue Pill Under Fire: Health Ministry Cracks Down on Viagra Abuse After Explosive Exposé

The Ministry of Health has launched a sweeping crackdown on the sale and misuse of Viagra following an exposé that laid bare alarming gaps in regulation, rampant abuse and weak…

From Boko Haram Tragedy to Climate Reform: How David Oremo Is Forcing Siaya County to Rethink Governance

Dr. David W.O. Oremo, CEO of Acacia Foundation and the Siaya Climate Change Initiative, has emerged as one of Siaya County’s most influential — and relentless — governance reform advocates.…

My Husband Hated Me for No Reason, Until a Hidden Spell That Controlled Him Was Finally Broken

My name is Grace Mwende, and I live in Kitengela, Kajiado County. For a long time, I could not understand why my husband suddenly hated me. There was no fight.…

Wandayi’s Baringo Visit Signals a New Dawn for Kenya’s Grassroots Economies

James Wandayi, the Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, joined His Excellency President William Ruto at the vibrant Baringo Cultural Festival and annual Kimalel Goat Auction in Baringo County, a…

Healthcare on Brink: Clinical Officers Unleash Nationwide Strike, Public Services Face Collapse

Nairobi, Kenya – December 22, 2025 – Kenya’s already strained public healthcare system is teetering on the precipice of collapse as clinical officers, the bedrock of primary care, commence an…

What Monday’s Disrupted March to State House Reveals About Protest Policing, Public Order, and Unresolved Grievances

An investigative analysis of the events surrounding the December 22 march and the broader questions it raises about protest management and accountability in Kenya On Monday, December 22, anti-riot police…

DP Kindiki Skips Kimalel Goat Auction as Ruku Reveals He Is Unwell

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has explained the absence of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki from the high-profile Kimalel Goat Auction in Baringo County, revealing that the DP was unwell.…

Lighting the Margins: How the Lessos–Kabarnet Power Line Signals Kenya’s Developmental Reset

Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum James Wandayi joined President William Ruto in Kabarnet town, Baringo County, to commission the Sh1.5 billion 132kV Lessos–Kabarnet Transmission Line and substation—an infrastructure milestone…

Nyeri Horror: 72-Year-Old Woman Kidnapped, Robbed Sh1.1 Million After Bank Visit as Police Uncover Wider Crime Web

A 72-year-old woman is counting her luck after surviving a chilling daylight robbery in Karatina, Nyeri County, where she was kidnapped and robbed of Sh1.1 million moments after withdrawing the…

Horror in Siaya: Father on the Run After Defiling, Killing Two Children

Police in Siaya have launched an intensive search for a 35-year-old Bodaboda rider accused of committing the gruesome crime of defiling and killing two youngsters in Ulafu sub-location of Alego-Usonga…

They Pretended to Celebrate With Me, Laughed With Me, and Shared Secrets That Seemed Genuine, She Says, But In Reality, They Were Slowly Destroying Me

My name is Grace Atieno, and for a long time, I believed I was surrounded by people who genuinely cared about me. I lived in Nakuru town, where I worked…

Nuclear Storm in Nyanza: Elders Revolt, Lake Victoria at Risk—and Why Orengo’s Silence Is Raising Eyebrows

A rare unity of voices from western Kenya has ignited a political and environmental firestorm after Luhya and Luo elders jointly issued a hardline statement rejecting plans to establish a…

I Trusted Them With My Dreams, My Ambitions, and My Most Personal Secrets, She Says, And I Never Imagined That Those Same People Would Betray Me

My name is Janet Wambui, and for many years, I believed that sharing my dreams with others would make them stronger. I lived in Kiambu town, where I ran a…

Why Contractors in Siaya Gave Orengo 14 Days Ultimatum

As contractors press the Siaya County Government with a two-week ultimatum, they point to a growing trail of stalled, slowed, or disbanded projects across the county — casualties, they say,…

I Thought I Could Protect the People I Loved From Harm, He Says, But I Didn’t Realize That Some of Them Were My Biggest Enemies

My name is David Ochieng, and for most of my life, I believed my role was to protect others. I lived in Kisumu town, where I worked as a procurement…

Why Former Siaya MCAs Are Rallying Behind Rasanga Amoth’s Senate Bid

A quiet but politically potent rebellion is brewing in Siaya County — and it is being driven not by sitting power brokers, but by the county’s pioneer Members of County…

Merry Christmas in Baringo! All Roads Lead to Kimalel as Iconic Goat Auction, Boat Races Take Centre Stage

As Kenyans edge closer to Christmas, Baringo is bracing for one of its most anticipated festive spectacles: the Kimalel Goat Auction, set for tomorrow, Monday, December 22, at the historic…

They Smiled, Hugged Me, and Acted Like They Loved Me, She Says, But Every Word Was a Lie

My name is Sarah Muthoni, and for a long time, I believed that closeness meant safety. I lived in Murang’a town, where I ran a small catering business that depended…

Outcry as Turkish National Arrested in Nairobi Faces Deportation: Inside the Legal, Diplomatic and Human Rights Storm

The arrest of a Turkish national and his family in Nairobi has ignited a fierce debate at the intersection of human rights, international diplomacy, and Kenya’s own obligations under domestic…

“My Dear Bill…”: Rachel Ruto’s Emotional Birthday Letter to President Ruto Melts Hearts on His 59th Milestone

Kenya woke up to an intimate and faith-filled moment on Sunday as First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto penned a deeply personal birthday message to President William Ruto, marking his 59th…

Gold Rush or Gold Curse? 9,000 Gem Residents Face Economic Ruin as Mining Giant Shanta Gold Moves In

More than 9,000 residents in Gem, Siaya County, are staring at economic ruin following plans by multinational mining firm Shanta Gold to begin large-scale gold extraction in Ramula and neighbouring…

HELPING HAND, HARD POINTS: Controversial Penalty Sends Arsenal Back on Top After Gritty Everton Battle

Arsenal clawed their way back to the summit of the Premier League after a tense, controversial 1-0 victory over Everton, decided by a farcical handball that gifted Viktor Gyökeres the…

PEOPLE TO WATCH (Siaya 2027): From ‘Half-Baked’ Rookie to Budget Powerbroker — Why Sam Atandi Could Shock Siaya, Again

By 2027, Siaya politics may no longer be about political idealism but hard measurable achievements. In this scenario, a player whose name keeps resurfacing in hushed strategy meetings, roadside debates…

My Daughter Failed Repeatedly in School, but What Turned Her Grades Around Shocked Every Teacher

For years, I watched my daughter walk through the school gate with her head down, her shoulders slumped, and her confidence slowly fading away. Every exam season was a painful…

Man on a Mission: Ruto Takes the Wheel on Nairobi–Nakuru Highway, Vows Christmas Traffic Hell Ends This Year

President William Ruto has given Kenyans a rare, symbolic show of hands-on leadership—this time from behind the wheel. A video circulating online captures the Head of State personally driving himself…

Half of Kenya’s Wealth Locked in Just Five Counties as 16 Share a Mere 7.5% — New Report Exposes Stark Economic Divide

Kenya’s economy is booming — but not everywhere. A new Devolution Budget Watch report by the Parliamentary Budget Office has laid bare the country’s deepening regional inequality, revealing that nearly…

I Was Living From Hand-to-Mouth, Until One Breakthrough Lifted My Entire Household Out of Struggle

For years, my life was a cycle of stress, shame, and silent tears. Every morning I woke up wondering how I would feed my children, pay rent, or keep the…

Ruto Strikes Off 10 Names From Elite CBS Honours List After Jamhuri Day Mix-Up

President William Ruto has revoked the conferment of one of Kenya’s most prestigious national honours from ten individuals, admitting they were mistakenly included in the Chief of the Order of…

For Years Bad Luck Followed Me Everywhere, Until I Discovered the Real Reason Behind My Misfortunes

There are seasons in life where nothing makes sense, no matter how hard you try. That was my reality for many years. Every plan I made collapsed, every opportunity slipped…