ODM Defectors Close Ranks as Philip Aroko Rallies Kasipul Behind “People’s Candidacy” Against Party-Imposed Boyd Were
A quiet but seismic realignment is reshaping the Kasipul Kabondo by-election, with defeated ODM nominees heeding businessman Philip Aroko’s rallying call to form a united front against the party’s flagbearer,…
Standard Media Group’s Radical Editorial Shift in the Wake of Ruto–Gideon Handshake
In a surprising turn of events that has rippled across Kenya’s media and political landscapes, The Standard Media Group—one of the country’s oldest and most influential news organizations—appears to have…
Why Gedi Was Denied U.S. Visa: Inside the Turbulence at Kenya Airports Authority
When Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) Chief Executive Officer Dr. Mohamud M. Gedi was abruptly denied a U.S. visa last week, it sent shockwaves through Nairobi’s aviation and diplomatic circles. The…
Raila Recuperating in India — Oburu Oginga Confirms Amid Days of Speculation
For nearly a week, social media and political circles have been awash with speculation about the health and whereabouts of ODM leader Raila Amolo Odinga. Rumours ranged from mild illness…
Safaricom’s Economic, Social and Environmental Impact Hits A Trillion Mark in the FY 25
This is 16 times greater than the financial profit Safaricom’s (NSE: SCOM) has reported a True Value of Kshs.1.1 trillion, according to the company’s latest annual Sustainable Business Report. The…
Ruto, Gideon Moi in Rare Kabarak Meeting as Rift Valley Politics Shift
In a rare gesture of political rapprochement, President William Ruto on Friday, October 10, visited KANU Chairman Gideon Moi at the family’s iconic Kabarak home in Nakuru County, signalling what…
Government Kicks Off Kenya Pipeline Privatization, Seeks Transaction Advisors for IPO
Kenya has formally launched the process to privatize the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) through an initial public offering (IPO) on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), in what is shaping up…
Plot to Assassinate President Ruto Was Real — Itumbi Insists in Explosive Podcast
Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy Dennis Itumbi has reignited one of the most controversial political claims in recent Kenyan history — that a 2019 plot to assassinate…
Larry Madowo Confronts Kibra MP Peter Orero in Caught-on-Camera Road Rage Incident
A heated road rage incident involving CNN International Correspondent Larry Madowo and Kibra MP Peter Orero has sparked a wave of outrage across the country after video footage of the…
Auctioneers Storm Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara’s Home, Seize 127 Sheep and Vehicle in Dramatic Raid
A dramatic scene unfolded on Thursday morning at the rural home of Naivasha Member of Parliament Jayne Njeri Kihara in Maraigushu after auctioneers stormed the compound and carted away 127…
Noordin Haji, Moses Wetang’ula Among 105 Lawyers Eyeing Senior Counsel Title
Nairobi, Kenya – October 9, 2025 National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director-General Noordin Haji and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula are among a distinguished list of 105 Kenyan lawyers who have…
Gem MP Elisha Odhiambo Urges Nyanza Youth to Register as Voters as Siaya Records Lowest Turnout
Siaya County, Kenya — With less than a week into the ongoing nationwide voter registration exercise, Siaya County has found itself lagging far behind the national average, recording one of…
65,540 Teen Pregnancies in Busia Spur KEWOSA Crackdown on Rising HIV, GBV Cases
A grim surge in teenage pregnancies, HIV infections, and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) has jolted Busia County into the national spotlight, prompting an urgent intervention by the Kenya Women…
NYOTA Programme Launched to Empower 820,000 Young Kenyans with Jobs, Skills, and Financial Support: Here’s How to Apply
The government on Monday officially launched the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project — a landmark five-year initiative designed to tackle youth unemployment and promote sustainable economic empowerment across…
8 Suspects In Court Over KES 7 Million SHA Fraud
Nairobi, Kenya – Eight individuals and a medical facility have been charged in court over allegations of defrauding the Social Health Authority (SHA) of more than KSh7 million through falsified…
Met Department Issues Alert for Heavy Rainfall This Week: Experts Warn of Possible Flooding as Rains Intensify Across Several Counties
The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued a stern warning to Kenyans as heavy rainfall continues to pound several parts of the country. In a seven-day forecast covering the period…
Peter Mutharika Returns to Power, Vows to Rebuild Malawi’s Faltering Economy
Lilongwe, Malawi – October 6, 2025 Veteran Malawian politician Peter Mutharika has made a dramatic comeback, vowing to revive the country’s battered economy and confront the corruption and mismanagement he…
Filmmakers Hangout Celebrates First Anniversary at Ultimate City, Nairobi
The creative energy of Nairobi’s film scene came alive on Saturday, October 4, as Filmmakers Hangout marked its first anniversary at Ultimate City Nairobi, located at 209 State House Road.…
Just In: Siaya Moves to Resolve Health Crisis as Agunda Ochanda Leads Committee on Workers’ Redress
The County Government of Siaya has signaled renewed commitment to resolving the health sector stalemate that has paralyzed services in public hospitals for weeks, as CEC for Governance, ICT and…
Faith Odhiambo Resigns from Ruto’s Protest Victims Compensation Panel After Court Blocks Mandate
Nairobi, Kenya – October 6, 2025 — Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo has resigned from the government-appointed Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Demonstrations and…
Mi Vida Hands Over 200 Green Affordable Homes to IHS Kenya in Landmark Garden City Deal
Real estate developer Mi Vida Homes has handed over 200 affordable green housing units to International Housing Solutions (IHS) Kenya, marking a major milestone in Nairobi’s quest to bridge its…
Ruto Revokes Njagagua’s Appointment to Consolidated Bank, Names Him Senior Advisor at State House
President William Ruto has revoked the appointment of former Mbeere North MP Charles Muriuki Njagagua as Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Consolidated Bank of Kenya, barely months…
Matiang’i Officially Joins Jubilee, Declares Bid to Rebuild Party into National Force
Presidential hopeful and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i has formally joined the Jubilee Party, ending weeks of speculation over his political direction and marking his return to active…
Stanbic Bank Kenya PMI: Private sector economy starts to improve in September
Business activity increases for the first time since April Sales growth returns, leading to faster rise in employment Strongest improvement in delivery times in four years Business conditions began to…
Gor Mahia Halt KCB’s Winning Streak with Slim Victory in Dandora
Gor Mahia continued their steady start to the season with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over KCB at the Dandora Stadium on Sunday, ending the bankers’ perfect run and leapfrogging them…
Ruto Waives ID Replacement Fees to Boost Voter Registration
President William Ruto has announced the waiver of national identification card replacement fees in a bold move aimed at ensuring that every eligible Kenyan has the opportunity to register as…
SHA to Launch 24-Hour Nationwide Ambulance Service in Push for Universal Health Coverage
The government has sustained enhancements on the Social Health Authority (SHA) as part of its ongoing reforms to optimise healthcare delivery and strengthen access to essential services across the country.…
WONDERS SHALL NEVER CEASE: Tanzania Minister’s “Curtain on Kilimanjaro” Remark Sparks Online Uproar
A social media post by digital strategist Philip Etale has stirred heated debate across East Africa after claiming that Tanzania’s Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr Pindi Chana, announced…