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…
1 Dead in Komenya Rabar Drunk-Driving Crash
A night of revelry turned tragic in Komenya Rabar, Alego Sub-County, Siaya, after a grisly road accident claimed one life and left another man injured. According to eyewitness accounts, a…
Safaricom Business Hosts Exclusive Cybersecurity Breakfast Ahead of Cybersecurity Summit 2025
Industry leaders gather to discuss strengthening enterprise resilience through Safaricom’s Managed Security Operations Centre (MSOC) Nairobi, October 2, 2025…. Safaricom’s (NSE: SCOM) Enterprise arm, Safaricom Business today hosted an exclusive…
Siaya: County Secretary Ogutu Moves Decisively Following Violence on Striking Nurses, Calls for Transparency, Accountability and Renewed Dialogue
The County Government of Siaya has taken a bold and transparent stance following the unfortunate incident of violence involving striking nurses at its headquarters on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. In…
Tension as Kenyan Activists Abducted in Kampala while with Bobi Wine
KAMPALA, UGANDA — Tension gripped regional activist circles on Wednesday, October 1, after two prominent Kenyan human rights defenders, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, were allegedly abducted in Kampala by…
The Spark Accelerator Program unveils the Second Cohort to Drive Innovation and Scale in Africa
Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has announced the selection of 10 startups as finalists for the second cohort of the Spark Accelerator Program, chosen from a competitive pool of more than 200…
Mass Layoffs Hit Rivatex as State-Owned Textile Giant Restructures Under New Lease Deal
The future of hundreds of workers at Rivatex East Africa SEZ Limited now hangs in the balance after the Eldoret-based textile giant announced mass layoffs as part of an aggressive…
Nabbed in the Act: Lands Officer Arrested while taking KES 210,000 Bribe
Kericho, Kenya — A senior official at Kericho County’s land administration has been caught in a web of corruption allegations that expose deep cracks in Kenya’s land governance system. On…
ZB Owino Cries Foul Over ODM Primaries, Sets Sights on 2027 Comeback
Long-serving ODM stalwart, ZB Frederick Owino has issued a strongly worded statement rejecting the outcome of the September 26 party primaries. While laced with disappointment and bitterness over what he…
One Night Only with Kenny G in Nairobi Delivers a Night to Remember
Nairobi was treated to an unforgettable night of world-class jazz as Grammy Award–winning saxophonist Kenny G made his long-awaited Kenyan debut at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on Saturday,…
Madagascar’s President Dissolves Government Amid Deadly Gen Z Protests
Antananarivo — Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has announced the dissolution of his government following a wave of youth-led protests over chronic water shortages and crippling power cuts that have left…
Kisumu City Court Opens Doors, Promising Faster, Fairer Justice
Kisumu, Kenya — Kisumu on Monday marked a major milestone in its quest to expand access to justice after the official opening of the Kisumu City Law Courts, a move…
Kenya Police Finally Get Pay Rise and Promotions After Decades of Waiting
NAIROBI – After years of grumbling over low wages and stagnant ranks, the government has delivered a long-awaited pay rise and sweeping promotions for thousands of police officers across the…
SA Docked World Cup Points Over Ineligible Star — Benin Seize Group C Lead
CAPE TOWN — South Africa’s World Cup dream has been thrown into turmoil after FIFA docked Bafana Bafana three points for fielding an ineligible player, handing Group C rivals Benin…
Siaya Climate Advocates Push Governance Reforms as County Executive Opens Doors
Siaya, Kenya — A new chapter in Siaya County’s climate governance agenda may be unfolding after a high-powered delegation of the Acacia Community Development Group, representing the Siaya County Climate…
Siaya Sets the Stage for Global Investors as Orengo Welcomes KES 5 Million LAPFUND Boost
The air around the Siaya National Polytechnic is already charged with anticipation. In just a fortnight, its halls will be transformed into a bustling marketplace of ideas, contracts, and possibilities…
Drug Peddler Nabbed as Police Seize Heroin Haul
A dramatic swoop by detectives from the Transnational Organised Crime Unit (TOCU) has ended the run of a suspected drug trafficker in Bakarani, Kisauni Sub-County, with a stash of heroin…
Camera-shy Colonel Owuor Hands Karapul Villa New Lifeline Ahead of Season Kick-Off
Karapul Villa Football Club, the only side from Siaya County competing in the FKF Division Two League, has been handed a fresh lifeline ahead of the 2025/2026 season after Air…
All Roads Lead to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium as Bingwafest Winner set to pocket KES 1M in Cash
Siaya, Kenya — All roads lead to the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium today as the county hosts the grand final of BingwaFest, where the winning football team will pocket KES…
Historic First: KNH Surgeons Perform World’s Pioneering Facial Reconstruction Surgery
A nine-hour surgical marathon at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has propelled Kenya onto the global map of medical excellence. Surgeons at the country’s largest referral hospital have successfully carried out…