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Journalist Safety Must Include Mental Health, Says MCK’s Victor Bwire

The safety and welfare of journalists in Kenya must be understood not only in terms of physical protection but also psychological resilience, the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has said.…

JSC Probes High Court Judge Over KES 10 Million Bribery Allegations

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has launched investigations into bribery allegations leveled against High Court Judge Fred Nyagaka. In a statement on Monday, September 22, JSC Secretary Winfridah Mokaya confirmed…

Who Told You that ODM Party Will Not Have a Presidential Candidate in 2027?—Raila Odinga

Raila Odinga has moved to silence speculation that ODM is retreating from the 2027 presidential race. But behind the bold pronouncement lies a party battling internal wrangles, uneasy alliances, and…

Siaya-born Lillian Odira Breaks 43-year-old Record to Win 800m Gold in Tokyo World Championship

On the final night of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, history was rewritten in under two minutes. Lillian Odira, a little-known athlete from Siaya with roots in Migori, stormed…

End of an Era: Talai Secondary School Closes After 49 Years to Pave Way for Teachers Training College

Kabarnet, Baringo County – After nearly half a century of shaping young minds, Talai Secondary School has officially shut its doors, marking the end of a chapter deeply etched in…

Banker, Lawyer, Entrepreneur: Okomo-Okello’s Book Launch Turns into a Masterclass on Professional Excellence

In an age where shallow soundbites often dominate Kenya’s intellectual space, Francis Okomo-Okello, a lawyer, banker, and entrepreneur of formidable pedigree, has reminded the country of the enduring power of…

Uproar: Why Nairobi Legislators are Crying Foul over KDF Recruitment Plan

A storm is brewing between Nairobi legislators and the Ministry of Defence after the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) released its October recruitment itinerary, sparking accusations of discrimination, logistical chaos, and…

Samsung Electronics East Africa Launches Flagship 100-Inch NEO QLED AI TV in Nairobi

Nairobi, Kenya — 18 September 2025 — Samsung Electronics East Africa has today unveiled the 2025 NEO QLED 100-inch AI TV (S-QA100QN80FUXKE), its most advanced flagship television yet, setting a…

Court of Appeal to deliver judgment in BAKE’s Cybercrimes Case on February 27, 2026

Nairobi, 18th September 2025 – The long-awaited decision in the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) petition against the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act will be delivered on February 27, 2026,…

“EPRA Leads Africa’s Oil Revolution: Tech-Driven Drilling & Tougher Rules on the Horizon”

Accra, Ghana 18th September 2025 The Director General of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria has called on African Countries to adopt technology driven upstream petroleum…

Confusion Rocks IEBC as 8 By-Elections Hang in the Balance Over Cash Crunch

A cloud of uncertainty is hanging over eight looming by-elections after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) admitted it lacks the money to conduct them. The by-elections, scheduled for…

CS Kipchumba Murkomen Draws Ire of LSK on Plainclothes Police Remarks

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has launched a blistering attack on Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen over remarks he made defending the deployment of plainclothes police officers during protests.…

Oh Ye of Little Faith, Ruto Laments as Faith Kipyegon Blasts into 1500m Victory in Tokyo

When Faith Kipyegon lines up for a 1500m final, the rest of the field may as well be racing for silver. On Tuesday night in Tokyo, she once again turned…

Charlie Kirk’s Killer Texted Roommate

Charlie Kirk’s suspected killer, Tyler Robinson, allegedly texted his roommate the day of the shooting and discussed his rifle, possible motive and other details on the planning surrounding the event,…

Managing Musk: How to Solve a Problem Like Elon Musk

How do you solve a problem like Elon Musk? He is at once the most valuable asset in corporate America and its greatest liability. A man with an almost supernatural…

Climate Change Champion David Oremo to Petition Interior CS Murkomen During Jukwaa la Usalama Siaya Edition on Wednesday 

When Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen sets foot in Siaya for the upcoming Jukwaa la Usalama forum, he may find himself fielding more than the usual security briefs. At the…

Zambian Court Jails Two Men for Trying to Kill President Hichilema with Witchcraft — and a Chameleon

In what may be Africa’s strangest assassination attempt since someone threw a shoe at a president, a Zambian court has sentenced two men to two years in prison for attempting…

Tense Moment as Bishop Hits Out at Kenya Kwanza Administration during Ichung’wah Burial

What was meant to be a solemn send-off for the late Mzee Ngugi, father of National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, turned into an unlikely test of wills between Kenya’s…

Babu Owino Breaks Silence: Viral Photo With Nick Ruto Was Taken in 2018

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has moved to set the record straight after a photo of him alongside President William Ruto’s son, Nick Ruto, went viral over the weekend, igniting…

KDF Sounds Warning as October Recruitment Kicks off —Fraudsters on the Prowl

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has sounded the alarm ahead of its nationwide recruitment exercise set for October, warning Kenyans not to fall prey to fraudsters who have in recent…

KCB Hosts MSME and Green Climate Fund Dinner in Bondo, Eyes Strategic Partnerships for Sustainable Growth

Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) on Friday evening hosted an inspiring Corporate MSME Dinner in Bondo, drawing local business leaders, development stakeholders, and entrepreneurs for candid conversations on enterprise growth, resilience,…

Samsung and Loop Partner to Make Device Security and Management Affordable for Kenyan Businesses

NAIROBI, KENYA – September 12, 2025 – Kenyan businesses can now access Samsung’s Knox platform, a unified system for endpoint device security and management, essentially providing a single dashboard to…

ODM Party Announces Dates for Primaries, Issues Direct Tickets to Some Aspirants

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has stirred the political waters ahead of looming by-elections after confirming that several aspirants have been handed direct tickets while setting the stage for bruising…

4 Arrested as Police Pounce on Lorry full of Kenya Power Cables

When police officers flagged down a Mitsubishi Canter along the dusty Kamutei–Ndithini–Munguni Road in Ikutha, Kitui County, they thought it was a routine patrol stop. What they found instead was…

COUNTDOWN TO SITICO: Orengo Rallies Investors as Ruto and Raila Set to Grace Siaya International Investment Conference

Siaya Governor James Aggrey Bob Orengo is leaving nothing to chance as the county gears up for the Siaya International Investment Conference (SITICO), set for October 14–17, 2025. Orengo on…

KANU Secretary General George Wainaina among 6 Suspects Arrested over Lawyer Mathew Mbobu Assassination

On the evening of September 9, 2025, the quiet stretch of Magadi Road in Nairobi was shattered by the staccato sounds of gunfire. A seasoned lawyer, Mathew Kyalo Mbobu, was…

Scholastica Masidis Madowo: Championing the Rights and Dignity of Widows in Siaya County

In the heart of Siaya County, a beacon of hope and transformative leadership shines brightly in the figure of Hon. Scholastica Masidis Madowo, the Member of County Assembly for South…

County Staff Arrested in Forgery Scandal to Secure Public Job

The war on employment fraud in Kenya’s public institutions has claimed another scalp. A Kisii County Assembly official, David Geoffrey Ombiro, is at the center of a criminal investigation after…