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FACT CHECK: Is Joseph Irungu in Presidential Pardon the Same As Jowie?

A gazetted presidential pardon has raised conflicting debate on social media as to whether Joseph Irungu Kuria alias Jowie who was jailed for life in the murder of businesswoman Monica…

National Prayer Breakfast Moved Forward to 28 May at Safari Park Hotel

The date of the National Prayer Breakfast has been moved ahead to Wednesday 28 May, 2025. Traditionally the Prayer Breakfast has been held on the last Thursday of the month…

RUBiSOL Named “Deal of the Year 2024 – East Africa” at DealMakers AFRICA Awards

Nairobi, Kenya – 20 May 2025 – Solarise Africa and RUBiS Energy Kenya are proud to announce that RUBiSOL, their joint venture focused on renewable energy solutions for Commercial and…

Knife-wielding Garissa MCA Raises Concerns on the Need for Mental Vetting of Leaders

Jarajila North MCA in Garissa County was caught on CCTV footage causing fracas at a local hotel while armed with a knife. The incident has raised serious questions on the…

“I Was Paid 50K to Trail the Late Ong’ondo Were, Bodaboda Rider Reveals

Detectives today arrested the Bodaboda rider who carried the gunman who executed the late Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were. The detectives attached to the Crime Research Bureau (CRIB) used highly…

Samsung Electronics Acquires Leading Global HVAC Solutions Provider FläktGroup

SEOUL, Korea – May 14, 2025 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire all shares of FläktGroup, a leading global HVAC solutions…

Police Teargas Natembeya in Bid to Occupy Nzoia Sugar

Police on Monday 12 May hurled teargas cannisters at the entourage of Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya as he led a public demonstration into Nzoia Sugar Company. The police who…

Langata MP Felix Odiwuor Jalang’o Given 48 Hours to Retract Kisii Witches Remarks

Langata Member of Parliament Felix Odiwuor Jalang’o has been served with a 48-hour ultimatum to retract, withdraw and apologize to the Kisii community for remarks that amount to ethnic profiling.…

BLOOD PARLIAMENT: BBC Documentary Causes Uproar in Kenya

A documentary just released by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) under it’s investigative African Eye series has raised quite an uproar on social media in Kenya. The investigative piece places…

Tension As 5 Killed in Police, Locals Confrontation in Narok

Five people have reportedly been killed in Angata Barikoi area of Narok as police clashed with civilians on Monday 28 April, 2025 in a matter of land dispute. According to…

REVEALED: Plot to Expel Orengo From ODM Party

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party has convened a crisis meeting of party bigwigs to discuss Siaya Governor James Aggrey Bob Orengo with a view to mete disciplinary action. According…

Finsco Africa and Co-operative Bank of Kenya Sign Deal to Drive Real Estate Growth and Financial Inclusion

Finsco Africa and the Co-operative Bank of Kenya have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will see the two institutions collaborate to enhance access to financial solutions and…

STANBIC KENYA FOUNDATION AND GIZ LAUNCH PROGRAM TO EMPOWER WOMEN-LED GREEN BUSINESSES IN KENYA

Stanbic Kenya Foundation in collaboration with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), has opened applications for the Women Employment for the Green Transformation (WE4D) program — an initiative set…

Leave My Brother Alone – Oburu Oginga Tells Kenyans to Accept and Live with Bad Choices

Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has called on Kenyans to stop haranguing his younger brother Raila Amollo Odinga as if he’s the only one obligated to rescue the country after the…

Siaya County Running Second Long Rains Campaign to Boost Agricultural Productivity

The County Government of Siaya, through the Department of Agriculture, is running its second Long Rains Campaign. The initiative aims to enhance agricultural productivity by providing advisory services, subsidized farm…

Approaching Menstrual Health with Dignity – School Girls in Gem Kitted with Sanitary Pads

The County Government of Siaya, through its Department of Health, took a significant step in promoting menstrual hygiene and supporting girls’ education by donating sanitary pads to various schools in…

Siaya Municipality Elects New Board Members

The County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Lands, Physical Planning, Housing, and Urban Development, Mr. Maurice Mc’Orege, participated and witnessed election of the new Siaya Municipal Board officials. The election…

BREAKING: Trump Reveals Classified Information About CIA presence in Nairobi

Declassified files on the John F. Kennedy assassination have uncovered the truth that the CIA operated a covert base in Nairobi, Kenya, during the 1960s. The files, released by U.S.…

BREAKING: Siaya Conducts Skills Audit for Permanent Staff

The County Government of Siaya, through its Human Resource Management Department, is conducting a skills audit for all staff, facilitated by the Devolution Support Programme and the World Bank. This…

Manchester United to Build New 100,000-capacity stadium

Legendary Manchester United are now planning to build a 100,000-capacity new stadium rather than redevelop their existing Old Trafford home. United announced the ambitious plans on Tuesday last week, with…

Kisumu City Manager Abala Wanga Elected Chairman of City and Municipalities Managers Caucus

Kisumu County City Manager Michael Abala Wanga has been elected as the National Chairman of the Kenya Caucus of City and Municipality Managers. The illustrious Abala Wanga was feted by…

Ray of Hope As Ruto Commissions Mathare North, Riruta Markets

A visit by President William Ruto to commission the Mathare North Market and launch of the Riruta Market, has rekindled hope for traders to sell their wares in safe, well-lit…

Orengo Pledges to Facilitate Newly Upgraded Uyawi Level Four Hospital

The provision of healthcare services in Uyawi, South Sakwa Ward received a major boost on Tuesday when Governor James Aggrey Bob Orengo pledged to facilitate the newly upgraded health facility…

Orengo Launches Olago Water Project to in Bondo Sub-County

The County Government of Siaya ( CGS) led by Governor James Orengo has commissioned the Olago Water Project in Nyangoma Division, Bondo Sub-County. This initiative will provide residents of Central…