Orengo’s British Envoy Meeting Raises Bigger Question: Is the Veteran Politician Still a Player in Post-2027 Kenya?
Siaya Governor James Orengo’s meeting with newly appointed British High Commissioner to Kenya Matt Baugh may have been described simply as a cordial and instructive engagement, but its timing has…
How Siaya’s Linah Akinyi Ochieng’ Took Research from Kenya to Oxford in Stunning Scientific Breakthrough
Siaya County has another reason to celebrate after young scientist Linah Akinyi Ochieng’ secured a prestigious scholarship to pursue doctoral studies at the University of Oxford, marking a remarkable rise…
Mobile Money Fraud Explodes as Kenya Records Surge in Cybercrime
Half of all computer fraud cases reported in Kenya between February and July involved mobile money, exposing a growing threat to the country’s digital financial revolution. Kenya’s celebrated mobile-money revolution…
THE POLLSCAPE TRAP: Why Ruto Could Still Surprise His Nyanza Critics in 2027
THE POLLSCAPE TRAP: Why Ruto Could Still Surprise His Nyanza Critics in 2027 The numbers are dramatic. Edwin Sifuna — 52 per cent. William Ruto — 37 per cent. Kalonzo…
Bondo MP Race Turns Into a Political Knife Fight as Party Power Takes Centre Stage
The 2027 Bondo Constituency parliamentary race is rapidly shedding the appearance of a straightforward contest between an incumbent and his most credible challenger and turning into a complicated battle over…
Oburu Odinga Declares Himself Fit for Deputy President Role, Backs Ruto’s 2027 Re-election
Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga Odinga has publicly declared that he is qualified to serve as Kenya’s Deputy President, saying the country’s second-highest office should be up for negotiation within the…
Raphael Tuju Alive and in Good Health as Lawyer Dismisses Viral Death Rumours
Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju is alive and in good health, his close associate and lawyer Fanya Mambo Kinuthia has confirmed, dismissing viral social media claims alleging that the veteran…
Night of the Marauders: Rising Cattle Theft Terror Leaves Siaya Villages Bleeding
A seemingly routine police interception of a stolen cow in Busia County has exposed a far more disturbing reality—an escalating wave of organized cattle theft that is silently terrorizing villages…
Come Home, Governor Orengo: Siaya Cannot Be Governed from Nairobi
In the long and storied career of Governor James Aggrey Bob Orengo, few would dispute his place in Kenya’s pantheon of political heavyweights. A veteran of nearly five decades in…
Atandi’s Youth Directive Sparks Uproar in Siaya: Bold Truth or Political Misstep?
Alego-Usonga Member of Parliament Samuel Onunga Atandi has once again ignited controversy after issuing a hardline directive targeting youth attendance at his political rallies—remarks that have triggered fierce debate across…
DCI Net Tightens on Kisii Chaos as MP Zaheer Jhanda Summoned, Arrests Rise to Seven
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has summoned Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda as detectives widen a sweeping probe into violent chaos that rocked Kisii County, even as police confirmed…
Sweet Deals, Sour Questions: Inside the Sh1.5 Billion Siaya Sugar Factory Plan
Siaya County is once again at the centre of a high-stakes agro-industrial push, with investors unveiling plans to construct a Sh1.5 billion sugar factory capable of crushing 1,250 tonnes of…
One Guard Killed, Another Injured as Armed Gang Storms Kisumu Cemetery
Fear and shock have gripped residents after a deadly night attack at a cemetery in Kisumu left one security guard dead and another seriously injured, in what authorities suspect was…
Bondo Steps Into the Spotlight: Equity Creator Masterclass to Ignite Africa’s Creative Economy
Bondo, Kenya — A powerful convergence of art, enterprise, and opportunity is set to unfold in Bondo as the Equity Creator Masterclass arrives with a bold promise: to transform raw…
IPOA Monitors Nationwide Police Recruitment to Ensure Transparency and Fairness
Oversight Authority Flags Early Wins and Gaps as Kenya’s Police Intake Kicks Off The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) on Monday rolled out a countrywide monitoring operation as the national…
Lwam Bekele Resurfaces with Surprise Court Move Days After Raila Odinga’s Death
Barely a week after the passing of Kenya’s iconic opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, a fresh twist has emerged involving his late son’s ex-wife, Lwam Getachew…
Owalo Takes the Mantle: Can He Lift Gor Mahia from Paupery to Prosperity?
In the wake of Raila Odinga’s passing, Gor Mahia Football Club has moved to fill the symbolic void left by the man who, for over two decades, embodied the club’s…
Babu Owino Vows to Defend Raila Odinga’s Legacy: “It Will Never Be Erased”
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has pledged his unwavering commitment to safeguarding the legacy of the late opposition leader Raila Amollo Odinga, vowing that he will not allow…
Inside Parliament’s Boiling Point: How Aden Duale and Anthony Kibagendi’s Clash Exposed the Hidden Tensions in Kenya’s Health Sector
What was meant to be a sober sitting of the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Health turned into a scene of unrestrained political theatre on Tuesday morning — complete with…
Fake: Governor Natembeya Dismisses Viral Poster with Matiang’i
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has dismissed as fake a viral poster circulating on social media that purportedly shows him teaming up with former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i and…
Shock in Yatta as Police Officer Allegedly Shoots Dead His Superior After
Residents of Yatta in Machakos County are reeling in shock after a police officer allegedly shot and killed his superior, the Officer Commanding Station (OCS), following a heated confrontation on…
If Raila Is Well, Let Him Be Seen, Not Heard — Rigathi Gachagua
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed claims linking him to rumours about ODM leader Raila Odinga’s health, saying he had no knowledge of any such reports circulating online. Speaking…
Osito Kalle’s Bold Step: Why the Benga Maestro’s New Book Marks a Turning Point for Luo Musicians
The launch of Benga Maestro: The Life and Genius of Dr. Osito Kalle by veteran benga musician Dr. Osito Kalle marks not just a personal milestone but a critical cultural…
Kenya Sends Fresh Troops to DRC as KDF Expands Global Peacekeeping Footprint
Nanyuki, Kenya — A fresh battalion of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops is set for deployment to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) this October under the United Nations Stabilisation…
Health CS Duale Revokes Posting of 306 Medical Interns
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced the revocation of postings for 306 medical interns who were found not to have met the required qualifications. In a statement issued on…
Duale Announces New Rules Following Killing of Patient at Kenyatta
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced a raft of reforms following the murder of a patient at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) on Friday, July 11. In a statement issued…
“Siasa ya Uwongo na Utapeli Must End” — Eugene Wamalwa uses same Phrase Ruto used against Uhuru Kenyatta in 2022
As a rallying slogan, then Deputy President Dr William Samoei Ruto urged Kenyans to vote him in, in 2022 so that “hii siasa ya uwongo na utapeli must end”. Unwittingly,…
President Ruto Assures Parents Free Basic Education Budget Intact
President William Samoei Ruto has broken his silence and assured Kenyans that the government will not interfere with the budgetary allocation for free basic education. Speaking at a church service…
Kaluma Calls for Sifuna Resignation Meets Backlash
Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament Peter Kaluma has publicly demanded the resignation of Edwin Sifuna from his two key positions in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) – as Secretary…
ODM Party Support National Conclave even as Critics Wonder What New Round of Talks will Achieve
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party leadership has come up in support of intergenerational dialogue proposed by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga even as the opposition raises serious doubt on…