Khalwale’s Jibe at Orengo’s Grief: When Mourning Turns Political
It was supposed to be a day of solemn unity — a moment when political rivalries would yield to collective grief. But even amid the mourning drums and military salutes…
Gov’t Issues Clarification on Mashujaa Day Celebrations Set for Tomorrow
As Kenya mourns the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga, the Executive Office of the President has moved swiftly to clarify the fate of this year’s Mashujaa Day…
Impeached But Not Defeated: How Street-Smart Mike Sonko Turned Buffoonery Into a Doctorate
When Mike Mbuvi Sonko muscled technocrat Evans Kidero out of Nairobi’s top seat, whispers about his lack of formal education trailed him everywhere. Critics laughed him off as a bling-wearing…
“Who Would Burn a House with a Family Inside?”— Grief and fury at Nyamakoroto Family Burial
Grief and fury met in Nyamakoroto village yesterday as four coffins — two parents, their 23-year-old daughter Maryanne Makini and a three-month-old baby — were lowered into the earth. The…
Breaking: NEMA Gives Counties 21 Days to Fix Dumpsites, Enforce Waste Segregation
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to county governments to reorganize existing dumpsites and strictly enforce waste segregation, in line with the Sustainable Waste Management…
Brace for Heavy Rainfall — Met Department Issues Alert
The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has released its latest forecast, outlining rainfall expectations across the country between September 16 and 22, 2025. The outlook points to a mixed pattern, with…
Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Habanos Lounge Director Over Noise Pollution
The Environment and Land Court has issued a warrant of arrest against Habanos Lounge director, Maurice Asira, after finding him in contempt of court for flouting noise pollution orders. Delivering…
LSK Opens 2025 Senior Counsel Applications—Who Should Apply
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has invited qualified advocates to apply for the prestigious rank of Senior Counsel, with the application window now open until October 3, 2025. In…
EACC Summons ODM Governor on Corruption Allegations
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has summoned Garissa Governor Nathif Jama Adam over allegations of embezzlement of public funds and irregular recruitment of county staff. In a letter dated…
DCP Petitions UN to Bar Ruto From Addressing 80th General Assembly
NAIROBI, Monday, August 18 – The Democratic Citizen Party (DCP) has petitioned the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to deny President William Ruto an opportunity to speak at its 80th…
Matiang’i Jets Back Quietly from US Tour as Political Realignments Take Shape
Nairobi, Kenya – August 15, 2025 – Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i has returned to Kenya after a high-profile tour of the United States that saw him woo…
Ugenya’s St. Paul’s Ndenga Secondary Triumphs with Indian Melody at National Music Festival
Meru, Kenya – August 12, 2025 St. Paul’s Ndenga Secondary School from Ugenya, Siaya County, struck the right chord at this year’s National Music Festival, clinching the top spot with…
Kenya Met Warns of Storms, Increased Rainfall in Several Areas this Week
NAIROBI – The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued a weather alert warning of increased rainfall intensity in several parts of the country from Tuesday, August 12, to Monday, August…
Orengo Back Home: Siaya Governor Returns After Treatment Abroad
Siaya, Kenya – August 7, 2025 Siaya Governor James Aggrey Bob Orengo has returned to the country after weeks of receiving specialized treatment abroad, marking the end of mounting speculation…
Kenya Police Responds to BBC Africa Eye Exposè on Child Abuse
NAIROBI, Kenya – August 7, 2025: The National Police Service (NPS) has responded to a disturbing investigative documentary by BBC Africa Eye titled “Madams: Exposing Kenya’s Child Sex Trade,” which…
Gachagua Urges President Trump to Appoint Reform-Minded U.S. Envoy to Kenya
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on United States President Donald Trump to consider Kenya’s current political climate when appointing the next American ambassador to Nairobi. Speaking in an…
Sifuna Vows to Ditch ODM if Party Supports Ruto Bid in 2027
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party Secretary-general Edwin Sifuna has unequivocally stated that he will leave the party if it supports president Dr William Samoei Ruto’s reelection bid in 2027. While…
Murkomen Insists Kenya Must Control Alcohol to Protect its Youth
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to implementing strict alcohol regulations, reiterating that the lives and futures of young people must take precedence over profits. Speaking…
Siaya: CS Joseph Ogutu Commends Youth for Appointment to National Youth Dialogue Committee
Siaya County Secretary Joseph Ogutu has sent out a warm congratulatory message to members of the Siaya County College and University Students Association (SICOCUSA) for being appointed to a committee…
President Ruto Joins Harambee Stars for Breakfast Ahead of CHAN, Makes Hefty Cash Promises
President Dr William Samoei Ruto this morning shared breakfast with Harambee Stars football team at the Pullman Hotel in Nairobi. The team will be taking on the Democratic Republic of…
Revealed: Frontrunners in Gem Constituency 2027 Parliamentary Race
The race for Gem Constituency Parliamentary seat has typically taken off early and in earnest (eighteen months ahead of official launch of campaigns). As usual campaigns in the Constituency are…
KP&LC Announces Power Outage in 11 Counties on Tuesday 29 July 2025
The Kenya Power and Lighting Company has issued a notice announcing power outage in 11 counties across the country on Tuesday, July 29. In a statement issued on Monday, July…
Hue and Cry as Workers at Ugunja Hospital Claim unpaid salaries for months
A report first leaked to blogger Cyprian Nyakundi indicates that workers at a private hospital in Ugunja sub-County, of Siaya County have not been paid salaries for three months According…
PSC Announces 4000 Internship Vacancies in Lands Ministry
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced 4,000 internship opportunities in the State Department for Housing and Urban Development, under the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing, and Urban Development.…
“We Will Support the Ruto-Raila Alliance and We Have No Apologies to Make” — Joshua Odhiambo Nyamori
Governance and Leadership expert Joshua Odhiambo Nyamori has said the Luo nation will support the pact between Raila Amollo Odinga and President Dr William Samoei Ruto without any apologies. Speaking…
EACC Audit Reveals Prison Wardens Earning Salaries Equivalent to Directors
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has identified 87 corruption-prone areas within Kenya’s correctional services countrywide. An examination of the systems, policies, procedures, and practices of the Kenya Prisons Service…
Siaya: Police Officer Brutally Murdered along Ndori-Luanda K’Otieno Road
DCI officers from Bondo are investigating the murder of a Police Constable whose body was Thursday morning found dumped along the Ndori-Luanda K’Otieno road. The police are yet-to-determine the circumstances…
Khalwale Ditches UDA Party as Western Kenya Subtly Shifts Allegiance Away from KK Administration
In a subtle move that depicts the general political atmosphere in Western Kenya outspoken Kakamega Senator Boniface Khalwale has ditched the ruling United Democratic Alliance UDA Party for a relatively…