Governor Sakaja Faces Little Resistance on Road to 2027 as Rivals Retreat
Governor Johnson Sakaja, popularly referred to by his supporters as “Mbekse wa Nairobi”, is steadily consolidating his grip on Nairobi’s political landscape, with analysts suggesting that he could sail smoothly…
Government’s New Digital Frontier: Inside Dennis Itumbi’s Plan to Pay Influencers Directly
When the government announced that it would directly pay influencers and content creators to push its programs, the news ignited equal parts excitement, skepticism, and unease across Kenya’s fast-growing digital…
Orengo Allays Fears of Health Workers, Promises Salaries on Time, and Focuses on SITICO 2025
Siaya Governor James Orengo is mounting an ambitious balancing act: calming fears among restless health workers over delayed pay while simultaneously steering Siaya County into the spotlight of national and…
Holders of Honorary Doctorate Degrees Do Not Qualify for the title Dr. — Makau Mutua
Kenya may soon tighten the use of academic titles if calls by President William Ruto’s senior advisor, Prof. Makau Mutua, are heeded. Mutua has urged Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba…
High Court Unfreezes KES 550M, Hands Sonko a Financial Lifeline: Political Comeback Looms
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko, once branded flamboyant, philanthropic, and controversial in equal measure, scored a major victory today after the High Court lifted restrictions on more than Sh550…
Championing Excellence: How Kenya Sugar Board Sets the Standard for a Climate-Smart Sugar Industry
The Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) has once again demonstrated exemplary leadership and innovation in the agricultural sector by clinching the prestigious trophy for the Best Agricultural-Based Statutory Board Stand at…
Transforming Kenya’s Sugar Industry: The Visionary Leadership of Eng. Nicholas Gumbo and National Unity for Growth
His Excellency President William Ruto, PhD., C.G.H., accompanied by the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MOALD), Hon. Mutahi Kagwe, made a commanding visit to the…
Bending AI to Africa’s needs: the key to transforming classrooms
The opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI) offer African teachers and students are immense; the AI education market in the Middle East and Africa is projected to hit $1.7 billion by…
Bungoma Governor Touts Health Milestone as Political Star Rises Beyond County Borders
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka yesterday handed over promotion letters to 305 healthcare workers in a ceremony that was as much about governance as it was about politics — underscoring his…
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…
Shock as TUK Lecturer Hacked to Death in Homabay over Land Dispute
Kakrigu Village on Rusinga Island, Suba North Constituency, Homa Bay County, is in shock after a dawn land dispute spiraled into bloodshed, claiming the life of Professor Tom Odhiambo, a…
DCI Offers KES 1M for Information Leading to Arrest of Kware Dumpsite Serial Killer, Jumaisi
Nairobi — The name Kware has long been synonymous with waste, poverty, and neglect. But in July 2024, the sprawling dumpsite at the abandoned Kware quarry in Nairobi acquired a…
Siaya Anchors Development Agenda on Performance Contracts as CECM Agunda Ochanda Leads Signing
The County Government of Siaya has reinforced its development agenda by formalizing cascaded performance contracts for the 2025/2026 financial year, in a ceremony led by County Executive Committee Member (CECM)…
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…
Ojwang Murder Case: Ex-OCS Talaam, 5 Others Denied Bail as Court Cites Public Interest and Witness Safety
Kibera, Nairobi — The murder trial of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang has entered a critical phase after the High Court in Kibera denied bail to six accused individuals, including…
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…
Auditor-General’s Office Announces 195 Job Vacancies — How to Apply
The Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) has announced 195 job vacancies across various departments, inviting qualified Kenyans to apply. In a notice issued on Tuesday, September 30, the OAG stated:…
Bloody Weekend: Kisumu Woman Slashed to Death, Husband Killed in Siaya, and Mob Justice in Nairobi
A chilling wave of violence swept across the country over the weekend, leaving a trail of death from Kisumu to Siaya, Kitui, and Nairobi. In Kisumu’s Kogony village, 24-year-old Emily…
Court Awards Senator Mogeni and Wife KES 6.5M in Defamation Suit
The High Court’s decision to award Nyamira Senator Erick Okongo Mogeni and his wife, Lady Justice Jacqueline Mogeni, KSh 6.5 million in a defamation case has not only vindicated the…
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…
Mystery of Woman Found Dead in “Parcel” Unravels: Post-Mortem Confirms Brutal Murder
Nairobi has been left reeling after the grim mystery of a woman discovered wrapped like a parcel near a courier drop-off point finally took a chilling turn. A post-mortem released…
Orengo Moves to Calm 382 Alleged Siaya Health Sector “Ghost Workers”
Governor James Orengo on Monday sought to cool tempers after the irregularly employed and dismissed 382 health workers marched to the County Headquarters. While addressing the group—many of whom have…
Empowering Rural Kenya: The Critical Role of Electrification in Socioeconomic Transformation
The commissioning of two rural electrification projects at Kibagenge and Ramacha villages in Baringo South Constituency, led by the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC), marks a significant milestone…
Two Shot Dead in Tinderet Land Clashes as Armed Youths Invade Farms
Tinderet, Nandi County — Two men were shot dead on Monday in fresh clashes over the hotly contested Kimwani ADC complex land in Tinderet constituency, after more than 500 armed…
Linda Bach Named New CEO of Kenya Editors Guild in Leadership Reshuffle
Nairobi, September 29, 2025 — The Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) has ushered in a new era of leadership with the appointment of Linda Bach as its Chief Executive Officer, effective…