Siaya: SHA to Shoulder Ambulance Costs for County Staff in New Health Policy Shift
Patients working for the Siaya County Government may soon breathe a sigh of relief after the County Referral Hospital announced that ambulance services will now fall under the Social Health…
Media Council of Kenya Eulogizes Scholar and Mentor, Dr. Thomas Ibrahim Okinda
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has led tributes to Dr. Thomas Ibrahim Okinda, a celebrated journalism and communication scholar at Moi University, describing him as a “towering intellectual, a…
Ruto Outbids Rivals to Bag Sh1 Million Chianina Bull at Mombasa ASK Show
In a spectacle that blended prestige, politics, and passion for livestock, President William Ruto on Thursday, September 4, walked away with the crown jewel of the Mombasa International Agriculture Society…
60 Days to Save Nairobi: Lawmakers Urge Sakaja, MCAs to Talk, Not Fight
Nairobi’s political temperature cooled this week after a group of lawmakers urged Governor Johnson Sakaja and Members of the Nairobi County Assembly (MCAs) to use a 60-day window to bury…
IEBC Issues Strict Guidelines for October By-Election Nominations
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has set out fresh, detailed guidelines for candidates eyeing the upcoming by-elections, with strict timelines for nomination and campaign activities. According to a…
Waziri James Wandayi is Lighting Up Siaya: Last Mile Electrification Driving County Transformation
The transformative power of electricity in rural communities cannot be overstated. In Siaya County, this truth is coming alive as the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) drives last…
CNN launches Seasons – a new multiplatform series on global trends, influence and innovation
This September sees the debut of a brand-new CNN series, Seasons, delving into the shifting trends that are shaping global culture across fashion, travel, food, technology, design and art. Focusing…
Gov’t to Cover SHA Costs of 1.5 Million Kenyans
President William Ruto has announced that the government will cover the Social Health Insurance (SHA) contributions for 1.5 million Kenyans who cannot afford the payments. The move, revealed on Tuesday,…
Karua Stands Firm: No Deal With Ruto as 2027 Opposition Firepower Shapes Up
Narc-Kenya leader Martha Karua has firmly dismissed claims that she is softening her stance on President William Ruto, insisting she remains committed to the united opposition’s mission of removing him…
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…
Kisumu’s Cultural Horizon Brightens as Tanzanian Star Aslay Deepens Regional Ties
Kisumu City Manager Abala M. Wanga’s warm welcome of Tanzanian Bongo Flava superstar Aslay and his team is more than a simple cultural exchange—it is a vibrant testimony to Kisumu’s…
Ruto, Raila Step In as Sakaja’s Impeachment Plot Fizzles Out
The political storm surrounding Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja appears to have calmed—at least for now—after President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga stepped in to quell growing tensions over…
Wangamati Spends Night in Custody, Blames Wetang’ula for Woes
Former Bungoma governor Wycliffe Wangamati spent Monday night behind bars after surrendering himself to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) in Nairobi over a KSh70 million embezzlement case. The ex-governor…
DCI Probes 1,188 Fraudulent Healthcare Files as State Cracks Down on Rogue Facilities
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has opened a sweeping probe into alleged healthcare fraud after receiving 1,188 incriminating case files from the Social Health Authority (SHA) and the Kenya…
Paving the Way for Africa’s Urban Future: The Significance of the ASCA Summit 2025
The future of Africa’s urban landscape lies at the crossroads of innovation, strategic partnerships, and inclusive planning. This truth was underscored at the recent consultative meeting held by the Planning…
Businessman Martine “Mijesh” Otieno Bids Farewell to Father-in-law
Businessman Martine Otieno Juma—popularly known as Mijesh—joined family, friends, and leaders in Gem Sirembe on Saturday to bid farewell to his father-in-law, the late Eng. Godfrey Muga. The funeral ceremony…
Police Update: Kenya to Repatriate Body of Officer Killed in Haiti Road Accident
The National Police Service (NPS) has confirmed that arrangements are underway to repatriate the body of a Kenyan police officer killed in a tragic road accident in Haiti on Sunday,…
7-Day Curfew Imposed After Deadly Clashes in Mau Narok
The government has imposed a seven-day dusk-to-dawn curfew in Tipis and Mwisho wa Lami areas of Mau Narok, Nakuru County, following renewed ethnic clashes that left one person dead and…
MSS Officer Killed, Eight Injured in Haiti Road Accident
A Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) officer died and eight others sustained injuries in a road accident in Haiti on Sunday evening, August 31. According to MSS spokesperson Jack Ombaka,…
Sakaja on the Brink: Inside the Power Struggle Behind Nairobi’s Impeachment Push
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is staring at the most serious political crisis of his career as pressure mounts from the County Assembly, where 70 out of 123 MCAs have already…
Ruto Visits CS Wandayi’s Home, Launches Billion-Shilling Projects in Siaya
President William Ruto on Sunday made a high-profile visit to Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi’s home in Sidindi, Siaya County, where he was warmly received by the CS, his family,…
Kenya Power Announces Planned Outages in Five Counties on Monday 1st September
Kenya Power has announced that parts of five counties, including Nyeri, will experience planned power interruptions on Monday, September 1, to facilitate routine maintenance. In a statement issued on Sunday,…
Shock in Sega as Tragedy Claims Two Lovers in Lodging Electrocution
Shock and grief have engulfed Sega town in Siaya County after two teachers lost their lives in a freak electrocution incident inside a local lodging facility. The victims were identified…
Sweet Revival: Engineering a New Dawn for Nzoia Sugar Company and Kenya’s Sugar Industry
Nzoia Sugar Company, once ailing under the weight of debt, inefficiency, and political interference, is writing a new chapter in Kenya’s sugar story. For decades, the mill stood as both…
Ruto Unveils Sh1 Billion Mega Projects in Siaya
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transform Siaya County with a raft of multi-billion-shilling projects, top among them the modernisation of the 20,000-seater Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium…
8 Suspected Livestock Thieves Arrested in Coordinated Detectives’ Operation
A ruthless livestock theft syndicate that has tormented farmers across four central Kenya counties has been busted in a high-stakes sting operation. Detectives, acting on weeks of painstaking intelligence, swooped…
Orengo’s Hero’s Applause at Siaya Harambee Signals a Political Turning Point
When Governor James Aggrey Orengo rose to speak at the Siaya Kenya Medical Training Centre on Sunday, the packed congregation erupted into cheers, claps, and ululations that seemed to roll…