In surprise move, US Air Force chief says he will retire
The United States Air Force chief of staff announced on Monday that he planned to retire in the coming months, but did not provide a reason. The announcement by General…
Heavy Rains Expected Across Siaya as Month Peaks
Siaya, Kenya – August 19, 2025 Residents of Siaya County have been urged to prepare for intermittent rainfall, thunderstorms, and high humidity levels in the coming days, with conditions expected…
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…
Listen to Me — Raila Pleads with MPs as they disagree over CDF
Karen, Nairobi, Aug 18 — Opposition leader Raila Odinga faced sustained heckling from Members of Parliament on Monday as he sought to clarify the constitutional role of the legislature during…
KNUT Leaders Visit Governor Orengo, Back Education Reforms
Siaya, Kenya — Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) leaders on Monday paid a courtesy call on Siaya Governor James Orengo at his Ugenya home, just days after his return…
No-show: Sifuna, Babu Owino Shun Kenya Kwanza-ODM PG Co-hosted by Ruto, Raila
President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga on Monday, August 18, co-chaired a joint Kenya Kwanza–ODM parliamentary group (PG) meeting at the KCB Leadership Centre in Karen, Nairobi. The…
County Government on the Spot for Salary Delays to 3000 Staff
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has faulted the county leadership for failing to pay salaries to more than 3,000 workers, some of whom are yet to receive their July wages. In…
The Problems am Facing Today are Self-imposed, Ruto tells Joint ODM-UDA Parliamentary Group
President William Ruto has admitted that the challenges confronting his administration are largely of his own making. Speaking on Monday during a joint Parliamentary Group meeting of Kenya Kwanza and…
Former Siaya County Assembly Clerk Felix Olwero Shot Dead in Seme
Former Siaya County Assembly Clerk, Felix Olwero, was on Sunday night shot dead by police during an operation in Seme, Kisumu County. According to a police report, officers from Kombewa…
Confusion as First-Year University Fees Triple from KSh 16,000 to KSh 48,000
Kenyan parents and students are reeling from shock after the tuition fee for first-year students in public universities tripled, rising from KSh 16,000 to KSh 48,000 per year. The new…
Looming Fallout if Sifuna, Babu Owino Decamp from ODM Party
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) could be staring at a generational rift if youthful firebrands like Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino make good their threat to exit the party ahead…
Defending Kenya On and Off the Pitch: Harambee Stars’ Boniface Muchiri Shines at CHAN 2025
Boniface Muchiri is a man of two uniforms, both stitched with the thread of service to his country. By day, he wears the fatigues of the Kenya Army; by game…
Ugenya: Teacher Commits Suicide Following Domestic Dispute
The community of Jera Mixed Secondary School in Ugenya Subcounty has been plunged into mourning following the tragic death of one of its teachers, Mr. Erick Oduor. According to preliminary…
Ruto’s Uphill Task to win back voters from Mount Kenya
As President William Ruto works both publicly and behind the scenes to craft his 2027 re-election strategy, Mt Kenya—once his strongest bastion—has emerged as his toughest battleground. President William Ruto…
Stars Players to Receive KES 2.5 Million Each as Ryan Ogam Fires Side to Historic Quarterfinals
Harambee Stars sealed top spot in Group A of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) after edging out Zambia 1-0 in a tense clash at Kasarani Stadium on Sunday, August 17.…
Ryan Ogam Delivers Victory for Kenya as Harambee Stars Avoid Tanzania in CHAN 2024 Quarter-Final
Tusker striker Ryan Ogam was the hero on Sunday after netting the decisive goal that fired Harambee Stars past Zambia and secured top spot in Group A at the 2024…
Orengo is My Best Bet — Raila Amollo Odinga
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has thrown his full support behind Siaya Governor James Aggrey Bob Orengo, describing him as his “best bet” for the county’s leadership amid…
Shock as Businessman Collapses and Dies Barely Hours after seeking Spiritual Intervention for Flailing Business
Authorities in Kiambu County have launched investigations into the sudden and puzzling death of a Limuru businessman, sending shockwaves through the community. Paul Kimani Karanja, 50, reportedly returned home late…
Raila Hits Out at “Witches” Behind Orengo Health Rumors
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has come out guns blazing against individuals he described as “political witches” for spreading false and malicious rumours about Siaya Governor James Orengo’s…
Widow Speaks on last Moments of UDA Party Hopeful who died at Women Empowerment Exercise
Shock and grief gripped Kakamega on Friday after Enock Andanje, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) parliamentary hopeful for Malava, collapsed and died in the middle of a women’s empowerment forum.…
Raila Demands Safer Roads After Deadly Kisumu Crash
Political temperatures are rising as Kenya edges closer to the 2027 general election, and now road safety has emerged as a fresh point of debate following a tragic accident in…
Kenya’s Diplomatic Clout to be Tested as Ruto Travels to US next Month
President William Ruto is set to travel to the United States next month for the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, his first visit under President Donald…
Canadian government moves to end Air Canada strike, seeks binding arbitration
The Canadian government on Saturday moved to end a strike by Air Canada’s cabin crews and require binding arbitration to break their contract impasse, an action that the country’s largest…
Gov’t Issues Circular Directing Civil Servants, Teachers Salaries to be Paid by 20th of Every Month
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT CHIEF OF STAFF AND HEAD OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE TO: All Principal Secretaries/ Accounting Officers All Solicitor General The Comptroller, State House The Controller of…
DRC Rejects Kenya’s Consul Appointment to Goma, Citing International Law
Barely a day after President William Ruto reshuffled Kenya’s diplomatic corps and named Judy Kiaria Nkumiri as Consul General to Goma, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has flatly rejected…
136,634 First-Year University Students Receive HELB Loans
More than 136,000 first-time university students have received Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) funding for the 2025/2026 academic year, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has announced. The loans, disbursed on…
State House Dismisses Claims of ‘Fake Boda Bodas’ at Ruto’s Youth Empowerment Event
State House has rubbished allegations that President William Ruto failed to deliver on promises made during a recent youth empowerment programme held at State House, Nairobi. The event, staged on…
UDA Party Replaces Gloria Orwoba in Senate
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has gazetted Consolata Nabwire as the new nominated senator, officially ending Gloria Orwoba’s tenure in the Senate. In a gazette notice issued on…