Siaya Businessman Convicted of Orchestrating Brother’s Murder
The High Court in Siaya has convicted a local businessman and his co-accused in connection with the murder of his younger brother, in a case that has drawn widespread attention…
States vs Media: East African Press Councils Warn Rising Hostility Threatens Press Freedom
Media regulators across East Africa have issued a strong warning over escalating tensions between governments and the press, calling for an immediate de-escalation to safeguard press freedom and democratic accountability.…
Breathe Easy: Siaya Residents Urged to Embrace Clean Cooking to Combat Rising Respiratory Illnesses
Households in Siaya County are being urged to transition to clean cooking solutions in a bold push to curb rising cases of respiratory illnesses linked to indoor air pollution. In…
SIAYA IN DARKNESS: Power Standoff Cripples Hospitals, Shuts Down Water Plants as Kenya Power Rejects Deal
Siaya County is facing a full-blown public service crisis after Kenya Power rejected a proposed debt settlement plan, prolonging a blackout that has now paralyzed hospitals, crippled water supply, and…
Lights Back On in Siaya: KPLC Restores Power After Sh32 Million Debt Showdown
Electricity has been restored to Siaya County government offices and critical water infrastructure after a tense standoff between the county administration and Kenya Power over a Sh32 million unpaid bill,…
Anniversary Without Soul: How Politics Stole the Meaning of Kenya’s Gen Z Uprising
The second anniversary of Kenya’s most defining youth uprising should have been a day of solemn reflection. Instead, Nairobi witnessed a hollow commemoration — one overshadowed by political opportunism, heavy…
Kenya Power Disconnects Supply to Schools and Hospitals in Siaya over Massive Debts
Water supply to over 400,000 residents, hospitals, schools, and government offices across Siaya County has been severely disrupted after Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) on Thursday disconnected electricity to…
RUTO BLASTS GIDEON MOI, ACCUSES STANDARD GROUP OF ‘EXTORTIONIST PROPAGANDA’ IN FIERY MEDIA CLASH
A simmering feud between State House and the media burst into the open on Wednesday after President William Ruto launched a scathing attack on Gideon Moi, accusing him of orchestrating…
BREAKING: Bob Njagi Arrested Over Alleged Incitement Ahead of June 25 Protests
Tension is mounting ahead of the highly anticipated June 25 demonstrations after activist Bob Njagi was arrested in Kitengela over allegations of incitement. Police in Kajiado County confirmed the arrest…
End Triple Threat: Siaya County Ramps Up Youth Health Campaign to Tackle HIV, GBV, and Teen Pregnancy
By Sharon Onyango Siaya County has intensified its fight against HIV, gender-based violence (GBV), and teenage pregnancy, rolling out a bold youth-centered health campaign aimed at reversing alarming infection rates…
FALSE CLAIMS, REAL VIOLENCE: HOW MISINFORMATION SPARKED A MOB ATTACK ON JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES IN MTOPANGA
A routine morning of peaceful door-to-door evangelism by Jehovah’s Witnesses in Mtopanga, Nyali, descended into chaos on Friday after a bizarre and now-discredited claim triggered mob violence—laying bare the deadly…
Blood, Sugar & Power: Ruth Odinga Links Brutal Chemelil School Attack to Multi-Billion Sugar Wars
A shocking attack on Chemelil Sugar Academy has ignited a political and economic storm, with Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga now linking the violence to deep-rooted commercial battles over control…
Inferno in Mathare: Families Flee as Mlango Kubwa Fire Razes Homes, Hours After Gikomba Blaze
A devastating fire ripped through Mlango Kubwa in Mathare, Nairobi, destroying homes and small businesses and forcing panicked residents to flee as emergency teams battled to contain the fast-spreading inferno.…
Siaya Budget Crisis: Civil Society Exposes ‘Illusion’ of Public Participation in 2026/27 Process
A constitutional storm is gathering in Siaya County after civil society organisations lodged a formal petition warning that the 2026/2027 budget process risks degenerating into what they describe as an…
Safaricom Gains 5.5 Million Subscribers as Kenya’s Mobile Market Hits 84.1 Million
The latest sector statistics from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) for the Third Quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year (January–March 2026) show significant growth in active mobile subscriptions, which…
MP ON THE RUN: Dramatic Manhunt After Gunfire Erupts at Nakuru Political Rally
A dramatic police manhunt is underway for Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai after a political rally spiralled into chaos, leaving three people with gunshot wounds and exposing deepening fault lines…
Revealed: Why Orengo Impeachment Bid was Hastily Disbanded
What began as the most serious attempt yet to unseat Siaya Governor James Orengo has unraveled into a revealing case study of power, rivalry, and backroom negotiation—exposing how elite interests…
Sifuna Ousted from Key Senate Energy Committee in Sweeping House Shake-up
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been kicked out of the influential Senate Energy Committee in a sweeping reconstitution of House committees, signaling shifting political tides within Parliament. The changes, announced…
Development Must Not Cut Off Life: Siaya Moves to End Destruction of Water-pipes Affecting 50,000 People
In a bold and long-overdue intervention, the County Government of Siaya has moved to halt the costly and disruptive cycle of road construction projects destroying critical water infrastructure, leaving tens…
NO WATER, NO ROAD: Fury in Bondo as KeRRA Project Cuts Off Lifeline for 1,300 Residents
BONDO, SIAYA COUNTY — What was meant to be a transformative road project in Bondo has spiralled into a full-blown crisis after more than 1,300 residents were left without clean…
Give Me 5 Years and I’ll Fix Kenya, Maraga Declares War on Impunity in Bold 2027 Bid
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has fired the clearest shot yet at President William Ruto’s administration, vowing to rebuild what he termed a “demolished nation” within a single five-year presidential…
Mbadi was not Raila’s Choice for Treasury CS, President Ruto Reveals
President William Ruto has lifted the lid on a pivotal behind-the-scenes decision that shaped Kenya’s current power structure, revealing he overruled Raila Odinga to appoint John Mbadi as Cabinet Secretary…
REVENGE, POWER AND AN UNPAID BILL: Inside the Karen Nyamu Saga That Sparked a National Integrity Debate
What began as a seemingly ordinary day for a small hotel owner in Nairobi has spiralled into a gripping national controversy—drawing in powerful politicians, raising legal questions, and igniting debate…
Measured Relief in Sight: CS Wandayi Charts Clear Path to Lower Fuel Prices for Kenyans
Kenyans can expect fuel price relief soon — but through a carefully managed, sustainable approach designed to protect both consumers and the energy sector. Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has…
EYEWITNESS TO HORROR: Court Hears Chilling Account That Could Crack Cohen Murder Case
The murder trial of Dutch tycoon Tob Cohen has taken a dramatic turn, with court proceedings revealing the existence of a crucial eyewitness whose testimony is painting a disturbing picture…
DCI Cracks Down on Hate Speech: ‘Bunge la Mwananchi’ Speaker Arrested Over Explosive Remarks
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has intensified its crackdown on hate speech and incitement ahead of the 2027 General Election, arresting a prominent Bunge la Mwananchi speaker in Nakuru…
Safaricom Dismisses M-PESA Delay Claims as SIM Swap Fraud Case Raises Fresh Alarm
Telecommunications giant Safaricom has dismissed claims of delays in M-PESA transaction notifications, pushing back against growing customer concerns raised on social media. The response comes after a user publicly complained…
Atandi Meets Criticism at Home even as Star Rises Nationally
Alego-Usonga MP Samuel Onunga Atandi is increasingly finding himself caught between two contrasting realities — a rising national profile and a restless, dissatisfied electorate back home. On Friday, the legislator,…
Shock as Former Kilgoris MP Gideon Konchellah Dies After Cardiac Arrest
Kenya is mourning the sudden death of former Kilgoris Member of Parliament Gideon Konchellah, a veteran politician and ex-Cabinet Minister, who passed away following a cardiac arrest while undergoing treatment…
Horror in Nyeri: Mutilated Woman’s Body Dumped in Farm Sparks Murder Probe
A chilling murder investigation is underway in Nyeri County after the severely mutilated body of an unidentified woman was discovered dumped in a farm along the Nyeri–Ngangarithi Road, sending shockwaves…