UNESCO and BAKE Partner to Empower Kenyan Digital Creators as “Trusted Voices” for Digital Peacebuilding
As the line between traditional journalism and digital influence continues to blur, UNESCO and the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) have launched a strategic partnership to strengthen the capacity of…
Siaya Media Strategist Joins Select Professionals in UNESCO Workshop
Siaya digital media strategist Lawrence Jeffrey has joined a select league of Africa’s most conscientious voices in journalism and content creation at a high-level workshop under the UNESCO-led Social Media…
Be Wary: You can be Sued for Sharing Someone’s Phone Number
The High Court of Kenya has declared that a registered mobile phone number is not just a communication tool—but a protected digital identifier intrinsically linked to an individual’s private life.…
Siaya County Communication Officers Begin Four-Day Website Management Workshop to Boost Digital Service Delivery
By Samson Wire Communication personnel from the County Government of Siaya have begun a four-day intensive workshop aimed at strengthening website management and improving the county’s digital communication systems. …CONTINUE…
Siaya County’s Digital Leap: Senior Leaders Kick Off High-Stakes Website Overhaul Workshop in Kisumu
Siaya County is set for a major digital upgrade. Communication and ICT teams begin a five-day intensive workshop tomorrow Monday 16th at Victoria Comfort Hotel to transform the county’s official…
ARRESTED? Viral Ndindi Nyoro Video Sparks Nationwide Panic – Kiharu MP Drops Bombshell: “It’s 2019 Fake News, I’m Fine and Well!”
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has slammed circulating claims of his arrest as “inaccurate” and “misleading” – revealing the dramatic video flooding social media is nothing but recycled footage…
Siaya Champions Early Childhood Development: Communicators Trained to Boost Nurturing Care in the Critical First 1,000 Days
By Samson Wire Siaya County Government Communication Team are on the second day of an intensive three-day training on nurturing care, hosted by KMET at the Bondo Loch Hotel. …CONTINUE…
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Crowned ‘Best in Show’ at MWC 2026 – Galaxy AI and Privacy Display Redefine the Future of Smartphones
Samsung has just taken home the ultimate prize in mobile tech. The Galaxy S26 Ultra was named Best in Show at the prestigious Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO Awards) during Mobile…
Bloggers Score Landmark Victory as Kenya’s Court of Appeal Scraps ‘Fake News’ Provisions from Cybercrimes Law
Kenya’s Court of Appeal has declared the country’s most controversial “fake news” laws unconstitutional, freeing bloggers, journalists, and ordinary social media users from the threat of jail for sharing unverified…
NMG Photojournalist Habil Kweyu Macheted in Face by Bodaboda Gang – Editors Guild Condemn Act
A brazen daylight horror attack has sent chills across Kenya, after machete-wielding Bodaboda thugs savagely attacked veteran Nation Media Group (NMG) photojournalist Habil Kweyu, slashing his face with deep cuts…
Zuckerberg on the Hot Seat: Blockbuster Trial Puts Facebook and Instagram’s Impact on Teens Under the Microscope
In a closely watched courtroom showdown, Mark Zuckerberg this week defended the business practices of Meta Platforms, as the tech giant faces explosive claims that its social media platforms —…
‘Framed and Freed!’ High Court Acquits Moi University Student David Mokaya, Sparks Ksh200M Showdown With Safaricom
In a landmark ruling that could redefine Kenya’s digital rights landscape, the High Court has fully acquitted Moi University student David Oaga Mokaya, who had been charged under Section 23…
Siaya Woman Rep Dr. Christine Ombaka Sets Sights on Gem MP Seat: “My Academic Roots and Affirmative Action Success Have Primed Me to Deliver More for Our People!”
In a poised and insightful appearance on Siaya’s top-rated talkshow HARD TALK, Woman Representative Dr. Christine Ombaka showcased her track record of prudent leadership while announcing her bold ambition to…
Kenyan Media Faces Digital Doom: Audiences Explode, But Cash Registers Stay Empty!
A bombshell new report from the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has lifted the lid on a brutal paradox gripping the nation’s media industry: Kenyans are glued to screens like…
Safaricom Joins Global Climate Elite After Making CDP ‘A-List’ for Second Year Running
Telco ranks among top 4% worldwide for climate transparency as it accelerates push toward net-zero emissions by 2050 Nairobi, January 13, 2026 — Safaricom PLC (NSE: SCOM) has cemented its…
Ruto’s Masterstroke: How the President Turned a Viral Meme into a Global PR Triumph
In a dazzling display of political dexterity, President William Samoei Ruto has transformed a once-embarrassing viral meme into one of the most effective public relations victories in recent Kenyan history…
Nairobi County Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria Honored as International Eminent Peace Ambassador
In a major boost for Kenya’s humanitarian and diplomatic profile, Nairobi County Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service, Geoffrey Mosiria, has been bestowed the prestigious title of International…
Tribute to Journalist Japheth Kiiti Makau
On January 6, 2026, Kenya’s journalism community was plunged into profound grief with the passing of Japheth Kiiti Makau, a veteran correspondent for KTN News and the Standard Group. The…
Man on a Mission: Ruto Takes the Wheel on Nairobi–Nakuru Highway, Vows Christmas Traffic Hell Ends This Year
President William Ruto has given Kenyans a rare, symbolic show of hands-on leadership—this time from behind the wheel. A video circulating online captures the Head of State personally driving himself…
Jeff Koinange Rises From the Rumour Ashes: Kenya’s Most Iconic TV Host Storms Back on Air After Six-Month Silence
Kenya woke up buzzing on Thursday after Jeff Koinange, arguably the country’s most celebrated TV personality, made a dramatic comeback to Citizen TV’s prime-time bench on JKLive—ending months of wild…
Rethinking Accountability and Political Integrity in Kenya’s NADCO Debate
The controversy surrounding the National Accelerated Development Cooperation (NADCO) report and Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi’s firm rejection of opposition leaders’ “false claims” about its implementation cuts to the heart of…
Why Is Orengo Trending? Inside the Siaya Power Storm Shaking Luo Politics
Siaya Governor James Orengo has exploded to the top of Kenya’s trending charts after a fiery speech at the burial of Beryl Achieng Odinga, Raila Odinga’s sister, yesterday in Bondo…
Siaya Deputy Governor Dr William Oduol Awarded Special Commendation by ICPAK for Outstanding Service to the Profession and Exposing Graft in Siaya County Government
Siaya Deputy Governor CPA Dr William Oduol has been bestowed with the prestigious Certificate of Commendation by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), a distinguished honour reserved…
MCK Sounds Alarm: Media Warned Against Publication of Unscientific Opinion Polls
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has issued a stern warning to media houses, journalists, and online content creators, cautioning them against the rising trend of publishing unscientific and unauthorised…
Siaya Today’s Stunning Double Nomination: How a County News Site Earned 2 Nominations at the 2025 BAKE Awards
Siaya, Kenya — When Siaya Today launched its groovy, modern website on 22 January 2025, few imagined it would shake Kenya’s digital media landscape this quickly. Yet less than a…
Why Establishment of Village Development Councils is a 2025 Governance Priority
From Policy to Progress: Unleashing the Power of Kenya’s Village Councils Across Kenya, the heartbeat of national progress doesn’t throb in Nairobi’s corridors of power or county headquarters — it…
BREAKING: US Embassy Warns of Worsening Conditions in Dar es Salaam as Curfew, Shortages Deepen
DAR ES SALAAM, Nov 4 — The United States Embassy in Tanzania has issued a stark warning to its citizens, citing deteriorating conditions in parts of Dar es Salaam marked…
Safaricom Marks 25 Years of Transforming Lives with ‘Shangwe @25’ Promotion
Over 5 million customers will win daily and weekly prizes – with communities also benefiting through impact projects across the country. Nairobi, 3rd Nov 2025: Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has unveiled…