The Killing of a GSU Corporal and the Questions Now Haunting Bondo
At about 2:30am on Monday, August 10, the darkness around Got Nyapong Village was broken by an attack that, on the surface, looked like a brutal home invasion. But the…
From Golden Boy to Political Crossroads: Has Samuel Atandi Squandered Alego-Usonga’s Goodwill?
There was a time when Samuel Onunga Atandi could do little wrong in the eyes of Alego-Usonga voters. Young, articulate, financially endowed and projecting himself as part of a new…
The Untold Story of the 1982 Coup: Was Hezekiah Ochuka the Mastermind—or the Face of a Much Bigger Plot?
On the morning of August 1, 1982, Kenyans awoke to an announcement that shook the nation to its core. State radio declared that President Daniel Toroitich arap Moi had been…
GROUND HEAT OR HARD DATA? Siaya’s 2027 Races Take a Surprising Turn
Disclaimer: This report is based on field observations, interviews, and ongoing newsroom tracking across Siaya County. It is not a scientific poll, nor has it been commissioned by any candidate…
LEAKED: The Siaya Senate ‘Fix’—Inside the Quiet Deal to Keep Oburu Oginga in Power
What is publicly unfolding as a competitive race for the Siaya Senate seat in 2027 may, in reality, be a tightly controlled political script—written in private rooms, sealed by elite…
Nicholas Odero Gumbo’s Weight begins to be felt as 2027 Siaya Governor Race takes shape
In the unfolding contest for Siaya’s 2027 gubernatorial seat, Engineer Nicholas Odero Gumbo—widely known as Wajonya—is not just another contender. He is steadily emerging as a political force whose influence,…
KES 280,000 a Day Lost: SIBOWASCO, Water Police Launch Major Crackdown on Illegal Connections in Siaya
A sweeping enforcement operation has been launched across Siaya County after authorities uncovered a massive water theft network draining KES 280,000 daily from the public system. The Siaya-Bondo Water and…
NCIC Cracks Down on Ethnic Hate After Utumishi Girls Fire Tragedy
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has issued a stern warning to individuals spreading ethnic hate and celebrating the deaths of students in the tragic Utumishi Girls High School…
When the Rain Started Beating the Luo: How Political Enforcers Invaded the Centre of Power
In Luo folklore, the haunting expression “chieng’ ma koth nochako gowa” — the day the rain started beating us — marks the precise moment a society loses its moral direction.…
No Magic Gel: Why Penis Enlargement Creams and Gels Don’t Work
In the bustling market of male enhancement products, gels promising to elongate and enlarge the human penis continue to attract desperate buyers with bold claims and flashy advertisements. However, medical…
How Popular Siaya MP Shot Himself in the Foot
Samuel Onunga Atandi has been the exception in a constituency known for its unforgiving electoral cycle. In Alego-Usonga Constituency—where incumbents routinely served just one term—Atandi defied the odds, securing a…
Kakamega Bee Attack: 5-Year-Old Boy Dies After Swarm Attacks Children During Playtime
A five-year-old boy has died after a swarm of bees attacked four children who were playing at their home compound in Nyamila Village, Ishikalame Sub-location in Kakamega County, turning an…
Premonition or Warning? Johana Ngeno’s Final Kapweria Speech Haunts Nation After Tragic Death
What was once dismissed as political humour has now taken on an eerie weight. Barely 24 hours before his untimely death in a helicopter crash, former Emurua Dikirr MP Johana…
Apology to Peter Mbeka, Head of Protocol – Siaya County Government
This public apology is issued voluntarily, without coercion, pressure, or external influence, following a comprehensive review conducted by our internal investigation team regarding an article published on our platforms on…
Raila’s Last Moments — Indian Doctors Disclose Hidden Health Battle
When the news of Raila Amollo Odinga’s death broke early Wednesday morning, it sent shockwaves across Kenya and beyond. The nation’s collective heart seemed to stop, suspended between disbelief and…
How the New Cybercrime Law Signed by President Ruto Affects Websites, Social Media Freedoms
In a week dominated by national mourning following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, President William Ruto quietly signed into law one of the most consequential digital statutes…
ODM Nominates Oburu Oginga to Replace Raila Odinga — A Symbolic Choice or a Strategic Gamble?
In a historic yet contentious decision, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has appointed Siaya Senator Dr. Oburu Oginga as its Acting Party Leader, following the death of his younger brother…
More Details Emerge on Man Who Killed GSU Security Officer Outside State House
The National Police Service (NPS) has released chilling new details regarding the shocking Monday morning attack near State House, Nairobi, that left a General Service Unit (GSU) officer dead. The…
Two Nairobi Men Arraigned for Defrauding Woman KES 15 Million in Fake Cryptocurrency Deal
A Deceptive Promise of Digital Wealth In a case that underscores the growing menace of cryptocurrency-related fraud in Kenya, two Nairobi men — Jackson Apollo Ananda and Alvin Oduya Atieno…
Let’s Pray for Those Spreading Rumors About Me — Raila Odinga
As speculation over Raila Odinga’s health intensifies, a rare personal message from the veteran opposition leader has broken through the fog of rumor and misinformation gripping Kenya’s social media space.…
Raila Succession: Anathema Topic that Refuses to Go Away
For close to four decades, Raila Amollo Odinga has been more than just a politician — he has been the soul, pulse, and moral compass of Kenya’s opposition politics. In…
Meet David Muge: President Ruto’s PA
When Kenyans think of President William Ruto’s closest aide, one name often dominates the conversation — Farouk Kibet, the fiery former Uasin Gishu councillor whose political presence at the heart…
PPB Dismisses Reports of Blocking 21,000 Medical Products as False and Misleading
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has dismissed as false and misleading reports circulating on social media claiming that it plans to block over 21,000 medical products from entering Kenya.…
Finally, Raila Addresses the Matter of His Health
This week, whispers have rippled across social media platforms, growing into a storm of speculation: Is Raila Odinga unwell? From X (formerly Twitter) threads to WhatsApp forwards, the claims took…
Eyebrows Raised as President Ruto Splurges KES 50 Million on Vihiga Church
When President William Ruto rose to speak before thousands of faithful gathered for the Pentecostal Assemblies of God (PAG) centenary celebrations in Nyang’ori, Vihiga County, on Saturday, October 4, his…
Where is Raila?
Behind the Headlines of Speculation and Strategy Around Kenya’s Opposition Icon When the Star ePaper hit the streets on Friday, October 3rd, its bold black banner screamed a question that…
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…
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…
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…