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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…

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.…

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…

Deadly Clashes Erupt in Nanyuki Over Controversial US Ebola Quarantine Facility

At least one person was shot dead and several others injured on Tuesday as violent protests erupted in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, over the construction of a controversial US-funded Ebola quarantine…

COUNTY CASH CRISIS: Senate–MPs Deadlock Threatens Devolution Funding

A high-stakes standoff between Kenya’s National Assembly and the Senate has thrown county funding into uncertainty, exposing deep divisions that could delay billions meant for grassroots development. At the heart…

Dr. Sanmac Okoth Elected KYISA Chairperson, Unveils Bold Plan to Transform Youth Sports in Kenya

A new era for youth sports in Kenya has begun following the election of Siaya County Director of Sports, Dr. Sanmac Okoth, as the National Chairperson of the Kenya Youth…

BURNING SCHOOLS, BROKEN SYSTEM: Inside Kenya’s Explosive Wave of Student Unrest

Kenya’s education system is under siege. A fast-spreading wave of school fires, violent unrest, and mass closures has engulfed more than 70 secondary schools nationwide, exposing deep cracks in a…

Motorists Grappling with Low Quality Fuel as Prices Remain High

Kenya’s fuel market is under intense scrutiny after the entry of substandard petroleum products collided with persistently high pump prices, triggering outrage and raising serious questions about regulation, transparency and…

Kenya’s Moment to Lead Africa’s Electric Mobility Transition

Cabinet Secretary of Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi had the honour of addressing the 4th Kenya Power E Mobility Conference at KICC under the theme “Aligning Policy, Infrastructure and Partnerships…

Ebola Alert: Kenya Activates Nationwide Preparedness Plan to Avert Deadly Outbreak

Nairobi, Kenya — Kenya has activated a comprehensive nationwide Ebola preparedness strategy, ramping up surveillance, laboratory testing, border screening and emergency response systems to prevent a potential outbreak amid rising…

Wajir Makes History: Ruto Leads First-Ever Madaraka Day in Northern Kenya as Stadium Rises in 100 Days

Wajir County took centre stage in Kenya’s history on Monday as President William Ruto presided over the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations—the first time the national event has been held in…

Wandayi Calms Fuel Panic, Assures Public of Adequate Petroleum Stocks

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has moved to calm growing anxiety over fuel availability, assuring Kenyans that the country has sufficient petroleum reserves despite mounting global supply and logistics disruptions.…

Details Emerge as Eliud Lagat Reshuffles Presidential Escort Unit

Fresh shake-ups within the Presidential Escort Unit have now intensified speculation that President William Ruto’s security apparatus is undergoing an internal crisis following a string of embarrassing and potentially catastrophic…

Quiet Diplomacy and the Discipline of Results Driven Leadership in Kenya’s Energy Governance

Cabinet secretary Opiyo Wandayi has once again shown that steady, discreet statesmanship can deliver results where spectacle and posturing only create noise. Cabinet secretary has demonstrated a governing style that…

Governor Orengo’s Master Plan Revealed: Strategic Cabinet Reshuffle Signals 2027 Battle Readiness

Siaya Governor James Orengo has executed a calculated political masterstroke. His recent cabinet reshuffle blends experienced technocrats with battle-tested loyalists possessing real grassroots muscle — a clear indication that preparations…

“Idle Motion”: Otiende Amolo Tears Into Cherargei’s Bid to Slash Uhuru Benefits

A fierce constitutional showdown is brewing after Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei tabled a controversial motion seeking to slash retirement benefits for former President Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta—a move now facing sharp…

ORENGO RISES AGAIN: Kisumu Rally Signals Siaya Governor’s Dramatic Return to National Politics

In a political landscape long dominated by familiar giants, James Orengo has staged a striking comeback—one that is increasingly difficult to ignore. At the charged Linda Mwananchi ODM rally in…

Siaya Governor James Orengo Declares Himself Acting ODM Party Leader in Bold Power Play

Siaya Governor James Orengo has dramatically declared himself the acting party leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), signaling a new phase in the party’s evolving leadership dynamics ahead of…

Fuel Under Fire: MPs Demand Full Transparency as Supply Chain Gaps Shake Kenya’s Energy Security

Kenya’s fuel sector is under intense scrutiny after the Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, Opiyo Wandayi, faced tough questions from Parliament over persistent shortages, alleged hoarding, and a controversial…

Wandayi Resignation Saga is a Witch-hunt and Political Distraction, Says Allies

A fierce political storm is brewing around Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, with a section of activists calling for his resignation—demands that his allies have now strongly rebuffed as premature,…

ODM in Flames: Parallel NDCs Trigger Brutal Showdown for Raila’s Party

Kenya’s opposition is witnessing its most savage power struggle yet. Today, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is ripping itself in two as rival factions stage parallel National Delegates Conferences —…

From Traffic Nightmare to Deadly Disaster – Residents Demand Answers from Governor Sakaja

Nairobi is drowning in anger as much as in water. Torrential rains that battered Kenya throughout March 2026 have claimed at least 81 lives nationwide, with 37 of those deaths…

Ruto’s Fiery War Cry in Yala: ‘Tuko Tayari!’ Nyanza Leaders Rally for 2027 Second Term as Orengo Faces Ouster Backlash

President William Ruto delivered a defiant, upbeat message to his critics yesterday, declaring Kenya’s transformation unstoppable and daring the opposition to bring it on. Speaking after laying the foundation stone…

Kibra on Edge as Nairobi Dam Overflow Fears Force Mass Evacuation Order

Panic and uncertainty have gripped residents of Kibra after the government issued an urgent evacuation order amid escalating fears that the Nairobi Dam could overflow following days of relentless rainfall.…

Big Talk, Empty Wallets: Funding Crisis Threatens to Sink Kenya’s United Opposition in 2027

They fill stadiums with fiery speeches, wave unity flags at every rally, and swear they will end President William Ruto’s second term before it even begins. Yet behind the bravado,…

Kenya Ranks Among World’s Hungriest Nations in 2025 Global Hunger Index

Nearly one in three Kenyans faces hunger nightly, as the country slides backward on global food security. The 2025 Global Hunger Index ranks Kenya 103rd out of 123 countries, with…

Orengo Hosts UK Delegation as Kenya Eyes Digital Jobs and Low-Cost Energy Future

Siaya Governor James Aggrey Bob Orengo has signalled deepening Kenya–UK collaboration following high-level talks with a delegation from the British High Commission, focusing on digital transformation, youth employment, and sustainable…

Eid Mubarak: Siaya Deputy Governor Oduol Sends Warm Wishes to Muslims Across Kenya

Siaya Deputy Governor William Oduol Denge has conveyed heartfelt Eid Mubarak wishes to Muslims across the country, marking the end of Ramadan following the sighting of the new moon that…

Westlands Building Collapse: One Dead, Three Rescued in 22-Storey Nightmare

A 22-storey building under construction in Westlands partially collapsed late Wednesday night, trapping workers under rubble along School Lane near Bank of Africa. The incident occurred around 8 pm. Four…

Eid-ul-Fitr 2026: Kenyan Muslims Prepare for Joyous End of Ramadan

Muslims across Kenya are preparing to celebrate Eid al-Fitr on Friday, March 20, 2026, marking the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan and the beginning of the Islamic…