Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia Arrested After Overnight Standoff at Royal Media Studios
Mukurweini Member of Parliament John Kaguchia was arrested on Monday morning by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), bringing to an end an overnight standoff at the Royal…
Kenya Power Confirms Widespread Blackout Across Major Regions as Engineers Race to Restore Electricity
Thousands of homes and businesses across Kenya were plunged into darkness on Wednesday night after Kenya Power confirmed a widespread electricity outage affecting several key regions of the country. In…
Sammy Douglas Officially Sworn In as Ol Kalou MP as Wetang’ula Quells House Drama
Newly elected Ol Kalou Member of Parliament Sammy Douglas Waweru was officially sworn into the National Assembly on Tuesday, marking the beginning of his parliamentary tenure after a decisive by-election…
Gov’t Disowns ‘NYOTA Fund’ Applications as Online Scam Spreads
The government has issued a sharp warning to Kenyans over a viral online scam falsely claiming that applications for the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Fund are ongoing. In…
Silent Fault Line: Sifuna, Orengo and Babu’s Linda Mwananchi Axis Heads for Defining Clash
A sharper, more consequential political contest is taking shape—not within the broader Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), but inside a restless and increasingly assertive faction operating in its shadows. The Linda…
STATE HOUSE WEBSITE BREACH: Cyber Attack Forces Shutdown as Kenya Launches High-Level Probe
Kenya’s digital security has been thrust into the spotlight after the official presidential website was abruptly taken offline following a suspected cyberattack, prompting an urgent government investigation. Information, Communications and…
Fuel Price Relief: EPRA Holds Pump Prices Steady as Wandayi’s Stability Push Cushions Kenyans
Kenyan motorists and households have secured a crucial reprieve after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) retained fuel prices for the next 30 days, reinforcing government efforts to shield…
“Ruto Tutam!”: Youth Eruption as KSh 22,000 NYOTA Cash Sparks Nationwide Wave of Loyalty
A powerful wave of youthful enthusiasm swept across Kenya at midday on Friday after thousands of young beneficiaries received KSh 22,000—the second and final disbursement under the government’s flagship NYOTA…
Kenya Turns a New Economic Corner as Sovereign Wealth Fund Law Signals Long-Term Prosperity
Kenya has taken a decisive step toward securing its economic future following President William Ruto’s assent to the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill—landmark legislation poised to redefine how the country manages…
Why Kenya’s Revised LPG Subsidy Is a Necessary Recalibration
The recent rollout of subsidised six kilogram LPG cylinders to households in Nyandarua, joining earlier distributions in Makueni, Machakos, Kitui, Kajiado and other counties, represents a pivotal moment in Kenya’s…
Tight Security as Chianda High School Reopens After Dormitory Fire, Students Face Strict New Rules
Students of Chianda High School are expected to report back on Tuesday, July 7, under heightened security and strict administrative protocols following a dormitory fire outbreak in early June that…
Nyota Programme Set for KSh3 Billion Boost as Government Rolls Out Second Tranche to 122,000 Beneficiaries
The Government is set to inject a fresh KSh3 billion into small businesses across Kenya under the Nyota Programme, marking a major step in its push to empower grassroots entrepreneurs…
Ruto Orders Sweeping Probe into KSh6.2 Billion Payroll Fraud Scandal
President William Ruto has ordered an immediate and far-reaching investigation into a suspected KSh6.2 billion payroll fraud scheme spanning government ministries, departments, agencies, and state corporations. The directive, issued during…
Orengo Raises Alarm Over Lichuma Torture Claims as Pressure Mounts for Answers on Missing Persons
Siaya Governor James Orengo has sparked renewed debate on human rights and state accountability after raising serious concerns over the alleged abduction and torture of Mathare-based activist Davis Lichuma. Following…
Ruto Unlocks Sh428 Billion for Counties as Health Boost and Court Battles Shape National Agenda
President William Ruto has signed into law the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2026, unlocking a massive Sh428 billion for Kenya’s 47 counties in a move set to significantly accelerate…
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…