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Powering Kenya’s Digital Revolution: A Strategic Collaboration Between Energy and ICT Ministries for a Sustainable, Smart, and Inclusive Future

The partnership between Hon. William Kabogo, Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications & the Digital Economy, and Hon. James Wandayi, Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, represents a defining moment in…

National and County Chiefs Converge in Kwale: Koskei, Governors Chart New Path for Service Delivery at 2025 Public Service Convention

Kwale County, Kenya — October 24, 2025 A new chapter in Kenya’s public administration unfolded today in Kwale County as the 2025 Annual Convention of the National Head of Public…

Owalo Takes the Mantle: Can He Lift Gor Mahia from Paupery to Prosperity?

In the wake of Raila Odinga’s passing, Gor Mahia Football Club has moved to fill the symbolic void left by the man who, for over two decades, embodied the club’s…

Kenya’s Journey to First-World Status by 2055: A Vision Rooted in Unity, Accountability, and Transformation

President William Ruto’s declaration of Kenya’s ambition to transition from its current developing nation status to a first-world country by the year 2055 delineates a bold, visionary roadmap for the…

Nyota Programme Not a Loan: Government Clarifies KES 5 Billion Youth Empowerment Fund

The Kenyan government has clarified that the KES 5 billion Nyota Programme being rolled out in partnership with the World Bank is a grant, not a loan. The initiative aims…

Filmmakers Hangout Celebrates First Anniversary at Ultimate City, Nairobi

The creative energy of Nairobi’s film scene came alive on Saturday, October 4, as Filmmakers Hangout marked its first anniversary at Ultimate City Nairobi, located at 209 State House Road.…

Matiang’i Officially Joins Jubilee, Declares Bid to Rebuild Party into National Force

Presidential hopeful and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i has formally joined the Jubilee Party, ending weeks of speculation over his political direction and marking his return to active…

NYOTA Programme: Harnessing Kenya’s Youth Potential through Unified Government Action and Strategic Empowerment

The National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Programme is an ambitious, transformative initiative by the Government of Kenya in partnership with the World Bank. It aims to unlock the vast…

Raymond Omollo: A Visionary Leader Driving Transformative Security Reforms in Kenya

Dr. Raymond Omollo continues to impress as an exemplary leader transforming Kenya’s internal security landscape with unmatched dedication, innovation, and inclusivity. As the Principal Secretary for the State Department of…

Kenya Police Finally Get Pay Rise and Promotions After Decades of Waiting

NAIROBI – After years of grumbling over low wages and stagnant ranks, the government has delivered a long-awaited pay rise and sweeping promotions for thousands of police officers across the…

Empowering Rural Kenya: The Critical Role of Electrification in Socioeconomic Transformation

The commissioning of two rural electrification projects at Kibagenge and Ramacha villages in Baringo South Constituency, led by the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC), marks a significant milestone…

I’ve Never Gone Wrong — Lusaka Predicts Ruto’s Second Term

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Makelo Lusaka is not a man known for missteps. From the day he left the Provincial Administration to plunge into elective politics, Lusaka has nurtured a reputation…

Youthful Tycoon Killed in Grisly Nairobi–Mombasa Highway Crash: What Really Happened?

A cloud of grief hangs heavy over Makueni and Machakos counties after the sudden death of youthful businessman Dennis Kasyoki, who perished in a grisly accident on the Nairobi–Mombasa highway…

Governor Baraza Hosts Interior CS Murkomen as Kakamega Prepares for Jukwa la Usalama Forum

KAKAMEGA – Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa on Thursday received Interior Cabinet Secretary Onesmus Kipchumba Murkomen in a high-level consultative meeting ahead of the ongoing Jukwa la Usalama forum, a government-led…

Nyakang’o Urges Counties to Embrace E-Procurement Despite Rollout Hitches

Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o has called on county governments to adopt the Electronic Government Procurement System (e-GPS) even as resistance mounts over its troubled rollout. Speaking on Thursday, September…

Karua Stands Firm: No Deal With Ruto as 2027 Opposition Firepower Shapes Up

Narc-Kenya leader Martha Karua has firmly dismissed claims that she is softening her stance on President William Ruto, insisting she remains committed to the united opposition’s mission of removing him…

Siaya Hosts KICOSCA 2025 Preparatory Meeting as County Gears Up for National Sports & Cultural Showcase

Siaya Governor James Orengo has formally set the stage for the Kenya Inter-Counties Sports and Cultural Association (KICOSCA) Games 2025, following the first preparatory meeting held this week in Siaya.…

Ruto, Raila Step In as Sakaja’s Impeachment Plot Fizzles Out

The political storm surrounding Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja appears to have calmed—at least for now—after President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga stepped in to quell growing tensions over…

Ruto Unveils Sh1 Billion Mega Projects in Siaya

President William Ruto has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transform Siaya County with a raft of multi-billion-shilling projects, top among them the modernisation of the 20,000-seater Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium…

Governor Lusaka: Shrewd Political Operator, Astute Administrator, and Bungoma’s Beloved Boss

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Makelo Lusaka is no ordinary politician. A man whose career has weathered multiple political seasons—from his formative years in the KANU system, to shaping policy under the…

Ruto Declares War on Thieves Stealing from the Sick by Defrauding SHA

President William Ruto has issued a stern warning to health facilities and practitioners defrauding the Social Health Authority (SHA), vowing that those caught siphoning funds meant for sick Kenyans will…

Court Hammer: Ex-Nairobi Water Employee Fined Ksh14.6 Million Over Fraud

Nairobi, Kenya — The Nairobi Anti-Corruption Court has convicted a former Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) employee for defrauding the utility firm of more than Ksh7 million, sentencing…

Police Announce Road Closures Ahead of CHAN Final in Nairobi

Nairobi motorists should brace for traffic disruptions today Saturday, August 30, as the city hosts the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024) final at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. In a…

Yvonne Okwara Matole: The Grit and Brilliance Behind Kenya’s Queen of Television

From science graduate to unrivalled newsroom powerhouse, she redefined the face of TV anchoring against all odds In the ever-competitive Kenyan media industry where beauty, complexion, and charisma often dictate…

Kenya Marks 15 Years of 2010 Constitution as Ruto Unveils Bold Development Plans

Kenya on Wednesday commemorated a historic milestone — 15 years since the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution — with the first-ever Katiba Day celebrations held at the Kenyatta International Convention…

Chief Appeals Directly to Kipchumba Murkomen Over Son’s Defilement Case

A senior chief in Kirinyaga County made a deeply emotional plea to Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Monday, urging him to intervene in a five-year-old defilement case involving his…

CS Opiyo Wandayi: Pioneering Transformative Energy Leadership for a Sustainable and Prosperous Kenya

CS Opiyo Wandayi has rapidly solidified his place as a visionary leader at the helm of Kenya’s Ministry of Energy and Petroleum since his appointment in August 2024. Building on…

Gachagua Makes Triumphant Return to Kenya, Receives Rousing Welcome

Nairobi, August 21, 2025 – Former Deputy President and Democratic for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday to a rapturous…