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Merry Christmas in Baringo! All Roads Lead to Kimalel as Iconic Goat Auction, Boat Races Take Centre Stage

As Kenyans edge closer to Christmas, Baringo is bracing for one of its most anticipated festive spectacles: the Kimalel Goat Auction, set for tomorrow, Monday, December 22, at the historic…

They Smiled, Hugged Me, and Acted Like They Loved Me, She Says, But Every Word Was a Lie

My name is Sarah Muthoni, and for a long time, I believed that closeness meant safety. I lived in Murang’a town, where I ran a small catering business that depended…

Outcry as Turkish National Arrested in Nairobi Faces Deportation: Inside the Legal, Diplomatic and Human Rights Storm

The arrest of a Turkish national and his family in Nairobi has ignited a fierce debate at the intersection of human rights, international diplomacy, and Kenya’s own obligations under domestic…

“My Dear Bill…”: Rachel Ruto’s Emotional Birthday Letter to President Ruto Melts Hearts on His 59th Milestone

Kenya woke up to an intimate and faith-filled moment on Sunday as First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto penned a deeply personal birthday message to President William Ruto, marking his 59th…

Gold Rush or Gold Curse? 9,000 Gem Residents Face Economic Ruin as Mining Giant Shanta Gold Moves In

More than 9,000 residents in Gem, Siaya County, are staring at economic ruin following plans by multinational mining firm Shanta Gold to begin large-scale gold extraction in Ramula and neighbouring…

HELPING HAND, HARD POINTS: Controversial Penalty Sends Arsenal Back on Top After Gritty Everton Battle

Arsenal clawed their way back to the summit of the Premier League after a tense, controversial 1-0 victory over Everton, decided by a farcical handball that gifted Viktor Gyökeres the…

PEOPLE TO WATCH (Siaya 2027): From ‘Half-Baked’ Rookie to Budget Powerbroker — Why Sam Atandi Could Shock Siaya, Again

By 2027, Siaya politics may no longer be about political idealism but hard measurable achievements. In this scenario, a player whose name keeps resurfacing in hushed strategy meetings, roadside debates…

Lighting the Classroom, Powering the Nation: How Migori’s Kanyimach School Reflects Kenya’s Grassroots Transformation

James Wandayi, Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, was recently invited by Rongo Constituency MP Hon. Paul Abuor to officially open the newly constructed Kanyimach Secondary School in South Kamagambo…

My Daughter Failed Repeatedly in School, but What Turned Her Grades Around Shocked Every Teacher

For years, I watched my daughter walk through the school gate with her head down, her shoulders slumped, and her confidence slowly fading away. Every exam season was a painful…

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…

Half of Kenya’s Wealth Locked in Just Five Counties as 16 Share a Mere 7.5% — New Report Exposes Stark Economic Divide

Kenya’s economy is booming — but not everywhere. A new Devolution Budget Watch report by the Parliamentary Budget Office has laid bare the country’s deepening regional inequality, revealing that nearly…

I Was Living From Hand-to-Mouth, Until One Breakthrough Lifted My Entire Household Out of Struggle

For years, my life was a cycle of stress, shame, and silent tears. Every morning I woke up wondering how I would feed my children, pay rent, or keep the…

Ruto Strikes Off 10 Names From Elite CBS Honours List After Jamhuri Day Mix-Up

President William Ruto has revoked the conferment of one of Kenya’s most prestigious national honours from ten individuals, admitting they were mistakenly included in the Chief of the Order of…

For Years Bad Luck Followed Me Everywhere, Until I Discovered the Real Reason Behind My Misfortunes

There are seasons in life where nothing makes sense, no matter how hard you try. That was my reality for many years. Every plan I made collapsed, every opportunity slipped…

Grade 10 Placement Finally Out! Relief as Education Ministry Unlocks Senior School Results After System Glitches

The long wait is finally over for thousands of anxious parents and learners. The Ministry of Education has officially released the Grade 10 senior school placements for candidates who sat…

Cool, Calm in the Dock: Kisumu City Manager Abala Wanga Corruption Case Hits Pause as DPP Defers Plea to February 2026

Kisumu City Manager Michael Abala Wanga cut an unusually relaxed and reflective figure in the dock as his much-anticipated corruption case took yet another dramatic turn, with plea taking deferred…

Lighting the Hinterland: How Wandayi’s Bomet Drive Signals Kenya’s Rural Power Shift

Cabinet Secretary James Wandayi touched down in the verdant hills of Bomet County’s Konoin Constituency, hosted by Area MP Hon. Brighton Yegon, to launch the Last Mile Connectivity Project (LMCP)…

Fertiliser Shock: Ruto’s Subsidy Plan ‘Killed’ 200,000 Jobs, World Bank Reveals

President William Ruto’s flagship fertiliser subsidy programme has come under renewed scrutiny after a damning World Bank report revealed it may have wiped out more than 200,000 jobs across Kenya’s…

EPSTEIN FILES FLOODGATES OPEN: Thousands of DOJ Documents Released — But the Bombshells Many Expected Are Missing

The long-awaited release of the Jeffrey Epstein files has finally begun — unleashing thousands of pages of court records, photographs and seized evidence — but the explosive revelations many Americans…

From Darkness to Destiny: James Wandayi and the Power Shift Transforming Homa Bay

Cabinet Secretary James Wandayi’s visit to Homa Bay Town Constituency marked more than a ceremonial stop on the government calendar; it signaled a decisive push to redraw Kenya’s rural energy…

Sonko Goes Big for His Own: Inside the Lavish Christmas Feast That Has Kenya Talking

Former Nairobi Governor and National Economic Development Party (NEDP) leader Mike Mbuvi Sonko has once again reminded Kenyans why his name never strays far from the headlines — this time…

Homa Bay’s Triad of Unity: When National Power, County Vision, and Ancestral Wisdom Converged

Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum James Wandayi Opiyo joined H.E. Governor Gladys Wanga at the Homa Bay County Headquarters for a high-level consultative meeting with the Luo Council of…

Ruto and Wandayi’s Cultural Diplomacy in the Luo Heartland

Cabinet Secretary James Wandayi, joined by regional leaders and elders, accompanied H.E. President William Ruto during a series of development-focused and cultural engagements marking the Piny Luo Cultural Festival 2025…

Placatory but Wary: Orengo’s Caution Steals the Spotlight as Ruto Courts the Luo Nation at Piny Luo Grand Finale

President William Ruto closed the curtain on the 5th Edition of the Piny Luo Cultural Extravaganza at Rongo University with sweeping development pledges, a warm cultural embrace—and a political subtext…

Ruto Crowned Luo Kingpin: Shock Coronation Redraws ODM Power Map Ahead of 2027

In a political twist few saw coming, President William Ruto has been symbolically crowned the Luo political kingpin—a move that is already sending shockwaves through Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) politics…

PHOTOS: Ruto Woos Migori with Billions, Banter and Brotherhood at Luo Cultural Festival

Roads, power, markets—and a surprise Nilotic kinship pitch—as the President turns on the charm in Nyatike President William Ruto’s Migori tour was not just another development stopover—it was a carefully…

Forging a Greener Horizon: Kenya–Canada Partnership Lights the Path to Renewable Energy Leadership

Cabinet Secretary James Wandayi Opiyo, at the helm of Kenya’s Energy and Petroleum docket, hosted His Excellency Joshua Tabah, Canada’s Ambassador to Kenya, in a meticulously orchestrated high-level engagement at…

Ruto Draws a Red Line at Migingo: President Vows to Shield Kenyan Fishermen From Foreign Harassment

President William Ruto has issued a firm warning following fresh reports of Kenyan fishermen being arrested and harassed by Ugandan security officers at Migingo Island in Lake Victoria, reigniting a…