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ODPC Probes Alleged M-Tiba Data Breach as Fears Mount Over Health Information Exposure

The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has moved swiftly to address mounting public concern following reports of a possible data breach involving M-Tiba, Kenya’s popular mobile health-wallet platform.…

“I Have Been Vindicated” — Siaya Deputy Governor William Oduol Says Orengo’s Poor Scorecard Speaks for Itself

When Siaya Deputy Governor Dr. William Oduol Denge fell out with his boss, Governor James Aggrey Bob Orengo, in 2023, many dismissed it as political drama. Two years later, as…

CURFEW: Tanzania police order night curfew in Dar-es-Salaam following election marred by violence

Oct 29 (Reuters) – Tanzanian police ordered a curfew in Dar es Salaam on Wednesday after violent protests marred an election that President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to win…

DEPORTED: Dutch Tourist Elwin Ter Horst who spat on Kenyan Police in Diani drama

A Dutch national, Elwin Ter Horst, is set to be deported from Kenya after a dramatic altercation with police officers at the Diani Police Station in Kwale County — an…

Gov’t Launches 24-Hour Surveillance on Social Media to Curb Exam Fraud

In an unprecedented move to safeguard the integrity of national examinations, the government has activated round-the-clock surveillance on social media platforms to track and neutralize digital fraud networks. Interior Principal…

Rasanga’s Name Resurfaces in 2027 Siaya Governor Race although he is not an Aspirant

The name of former Siaya Governor Cornell Rasanga Amoth is once again reverberating across the political landscape of Siaya County — even though the man himself has declared no intention…

Harambee Starlets Roar to Continental Stage After 4–1 Aggregate Triumph Over Gambia

The Harambee Starlets have sealed their long-awaited return to the continental stage after qualifying for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a commanding 4–1 aggregate victory over…

Foreign National Filmed Assaulting Police Officers After Alleged Attack on Girlfriend at Coast Hotel

A foreign national has sparked outrage after being captured on CCTV allegedly assaulting uniformed police officers inside a report office at a coastal police station—moments after his arrest for attacking…

Netanyahu Orders Deadly Strike as Ceasefire Crumbles: Israel Pounds Gaza After Hamas ‘Violation’

Less than three weeks after a tenuous Gaza ceasefire took hold, the truce now hangs by a thread. Israel launched a series of deadly overnight airstrikes on Gaza following what…

EACC Wins Landmark Case, Reclaims Ksh2.8 Billion Karura Forest Land from Private Developer

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has scored a major legal victory after the Environment and Land Court in Nairobi nullified a fraudulent title deed for prime public land worth…

Tragedy in the Skies: 12 Dead as Tourist Plane Crashes in Kwale

KWALE, Kenya — A tragic air accident has claimed twelve lives after a light aircraft carrying tourists crashed in the Tsimba-Matuga area of Matuga Constituency, Kwale County, on Tuesday morning.…

How Rebecca Murande is Transforming Lives at Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital

In the wards of Vihiga County Teaching and Referral Hospital, few names carry as much admiration as Rebecca Murande. Calm, composed, and deeply compassionate, she represents the best of nursing…

From Ban to Boom: Ruto’s Bold Move to Lift Ban on Logging

In a landmark decision set to reshape Kenya’s timber and furniture sectors, President William Ruto has officially lifted the national logging ban, paving the way for the harvesting of mature…

CPA Zacky Masiro: Siaya’s Best Hope for Transparent, Accountable, and Transformative Leadership in the Senate

CPA Zacky Masiro’s candidacy for Siaya County Senator stands out as a solution grounded in the deep constitutional mandate of the Senate, combined with his exceptional expertise and leadership vision.…

Details Emerge of 21-Year-Old Gunman Who Engaged Police in Temple Shootout Before Dramatic Arrest

Kisumu City was thrown into panic on Monday morning after a 21-year-old man opened fire on police officers during a dramatic shootout near the Patel Samaj Temple along Otieno Oyoo…

Empowering the Maasai Community through Rural Electrification: A Path to Sustainable Development

James Opiyo Wandayi’s consultative meeting with Maasai community leadership at the KAWI Complex highlights a crucial drive to remedy historical disparities in access to electricity for marginalized communities in Kenya.…

ODM Charts New Course After Odinga’s Passing: Unity, Continuity, and a Call for Financial Support

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party is navigating a new chapter. Following the recent passing of its iconic leader, Raila Amollo Odinga, the party’s Central Committee convened for its first…

Kenya Government Influencer Gambit: Big fish to Discuss controversial Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Amendment Act 2025

The Kenyan government has launched a series of high-profile influencer panels to dissect the controversial Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Amendment Act 2025, just days after key sections of the legislation…

ODM in Turmoil: Oburu Convenes Crisis Talks as Sifuna, Babu Owino Emerge in High-Stakes Succession Battle

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party holds a make-or-break crisis meeting today, with interim leader Oburu Oginga convening top brass in Nairobi to confront growing dissent, a leadership vacuum, and…

BUSTED: Two Nabbed Ferrying KES 5 Million Worth of Rare Sandalwood

In a dramatic late-night operation along the Nyahururu–Rumuruti road, a multi-agency security team intercepted a vehicle loaded with sandalwood valued at a staggering KES 5 million, dealing a heavy blow…

Rains, Strong Winds to Batter Coast as Tropical Storm ‘Chenge’ Nears Kenya-Tanzania Border — Kenya Met Warns

Kenyans living along the Indian Ocean coastline have been placed on high alert after the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) issued a warning over Tropical Storm Chenge, a weakening but still…

Siaya Township Ward Race Takes Shape as Four Contenders Emerge Ahead of 2027

The political temperature is slowly rising in Siaya Township Ward, where at least four contenders have set their sights on the seat ahead of the 2027 general election. The ward,…

Joseph Ogutu: The Steady Technocrat at the Heart of Siaya’s Administration

As Kenya edges closer to another election cycle, Siaya County one of the country’s most politically influential regions is slowly entering a season of strategic realignments. Beneath the surface, amid…

After Raila: The King Without a Successor

After Raila: The King Without a Successor By Austine Ogollah, Political Analyst When the soil finally covered Raila Amolo Odinga’s grave on Sunday, it was not just a political titan…

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…

4 Nabbed in Dramatic Kisumu Raid as Police Recover Pistol Stolen During Raila Odinga’s Burial — Inside the Daring Heist That Shocked Siaya

A tense police operation in Kisumu East has led to the arrest of four suspects and the recovery of a loaded Jericho pistol believed to have been stolen during the…

Back to the Drawing Board: Why Orengo Must Craft New Strategies to Survive 2027

When Ruth Odinga stood before an electrified crowd at Oburu Oginga’s coronation as the new ODM Party Leader and firmly declared that “no one should expect favourite treatment in 2027,”…

Rotary Club Gift to Homabay: Free Week-long Surgical, Eye and Fistula Repair Camp — Venue, Date, Time

The Rotary Club of Nairobi Magharibi, in partnership with the Surgical Society of Kenya (SSK), the Kenya Society for the Blind, and the Fistula Foundation, will conduct a week-long free…