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Strengthening Kenya-Denmark Energy Partnerships for Sustainable Development

Cabinet Secretary of Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi met with the Danish delegation led by Søren Knudsen Møller, Deputy Head of Mission at the Royal Danish Embassy, to discuss areas…

Man in the Storm: Sakaja Gives Strong Defense of Record, Reveals Relationship with Raila

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja mounted a robust defense during a fiery appearance on Citizen TV’s Sunday Live, addressing mounting criticism over recent devastating floods, a renewed impeachment push, and his…

Siaya Power Shift: Deputy Governor William Oduol Takes Charge as Orengo Skips Ruto’s Visit – Wandayi Declares “He’s Running the County!”

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi told President William Ruto that Siaya Deputy Governor William Oduol is effectively running the county amid Governor James Orengo’s prolonged absence and disengagement. Speaking during…

After 13 Years of Devolution, Siaya County Headquarters Finally Declared Safe—Employees Report Shock, Mild Confusion

What experts are calling the longest occupational safety suspense story since the invention of the stapler, the headquarters of the Siaya County government has finally been certified a safe working…

Nyanza’s Political Realignment and the Pursuit of Development

Cabinet Secretary of Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi has made a direct call to Nyanza residents to end the cycle of misleading political choices and commit their votes to President…

Orengo’s Defiant Stand: Linda Mwananchi Rejects ‘Illegal’ ODM Convention as Party Split Deepens

Siaya Governor James Orengo has delivered a stinging rebuke to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leadership, announcing that the Linda Mwananchi faction will completely boycott the party’s Special Delegates Convention…

Nairobi Floods 2026: 23 Dead in Deadly Overnight Deluge as Military Joins Massive Rescue Push

Nairobi is reeling after catastrophic flash floods triggered by relentless heavy rains overnight Friday, March 6, 2026, claiming at least 23 lives and plunging Kenya’s capital into chaos. With roads…

Michael Abala Wanga Redefines Gem Constituency 2027 Race: Technocrat Surges as Frontrunner Among Heavyweights

The Gem parliamentary contest for 2027 has sharpened into a high-stakes showdown among six clear frontrunners: Kisumu City Manager Michael Abala Wanga, incumbent Elisha Ochieng Odhiambo Akuba, Siaya Woman Representative…

Powering Rural Kenya: Wandayi’s Commitment to Last Mile Electrification Advances National Development Goals

Cabinet Secretary of Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi returned to Migori County and, together with H.E. Ochilo Ayacko, Governor of Migori County, and Hon Tom Odege, Member of Parliament for…

Abbas Khalif Emerges as Early Frontrunner in Lang’ata MP Race After Jalango’s Senate Bid

By Samson Wire The race to succeed Felix Odiwuor in the politically strategic Lang’ata Constituency is already gathering momentum, and one name is increasingly dominating early conversations: Abbas Khalif. …CONTINUE…

Oburu Defies Sifuna Rebels: ODM NDC Locked In for March 27 Showdown Despite Fierce Protests

Defiant and unbowed, the Oburu Oginga-led faction of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has given the green light for the party’s make-or-break Special National Delegates Conference (NDC) on March 27,…

Usonga Ward Drowns in Deluge: Schools Submerged, Farms Devastated as Residents Demand Urgent Flood Relief

Heavy rains have turned Usonga Ward in Alego-Usonga Constituency into a scene of despair, displacing residents and prompting urgent calls for intervention from national and county crisis management teams. With…

M-PESA Turns 19 and Smashes 40 Million Customers Milestone – Kenya’s Fintech Giant Just Got Even Bigger!

From a simple SMS money-sending hack in 2007 to a full-blown financial superpower today, M-PESA has just hit a jaw-dropping 40 million monthly active customers in Kenya – exactly on…

Building Futures Through Community Solidarity at St. Mary’s Winjo School

Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi was honoured to join fellow leaders and the community at a fundraising event in support of St. Mary’s Winjo School for the…

Africa’s Trade Momentum Builds as Infrastructure Improves and Business Confidence Rises

Africa’s trade landscape is showing encouraging signs of transformation, with improved infrastructure, rising business confidence and stronger regional integration shaping a more optimistic outlook for cross-border commerce. This is according…

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Crowned ‘Best in Show’ at MWC 2026 – Galaxy AI and Privacy Display Redefine the Future of Smartphones

Samsung has just taken home the ultimate prize in mobile tech. The Galaxy S26 Ultra was named Best in Show at the prestigious Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO Awards) during Mobile…

Wandayi’s Assurance: A Step Toward Healing Kenya’s Electoral Wounds

Cabinet Secretary of Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi has brought a measure of clarity to Kenya’s ongoing quest for political reconciliation by affirming that the government has diligently implemented nearly…

Bloggers Score Landmark Victory as Kenya’s Court of Appeal Scraps ‘Fake News’ Provisions from Cybercrimes Law

Kenya’s Court of Appeal has declared the country’s most controversial “fake news” laws unconstitutional, freeing bloggers, journalists, and ordinary social media users from the threat of jail for sharing unverified…

Nairobi State House Budget Exceeds White House: Doubles to Whopping Sh17bn in Shock Surge

Kenya’s State House budget has doubled overnight to nearly Sh17 billion — eclipsing the entire operational spending of the US White House and igniting fresh outrage over executive excess at…

Wilson Airport Exposed: Kenya’s Aviation Ticking Time Bomb Where Neglect and Sky-High Encroachment Spell ‘Waiting Deaths’

Every single day, hundreds of training flights, safari charters, medevac missions and commercial operations thunder in and out of Wilson Airport, East Africa’s busiest general-aviation hub. Yet beneath the roar…

President Ruto Storms Orengo’s Siaya Backyard this Sunday 

President William Ruto is charging straight into Governor James Orengo’s political fortress this Sunday, March 8, in a high-voltage visit that has Siaya buzzing and Kenya’s opposition watching closely. The…

Black Saints Unleash Fury: St Mary’s Yala and Ng’iya Girls Kick Off 2026 Siaya County School Games with Devastating Dominance

The 2026 Siaya County Secondary School Term One Games exploded into life on Thursday with St Mary’s School Yala — the famed Black Saints — and defending basketball champions Ng’iya…

Why Zoning Could Give ODM a Lifeline After 2027

The budding alliance between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party and the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party is facing its sternest test yet. As the two parties hammer out…

Wandayi’s Flag-Off Advances Reliable Electricity for Kenya’s Underserved

By James Bwire Cabinet Secretary of Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi officially flagged off the construction materials for the KPLC Ugambe Beach/Uhasi Village electrification project under the Last Mile Connectivity…

Sakaja’s Last Laugh: Nairobi MCAs Crush Impeachment Bid, Back Governor’s Historic KSh80 Billion Regeneration Deal

By Samson Wire Governor Johnson Sakaja has once again defied the odds, emerging unscathed as over 72 Nairobi MCAs delivered a crushing blow to a desperate impeachment plot, declaring the…

Majid Al Futtaim Makes History: Kenya’s First NITA-Certified Retail Business School

Majid Al Futtaim, exclusive operator of Carrefour in Kenya, has become the country’s first retailer to earn full NITA certification for its Retail Business School (RBS). The National Industrial Training…

Saka Stays! Arsenal Star Bukayo Saka Signs New Five-Year Deal and Vows to ‘Make History’

Arsenal sensation Bukayo Saka has committed his long-term future to the Premier League leaders, signing a blockbuster new five-year contract that runs until 2030 and makes him the club’s highest…

DCI Detective Surrenders in Naivasha After Brutal Stabbing of Wife Florence Nyagah in Roysambu

In a dramatic turn, a senior DCI officer has surrendered to police after allegedly stabbing his wife to death in their Roysambu apartment, capping a frantic two-day manhunt. Daniel Macharia,…