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JSC Probes High Court Judge Over KES 10 Million Bribery Allegations

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has launched investigations into bribery allegations leveled against High Court Judge Fred Nyagaka. In a statement on Monday, September 22, JSC Secretary Winfridah Mokaya confirmed…

Sakaja’s Dishi na County Pulls Children from Dandora Dumpsite Back to Class

Nairobi’s flagship school feeding program, Dishi na County, is marking its second anniversary with stories of hope and transformation. None is more striking than the tale of more than 200…

Siaya Public Service Board raises red flag on irregular employment as EACC takes over probe

Did the County Public Service Board actually hire anyone outside due process? Did hundreds of health workers earn any money as a result of this irregularly employment? And if so,…

Orengo Takes Charm Offensive to Capitol Hill as Raila Vouches for SITICO 2025

Siaya Governor James Aggrey Orengo took his SITICO charm offensive to Capitol Hill today, where he led the Siaya International Trade and Investment Conference (SITICO) Planning Committee for high-level consultations…

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…

Orengo Boosts Confidence in SITICO 2025 as Planning Committee Briefs Raila

Siaya Governor James Aggrey Bob Orengo today led a county delegation to Capitol Hill, where he briefed former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga on preparations for the upcoming Siaya International…

Who Told You that ODM Party Will Not Have a Presidential Candidate in 2027?—Raila Odinga

Raila Odinga has moved to silence speculation that ODM is retreating from the 2027 presidential race. But behind the bold pronouncement lies a party battling internal wrangles, uneasy alliances, and…

Focus on Ugunja by-election: Name Recognition vs Party Loyalty — Can Chris Budo Upset the ODM Juggernaut?

As Ugunja Constituency inches closer to its by-election, the contest is shaping up into a fascinating duel of name recognition versus party loyalty. At the centre of this tension stands…

Smart Move: Orengo Bags KES 5M LAPFUND Sponsorship for SITICO 2025

Siaya Governor James Aggrey Bob Orengo has scored a major win ahead of the inaugural Siaya International Trade and Investment Conference (SITICO 2025) after securing a Ksh 5 million sponsorship…

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…

Gifts or Bribes? New Exposé Puts State–Church Relations Under the Microscope

A storm is brewing at the intersection of politics and religion after a hard-hitting Citizen TV exposé revealed that the State has been handing out luxury Toyota Prados and money…

M-PESA BACK ONLINE: What the upgrade means for Kenya’s mobile money lifeline

Safaricom’s mobile money service M-PESA — the rails that move much of Kenya’s daily cash flow — has been fully restored after a scheduled system upgrade, the company announced this…

Why EACC Seized Obado Allies’ Properties and the Dark Shadow of Sharon Otieno’s Murder

—The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has begun the process of auctioning 10 high-value properties seized from four suspects, including associates of former Migori governor Okoth Obado, in a bid…

Siaya-born Lillian Odira Breaks 43-year-old Record to Win 800m Gold in Tokyo World Championship

On the final night of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, history was rewritten in under two minutes. Lillian Odira, a little-known athlete from Siaya with roots in Migori, stormed…

Gun Drama as Ex-MP Wamalwa Clashes With Wetang’ula Aide in Kitale Club

A night out in Kitale turned into high political drama after former Kiminini MP Chris Wamalwa pulled a gun on National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula’s protocol officer, Ben Juma, in…

Empowering Communities with Truth: The Vital Role of Patricia Ndede in Kenya’s Nuclear Energy Journey

As Kenya marches toward its vision of a diversified, sustainable, and secure energy future, nuclear power stands out as a promising solution to meet growing demands. However, the path toward…

Focus on Ugunja by-election: Joseph Alur’s shaky lead as Moses Omondi’s fall opens battle for Wards

The Ugunja Constituency by-election has taken a dramatic turn with the release of fresh opinion polls placing Joseph Alur Otieno at 21.7%, narrowly ahead of Moses Omondi on 20.08%, with…

End of an Era: Talai Secondary School Closes After 49 Years to Pave Way for Teachers Training College

Kabarnet, Baringo County – After nearly half a century of shaping young minds, Talai Secondary School has officially shut its doors, marking the end of a chapter deeply etched in…

Banker, Lawyer, Entrepreneur: Okomo-Okello’s Book Launch Turns into a Masterclass on Professional Excellence

In an age where shallow soundbites often dominate Kenya’s intellectual space, Francis Okomo-Okello, a lawyer, banker, and entrepreneur of formidable pedigree, has reminded the country of the enduring power of…

Tremors as Bungoma Gubernatorial Aspirant Zacharia Barasa Shakes Political Ground

Bungoma’s political theatre was rattled this weekend after controversial businessman-turned-politician Zacharia Baraza stormed the campaign trail, staging mammoth rallies from Chwele to Kimilili, Kamukuywa and Bungoma town. His entry, analysts…

Why 16 Counties Failed to Pay Staff Salaries for May–June 2025

Sixteen county governments are in the spotlight after failing to pay staff salaries for May and June 2025, despite receiving their full equitable share allocations from the National Treasury. The…

Siaya’s Revenue Woes Exposed as CoB Flags Counties’ Poor Development Spending

On Friday, the Nation Media Group splashed a headline that placed Siaya County at the bottom of the table in collection of own-source revenue, a revelation that has sparked debate…

Edward Ouko’s Return: Former Auditor General Re-enters Government as Anti-Money Laundering Board Chair

Former Auditor General Edward Ouko has made a high-profile comeback to public service, six years after retiring from the country’s top audit office. His appointment, announced in a gazette notice…

Shadow Over the Bench: How the Arrest of Collins Kweyu Exposed Fault Lines in Kenya’s Fight for Press Freedom

The brief detention and subsequent release of Standard Group journalist Collins Kweyu on Saturday, September 20, has ignited fresh debate over the state of media freedom in Kenya and the…

Overseas Treatment Under SHA: New MoH Rules Expose Kenya’s Healthcare Paradox

The Ministry of Health has drawn a new hard line on overseas medical treatment for Kenyans under the Social Health Insurance (SHA) scheme. In fresh regulations announced on Saturday, Health…

Dennis Itumbi Lifts the Veil on Gachagua’s Political Vulnerabilities

In an interview last night Dennis Itumbi, the Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy Coordination, laid bare explosive details about his strained relationship with former Deputy President Rigathi…

“Who Would Burn a House with a Family Inside?”— Grief and fury at Nyamakoroto Family Burial

Grief and fury met in Nyamakoroto village yesterday as four coffins — two parents, their 23-year-old daughter Maryanne Makini and a three-month-old baby — were lowered into the earth. The…

Daughter of Cameroon’s Long-Serving Leader Turns Father’s Bad Press into Political Currency

When Brenda Biya, daughter of Cameroon’s long-serving president Paul Biya, went live on TikTok this week and told her fellow citizens not to re-elect her father, she cracked open a…