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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…

Why Nabii Nabwera is Giving Raila Odinga Sleepless Nights

Lugari MP Nabii Nabwera is no longer just another first-term legislator. In recent months, he has morphed into the single biggest disruptor of ODM’s long-cherished script in Kakamega County, sparking…

Inside the Riley Mother and Baby Hospital Saga: Denials, Detentions, and the Silent Struggle of Mothers

A viral TikTok video has thrust Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital’s (MTRH) Riley Mother and Baby Hospital into the spotlight, igniting a fierce debate about the treatment of new mothers…

Madrasa Teacher Defiles 4-year-old Girl: A Test for Kenya’s Justice System

The arrest and arraignment of a 22-year-old Lamu-based madrasa teacher accused of defiling a four-year-old girl has sent shockwaves across the country, reigniting debate about the rising tide of child…

Why Kisumu National Polytechnic Was Closed Indefinitely

The indefinite closure of Kisumu National Polytechnic announced on Friday has cast a spotlight on an institution grappling with more than just student unrest over fees. Behind the official communiqués…

Didmus Baraza’s Gubernatorial Bid Shakes Bungoma Politics

Bungoma County’s political landscape has taken a dramatic turn after Kimilili MP Didmus Wekesa Barasa declared his candidacy for the gubernatorial seat in 2027. The announcement has instantly jolted the…

Bondo Residents Roll Up Sleeves as Municipality Leads World Clean-Up Day Drive

It was not business as usual in Bondo town on Friday morning. Armed with gloves, brooms, and wheelbarrows, residents, students, and traders joined municipal officials in a spirited effort to…

Breaking: NEMA Gives Counties 21 Days to Fix Dumpsites, Enforce Waste Segregation

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to county governments to reorganize existing dumpsites and strictly enforce waste segregation, in line with the Sustainable Waste Management…

Siaya Unveils KES 31 Million Cooperative Fund to Boost Small Businesses Ahead of SITICO 2025

The County Government of Siaya is set to release Sh31 million under a revived Cooperative Development Fund to empower small and micro-businesses across the region. According to County Director of…

Firebrand Jimmy Wanjigi Seizes Safina Party Leadership, Sets Stage for Bruising 2027 Presidential Clash

In a dramatic political twist, billionaire businessman-turned-politician Jimmy Wanjigi has secured the leadership of Safina Party, setting the stage for a bruising presidential contest in Kenya’s 2027 General Election. The…

Raila Odinga’s Hacked X Account Fuels Fake “Kenya Token” Scam – How Media and Investors Were Duped

A glitzy new “Kenya Token” launch has unravelled into one of the most audacious cryptocurrency scams of the year—complete with a hacked X (formerly Twitter) account, a deepfake video of…

Uproar: Why Nairobi Legislators are Crying Foul over KDF Recruitment Plan

A storm is brewing between Nairobi legislators and the Ministry of Defence after the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) released its October recruitment itinerary, sparking accusations of discrimination, logistical chaos, and…

Samsung Electronics East Africa Launches Flagship 100-Inch NEO QLED AI TV in Nairobi

Nairobi, Kenya — 18 September 2025 — Samsung Electronics East Africa has today unveiled the 2025 NEO QLED 100-inch AI TV (S-QA100QN80FUXKE), its most advanced flagship television yet, setting a…

Court of Appeal to deliver judgment in BAKE’s Cybercrimes Case on February 27, 2026

Nairobi, 18th September 2025 – The long-awaited decision in the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) petition against the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act will be delivered on February 27, 2026,…

“EPRA Leads Africa’s Oil Revolution: Tech-Driven Drilling & Tougher Rules on the Horizon”

Accra, Ghana 18th September 2025 The Director General of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria has called on African Countries to adopt technology driven upstream petroleum…

Siaya Jobs Scam: Bribery Nullifies Employment Claims, Says Governor Orengo

A scandal over alleged irregular employment in Siaya County has taken a dramatic twist after Governor James Orengo declared that anyone who secured a county job through bribery was a…

Confusion Rocks IEBC as 8 By-Elections Hang in the Balance Over Cash Crunch

A cloud of uncertainty is hanging over eight looming by-elections after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) admitted it lacks the money to conduct them. The by-elections, scheduled for…

Orengo Rallies Siaya Business Community Ahead of SITICO 2025

Siaya Governor James Orengo on Tuesday evening hosted the county’s business community in a consultative meeting to prepare for the inaugural Siaya International Trade and Investment Conference (SITICO), slated for…