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Marsabit Villagers Drag BP to Court Over Toxic Legacy left by Oil Drilling operations

Deep in the harsh desert landscapes of Marsabit County, a decades-old environmental scandal is returning to haunt global energy giant BP as hundreds of villagers seek justice over alleged toxic…

AI-Powered X-Ray Technology Revolutionizes Silent TB Detection in Siaya

By Sharon Onyango | May 7, 2026 For decades, Tuberculosis (TB) has remained one of Kenya’s deadliest silent killers, spreading quietly through communities while escaping early detection. In many cases,…

EACC Cracks Down on Sh85 Million Eldama Ravine NG-CDF Scandal, 11 Arrested

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has intensified its war against corruption after arresting eleven suspects linked to the alleged embezzlement of more than Sh85 million from the Eldama Ravine National…

When the Rain Started Beating the Luo: How Political Enforcers Invaded the Centre of Power

In Luo folklore, the haunting expression “chieng’ ma koth nochako gowa” — the day the rain started beating us — marks the precise moment a society loses its moral direction.…

Ruto Pushes Bold CBC Reforms as Kenya Confronts Future of Education at Naivasha Conference

President William Samoei Ruto has declared education the “single most important investment” Kenya can make in its people, as the government intensified efforts to streamline and strengthen the Competency-Based Curriculum…

Kibe Invokes Pheroze Norowjee in Explosive Court Attack on Gachagua Impeachment

Senior Counsel Mungai Kibe launched a blistering constitutional attack on the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, invoking the legacy of celebrated jurist Pheroze Norowjee to argue that Kenya’s…

Storm Brews in North Alego as Residents Protest Alleged Land Grab Near Gombe Airstrip 

A simmering land dispute is threatening to explode into full-scale protests in Komolo village, Gombe Sub-location in North Alego, after residents accused brokers and surveyors of colluding with powerful investors…

DCI Nets Suspected Gang Operatives in High-Stakes Sting

A coordinated security operation targeting organized criminal networks in Kisumu has led to the arrest of two suspects, as detectives intensify efforts to dismantle gang activity in the lakeside city.…

Siaya Municipality Moves to Tighten Urban Governance with Charter Review and New Bylaws

Siaya Municipality has launched an ambitious review of its Municipal Charter alongside the development of new bylaws, signaling a bold step toward stronger urban governance, improved service delivery, and enhanced…

PSC Announces Massive Recruitment: Hundreds of Vacancies Open Across Government Ministries

Excitement is sweeping across Kenya as the Public Service Commission (PSC) rolls out a major recruitment drive, offering hundreds of promotional and entry-level job opportunities in various ministries and state…

Ruto Bids Emotional Farewell to Monica Juma as She Heads to Top UN Roles

President William Ruto has officially bid farewell to outgoing National Security Advisor Monica Juma, praising her distinguished career in public service as she transitions to senior leadership roles at the…

Energy Accountability in the Senate: From Last Mile to Fuel Stability, a Ministry Under Scrutiny

Cabinet secretary of Energy and Petroleum appeared before the plenary of the Senate of Kenya and presented submissions on the key national programmes under the ministry, an appearance that placed…

CHILDREN UNDER SIEGE: Siaya Analyst Rose Achola Sounds Alarm Over Rising Infanticide and Sexual Abuse Crisis

A Siaya-based political analyst has issued a stark warning over what she describes as a deepening national crisis of child abuse, infanticide, and societal neglect—laying blame squarely on leadership failure…

“Idle Motion”: Otiende Amolo Tears Into Cherargei’s Bid to Slash Uhuru Benefits

A fierce constitutional showdown is brewing after Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei tabled a controversial motion seeking to slash retirement benefits for former President Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta—a move now facing sharp…

ANU Detectives Nab Two, Seize 250kg of Cannabis in Major Crackdown

Detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) have dealt a significant blow to drug trafficking networks in Mombasa after arresting two suspected traffickers and seizing a massive 250 kilograms of cannabis…

SAKA SENDS ARSENAL TO UCL FINAL: Gunners Edge Atletico to End 20-Year Wait

Arsenal FC are back on Europe’s grandest stage after a gritty 1-0 victory over Atlético Madrid sealed a 2-1 aggregate triumph and a place in the UEFA Champions League Final…

Kenya-Tanzania Diplomacy: A New Chapter in Regional Partnership

Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi had the honour of accompanying His Excellency President William Ruto to Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania, where he was warmly received by Her Excellency…

ODM Legal Storm Deepens as Tribunal Greenlights Sifuna Case

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has suffered a significant legal setback after the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) ruled that it has jurisdiction to hear a complaint filed by the…

Oburu Challenges Orengo to come clean on claims of initiating KES 12billion Payout for ODM Party

A fresh political storm is rocking the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party after a fierce public fallout with Siaya Governor James Orengo over the origins and handling of a landmark…

Mystery Deepens as KDF Soldier Found Dead in Locked Juja Home

A cloud of mystery surrounds the death of a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldier whose body was discovered inside her locked house in Juja, Kiambu County, in an incident that…

Forging East Africa’s Energy Future: The Kenya-Tanzania Gas Pipeline Agreement

Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi was delighted to join his Tanzanian counterpart, Deogratius Ndejemba, in signing a Kenya-Tanzania bilateral agreement at State House in Dar es Salaam,…

Old Mutual launches nationwide financial wellness drive to support SMEs and households navigate rising financial pressures

Old Mutual has launched a countywide financial wellness drive to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and retail customers with practical tools to better manage their finances amid rising economic…

Miracle Landing at the Coast: Skydiving Plane Crash-Lands on Diani Beach, All Aboard Safe

Holidaymakers at the world-famous Diani Beach were treated to a heart-stopping spectacle after a skydiving aircraft made an emergency crash-landing along the shoreline—yet, in a remarkable outcome, no injuries were…

KCA Sounds Alarm on Journalist Safety as Siaya marks World Press Freedom Day

The Kenya Correspondents Association (KCA) marked World Press Freedom Day in Siaya County with a strong warning over rising threats to journalists, as stakeholders called for urgent reforms to safeguard…

Siaya Governor James Orengo Heckled and Ejected from Seme MP’s Father Burial

Political rivalry turned a solemn funeral into a scene of chaos on Saturday as Siaya Governor James Orengo was confronted by rowdy youths and forced to leave the burial of…

Gyökeres Brace Fires Arsenal to Dominant Lead as Saka Shines in Fulham Rout

Arsenal FC delivered a statement performance in the Premier League with a commanding first-half display that left Fulham FC reeling, as a Viktor Gyökeres brace and Bukayo Saka’s brilliance powered…

Renewable Electrification Kenya’s Path to Inclusive Progress

Kenya’s commitment to renewable electrification stands as a deliberate strategy to drive economic transformation and social inclusion. The government recognizes energy as a foundational element that enables industrial growth and…

Powering Progress: Consultative Leadership in Kenya’s Energy Future

Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, alongside Energy Principal Secretary Alex Wachira and senior Ministry officials, held a productive consultative meeting with elected leaders from Meru County on advancing key energy priorities.…

Kibuye Market Stalemate: Questions Mount as Kisumu’s Flagship Project Stalls Despite Heavy Spending

The Kisumu County Government has repeatedly pledged to fast-track stalled development projects, but the prolonged delay in completing Kibuye Market—once touted as a transformative flagship—has reignited scrutiny over public spending,…

Deluge Alert: Kenya Met Sounds Flood and Landslide Warning as May Rains Intensify

The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a stark warning over heightened risks of flash floods, landslides, and displacement as heavy rains continue to pound large parts of the country into…